Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 2 · Multiple choice (Extended)
Physics 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2020 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Multiple choice (Extended)), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions worth 40 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 24
File names: 0625_w20_qp_22 · 0625_w20_ms_22
Grade thresholds for 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2020
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 | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2020
- Question 1
The diagram shows a measuring device. 0 1 mm 35 30 For which measurement is this device suitable? A diameter of a cylinder of aluminium of about 20 cm B distance between two molecules of zinc C length of a …
- Question 2
The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time. speed time …
- Question 3
A concrete block falls vertically from an aeroplane. The concrete block falls into the sea and sinks. Which graph shows the vertical motion of the concrete block? speed time …
- Question 4
Which quantity is weight an example of? A acceleration B force C mass D pressure
- Question 5
Which statement about the mass of an object is correct? A It changes when the object is lifted further from the ground. B It is the gravitational force on the object. C It is zero if the object is in …
- Question 6
A rectangular metal block is 20 cm long. The cross-sectional area of the block is 25 cm2. The mass of the block is 4000 g. What is the density of the metal? …
- Question 7
The diagram shows a beam lying on the ground. End Q is lifted from the ground by the force F. End P of the beam remains on the ground. ground F beam …
- Question 8
The diagram shows a stand. The stand holds a heavy mass above the bench. heavy mass stand base bench Which two changes would definitely make the stand more stable? A Lower the mass and make the base narrower. B Lower …
- Question 9
A footballer kicks a stationary football. His foot is in contact with the ball for 0.050 s. The mass of the ball is 0.40 kg. The speed of projection of the ball is …
- Question 10
A woman of mass 50 kg has 81 J of kinetic energy. What is her speed? …
- Question 11
What is the source of the Sun’s energy? A chemical reactions in the Sun’s core B -emissions in the Sun’s core C nuclear fission in the Sun’s core D nuclear fusion in the Sun’s core
- Question 12
To calculate the power produced by a force, the size of the force must be known. What else needs to be known to calculate the power? the distance that the force moves the object the time for which the force …
- Question 13
A research submarine is at a depth of …
- Question 14
The diagram shows a mercury barometer. Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure? …
- Question 15
A student splashes water on to her face. Here are three statements about the effects. P The water uses energy to evaporate. Q The water gains energy from the student. R The face of the student cools. Which statements are …
- Question 16
A bimetallic strip is used to control the temperature of electrical appliances. It is made of two different metals fixed together. The diagram shows the shape of the bimetallic strip before and after heating. before heating after heating metal P …
- Question 17
A student writes three statements about thermocouples. 1 They have a small thermal capacity. 2 They respond very slowly to temperature changes. 3 They can measure temperatures above 500 C. Which statements are correct? A 1 only B 2 only …
- Question 18
Four blocks are made from different metals. Each block is heated for five minutes with an identical heater. Assume there is no energy loss from the blocks. The table gives the masses of the blocks and the temperature rises. Which …
- Question 19
A scientist measures the air temperature at different heights from the floor in a cave. The results are recorded in the table. height / m temperature …
- Question 20
Four solid spheres made of the same metal are heated to the same temperature. Which sphere initially loses thermal energy by radiation at the greatest rate? A diameter of 10 cm with a dull surface B diameter of 10 cm …
- Question 21
Which row correctly describes light waves? wave type direction of vibrations A longitudinal parallel to direction of wave travel B longitudinal perpendicular to direction of wave travel C transverse parallel to direction of wave travel D transverse perpendicular to direction …
- Question 22
A radio transmitter broadcasts at a frequency of 200 kHz. What is the wavelength of these radio waves? …
- Question 23
An optical lever is a very sensitive device for detecting small rotations. A lamp sends a narrow beam of light on to a small plane mirror attached to a shaft whose rotation is to be measured. The operation of the …
- Question 24
A student draws a diagram to illustrate the different sections of a longitudinal wave. Which labelled section is a rarefaction? …
- Question 25
The diagram shows white light passing through a prism. red violet white light Which description of what happens as the light passes into the prism is correct? A The speed of the red light is less than the speed of …
- Question 26
A police car with its siren sounding is stationary in heavy traffic. A pedestrian notices that, although the loudness of the sound produced does not change, the pitch varies. Which row describes the amplitude and the frequency of the sound? …
- Question 27
A piece of steel is slightly magnetised. It is hit several times with a hammer. What effect will this have on the steel? the steel is parallel to a strong magnetic field the steel is at right-angles to a weak …
- Question 28
A student sets up four experiments using bar magnets and other metal objects. The N and S poles of the bar magnets are labelled N and …
- Question 29
Which diagram represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor? (The direction of the current is into the page.) …
- Question 30
Which quantity is defined as the energy transferred by a cell in driving unit charge around a complete circuit? A current B electromotive force (e.m.f.) C power D resistance
- Question 31
There is a current in a variable resistor when a potential difference (p.d.) is applied across it. In which situation is the current increased? A Decrease the p.d. and keep the resistance the same. B Decrease the p.d. and increase …
- Question 32
- Question 33
Which combination of logic gates gives the truth table shown? inputs output …
- Question 34
The diagram shows an a.c. generator used to power a lamp. The coil rotates in a clockwise direction. coil rotation of coil …
- Question 35
A transformer is needed to convert a supply of …
- Question 36
The diagram shows a coil of wire wrapped around a soft-iron rod. The wire is connected to a d.c. power supply as indicated. The apparatus is in a region which is totally shielded from the Earth’s magnetic field. + – …
- Question 37
Which statement is correct for the nucleus of any atom? A The nucleus contains electrons, neutrons and protons. B The nucleus contains the same number of protons as neutrons. C The nucleus has a total charge of zero. D The …
- Question 38
The symbol represents a nucleus of zinc. Which row gives the numbers of protons and neutrons in this nucleus? number of protons number of neutrons …
- Question 39
The diagram shows a beam of -particles passing through a strong electric field. + – β-particles In which direction will the -particles be deflected? A upwards towards the top of the page B downwards towards the bottom of the page …
- Question 40
Which equation represents the -decay of lead-209? 209Pb 82 209Bi …
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