Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 May/June 2021 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2021: 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
- 20
File names: 0625_s21_qp_11 · 0625_s21_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 May/June 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 May/June 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/11 May/June 2021
- Question 1
The diagram shows a stone of irregular shape. Which property of the stone can be found by lowering it into a measuring cylinder half-filled with water? A length B mass C volume D weight
- Question 2
Two stones of different weights fall at the same time from a table. Air resistance may be ignored. What will happen and why? what will happen why A Both stones hit the floor at the same time. Acceleration of free …
- Question 3
The distance–time graph for a motorway journey is shown. …
- Question 4
Diagram 1 shows a sealed plastic bottle containing a hollow glass sphere and a steel ball. Diagram 2 shows the same bottle after it has been shaken. Diagram 3 shows the same bottle after it has been shaken again until …
- Question 5
On Mars, the acceleration of free fall g is …
- Question 6
The mass of an empty flask is 34 g. The volume of liquid added to the flask is 20 cm3. The total mass of the flask and the liquid is 50 g. What is the density of the liquid? …
- Question 7
The diagram shows a solid object on a flat surface, with two forces acting on the object. …
- Question 8
The extension–load graph for a spring is shown. The unstretched length of the spring is 17.0 cm. …
- Question 9
Which situation involves no work being done and no energy being transferred? A a car skidding to a stop on a road B a crane lifting a load C a heavy load hanging from a strong bar D a student …
- Question 10
A student suggests that there are several ways of transferring energy to a small, stationary block of iron on a smooth table. He makes the following suggestions. 1 Heat it. 2 Shine light on it. 3 Pass a current through …
- Question 11
Two men, X and Y, try to move identical heavy boxes, P and Q. Man X tries to push box P along the floor. The box does not move because an object is in the way. Man Y lifts box …
- Question 12
A book has a mass of 400 g. The surface of the book in contact with a table has dimensions …
- Question 13
A mercury barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure. Which distance gives a measure of the atmospheric pressure? …
- Question 14
Air trapped in a sealed bottle increases in temperature. Which row shows the changes that occur to the trapped air? pressure of the air average speed of molecules in the air A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases …
- Question 15
Very small pollen grains are suspended in water. A bright light shines from the side. When looked at through a microscope, small specks of light are seen to be moving in a random, jerky manner. bright light pollen grains in …
- Question 16
Why are small gaps left between the metal rails of a railway track? A to allow for expansion of the rails on a hot day B to allow for contraction of the rails on a hot day C to allow …
- Question 17
All thermometers require a physical property that changes with temperature. Which property would not be suitable for use in a thermometer? A pressure B volume C electrical resistance D mass
- Question 18
The thermal capacity of object Y is greater than that of object Z. What is a consequence of this? A Object Y needs less thermal energy to melt it than object Z. B Object Y needs less thermal energy to …
- Question 19
Two students carry out different experiments to compare the abilities of different metals to conduct thermal energy. heat metal bar melted wax strip experiment 1 heat metal bar pin experiment 2 wax In experiment 1, the bar is heated for …
- Question 20
In which substances is convection a method of thermal energy transfer? A air and water only B air only C air, water and wood D water only
- Question 21
The diagram represents a wave on a rope. Y X rope Which type of wave is shown and which labelled arrow shows the wavelength of the wave? type of wave wavelength A longitudinal X B longitudinal Y C transverse X …
- Question 22
The diagrams show water waves in three different situations. The arrows show the direction of travel of the waves. …
- Question 23
The diagram shows a narrow beam of light incident on a glass-air boundary. Some of the light emerges along the surface of the glass and some is reflected back into the glass. glass air Which row is correct? this …
- Question 24
An object is placed in front of a thin converging lens. The diagram shows the paths of two rays from the top of the object. object converging lens An image of the object is formed on a screen to the …
- Question 25
A student is asked to give two uses of four different types of electromagnetic radiation. In which row are both the uses correct? radiation use 1 use 2 A radio sterilising medical equipment mobile phone masts B microwaves mobile phones …
- Question 26
The diagrams represent the waves produced by four sources of sound. The scales are the same for all the diagrams. Which sound has the highest frequency? …
- Question 27
Diagram 1 shows a small compass needle with its poles marked. It is not near any magnetic materials. Diagram 2 shows a bar magnet with its poles marked. The compass needle is placed at point …
- Question 28
Which diagram shows the pattern and direction of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet? …
- Question 29
A student rubs a plastic rod with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. What has happened to the rod? A It has gained electrons. B It has gained protons. C It has lost electrons. D It has lost protons.
- Question 30
The circuit diagram shows a cell connected to an ammeter and two resistors. …
- Question 31
The diagram shows an electrical circuit. component X component Y Which row describes what happens when the temperature rises? resistance of component X potential difference (p.d.) across component Y A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases …
- Question 32
Diagram 1 shows a resistor connected in a circuit. Diagram 2 shows an identical resistor connected in parallel with the first one. diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the combined resistance of the two resistors? A greater than in the …
- Question 33
The current in a lamp connected on its own to the mains supply is …
- Question 34
A solenoid is connected to a very sensitive ammeter. A rod is inserted into one end of the solenoid. The ammeter shows that there is a small electric current in the solenoid while the rod is moving. solenoid rod A …
- Question 35
The diagram shows a transformer. There are 460 turns on the primary coil and 24 turns on the secondary coil. The primary voltage is 230 V. primary coil secondary coil iron core What is the secondary voltage? …
- Question 36
A class is designing a d.c. motor. To achieve a greater turning effect, three suggestions are made. 1 Have a larger current in the coil of the motor. 2 Have a stronger magnet in the motor. 3 Put a larger …
- Question 37
The charge on a proton is e. What is the charge on an electron and what is the charge on a neutron? electron neutron …
- Question 38
The nuclide notation of the isotope strontium-90 is 90 38Sr . Which statement is correct? A A nucleus of strontium-90 has 38 neutrons. B A nucleus of strontium-90 has 52 neutrons. C A nucleus of strontium-90 has 90 electrons. D …
- Question 39
Which statement about -particles and -rays is correct? A -particles are a form of electromagnetic radiation. B -particles penetrate materials more easily than -rays. C The emission of an -particle produces a nucleus of a different element. D -rays are …
- Question 40
The graph shows the activity of a radioactive source over a period of time. …
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