Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 4 · Theory (Extended)
Physics 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 4 (Theory (Extended)), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2016: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 11 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 11
- Marks
- 80
- Grade A from
- 50
File names: 0625_w16_qp_43 · 0625_w16_ms_43
Grade thresholds for 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2016
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 80). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, work & power | 2 | 16 |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | 9 |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | 9 |
| Electric circuits | 1 | 8 |
| Pressure | 1 | 7 |
| General wave properties | 1 | 7 |
| Motion | 1 | 6 |
| Forces | 1 | 6 |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | 6 |
| Light | 1 | 6 |
Questions in 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2016
- Question 1
A diver in the sea uses breathing apparatus, which releases gas bubbles. Fig. 1.1 shows bubbles rising to the surface. Fig. 1.1 The bubbles start from rest and, at first, they move upwards with a constant acceleration. Fig. 1.2 is …
- Question 2
Two mechanics, A and B, are trying to use a two-person spanner (wrench) to loosen a nut on a large wheel. Fig. 2.1 shows the forces exerted by the two mechanics. …
- Question 3
(a) (i) State how a vector quantity differs from a scalar quantity. (ii) State and explain whether momentum is a vector quantity or a scalar quantity. (b) A spacecraft of mass 35 kg is travelling in a straight line at …
- Question 4
A manometer containing a liquid X, is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply. Fig. 4.1 shows the manometer. liquid X h gas supply Fig. 4.1 Atmospheric pressure is …
- Question 5
(a) (i) The temperature of a quantity of air is increased. Describe the effect of this increase in temperature on the air molecules. (ii) The temperature of a block of aluminium is decreased. Describe the effect of this decrease in …
- Question 6
(a) Fig. 6.1 shows the crests of a wave in the sea as it reaches the entrance to a harbour. direction of travel of wave sea gap harbour wall harbour Fig. 6.1 (i) The wave reaches the gap in the …
- Question 7
Some of the components of the electromagnetic spectrum, in order of decreasing wavelength, are shown. radio waves microwaves visible light ultraviolet radiation gamma rays (a) (i) State the speed at which all electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum. (ii) State …
- Question 8
For blue light, the refractive index of a particular type of transparent plastic is 1.5. (a) Calculate the critical angle for blue light in this type of plastic. critical angle …
- Question 9
- Question 10
A wire AB hangs loosely between the N pole and the S pole of a strong magnet. Fig. 10.1 shows the arrangement. power supply …
- Question 11
(a) State, using nuclide notation, the symbol for (i) an iron (atomic symbol Fe) nucleus which has nucleon number 56 and proton number 26, (ii) a platinum (atomic symbol Pt) nucleus which contains 78 protons and 118 neutrons. …
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