Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/13 May/June 2019 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 3, 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
- 27
File names: 0625_s19_qp_13 ยท 0625_s19_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 0625/13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/13 May/June 2019 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 5 | โ |
| Density | 4 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 4 | โ |
| Motion | 3 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 3 | โ |
| Forces | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 2 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 2 | โ |
| General wave properties | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 2 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Mass & weight | 1 | โ |
| Sound | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/13 May/June 2019
- Question 1
The diagram shows a measuring cylinder containing liquid. โฆ
- Question 2
The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a car. speed time โฆ
- Question 3
A heavy metal ball falls vertically downwards through air past four equally spaced levels โฆ
- Question 4
An object which has a mass of 600 kg is on the planet Mars. The acceleration due to gravity on Mars is โฆ
- Question 5
Two objects are placed on a balance, one on each side: Which properties of the objects can be compared using the balance? A weight, mass and volume B weight and mass only C volume and density D density only
- Question 6
X, Y and Z are three regularly shaped solid objects. Their dimensions and masses are shown in the diagrams. โฆ
- Question 7
A car is driven from rest on a long straight road. The car engine exerts a constant driving force. The diagram shows the horizontal forces acting on the car. The resistive forces are proportional to the speed of the car. 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
A body is lifted against gravity. Which equation shows the work done on the body? A work done = change in distance moved by the body B work done = change in energy of the body C work done = โฆ
- Question 12
The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. h vacuum glass tube mercury A change is made and the vertical height h of the column increases. Which change causes this increase? A A liquid with a lower density than mercury has 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
Which statement is correct? A A solid can flow. B A solid can be compressed easily. C A solid has a fixed shape. D A solid takes the shape of its container.
- Question 15
On a hot summer day, the level of the water in a pond falls. Which statement explains this? A The least energetic water molecules escape from the surface and do not return. B The least energetic water molecules escape from โฆ
- Question 16
Here are three statements about a liquid-in-glass thermometer with a Celsius scale. 1 The lower fixed point is the temperature at which pure water freezes. 2 The upper fixed point is the temperature at which pure water boils. 3 A 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
A student investigates the melting point of a pure substance. She heats the substance slowly and takes readings of its temperature as the substance starts to melt and when it finishes melting. Which statement is correct? A The temperature decreases โฆ
- Question 19
A person holds an empty glass beaker and pours hot water into it. Why does it take a few seconds before his hand starts to feel hot? A Glass is a poor conductor of heat. B Water is a poor โฆ
- Question 20
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 21
A student draws a diagram to show two different properties of a water wave. The arrows show the wave directions. shallow water deep water Which two wave properties does the diagram show? A refraction and diffraction B reflection and dispersion 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
A student draws a ray diagram to show how a ray of light is reflected by a number of mirrors. Which reflection has not been drawn correctly? โฆ
- Question 24
Light passes through a glass block. What is the path of the light? air glass โฆ
- 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
Which statement about ultrasound is correct? A It has a higher frequency than audible sound, and it is a longitudinal wave. B It has a higher frequency than audible sound, and it is a transverse wave. C It has a โฆ
- Question 28
A metal bar is placed inside a current-carrying coil, as shown in diagram 1. There is a small current in the coil. The bar holds a few nails, as shown in diagram 2. diagram 1 diagram 2 nails When there 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
A battery stores chemical potential energy. The battery is connected to a resistor. As the battery runs down, what happens to its chemical energy? The energy is transferred by and ends up as A electrical working internal energy in the โฆ
- Question 32
The diagram shows a circuit including a lamp, an electric bell and three switches S1, S2 and S3. The lamp and bell are not faulty. โฆ
- Question 33
A student is designing a lighting circuit for a dollsโ house. He sets up two different circuits. Each circuit contains 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
A simple wiring diagram for an electric cooker is shown. live neutral earth connection to casing electric cooker metal casing Why is there a wire connecting the metal case of the cooker to earth? A It improves the efficiency of โฆ
- Question 36
In an experiment, a wire is held above a compass needle as shown. N S An electric current is switched on in the wire and the compass needle is deflected. Which row explains why this happens and then describes what โฆ
- Question 37
Which device relies upon the magnetic effect of an electric current? A fuse B relay C thermistor D variable resistor
- Question 38
Which statement about the structure of an atom is correct? A It contains positively charged particles only. B It contains negatively charged particles only. C It contains no charged particles. D It contains positively charged particles and negatively charged particles.
- Question 39
Which statement about ฮณ-radiation is correct? A It consists of very small charged particles. B It is a form of electromagnetic radiation. C It is less penetrating than ฮฒ-radiation. D It is more highly ionising than ฮฑ-radiation.
- Question 40
A radioactive element undergoes ฮฑ-decay. Which statement is not correct? A A different element is formed. B Radiation is emitted from the nucleus. C The decay is a random process. D The number of particles in the nucleus stays the โฆ
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