Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2019 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2019: 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
- 25
File names: 0625_w19_qp_11 ยท 0625_w19_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2019 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical quantities | 4 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 3 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 3 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 3 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Density | 2 | โ |
| Forces | 2 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 2 | โ |
| Sound | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 2 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 2 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 2 | โ |
| General wave properties | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Electronics | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2019
- Question 1
A student measures the volume of a small irregularly-shaped stone. Which apparatus must be used? A a measuring cylinder containing water and a ruler only B a measuring cylinder containing water only C an empty measuring cylinder and a ruler โฆ
- Question 2
The graph shows how the speed of an object changes with time. โฆ
- Question 3
A car travels at an average speed of 60 km / h for 15 minutes. How far does the car travel in 15 minutes? A 4.0 km B 15 km C 240 km D 900 km
- Question 4
Which quantity is a force due to a gravitational field? A density B mass C weight D volume
- Question 5
- Question 6
A student measures the length of a spring. She then attaches different weights to the spring. She measures the length of the spring for each weight. The table shows her results. weight / N length / mm โฆ
- Question 7
Which statement gives a complete description of any object that is in equilibrium? A There are no forces acting. B There is no resultant force. C There is no resultant force and no resultant turning effect. D There is no โฆ
- Question 8
The diagram shows a lamp. lampshade pole base centre of mass ground Changing which feature increases the stability of the lamp? A a larger lampshade B a longer pole C a heavier base D a higher centre of mass
- Question 9
Brakes are used to slow down a moving car. Into which form of energy is most of the kinetic energy converted as the car slows down? A chemical B elastic C thermal D sound
- Question 10
Which does not transfer useful energy? A emitting a sound wave B measuring a temperature C passing an electric current D pushing a box along the floor
- Question 11
The power output from solar panels is recorded every day for a month. The graph shows the output recorded. โฆ
- Question 12
A drawing pin (thumb tack) has a sharp point at one end and a flat surface at the other end. flat surface sharp point The pin is pushed into a wooden board. How do the pressure and the force at โฆ
- Question 13
The table shows four forces. Each force acts on a different surface. Which row shows the least pressure? size of the force / N area of the surface โฆ
- Question 14
A test-tube contains 1.0 cm3 of liquid water at 100 ยฐC. The liquid water boils to form 1600 cm3 of steam. What is the reason for the large increase in volume? A Steam molecules are bigger than water molecules. B โฆ
- Question 15
Which statement about the evaporation of a liquid is correct? A The least energetic molecules escape from the surface and the temperature of the liquid decreases. B The least energetic molecules escape from the surface and the temperature of the โฆ
- Question 16
Which effect is caused by thermal expansion? A a metal surface heating up in direct sunlight B ice-cream melting on a hot day C a railway track buckling on a hot day D ice forming on a pond on a โฆ
- Question 17
A liquid-in-glass thermometer uses a change in a property of a liquid to measure temperature. Which property is used? A mass B thermal capacity C volume D weight
- Question 18
The diagram shows four labelled changes of state between solid, liquid and gas. solid liquid gas โฆ
- Question 19
A glass test-tube containing water is heated at the top. The water at the top boils, but the water at the bottom remains cold. water test-tube heat Which row explains why the water at the bottom of the test-tube remains โฆ
- Question 20
In countries where it is usually hot, houses are often painted white. What is the reason for this? A White surfaces are good reflectors of radiant energy. B White surfaces are good transmitters of radiant energy. C White surfaces are โฆ
- Question 21
The diagram shows wavefronts on the surface of water, viewed from above. region 1 region 2 deep water shallow water Which row is correct for the wavefronts moving from region 1 to region 2? name of process the speeds of โฆ
- Question 22
Plane water waves approach a narrow gap in a barrier. Which diagram shows the diffraction pattern that would occur? โฆ
- Question 23
The diagram shows the image of a clock in a plane mirror. Which is the actual time? โฆ
- Question 24
Total internal reflection may occur when light reaches an air-glass boundary. Under which conditions is light totally internally reflected? medium in which light travels towards the boundary angle of incidence A air greater than the critical angle B air less โฆ
- Question 25
The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum. ฮณ-rays X-rays ultraviolet visible light infrared microwaves radio waves increasing A word is missing from the label below the spectrum. Which word is missing? A amplitude B frequency C speed D wavelength
- Question 26
A man hears a starting pistol fire 1.5 seconds after he sees a puff of smoke from the pistol. The sound and the smoke are made at the same time. The starting pistol is 450 metres away from the man. โฆ
- Question 27
A student has a bar magnet. He brings the magnet close to an object. The magnet and the object repel each other. What must the object be? A another permanent magnet B any magnetic material C a block of wood โฆ
- Question 28
Two soft-iron rods are placed end-to-end inside a coil. The coil is connected to a battery. soft-iron rod soft-iron rod coil The connections from the battery to the coil are now reversed. What happens to the soft-iron rods in each โฆ
- Question 29
A plastic rod is rubbed with a dry cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. Why has the rod become positively charged? A It has gained electrons. B It has gained neutrons. C It has lost electrons. D It has lost โฆ
- Question 30
A teacher asks her class โWhat quantity can be recorded in volts?โ. Student 1 says โThe potential difference across a resistorโ. Student 2 says โThe rating of a fuseโ. Student 3 says โThe electromotive force of a batteryโ. Which students โฆ
- Question 31
The circuit shows two lamps connected to a d.c. supply. The same lamps and power supply are arranged in different ways, as shown. โฆ
- Question 32
Identical resistors are connected together to form arrangements X, Y and โฆ
- Question 33
A student uses 100 cm of resistance wire XY in a circuit to make a potential divider. โฆ
- Question 34
Where must a fuse be connected in a mains electric circuit? A the earth wire only B the live wire only C the neutral wire only D the live wire and the earth wire
- Question 35
A student investigates the output voltage induced across a coil of wire by a bar magnet. When will the induced voltage have the greatest value? A The student slowly moves the bar magnet into the coil of wire. B The โฆ
- Question 36
There is a current in a wire. The direction of the current is out of the page. Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern produced? โฆ
- Question 37
Which diagram shows a possible structure of a neutral atom? โฆ
- Question 38
A nuclide of cobalt contains 27 protons and 32 neutrons. Which symbol represents this nuclide? A 27 59Co B 32 27Co C 32 59Co D 59 27Co
- Question 39
An isotope of radon is radioactive. It decays by emitting an ฮฑ-particle. What happens to the nucleus of a radon atom during the emission of the ฮฑ-particle? A It becomes the nucleus of a different isotope of radon with fewer โฆ
- Question 40
Why are some radioactive sources stored in boxes made from lead? A Lead absorbs emissions from the radioactive sources. B Lead decreases the half-life of radioactive sources. C Lead increases the half-life of radioactive sources. D Lead repels emissions from โฆ
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