Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 2 ยท Multiple choice (Extended)
Physics 0625/22 Feb/March 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Multiple choice (Extended)), variant 2, Feb/March 2016: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 31
File names: 0625_m16_qp_22 ยท 0625_m16_ms_22
Grade thresholds for 0625/22 Feb/March 2016
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 40). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/22 Feb/March 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer of thermal energy | 4 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 4 | โ |
| Density | 3 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 3 | โ |
| Pressure | 3 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 3 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 3 | โ |
| Forces | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Sound | 2 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 2 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Motion | 1 | โ |
| Mass & weight | 1 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | โ |
| General wave properties | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electronics | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/22 Feb/March 2016
- Question 1
The diameter of a copper wire is thought to be approximately 0.3 mm. Which instrument should be used to obtain a more accurate measurement of the diameter of the wire? A measuring tape B metre rule C micrometer D ruler
- Question 2
Which is a unit of acceleration? โฆ
- Question 3
An object is released from rest and falls to Earth. During its fall, the object is affected by air resistance. The air resistance eventually reaches a constant value. Which description about successive stages of the motion of the object is โฆ
- Question 4
A concrete post is carried up a very high mountain. At the top of the mountain, the gravitational field is slightly weaker than at the bottom. What is the effect of this weaker field on the mass and on the โฆ
- Question 5
The diagram shows a cuboid block made from a metal of density โฆ
- Question 6
The diagram shows an object moving at a constant speed in a circular path in the direction shown. A force acts on the object to keep it in the circular path. In which labelled direction does this force act, when โฆ
- Question 7
A spring obeys Hookeโs law. Which graph is obtained by plotting the extension of the spring against the load applied? extension 0 0 load B extension 0 0 load C extension 0 0 load D extension 0 0 load A
- Question 8
Which is the value of a vector quantity? โฆ
- Question 9
The table gives four energy sources and states whether the energy of the source is derived from the Sun. Which row is correct? source of energy derived from the Sun A geothermal yes B oil no C water held behind โฆ
- Question 10
A weight-lifter raises a 2000 N weight through a vertical height of 2.0 m in 0.80 s. What useful power does he develop in doing this? โฆ
- Question 11
A wind turbine generates 54 kW of useful power from an input of 180 kW of wind power. Which calculation gives the percentage efficiency of the turbine? โฆ
- Question 12
A force acts on an area to produce a pressure. Which changes produce the same pressure? A double the area and double the force B double the area and halve the force C double the area and make the force โฆ
- Question 13
Identical toy bricks are placed one on top of another to make a tower on a table. bricks tower of bricks table Which graph shows the relationship between the pressure P that the tower exerts on the table and the โฆ
- Question 14
Gases can be compressed, but liquids cannot. Which statement explains this difference? A Each molecule in a gas is more compressible than each molecule in a liquid. B Molecules in a gas are further apart than molecules in a liquid. โฆ
- Question 15
The diagram shows a quantity of gas trapped in a cylinder. The piston is pushed in slowly and the gas is compressed. The temperature of the gas does not change. gas piston piston pushed in Which graph shows the relationship โฆ
- Question 16
Which quantity gives the thermal capacity of a solid object? A the energy lost by radiation from the object in โฆ
- Question 17
To mark a temperature scale on a thermometer, standard temperatures known as fixed points are needed. Which of these is a fixed point on the Celsius scale? A room temperature B the temperature inside a freezer C the temperature of โฆ
- Question 18
In an experiment, a liquid is heated at a constant rate. The temperature of the liquid increases and eventually becomes constant. Which statement about the experiment is correct? A Boiling occurs at all temperatures but only on the liquid surface. โฆ
- Question 19
One end of a copper rod is heated. What is one method by which thermal energy is transferred in the copper rod? A Free electrons transfer energy from the cooler end to the hotter end. B Free electrons transfer energy โฆ
- Question 20
Two plastic cups are placed one inside the other. A small spacer keeps the two cups separated. Hot water is poured into the inner cup and a lid is put on top, as shown. lid small spacer small air gap โฆ
- Question 21
Which is a unit of wavelength? A hertz B metre C metre per second D second
- Question 22
Which diagram correctly shows a ray of light reflected by a plane mirror? 40ยฐ ray of light โฆ
- Question 23
Which diagram shows how a converging lens is used as a magnifying glass? lens โฆ
- Question 24
A sound wave travels from a point X to a point โฆ
- Question 25
- Question 26
In which pair are both materials magnetic? A aluminium and copper B copper and iron C iron and steel D steel and aluminium
- Question 27
Which methods could be used to demagnetise a magnet? method 1: place it in an east-west direction and hammer it method 2: place it in an east-west direction and heat it until it is red hot method 3: pull it โฆ
- Question 28
Which produces an electromotive force โฆ
- Question 29
The table describes four different resistance wires. They are all made from the same metal. Which wire has the smallest resistance? length of wire / m diameter of wire / mm โฆ
- Question 30
Which circuit shows the directions of the conventional current I and the flow of electrons? electrons I A electrons I B electrons I C electrons I D
- Question 31
Four lamps are each labelled 240 V. In which circuit do all four lamps have normal brightness? โฆ
- Question 32
- Question 33
The diagram shows a potential divider connected to two voltmeters P and Q. V voltmeter Q V voltmeter P The resistance of the variable resistor is decreased. Which row shows what happens to the reading on each voltmeter? reading on โฆ
- Question 34
After some building work in a house, a bare (uninsulated) live wire is left protruding from a wall. What is the greatest hazard? A a fire B a fuse blows C an electric shock D no current flows
- Question 35
An electron moves into a uniform magnetic field. The arrow shows the initial direction of motion of the electron. The direction of the magnetic field is into the plane of the page (away from you). uniform magnetic field electron In โฆ
- Question 36
The diagram shows an a.c. generator. N S coil output voltage rotation of coil As the coil passes through the position shown, the output voltage is +10 V. When does the output voltage become โฆ
- Question 37
The scattering of ฮฑ-particles by a thin metal foil supports the nuclear model of an atom. Why are ฮฑ-particles used rather than neutrons? A because they always travel more slowly B because they are heavier C because they are larger โฆ
- Question 38
A nucleus of a radioactive substance Po 218 84 undergoes an ฮฑ-decay followed by a ฮฒ-decay. What are the nucleon (mass) number and proton (atomic) number of the nuclide formed after both decays have happened? nucleon number proton number โฆ
- Question 39
A scientist carries out an experiment using a sealed source which emits ฮฒ-particles. The range of the ฮฒ-particles in the air is about 30 cm. Which precaution is the most effective to protect the scientist from the radiation? A handling โฆ
- Question 40
Which row describes the nature of ฮฑ-particles and of ฮณ-rays? ฮฑ-particles ฮณ-rays A helium nuclei electromagnetic radiation B helium nuclei electrons C protons electromagnetic radiation D protons electrons