Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 3, 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
- 21
File names: 0625_w22_qp_13 · 0625_w22_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 0625/13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022
- Question 1
A student uses a ruler to measure the length of a spring. His results are shown. 14.9 cm 14.8 cm 14.8 cm 14.7 cm What is the average length of the spring to three significant figures? A 14.8 cm B …
- Question 2
The velocity–time graph for a car is shown. …
- Question 3
Which statements about weight are correct? 1 Weight is the quantity of matter in an object. 2 Weight is the force due to gravity acting on an object. 3 Weight is measured in kilograms. 4 Weight is measured in newtons. …
- Question 4
The diagram shows four pieces of laboratory apparatus. …
- Question 5
A spanner is used to tighten a nut on a bicycle wheel. A force F is needed. handle of spanner nut F How can the force F be reduced? A Use a longer handle. B Use a shorter handle. C …
- 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
The diagram shows a bus with an upper floor and a lower floor. upper floor lower floor Passengers on the upper floor are not allowed to stand while the bus is moving. Standing passengers make the bus less stable. Why …
- 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
- Question 10
In some situations, a force does work. Which set of conditions increases the quantity of work done by the force? magnitude of force distance moved by the force A decreases decreases B decreases stays the same C increases increases D …
- Question 11
The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. Which labelled distance decreases when atmospheric pressure increases? …
- 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
A liquid is evaporating. What does it lose from its surface? A less energetic ions B less energetic molecules C more energetic ions D more energetic molecules
- Question 14
The diagram shows a thermometer calibrated in degrees Celsius. …
- Question 15
Which statements does the term ‘melting point’ refer to? 1 the temperature at which a liquid changes to solid without a change in temperature 2 the temperature at which a solid changes to liquid without a change in temperature 3 …
- 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
How is energy transferred from the Sun to the Earth? A by -particles B by conduction C by convection D by radiation
- Question 18
Wavefronts are incident on a boundary. What is needed for the wave to refract at the boundary? A a shiny surface at the boundary B a small gap in the boundary C different mediums either side of the boundary in …
- Question 19
A 60 glass prism disperses white light as shown. white light glass prism red violet spectrum The spectrum can be seen emerging from the prism. Which spectrum shows the colours in the correct order? A violet, green, blue, yellow, orange, …
- 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 diagram shows the action of a thin converging lens on two rays of light. The rays are from the top of an object O. An inverted image I is formed. …
- Question 22
Visible light has a frequency of approximately …
- Question 23
Which wave is not an electromagnetic wave? A microwaves B radio C sound D ultraviolet
- 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
Copper wires are used to connect an electric circuit. Which particles flow in the wires when the circuit is switched on? A atoms B electrons C ions D neutrons
- Question 26
A student is investigating a resistance wire. She measures the current in a 50 cm length of resistance wire. A resistance wire The student repeats the experiment using a 100 cm length of the same resistance wire. What is the …
- Question 27
What is the full name of the term e.m.f.? A electromotive field B electromotive force C electromotive frequency D electromotive friction
- 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
The diagram shows the circuit that a student uses to determine the resistance of resistor R. R meter 1 meter 2 Which row describes meter 1 and meter 2? meter 1 meter 2 A ammeter ammeter B ammeter voltmeter C …
- 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
The diagram shows a series circuit containing a fixed voltage power supply, a thermistor, a light-dependent resistor (LDR) and a lamp. Which set of conditions makes the lamp brightest? light intensity shining on LDR temperature of thermistor A bright high …
- Question 32
The diagram shows a circuit containing a cell, a lamp and two ammeters. A A ammeter 1 ammeter 2 The current reading on ammeter 2 is 0.20 A. What is the name for this type of circuit and what is …
- Question 33
The circuit connecting a room heater to the mains electricity supply has a fuse in it. The fuse melts and switches off the circuit. Why does the wire in the fuse melt? A The air in the room becomes too …
- 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
Which metal is used for the core of a transformer? A aluminium B copper C soft iron D steel
- Question 36
The diagram shows the design of a type of relay. P N pivot spring terminals for external circuit Two parts are labelled N and P. From which metal is N made and from which metal is P made? …
- 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
In the processes shown, X and Y are elements. Which process describes -decay? A Atoms of X collide with atoms of Y. B Atoms of X emit atoms of Y. C Atoms of X change into ions of Y. D …
- Question 39
A high-voltage power supply is connected to a metal grid and a wire, as shown. wire high voltage sparks observed metal grid radioactive source emitting -particles When the radioactive source is placed close to the grid, sparks are observed in …
- Question 40
A radioactive substance has a half-life of 6 hours. It has an initial rate of emission of 120 counts per second. How long will it take for this rate of emission to fall to 30 counts per second? A 1.5 …
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