Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 May/June 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2022: 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_s22_qp_11 · 0625_s22_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 May/June 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 May/June 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/11 May/June 2022
- Question 1
A lump of modelling clay is moved from a small measuring cylinder to a large measuring cylinder that has twice the diameter. water modelling clay small cylinder large cylinder The reading on the small measuring cylinder goes down by 20 …
- Question 2
The speed–time graph for a train is shown. …
- Question 3
A man stands next to a railway track. A train travelling at …
- Question 4
A spring balance operates by the compression of a spring. It has been calibrated on the Earth in grams. A beam balance operates by balancing standard masses against the unknown mass to be measured. The same unknown mass is measured …
- Question 5
A measuring cylinder contains 30 cm3 of a liquid. …
- Question 6
Which pieces of apparatus are the most appropriate for an experiment to plot an extension–load graph of a spring? A ruler, newton meter, clamp and stand B balance, stop-watch, ruler C light gate, ruler, newton meter D stop-watch, balance, measuring …
- Question 7
A beam is pivoted at one end, as shown. pivot 40 cm 6.0 N beam X The beam weighs 6.0 N and its weight acts at a point X 40 cm from the pivot. A force of 4.0 N is …
- Question 8
The diagrams show the forces acting on four moving objects. Which object is moving at a constant speed? …
- Question 9
A mass hangs vertically from a spring. The mass is raised to a point P and is then released. The mass oscillates repeatedly between point P and a lower point Q. Which energies alternately increase and decrease throughout the oscillations? …
- Question 10
A force F acts on an object and the object moves a distance d in the direction of the force. What is the work done on the object? …
- Question 11
Liquid of mass 92 kg is contained in a rectangular tank. The area of the base of the tank is 0.23 m2. What is the pressure exerted by the liquid on the base of the tank? …
- Question 12
The diagram shows a deep reservoir formed by a dam. water dam X On what does the pressure at X depend? A the depth of the water at X B the length of the reservoir C the surface area of …
- Question 13
The list gives three properties of different states of matter. 1 They cannot be compressed significantly. 2 They can flow. 3 They always completely fill their container. Which properties are correct for liquids? A 1 and 2 only B 2 …
- Question 14
Two thermometers, P and Q, give the same reading at room temperature. The bulb of thermometer Q is wrapped in gauze and dipped in a beaker of water at room temperature. Air at room temperature is blown over the two …
- Question 15
What happens to the volumes of liquid metal and of solid metal when heated at constant pressure? volume of liquid metal volume of solid metal A decreases increases B decreases no change C increases increases D increases no change
- Question 16
The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer. …
- Question 17
A glass contains an iced drink on a warm and humid day. Water starts to form on the outside of the glass. What is the name of the effect by which the water forms? A condensation B conduction C convection …
- Question 18
The diagram shows a convection current caused by a piece of ice placed in a beaker of water at room temperature. ice P Q Which row correctly compares the temperatures and densities at water points P and Q? temperature at …
- Question 19
The outside of one of two identical shiny metal containers is painted dull black. The containers are filled with equal masses of hot water at the same temperature. Why does the dull black container cool more quickly? A Black surfaces …
- Question 20
- Question 21
A girl is sitting on a rock in the sea looking at passing waves. She notices that five complete wavelengths pass her in 20 s. What is the frequency of this wave? A 0.25 Hz B 4.0 Hz C 15 …
- Question 22
A card is placed in front of a plane mirror so that its label is facing the mirror, as shown. observer plane mirror card label The label is shown. How does the image of the label formed by the mirror …
- Question 23
An object is placed in front of a converging lens. The lens has a focal length f. In which labelled position should the object be placed in order to produce a real image that is smaller than the object? …
- Question 24
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used by a remote controller for a television? A infrared waves B microwaves C radio waves D visible light
- Question 25
Which statement correctly compares radio waves and X-rays? A Radio waves have a longer wavelength and a greater speed in a vacuum. B Radio waves have a longer wavelength and the same speed in a vacuum. C Radio waves have …
- Question 26
Point X is near to a bar magnet, as shown. …
- Question 27
A student counts how many iron pins an electromagnet picks up when its power supply is switched on. Then, she counts how many pins are picked up when the power supply is switched off. core d.c. power supply on iron …
- Question 28
The diagram shows a charged plastic rod and an uncharged metal sphere. The metal sphere is suspended by an insulating thread. …
- Question 29
A large battery is labelled with various items of information about the battery. …
- Question 30
The circuit shown is being used to measure the resistance of resistor …
- Question 31
The diagram shows the circuit diagram symbol of an electrical component. Which component does the symbol represent? A light-dependent resistor B relay coil C thermistor D variable resistor
- Question 32
What is the advantage of connecting lamps in parallel in a lighting circuit? A A smaller fuse is needed to protect the lamps. B If the filament of one lamp breaks, the remaining lamps stay lit. C The current taken …
- Question 33
The diagram shows a circuit of six identical lamps connected to a battery. …
- Question 34
Why is a fuse used in an electrical circuit? A so that the current can have only one value B to prevent the current becoming too large C to provide a path to earth if a fault occurs D to …
- Question 35
- Question 36
The diagrams show patterns around a straight wire carrying a current perpendicularly out of the page. Which pattern represents the magnetic field due to the current in the wire? …
- Question 37
A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect. Three suggestions for increasing the turning effect are given. 1 Increase the number of turns on the coil. 2 Increase the current in the coil. 3 Increase the strength …
- Question 38
A model of an atom consists of small particles orbiting a central nucleus. Where is the positive charge in an atom? A on the orbiting particles B in the nucleus C in the space between the nucleus and the orbiting …
- Question 39
A radioactive source has a half-life of 0.5 hours. A detector near the source shows a reading of 6000 counts per second. Background radiation can be ignored. What is the reading on the detector 1.5 hours later? A 750 counts …
- Question 40
Which statement about the radioactive decay of a substance is correct? A It cannot be predicted when a particular nucleus will decay. B Placing a radioactive substance inside a lead-lined box prevents it from decaying. C The decay always produces …
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