Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, 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_12 · 0625_w22_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 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 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2022
- Question 1
Which measuring instrument can be used to find the volume of a small stone? A measuring cylinder partly filled with water B measuring tape C metre rule D protractor
- Question 2
The diagrams show speed–time graphs for four different bodies moving for 6.0 s. Which body travelled the least distance? …
- Question 3
Which row shows the mass and the weight of an object near the Earth’s surface? mass / kg weight …
- Question 4
The diagram shows four pieces of laboratory apparatus. …
- Question 5
What is the unit for the moment of a force about a point? …
- Question 6
On which ball is a non-zero resultant force acting? A a ball moving at constant speed on a smooth surface direction of movement B a ball at rest on a bench C a free-falling ball which has just been released …
- Question 7
Which statements must be correct for an object to be in equilibrium? 1 The object is moving in a straight line. 2 There is no resultant force on the object. 3 There is no resultant moment on the object. A …
- Question 8
An object falls towards the Earth’s surface. What happens to the gravitational potential energy and to the kinetic energy of the object? gravitational potential energy kinetic energy A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases
- Question 9
Which source of energy is not currently used to generate electrical energy? A nuclear fusion B solar C tidal D waves
- Question 10
A mass is lifted from rest on the ground to Y. There is no air resistance. Y P is the increase in gravitational energy of the mass. Q is the kinetic energy of the mass at Y. Which expression is …
- Question 11
A pressure gauge is lowered into the sea. Measurements of the pressure and depth are taken as the pressure gauge is lowered. Which statement describes how and why the pressure changes as the gauge is lowered? A The density of …
- Question 12
The pressure of a fixed mass of gas in a cylinder is measured. The volume of the gas in the cylinder is slowly decreased. The temperature of the gas does not change. Which graph shows how the pressure of the …
- Question 13
Which statement about the motion of molecules describes the process of evaporation? A Molecules break free from their fixed positions. B Freely moving molecules collide and join together. C Molecules escape from the surface of a liquid. D Freely moving …
- Question 14
The diagram shows a thermometer calibrated in degrees Celsius. …
- Question 15
What happens to a solid when its temperature increases? A It contracts. B Its density increases. C Its internal energy increases. D Its molecules move freely.
- Question 16
Which piece of equipment is designed to produce a type of electromagnetic wave? A electric fire B electric generator C electric motor D electromagnet
- Question 17
Particles can move, transferring thermal energy, as shown. heater In which states of matter does this movement occur? A gas and liquid only B gas and solid only C gas, liquid and solid D liquid and solid only
- Question 18
The diagram shows plane water waves in a ripple tank passing through a gap between two barriers and spreading out. plane water waves barrier barrier Which name is given to this effect? A diffraction B reflection C refraction D total …
- Question 19
What are the correct labels for the ray diagram? …
- Question 20
The diagram shows an object in front of a plane mirror. At which labelled position is the image of the object formed? object eye …
- Question 21
The angle between an incident ray and the surface of a plane mirror reflecting the ray is 70°. What is the angle of incidence? …
- Question 22
Visible light has a frequency of approximately …
- Question 23
Two students are describing different types of electromagnetic radiation. student 1 This radiation is used in communications. student 2 This radiation is used in remote controllers. Which row shows the possible type of radiation that each student is describing? student …
- Question 24
A 100 m race is started by firing a gun. The gun makes a bang and a puff of smoke at the same time. starter finishing judge 100 m When does the finishing judge see the smoke and when does …
- Question 25
An electric hairdryer is rated …
- Question 26
The diagram shows a circuit used to control the potential difference (p.d.) across a lamp. The variable resistor is adjusted until the p.d. across the lamp is 6.0 V. The current in the lamp is …
- Question 27
What are the units of electromotive force (e.m.f.)? A amperes B watts C ohms D volts
- Question 28
A plastic rod is rubbed with a dry woollen cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. Which statement is correct? A Electrons move from the cloth to the rod. B Electrons move from the rod to the cloth. C Protons move …
- Question 29
A circuit containing a cell, a resistor and a lamp is set up as shown. A student connects a voltmeter to the circuit in one of the positions shown. In which position does the voltmeter measure the potential difference (p.d.) …
- Question 30
The diagram shows a potential divider circuit. V The temperature of the thermistor increases. What happens to the resistance of the thermistor, and what happens to the reading on the voltmeter? resistance of thermistor voltmeter reading A decreases decreases B …
- Question 31
A student sets up four circuits using identical batteries and three identical lamps. In which circuit will all the lamps be the brightest? …
- Question 32
Which diagram shows the circuit symbol for a fuse? …
- Question 33
If the insulation within a mains cable becomes damaged, two of the wires in it may touch and cause a short circuit. Which row is correct? the danger when this happens safety device which avoids this danger A a large …
- Question 34
Four small compasses are placed around a solenoid. solenoid A current is now switched on in the solenoid. Which diagram shows possible new directions of the compass needles? …
- Question 35
Transformers are used in the transmission of electrical power to houses. Which type of transformer is used at the power station prior to connection to the power lines and which type is used prior to delivery to the houses? power …
- Question 36
The diagrams show the coils of two simple direct current (d.c.) motors. Coil P has three turns of wire and coil Q has two turns. Coil P has the same dimensions as coil Q. The coils are in identical magnet …
- Question 37
A nuclide of cobalt contains 27 protons and 32 neutrons. Which symbol represents this nuclide? A 27 59Co B 32 27Co C 32 59Co D 59 27Co
- Question 38
Everyone is exposed to background radiation. What are sources of background radiation? A food and drink only B rocks only C cosmic rays only D food and drink, rocks and cosmic rays
- Question 39
The diagram shows a piece of apparatus used to determine the nature of the emissions from a radioactive source. The absorbers can be raised out of or lowered into the path of the radiation from the source to the detector. …
- Question 40
The half-life of a sample of radioactive material is 400 years. How long will it take until only 4 1 of this sample remains undecayed? A 100 years B 400 years C 800 years D 1600 years
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