Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 Feb/March 2019 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, Feb/March 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
- 24
File names: 0625_m19_qp_12 ยท 0625_m19_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 Feb/March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 Feb/March 2019 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric circuits | 4 | โ |
| Forces | 3 | โ |
| Pressure | 3 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 3 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 3 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Mass & weight | 2 | โ |
| Density | 2 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 2 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 2 | โ |
| General wave properties | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 1 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Sound | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/12 Feb/March 2019
- Question 1
Water drips from a tap into a measuring cylinder. The table shows the volume of water in the cylinder every minute for four minutes. time / minutes volume of water / cm3 โฆ
- Question 2
An object is moving with uniform deceleration. Which statement describes its motion? A Its rate of change of speed is decreasing. B Its speed is constant. C Its speed is decreasing. D Its speed is increasing.
- Question 3
A ball rolls down a ramp. The time it takes to move from X to Y is measured. X Y ramp height of ramp ball Which other quantity must be measured in order to calculate the average speed of the โฆ
- Question 4
An astronaut in a space station orbits above the Earth. In the space station, the acceleration due to gravity is โฆ
- Question 5
The mass of a full bottle of cooking oil is 1.30 kg. When exactly half of the oil has been used, the mass of the bottle plus the remaining oil is 0.90 kg. 0.90kg 1.30kg What is the mass of โฆ
- Question 6
A solid ball has a volume of 4.0 cm3. The density of the ball is โฆ
- Question 7
Which property of an object cannot be changed by applying forces? A mass B shape C speed D volume
- Question 8
The extension / load graph for a spring is shown. The unstretched length of the spring is 15.0 cm. โฆ
- Question 9
The diagram shows a wooden beam with two forces acting on it. โฆ
- Question 10
Which source of energy uses the production of steam to generate electrical energy? A hydroelectric B nuclear C tides D waves
- Question 11
What is the unit of power? A joule B newton C pascal D watt
- Question 12
The diagram shows a U-tube manometer containing three liquids: mercury, liquid X and liquid Y. Neither liquid X or liquid Y mixes with mercury. liquid X liquid Y mercury Which row compares the pressure exerted by liquid X and by โฆ
- Question 13
Which diagram shows an athlete exerting least pressure on the ground? โฆ
- Question 14
A car tyre runs over a nail which makes a hole in it. The air in the tyre leaks out. air Why does the air leave the tyre? A The pressure inside the tyre is greater than the pressure outside. โฆ
- Question 15
On a cold day, a metal measuring tape graduated in millimetres is used to measure the distance between two fence posts. The measuring tape reads 3.000 m. On a much hotter day, the metal measuring tape is used to measure โฆ
- Question 16
A thermometer has graduations which start at โ10 ยฐC and end at โฆ
- Question 17
Which row describes the process of melting? initial state final state change in temperature? A liquid gas yes B liquid solid no C solid gas yes D solid liquid no
- Question 18
Four campers are warming their food on a fire. They use different rods, each of the same dimensions, to hold their food near the fire. rod food fire Which material is the best choice to prevent their hands from getting โฆ
- Question 19
A beaker of water is heated and thermal energy travels through the water by convection. What happens to the density of the water when it is heated and how does the water move? A The density decreases and the heated โฆ
- Question 20
The diagram shows a wave before it reflects from a barrier. Which labelled section of the diagram represents a wavefront? โฆ
- Question 21
The diagram shows a transverse wave. โฆ
- Question 22
A ray of light is reflected by a plane mirror. โฆ
- Question 23
Which diagram correctly represents rays of light passing through a converging lens in a camera? โฆ
- Question 24
Which statement about microwaves is correct? A Microwaves are longitudinal waves. B The frequencies of microwaves are greater than the frequencies of visible light. C The speed of microwaves in a vacuum is equal to the speed of visible light โฆ
- Question 25
A pulse of sound is produced at the bottom of a boat. The sound travels through the water and is reflected from the sea-bed. The sound reaches the boat again after 1.3 s. The sea-bed is 1000 m below the โฆ
- Question 26
Which action will not magnetise a rod? A placing a copper rod inside a coil carrying a direct current B stroking a steel rod with a permanent magnet C hammering a steel rod aligned with the Earthโs magnetic field D โฆ
- Question 27
The ends of three metal rods are tested by holding end Q of rod 1 close to the others in turn. rod 1 rod 2 rod โฆ
- Question 28
Which statement about a voltmeter is correct? A A voltmeter measures the current in a component and is connected in series with the component. B A voltmeter measures the current in a component and is connected in parallel with the โฆ
- Question 29
Four wires are made from the same metal. Which wire has the lowest resistance? length of wire / cm diameter of wire / mm โฆ
- Question 30
A student sets up a circuit containing a battery of two cells and three lamps, as shown. โฆ
- Question 31
The diagrams show different resistor arrangements. Which arrangement has the smallest combined resistance? โฆ
- Question 32
The diagram shows a potential divider circuit. โฆ
- Question 33
The current in a kettle is 10 A and the kettle is protected by โฆ
- Question 34
A student wishes to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. He has a magnet and connecting wires. Which other apparatus does he need? voltmeter battery โฆ
- Question 35
The diagram shows a transformer connected to โฆ
- Question 36
A current-carrying coil is placed in a magnetic field. magnetic field lines view from above coil Which effect does the coil experience? A a change in shape B a change in weight C a resultant force D a turning effect
- Question 37
Which statement about the structure of an atom is correct? A Negative electrons surround a neutral nucleus. B Negative electrons surround a positive nucleus. C Positive electrons surround a neutral nucleus. D Positive electrons surround a negative nucleus.
- Question 38
What are isotopes of an element? A atoms of a different element with a different number of neutrons B atoms of a different element with a different number of protons C atoms of the same element with a different number โฆ
- Question 39
A student measures the level of radiation emitted by a radioactive sample. radioactive sample detector counter The table shows the readings she records on the counter over a short period of time. counter reading / counts per minute โฆ
- Question 40
Four students are discussing ideas about radioactive decay. Which studentโs statement is correct? When a ฮณ-ray is emitted, the nucleus changes to that of a different element. โฆ