2022

Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 4 ยท Theory (Extended)

Physics 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 4 (Theory (Extended)), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2022: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 11 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
11
Marks
80
Grade A from
43

File names: 0625_w22_qp_43 ยท 0625_w22_ms_43

Grade thresholds for 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 80). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

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4332221814106

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Thermal properties & temperature215
Radioactivity110
Momentum19
Motion18
General wave properties18
Light17
Electric circuits17
Energy, work & power16
Electrical quantities15
Electromagnetic effects15

Questions in 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022

  1. Question 1Motion ยท 8 marks

    An aeroplane accelerates along a horizontal runway before take-off. The aeroplane accelerates for 35 s. The speed of the aeroplane when it takes off is โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2Momentum ยท 9 marks

    Fig. 2.1 shows a tennis ball approaching a tennis racket. Fig. 2.1 The tennis ball hits the racket at a speed of โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3Energy, work & power ยท 6 marks

    Fig. 3.1 shows the cross-section of a barrage built across a tidal bay. The barrage is part of a tidal power station. gates turbine connected to generator tidal bay high water level barrage low water level open sea Fig. 3.1 โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Thermal properties & temperature ยท 6 marks

    (a) Fig. 4.1 shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer labelled thermometer โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5Thermal properties & temperature ยท 9 marks

    (a) Three identical dishes, A, B and C, contain an equal volume of water. Dish A is outside in sunlight and experiences no wind during the day. Dish B is outside in sunlight and experiences a strong wind during the โ€ฆ

  6. Question 6General wave properties ยท 8 marks

    Fig. 6.1 shows wave crests and the direction of travel for a water wave approaching a barrier in a large ripple tank. wave crests large ripple tank direction of travel barrier Fig. 6.1 The wavelength of the wave is 1.6 โ€ฆ

  7. Question 7Light ยท 7 marks

    (a) State what is meant by total internal reflection. (b) Fig. 7.1 shows a ray of light from a light source in a tank containing a liquid. x ray of light light source tank liquid Fig. 7.1 The ray of โ€ฆ

  8. Question 8Electrical quantities ยท 5 marks

    Fig. 8.1 shows apparatus used to charge a metal plate by induction. lead connected to earth positively charged plastic rod metal plate insulator Fig. 8.1 (a) Describe and explain how the apparatus shown in Fig. 8.1 can be used to โ€ฆ

  9. Question 9Electric circuits ยท 7 marks

    Fig. 9.1 shows a circuit with an alternating current (a.c.) supply, a resistor and a diode. Fig. 9.1 The frequency of the power supply is 50 Hz. (a) Calculate the time period (time for one complete cycle) of the a.c. โ€ฆ

  10. Question 10Radioactivity ยท 10 marks

    (a) A cloud chamber can be used to detect ฮฑ (alpha)-particles and ฮฒ (beta)-particles. Alcohol in the cloud chamber exists as a vapour and condenses on ions produced in the air. This forms visible tracks. Fig. 10.1 shows the tracks โ€ฆ

  11. Question 11Electromagnetic effects ยท 5 marks

    (a) Fig. 11.1 shows a solenoid connected to a battery. battery solenoid Fig. 11.1 On Fig. 11.1, draw the pattern of the magnetic field inside and around the solenoid. Indicate the direction of the magnetic field with an arrow. (b) โ€ฆ

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0625_w22_ms_43), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022?
43 marks out of 80, a C needed 22.
Which topics came up in 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022?
Mostly Thermal properties & temperature, Radioactivity, Momentum. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0625/43 Oct/Nov 2022?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.