Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 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_w22_qp_11 · 0625_w22_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 Oct/Nov 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 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2022
- Question 1
The times for 10 swings of a pendulum are measured. measurement time for 10 swings …
- Question 2
A car starts from rest. The table shows the readings from its speedometer every 10 s. time …
- Question 3
A stone is placed on a balance as shown. 120 g stone balance Which row gives the mass and weight of the stone? mass weight …
- Question 4
The diagram shows the dimensions of a solid rectangular block of metal of mass …
- Question 5
A force F acts on an object at a distance x from a pivot. Which two changes both increase the moment of the force about the pivot? change 1 change 2 A decrease F decrease x B decrease F increase …
- Question 6
The diagrams represent the only two forces acting on an object. Which object could be moving to the right at constant speed? …
- Question 7
The diagram shows a uniform rod with its midpoint on a pivot. Two weights X and Y are hung from the rod. The rod is in equilibrium. X Y pivot rod Which statement is correct? A The forces at X …
- Question 8
Brakes are used to slow down a moving car. Into which form of energy is most of the kinetic energy converted as the car slows down? A chemical B elastic C thermal D sound
- Question 9
What is a disadvantage of nuclear fission as a source of energy? A Nuclear power stations are expensive to build. B Nuclear power stations are unreliable. C Nuclear power stations can only provide small quantities of energy. D Nuclear power …
- Question 10
The statements describe what happens when the power of a machine is increased. 1 The work done in a given time decreases. 2 The work done in a given time increases. 3 The time taken to do a given quantity …
- Question 11
Which quantities, in addition to the acceleration of free fall g, affect the pressure at the bottom of a pond of water? A the density of the water and the depth of the pond only B the density of the …
- Question 12
A fixed mass of gas is trapped in a container. The temperature of the gas is increased but the volume of the gas is kept constant. fixed mass of gas How does this change affect the average kinetic energy of …
- Question 13
Which row correctly describes the arrangement and the motion of particles in a solid? arrangement of particles motion of particles A far apart moving randomly from place to place B far apart vibrating about one position C tightly packed moving …
- Question 14
What is the temperature difference between the fixed points on the C temperature scale? …
- Question 15
In the diagram, each box represents a state of matter and each arrow represents a change of state. solid P R liquid Q S gas Which row correctly identifies the changes of state? …
- Question 16
Four thermometers, with their bulbs painted different colours, are placed at equal distances from a radiant heater. Which thermometer shows the slowest temperature rise when the heater is first switched on? A dull black B dull white C shiny black …
- Question 17
Which method of transfer of thermal energy is caused by changes in density? A conduction B convection C evaporation D radiation
- Question 18
The diagrams show two sets of wavefronts in a ripple tank. wave direction wave direction barrier shallow water A student makes two statements about the waves. 1 When the waves reflect from the barrier the direction changes but the wavelength …
- Question 19
What is the correct order of the colours in a spectrum of white light? A blue green yellow B blue yellow green C yellow blue green D green blue yellow
- Question 20
An object is placed 30 cm in front of a plane mirror. Which statement describes the image of the object? A The image is the same size and 30 cm from the object. B The image is the same size …
- Question 21
A ray of light is shone onto the surface of a mirror. …
- Question 22
The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum. The numbers indicate the approximate wavelength at the boundaries between the various regions of the spectrum. For a device to be able to make use of electromagnetic radiation, it needs an aerial of approximately …
- Question 23
Microwaves and X-rays are regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Which statement about microwaves and X-rays is correct? A Microwaves and X-rays have the same frequency. B Microwaves and X-rays travel at the same speed in a vacuum. C Microwaves have …
- Question 24
An observer stands at the finish line of …
- Question 25
Which description of a current in a metal is correct? A a flow of electrons B a flow of molecules C a flow of positive atoms D a flow of protons
- Question 26
The diagram shows a circuit containing a variable resistor connected to a variable power supply. power supply The table shows the currents for different values of the potential difference (p.d.) and the resistance. …
- Question 27
The e.m.f. of the cell in this circuit is 1.5 V. What does e.m.f. stand for? A electromagnetic field B electromagnetic force C electromotive field D electromotive force
- Question 28
A negatively charged plastic rod P is placed above a positively charged plastic rod …
- Question 29
A student finds the resistance of a resistor. Which circuit is used to measure the potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor and the current in it? …
- Question 30
The circuit diagram shows a variable potential divider. …
- Question 31
The diagram shows a circuit containing a cell, a variable resistor and two bulbs, P and …
- Question 32
Which diagram shows a circuit containing a battery, a fuse and a buzzer? …
- Question 33
Why is a fuse used in an electric circuit? A to increase the circuit resistance B to prevent short circuits C to reduce the power loss D to stop the cables from overheating
- Question 34
The diagram represents a transformer. primary coil core Which row shows materials suitable for making the core and the primary coil? core primary coil A iron copper B iron plastic C steel copper D steel plastic
- Question 35
The diagrams show the magnetic field lines around a wire carrying a current, …
- Question 36
A wire is placed between the poles of a magnet. wire magnet N S Which statements are correct? 1 An a.c. current in the wire causes a changing force on it. 2 A downward d.c. current in the wire causes …
- Question 37
The nuclide notation for the isotope lithium-7 is Li …
- Question 38
A radioactive material is emitting -particles. The radioactive material is used in a demonstration in a school laboratory experiment. Which safety precaution must be taken by the person carrying out the experiment? A Handle the source with tongs. B Place …
- Question 39
The graph shows how the count rate from a radioactive isotope changes with time. …
- Question 40
A student measures the count rate near a radioactive source using a detector of ionising radiation. The diagram shows the arrangement. radioactive source detector counter 75 The counter reads 75 counts per minute. When the source is taken away, the …
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