Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2021 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 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
- 21
File names: 0625_w21_qp_11 · 0625_w21_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 Oct/Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2021
- Question 1
A student measures the volume of a quantity of water. Which apparatus is suitable? A a balance B a measuring cylinder C a ruler D a thermometer
- Question 2
The diagrams show distance–time graphs for four objects. Which graph represents an object moving with an increasing speed? distance time …
- Question 3
The gravitational field strength on the Moon is smaller than that on the Earth. A scientist examines a rock which has been brought back from the Moon. He measures three quantities. 1 the density of the rock 2 the mass …
- Question 4
Which substance in the table has the lowest density? substance mass / g volume / cm3 A nylon …
- Question 5
A 100 cm beam balances as shown. 3.0 kg 4.0 kg …
- Question 6
A spacecraft is travelling in space with no resultant force and no resultant moment acting on it. Which statement about the spacecraft is correct? A Its direction is changing. B It is in equilibrium. C Its speed is decreasing. D …
- Question 7
The graph shows the total energy transferred by an electric motor over a period of time. In which region of the graph is the greatest power being developed by the motor? total energy transferred time …
- Question 8
Electrical energy may be obtained from nuclear fission. In which order is the energy transferred in this process? A nuclear fuel generator reactor and boiler turbines B nuclear fuel generator turbines reactor and boiler …
- Question 9
The diagram shows an electric circuit. When the switch is closed, the lamp is lit. Which row states the type of energy stored in the cell and how this energy is usefully transferred to the lamp? type of energy stored …
- Question 10
A scientist uses an electric motor to lift a load through a vertical distance of 2.0 m. He then increases the input power to the motor and repeats the experiment. The efficiency of the motor does not change. Which row …
- Question 11
The box shown has a weight of 15 N. face Q face …
- Question 12
A liquid is evaporating. The liquid is not boiling. Which statement about the liquid is correct at an instant in time? A Any molecule can escape, and from any part of the liquid. B Any molecule can escape, but only …
- Question 13
Which row correctly describes the movement of particles in solids and liquids? solids liquids A no movement move around each other B no movement vibration only C vibration only move around each other D vibration only vibration only
- Question 14
A long, thin bar of copper is heated gently and evenly along its length. copper bar heat What happens to the bar? A It becomes less heavy. B It becomes longer. C It becomes shorter. D It bends at the …
- Question 15
The diagram shows a flask which has been filled with liquid X at room temperature. level of liquid at room temperature liquid X stopper When the flask is placed in warm water, the liquid rises higher up the tube. When …
- Question 16
The diagram shows a pan used for cooking food. base of pan handle of pan Which row is correct for the materials used to make the base and the handle of the pan? base of pan handle of pan A …
- Question 17
Which row gives the correct description of a sound wave? action of wave type of wave A transfers energy without transferring matter longitudinal B transfers energy without transferring matter transverse C transfers matter without transferring energy longitudinal D transfers matter …
- Question 18
The diagram shows a wave. displacement distance …
- Question 19
A ray of green light passes through a glass prism as shown. green light Which colours of light refract as shown in the table? refract more than green refract less than green A red blue B red yellow C violet …
- Question 20
The diagram shows a ray of light in air incident on a glass block. Some of the light is refracted and some of the light is reflected. Two angles, p and q, are marked on the diagram. air glass p …
- Question 21
The diagram shows a ray of light in glass incident on the surface between the glass and air. air glass What happens if the angle of incidence is made larger than the critical angle for the glass? A The angle …
- Question 22
Radiation from which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in the remote controller for a television? A infrared waves B microwaves C radio waves D ultraviolet waves
- Question 23
Two rays of light are different colours. Which row is correct? speed of the two colours in a vacuum wavelengths of the two colours in a vacuum A different different B different the same C the same different D the …
- Question 24
What is ultrasound? A sound waves that are so loud that they damage human hearing B sound waves that are too high-pitched for humans to hear C sound waves that are too low-pitched for humans to hear D sound waves …
- Question 25
A bar magnet is brought near to a rod of unknown material. The unknown rod is attracted to both ends of the bar magnet. magnet rod of unknown material Which material is the rod made from? A aluminium B magnetised …
- Question 26
In which circuit is the ammeter measuring the flow of charge through the lamp? …
- Question 27
In circuit 1, a negative charge flows in a clockwise direction. The bulb is bright. In circuit 2, the battery is reversed as shown. The bulb is equally bright. circuit 1 circuit 2 Which charge flows in circuit 2 and …
- Question 28
The diagram shows a circuit containing two resistors of resistance 1.0 and …
- Question 29
The step-down transformer shown reduces mains voltage to 12 V. mains voltage 12 V soft-iron core copper wire When the transformer is used, some energy is transferred to the surroundings. Which type of energy is transferred to the surroundings? A …
- Question 30
Which circuit contains a fuse? …
- Question 31
The diagram shows an electric circuit. Which row correctly shows the numbers of different components in the circuit? cells lamps switches …
- Question 32
Two resistors, with resistances R1 and R2, are connected in parallel. The resistance R1 is greater than the resistance …
- Question 33
The metal cases of electrical appliances are connected to an earth wire. Which statement is not correct? A The live wire may become loose and touch the metal case. B If the metal case becomes live, the earth wire conducts …
- Question 34
A teacher asks, ‘Why do we put a fuse in a mains circuit?’ Student 1 says, ‘It protects the wiring from overheating.’ Student 2 says, ‘It protects us from getting a shock if we touch the live wire.’ Who is …
- Question 35
Which graph represents an alternating current (a.c.)? current time …
- Question 36
The current in a small electric heater is 4.0 A. The cable connected to the heater is able to carry currents up to 10 A. Fuses rated …
- Question 37
A very important experiment improved scientists’ understanding of the structure of matter. The experiment involved -particles being fired at a thin, gold foil. What happened? A All the -particles were absorbed by the nuclei of the gold atoms. B All …
- Question 38
Some sources of background radiation are natural and others are due to human activity. Which source is natural? A medical X-rays B nuclear weapons testing C radioactive waste from power stations D radon gas from rocks
- Question 39
A radioactive material is placed near a detector. The detector shows a count rate of 28 000 counts / min. When a piece of card is put between the material and the counter, the reading decreases to 25 000 counts …
- Question 40
A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 3 years. A sample gives a count rate of 100 counts / min on a detector. Which calculation is used to predict the count rate after 12 years? …
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