Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2018 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2018: 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
- 23
File names: 0625_w18_qp_11 ยท 0625_w18_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric circuits | 5 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 4 | โ |
| Motion | 3 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 3 | โ |
| General wave properties | 3 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 3 | โ |
| Mass & weight | 2 | โ |
| Forces | 2 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Density | 1 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2018
- Question 1
A pendulum is set in motion and timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? โฆ
- Question 2
The diagrams are distance-time graphs for four bodies. Which body is moving with an increasing speed? distance time โฆ
- Question 3
A runner runs 300 m at an average speed of โฆ
- Question 4
Which quantity is measured in newtons? A energy B mass C weight D work
- Question 5
Four identical steel blocks are placed on a balance. The reading on the balance is 220 N. What is the mass of one steel block? A 5.5 kg B 22 kg C 55 kg D 88 kg
- Question 6
A liquid has a volume of 0.040 m3 and a mass of โฆ
- Question 7
The unstretched lengths and extension-load graphs are shown for each of four different springs. Which spring is the longest when a load of 5.0 N is hung from each spring? โฆ
- Question 8
A car moves along a level road. The diagram shows all of the horizontal forces acting on the car. 2000 N force from engine 500 N friction 800 N air resistance Which statement is correct? A The car is slowing โฆ
- Question 9
Which force and distance produce the smallest moment about a pivot? โฆ
- Question 10
Which device is designed to convert chemical energy into kinetic energy? A an a.c. generator B a battery-powered torch C a car engine D a wind-up mechanical clock
- Question 11
A man climbs a ladder. Which two quantities can be used to calculate the useful power of the man? A the weight of the man and the time taken only B the weight of the man and the vertical distance โฆ
- Question 12
A manometer is used to measure the pressure of gas inside a metal container. liquid metal container gas What is the pressure inside the container? A equal to the atmospheric pressure B greater than the atmospheric pressure C less than โฆ
- Question 13
A manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply. h connection to gas supply manometer liquid Which change gives a greater value of height โฆ
- Question 14
During evaporation of a liquid, the more energetic molecules escape. The temperature of the remaining liquid changes. Which row identifies where these molecules escape from and describes the temperature change? molecules escape from the temperature of remaining liquid A body โฆ
- Question 15
Diagram 1 shows apparatus being used to observe smoke particles. Diagram 2 shows how a smoke particle moves randomly. microscope air molecules and smoke particles light diagram 1 diagram 2 random movement eye Why do the smoke particles move randomly? โฆ
- Question 16
The distance between two electricity pylons is 60 m. An engineer fits a cable of length 62 m between the pylons. Why does the engineer choose a cable that is longer than the distance between the two pylons? A to โฆ
- Question 17
Some ice is slowly heated and its temperature is measured. A graph is plotted of temperature against time. โฆ
- Question 18
Some of the Sunโs radiation passes through a prism. The diagram shows the spectrum of the radiation. Which point on the screen does the infra-red radiation reach? radiation from the Sun prism screen โฆ
- Question 19
On a cold day, a shiny metal rod feels colder to the touch than a black plastic rod. Which statement explains this observation? A The metal rod is a better absorber of infra-red radiation than the plastic rod. B The โฆ
- Question 20
A boat moves up and down repeatedly as a water wave passes it. Which name is given to the number of up-and-down movements of the boat per unit time? A amplitude B frequency C speed D wavelength
- Question 21
Plane water waves travel from a shallow region into a deeper region. They travel more quickly in the deeper water. wave direction shallow water deep water boundary Which diagram shows the wave pattern in the deeper water? โฆ
- Question 22
A parallel beam of light is incident on a plane mirror. Which diagram shows how the beam is reflected by the mirror? โฆ
- Question 23
The diagram shows a parallel, cylindrical light beam of diameter d incident on a thin converging lens. A screen is placed a distance equal to two focal lengths 2f from the lens. d 2f screen lens beam of light Which โฆ
- Question 24
Different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are used for different purposes. Below are four statements about parts of the spectrum. statement 1: Infra-red waves are used in television remote controllers. statement 2: Radio waves are used to transmit television pictures โฆ
- Question 25
A woman hears the first note produced by a clarinet. She then hears a second note that has a higher pitch and is quieter. Which row compares the frequency and the amplitude of the two notes? first note second note โฆ
- Question 26
The diagram shows a bar magnet and four plotting compasses. Which compass shows the direction of the magnetic field due to the magnet? โฆ
- Question 27
Iron is used for the core of a transformer and steel is used to make a bar magnet. Which statement explains these uses of iron and of steel? A Iron is a magnetic material and steel is a non-magnetic material. โฆ
- Question 28
A negatively charged plastic rod P is placed above a positively charged plastic rod โฆ
- Question 29
The diagrams show the scales of three ammeters. โฆ
- Question 30
The resistance of a component in a circuit is found using an ammeter and a voltmeter. How are the ammeter and the voltmeter connected? A the voltmeter and ammeter in parallel with the component B the voltmeter and ammeter in โฆ
- Question 31
The diagram shows a circuit with a power supply and four components. โฆ
- Question 32
Two lamps are connected in parallel. โฆ
- Question 33
The circuit diagram shows a variable potential divider. โฆ
- Question 34
Either a fuse or a circuit-breaker can be used to protect electrical cables from large currents that could cause overheating. electrical supply X Y appliance cable cable live neutral When a fuse is used, where should it be connected, and โฆ
- Question 35
Which electrical device uses the turning effect produced by a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field? A a.c. generator B d.c. motor C relay D transformer
- Question 36
A wire is placed in a strong magnetic field. When a current is passed through the wire it moves upwards, as shown. S N movement The current is reversed. In which direction does the wire move? A downwards B towards โฆ
- Question 37
Which diagram represents the structure of a neutral atom? โฆ
- Question 38
Each nucleus of nuclide X contains 10 protons and a total of 22 nucleons. Which notation is correct for this nuclide? โฆ
- Question 39
The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation X, Y and โฆ
- Question 40
A sample of a radioactive isotope emits 9600 ฮฑ-particles per second. After 40 hours the rate of emission has fallen to 600 ฮฑ-particles per second. What is the half-life of this isotope? A 4.0 hours B 8.0 hours C 10 โฆ
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