Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 May/June 2019 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, May/June 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
- 22
File names: 0625_s19_qp_12 ยท 0625_s19_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 May/June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 May/June 2019 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical quantities | 5 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 4 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 3 | โ |
| Density | 3 | โ |
| Forces | 3 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 3 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 2 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 2 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | โ |
| General wave properties | 1 | โ |
| Sound | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/12 May/June 2019
- Question 1
Diagram 1 shows a measuring cylinder containing water. A metal weight with a cork attached by a thread is held above the water. Diagram 2 shows the apparatus after the weight has been lowered into the water. Diagram 3 shows โฆ
- Question 2
A car travels at constant speed. Which pair of graphs show both how the distance travelled by the car and the carโs speed vary with time? distance time โฆ
- Question 3
A heavy metal ball falls vertically downwards through air past four equally spaced levels โฆ
- Question 4
Which row contains two correct statements about the mass and the weight of an object? mass of an object weight of an object A is measured using a measuring cylinder is measured using a balance B is the gravitational force โฆ
- Question 5
The table gives approximate values of the acceleration due to gravity and the atmospheric pressure on three planets. Earth Venus Mars acceleration due to gravity โฆ
- Question 6
- Question 7
Which object is in equilibrium? โฆ
- Question 8
A spring is suspended from a stand. Loads are added and the extensions are measured. loads spring stand rule Which graph shows the result of plotting extension against load? load extension A load extension B load extension C load extension โฆ
- Question 9
A wooden bar is pivoted at its centre so that it can rotate freely. Two equal forces F are applied to the bar. In which diagram is the turning effect greatest? โฆ
- Question 10
A machine is very efficient. What does this mean? A It produces a large amount of power. B It uses very little energy. C It wastes very little energy. D It works very quickly.
- Question 11
An object falls under gravity. What happens to the gravitational potential energy and to the kinetic energy of the object? gravitational potential energy kinetic energy A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases
- Question 12
A student is testing four different electric motors. He measures the time it takes for a motor to lift either a heavy load or a light load through a height of 1 metre. motor load He makes a similar measurement โฆ
- Question 13
The diagram shows a stone suspended on a string under the surface of a liquid. The stone experiences a pressure caused by the liquid. liquid string stone What would increase the pressure on the stone? A decreasing the surface area โฆ
- Question 14
A sample of mercury is heated. In which states of matter will its volume increase as its temperature rises? A gas only B liquid and gas only C solid and liquid only D solid, liquid and gas
- Question 15
When water evaporates, what escapes from the surface of the water? A individual atoms B individual molecules C individual protons D tiny drops of water
- Question 16
The resistance of a resistor varies linearly with temperature as shown on the graph. โฆ
- Question 17
A night storage heater contains a large block of material that is heated electrically during the night. During the day the block cools down, releasing thermal energy into the room. Which thermal capacity and which night-time temperature increase will cause โฆ
- Question 18
Which row describes the process of condensation? change of state separation of molecules A gas to liquid decreases B gas to liquid increases C liquid to gas decreases D liquid to gas increases
- Question 19
The metal surface of a kettle is hot. What happens to the cool air outside the kettle when it comes into contact with the hot kettle? A The density of the air decreases and the air falls. B The density โฆ
- Question 20
Vacuum flasks usually have silvered walls that help to keep the contents of the flask hot. Why are the walls silvered? A to absorb thermal energy from the air around the flask B to increase the rate of convection inside โฆ
- Question 21
The diagrams show graphs of displacement against time for four waves. All the graphs are drawn to the same scale. Which wave has the largest amplitude and the highest frequency? displacement A time displacement B time displacement C time displacement โฆ
- Question 22
The diagram shows a cork with a weight attached so that the cork floats upright in water. X Y cork water surface weight Transverse waves travel across the water from X to Y. In which direction do the waves make โฆ
- Question 23
Which conditions are necessary for light to be totally internally reflected? the incident light is in angle of incidence A the less dense medium less than the critical angle B the less dense medium greater than the critical angle C โฆ
- Question 24
Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light by a glass prism? violet red A violet violet red red B white white violet red C violet violet red red D violet red white white
- Question 25
The diagram shows radiation from a lamp passing through a prism. radiation from lamp P red light screen prism Which type of radiation is found at P? A ฮณ-rays B infrared C ultraviolet D X-rays
- Question 26
A pulse of sound is produced at the bottom of a boat. The sound travels through the water and is reflected from a shoal of fish. The sound reaches the boat again after 1.2 s. The speed of sound in โฆ
- Question 27
An observer stands at the finish line of โฆ
- Question 28
A soft iron bar is a long way from any magnetic field. How can the material of the bar be described? A It is magnetic and strongly magnetised. B It is magnetic and unmagnetised. C It is non-magnetic and strongly โฆ
- Question 29
An iron ball on a horizontal wooden table rolls near the north pole of a bar magnet which is lying on the table. Which diagram shows the most likely path of the ball, as seen from above the table? โฆ
- Question 30
Diagram 1 shows two thin, uncharged strips of plastic. Diagram 2 shows the same strips after they have been rubbed with a dry cloth. diagram 1 diagram 2 strips of plastic strips of plastic Which row describes the charge on โฆ
- Question 31
An ammeter and a voltmeter are used to determine the resistance of a resistor. Which circuit diagram shows the ammeter and the voltmeter correctly connected? โฆ
- Question 32
The diagram shows a circuit. What is connected in parallel with the thermistor? A heater B lamp C light-dependent resistor D variable resistor
- Question 33
The circuit shows a relay being used to operate a mains lamp. Two ammeters are labelled P and โฆ
- Question 34
A lamp is to be connected in a circuit so that the potential difference (p.d.) across it can be varied from 0 to 6 V. Which circuit would be most suitable? โฆ
- Question 35
Which components are designed to improve the safe working of a mains electrical supply? circuit breaker earth wire fuse โฆ
- Question 36
A bar magnet is held near a solenoid. The coil is connected to a galvanometer. bar magnet solenoid The magnet is moved into the coil of wire and then held stationary inside the coil. Which graph shows how the induced โฆ
- Question 37
A wire XY lies between the poles of a magnet. The diagram shows the upward force on the wire XY caused when there is an electric current in the direction XY as shown. N S force X Y current Three โฆ
- Question 38
A simple model of the atom consists of small particles orbiting a central nucleus. Which row is correct? charge on nucleus charge on orbiting particles A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
- Question 39
Which statement explains the meaning of the half-life of a radioactive isotope? A half the time taken for one nucleus of the isotope to decay B half the time taken for the isotope to decay completely C the time taken โฆ
- Question 40
The diagram shows a lead-lined box used for storing radioactive sources. Why is the inside of the box lined with lead? A It helps the sources to stay radioactive for longer. B It makes the box heavier. C It makes โฆ
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