Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 May/June 2023 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2023: 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
- 25
File names: 0625_s23_qp_11 · 0625_s23_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 May/June 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 May/June 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/11 May/June 2023
- Question 1
Which unit is a unit of weight? A kilogram B kilojoule C kilometre D kilonewton
- Question 2
The graph represents the motion of a vehicle. …
- Question 3
The diagram shows a distance–time graph for an object moving in a straight line. …
- Question 4
A space rocket travels to the Moon. The acceleration of free fall is greater on the Earth than it is on the Moon. How do the mass and weight of the space rocket on the Moon compare with their values …
- Question 5
A shopkeeper pours rice into a dish that hangs from a spring balance. He records the reading. …
- Question 6
A student determines the density of an irregularly shaped stone. The stone is slowly lowered into a measuring cylinder partly filled with water. measuring cylinder stone Which other apparatus does the student need to calculate the density of the irregularly …
- Question 7
Four objects are moving. Which object has a zero resultant force acting on it? A the object moving at a decreasing speed B the object moving at an increasing speed C the object moving at a constant speed in a …
- Question 8
The diagram shows a uniform metre rule. The rule is pivoted at its mid-point. A weight of 4.0 N is suspended from the rule at the 5 cm mark. The rule is held by a string at the 30 cm …
- Question 9
An irregularly shaped metal plate is freely suspended from a point P and is in equilibrium, as shown. Point Q is vertically below …
- Question 10
Which row about the change of energy in the energy store must be correct? process energy store change of energy in store A water pumped up to a high-altitude dam gravitational potential energy of water increases B water pumped up …
- Question 11
A rock of weight 50 N falls a vertical distance of 7.0 m from rest. What is the change in the gravitational potential energy store of the rock? A decrease of …
- Question 12
A child runs up a set of stairs four times. The time taken for each run is recorded. Which time is measured when the child’s useful power is greatest? …
- Question 13
A woman has a weight of 600 N. She stands on a horizontal floor. The area of her feet in contact with the floor is 0.050 m2. What is the pressure she exerts on the floor? …
- Question 14
Gases, liquids and solids are made up of small particles. Which row gives the relative separation of the particles? gas liquid solid A far apart far apart far apart B far apart far apart close together C far apart close …
- Question 15
Which statements about evaporation of water are correct? 1 Evaporation causes the remaining liquid to cool. 2 During evaporation, the more energetic particles escape from the surface of the liquid. 3 Evaporation only happens at …
- Question 16
Which surface is the worst absorber of infrared radiation? A dull black B dull white C shiny black D shiny white
- Question 17
The diagrams show graphs of displacement against time for four waves. All the graphs are drawn to the same scale. Which wave has the largest amplitude and the highest frequency? displacement A time displacement B time displacement C time displacement …
- Question 18
A student draws a diagram to show the directions of a light ray reflecting off a plane mirror. mirror …
- Question 19
An object O is placed at point P near to a thin converging lens. The diagram shows three rays from the top of O passing through the lens. Each point F is one focal length from the centre of the …
- Question 20
Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light by a glass prism? violet red A violet violet red red B white white violet red C violet violet red red D violet red white white
- Question 21
Which statement is correct? A A remote controller emits microwave radiation. B A remote controller emits infrared radiation. C A remote controller emits ultrasound. D A remote controller emits ultraviolet radiation.
- Question 22
Student X fires a starting pistol which produces smoke and sound. Student Y is standing 100 m away and sees the smoke the instant it is produced. The speed of sound in air is …
- Question 23
An unmagnetised piece of soft iron is placed close to a strong permanent magnet, as shown. …
- Question 24
A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth. plastic rod cloth The rod and the cloth both become charged as electrons move between them. The rod becomes negatively charged. Which diagram shows how the rod becomes negatively charged and shows …
- Question 25
Which particles move to cause a current in a copper wire? A copper atoms B electrons from the copper atoms C protons from the copper nuclei D neutrons from the copper nuclei
- Question 26
Four students draw a circuit diagram of the apparatus used to measure the resistance of resistor R. Which circuit is correct? …
- Question 27
The battery on a bicycle is connected in parallel to its lamp and bell. The circuit includes two switches, S1 and …
- Question 28
Which symbol represents an electric heater? …
- Question 29
A student connects the circuit shown. …
- Question 30
A double-insulated electrical appliance must be connected safely to the electricity supply. Which statement is correct? A It must be connected with a fuse and an earth wire. B It can be connected with a fuse only. C It can …
- Question 31
A simple electric generator induces an electromotive force (e.m.f.). Which modification would increase the induced e.m.f.? A Increase the number of turns in the coil of the generator. B Increase the distance between the magnetic poles. C Reduce the strength …
- Question 32
The diagram shows a vertical wire carrying a current I placed between the poles of a magnet. …
- Question 33
What is an advantage of transmitting electricity at a high voltage? A It is faster. B It is safer. C Less energy is wasted. D Less equipment is needed.
- Question 34
How are positive and negative ions formed from atoms? positive ion negative ion A add positive charge to the nucleus add an electron to the atom B add positive charge to the nucleus remove positive charge from the nucleus C …
- Question 35
A nucleus of element X is represented as …
- Question 36
Which statement about the random decay of the nuclei in a sample of uranium-238 is correct? A The probabilities of an alpha-particle, a beta-particle or a gamma ray being emitted from a nucleus in the sample are equal. B The …
- Question 37
The count rate due to a sample of a radioactive isotope is measured for 80 minutes. time / minutes second / counts rate count …
- Question 38
Which planet in our Solar System is nearest to the Sun and what is the nature of the planet? planet nature A Mercury rocky B Mercury gaseous C Venus rocky D Venus gaseous
- Question 39
The Sun consists mostly of two elements. What are these two elements? A helium and nitrogen B hydrogen and helium C hydrogen and oxygen D oxygen and nitrogen
- Question 40
Which statement about the Milky Way is correct? A It is a galaxy. B It is a group of galaxies. C It is a group of stars outside our own galaxy. D It is a group of stars which are …
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