Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 2 · Multiple choice (Extended)
Physics 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2021 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Multiple choice (Extended)), 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
- 22
File names: 0625_w21_qp_21 · 0625_w21_ms_21
Grade thresholds for 0625/21 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 | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2021
- Question 1
Which instrument is most suitable for measuring the thickness of a single sheet of paper? A 15 cm rule B balance C metre rule D micrometer screw gauge
- 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
An object has a weight of 6.4 N on the Earth where the gravitational field strength is …
- Question 4
Which substance in the table has the lowest density? substance mass / g volume / cm3 A nylon …
- Question 5
A 20 m long, uniform bridge of weight 100 kN is supported at each end by pillars, as shown. 100 kN 24 kN 20 m pillar pillar bridge T1 T2 The pillars exert forces T1 and T2 on the ends …
- Question 6
A spring, which obeys Hooke’s law, has an unstretched length of 10 cm. A load of 20 N is suspended from the spring. The new length of the spring is 36 cm. What is the spring constant k of the …
- Question 7
What is the relationship between the impulse acting on an object and the change in momentum of the object? A impulse = change in momentum B impulse = change in momentum time C impulse = change in momentum 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
A motor of power P exerts a force F on an object. The object moves a distance d during the time t that the force acts. Which equation is used to calculate the time …
- 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
Four containers are filled to the top with the same liquid. The base of each container is circular. Which container has the greatest pressure exerted by the liquid at its base? …
- 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
The diagram shows two cylinders connected by a narrow tube fitted with a tap. tap 20 cm3 80 cm3 One cylinder contains 80 cm3 of gas at a pressure of …
- Question 14
An aluminium block has a mass of 200 g. The specific heat capacity of aluminium is …
- Question 15
The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer. liquid capillary tube scale bulb Which change to the design would result in a more sensitive thermometer? A Increase the density of the liquid. B Increase the diameter of the capillary tube. C Increase …
- 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
The diagram shows waves in a ripple tank containing water. The waves approach a barrier and pass through the gap in the barrier. The size of the gap is about the same size as the wavelength of the ripples. The …
- Question 18
The diagram shows a wave. displacement distance …
- Question 19
Two beams of light are both the same colour of red. One beam is travelling through air. The other beam is travelling through water. Each beam has a different brightness. Which quantity is the same for both sets of waves? …
- 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
The Sun emits infrared radiation and light. Light from the Sun reaches the Earth in 8 minutes. Which row gives correct information about the infrared radiation? wavelength of infrared radiation time taken for infrared radiation to reach the Earth A …
- Question 23
Which list shows regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing frequency? A X-ray ultraviolet visible light infrared B X-ray infrared visible light ultraviolet C infrared visible light ultraviolet X-ray …
- 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
An uncharged, metal sphere is placed on an insulating support. A positively charged rod is brought close to the sphere, but does not touch it. …
- Question 26
In which circuit is the ammeter measuring the flow of charge through the lamp? …
- Question 27
A lamp is connected to a cell. Which circuit diagram shows the direction of conventional current I and also the direction of flow of electrons …
- Question 28
The diagram shows a circuit containing two resistors of resistance 1.0 and …
- Question 29
The graph shows the current–voltage relationship for a circuit component …
- Question 30
The diagrams show pairs of circuits containing logic gates. In which diagram does the lower circuit of the pair behave differently from the upper circuit? …
- Question 31
In which circuit do both lamps light? …
- 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
What is the function of the split-ring commutator in an electric motor with a single rotating coil? A to enable the motor to function with an a.c. source B to reverse the current in the coil once every revolution C …
- Question 35
Which graph represents an alternating current (a.c.)? current time …
- Question 36
The diagrams show a horizontal wire in a magnetic field. The horizontal wire is firmly held at each end (not shown) and cannot move. The magnets and holder are on a balance. When there is no current in the wire, …
- Question 37
The nucleus of an americium atom contains 146 neutrons and 95 protons. It decays by emitting an -particle. How many neutrons and how many protons remain in the nucleus when this form of americium decays? number of neutrons remaining number …
- Question 38
The graph shows how the count rate measured by a radioactivity detector placed near a radioactive sample changed with time. …
- Question 39
A teacher holds a radioactive source near a detector. The reading on the detector is 320 counts / min. The detector is switched on again after the source has been removed and it shows a reading of 20 counts / …
- Question 40
Which statement is not correct? A -particles are used to detect cracks in metallic structures. B -particles are used in the measurement of the thickness of paper. C -rays may be used to treat cancer patients. D Smoke alarms contain …
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