Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2023 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, Oct/Nov 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_w23_qp_12 · 0625_w23_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 Oct/Nov 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 | 16 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2023
- Question 1
A student investigates the oscillation of a mass suspended from a spring. The student pulls the mass down from its rest position P and then releases it so that it oscillates vertically. The student then follows the instructions listed to …
- Question 2
A student measures the average speed of a cyclist in a race. Which quantities must she measure? A the total time taken to complete the race and the time taken for the cyclist to reach her highest speed B the …
- Question 3
The graph shows the motion of a sprinter. …
- Question 4
A person steps onto a bathroom scale. The bathroom scale records both mass and weight. Which row shows the readings on the bathroom scale? mass weight …
- Question 5
Which equation is correct? A density = mass volume B density = weight volume C mass = density volume D weight = density volume
- Question 6
The diagrams show four identical objects. Each object is acted on by only the forces shown. Which diagram shows an object in equilibrium? …
- Question 7
A uniform wooden ruler is pivoted at its centre. A load of 2.0 N is suspended from each end of the ruler. 2.0 N pivot 2.0 N load load wooden ruler F The pivot exerts an upward force F on …
- Question 8
The diagram shows part of a rollercoaster ride with the car at different positions. The car runs freely down from position X to position Y and up the hill on the other side. X Y car What happens to the …
- Question 9
In a small power station, biofuel is used to generate electricity. Which energy store is reduced by this process? A chemical B kinetic C nuclear D thermal
- Question 10
An electric car is charged overnight. In 8.0 hours, 180 MJ of energy is transferred. What is the power of the charger? A 6.3 kW B 380 kW C 23 MW D 1400 MW
- Question 11
Tractors have large tyres. These help to prevent the wheels from sinking into soft ground. tractor Which statement explains this? A Larger tyres exert a greater force on the ground. B Larger tyres exert a greater pressure on the ground. …
- Question 12
Brownian motion is the random motion of particles. In which states of matter is Brownian motion observed? A gases, liquids and solids B gases and liquids only C gases and solids only D liquids and solids only
- Question 13
A student investigates the relationship between the pressure of a gas and its volume at constant temperature. He records his results in the table. reading 2 cm / N pressure volume / cm3 …
- Question 14
A wooden wheel can be strengthened by putting a tight circle of iron around it. wooden wheel iron circle Which action would make it easier to fit the circle over the wood? A cooling the iron circle only B heating …
- Question 15
Which diagram shows the processes happening during changes of state? A gas liquid solid boiling solidification B melting gas liquid solid condensation melting solid liquid gas boiling boiling C solidification solid liquid gas D
- Question 16
A room is heated by a radiator. The diagrams X and Y show two possible circulations of hot air, which heat the room. diagram X radiator diagram Y radiator ceiling floor ceiling floor Which diagram and reason explain the heating …
- Question 17
Which description and example are correct for a transverse wave? description example A The direction of vibration is parallel to the direction of propagation. sound B The direction of vibration is parallel to the direction of propagation. waves on a …
- Question 18
Straight wavefronts on the surface of a ripple tank approach a gap in a barrier. The diagram shows how the wavefronts change shape as they pass through the gap. straight wavefronts barrier What is the name of this effect? A …
- Question 19
Red, green and violet lights are part of the visible spectrum of light. What is the order of colours from shortest to longest wavelength? A red green violet B red violet green C violet red …
- Question 20
Which diagram shows the image correctly formed by reflection? A object image B object image C object image D object image mirror mirror mirror mirror
- Question 21
A student passes parallel rays of light through four different converging lenses. He measures the distance x and the distance y for each experiment. x y Which lens has the longest focal length? x / cm y / cm …
- Question 22
The table shows different types of wave in the electromagnetic spectrum. radio waves microwaves infrared waves visible light ultraviolet waves X-rays gamma rays Where do all the waves travel at the same speed? A in a vacuum B in diamond …
- Question 23
Which statement about a sound that can be heard by a person with normal hearing is correct? A The sound is a longitudinal wave with a frequency between 2.0 Hz and 20 Hz. B The sound is a longitudinal wave …
- Question 24
A hard magnetic material can be used to make a permanent magnet. A soft magnetic material can be used to make a temporary magnet. Which row shows whether iron and steel are hard or soft magnetic materials? iron steel A …
- Question 25
A battery is connected to an ammeter and a resistor. A The ammeter reading is 0.20 A. An electrical insulator is connected in parallel with the resistor. What is the ammeter reading? …
- Question 26
Which unit is used to measure electromotive force (e.m.f.)? A ampere B joule C volt D watt
- Question 27
Which equation is correct for resistance R, potential difference (p.d.) V and current …
- Question 28
In the diagram, rod R is suspended from an insulating thread. …
- Question 29
In which heating system circuit would thermistors not be useful? A to keep different rooms at different temperatures B to turn an alarm on if the system overheats C to turn a heating system off at a particular temperature D …
- Question 30
Which statement is correct? A A fuse is included in a circuit to prevent the current becoming too high. B A fuse should be connected to the neutral wire in a plug. C An electric circuit will only work if …
- Question 31
Which graph of current I against time t represents an alternating current …
- Question 32
The diagram shows a wire in the magnetic field between two poles of a magnet. N S magnet wire The current in the wire repeatedly changes between a constant value in one direction and a constant value in the opposite …
- Question 33
A transformer has Np turns on its primary coil and Ns turns on its secondary coil. The voltage across the primary coil is Vp and the voltage across the secondary coil is Vs. What is the relationship between these four …
- Question 34
The diagrams represent the protons, neutrons and electrons in different atoms and ions. Which diagram shows a negatively charged ion? …
- Question 35
Which row correctly describes an example of radioactive decay? original nucleus emission change or no change of element A stable change of element B unstable change of element C unstable no change of element D unstable …
- Question 36
A detector is used to monitor the emissions from a radioactive source over several days. The table shows the count rate from the source at different times. time / days count rate counts …
- Question 37
What is the most effective precaution to reduce the risk when handling, storing or using a radioactive source that emits -rays? A Handle the source for the least possible time. B Have a fire extinguisher nearby when using the source. …
- Question 38
Approximately how long does the Moon take to orbit the Earth? A 1 day B 7 days C 28 days D 365 days
- Question 39
The Sun transfers energy to the Earth through electromagnetic radiation. What are two of the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to which most of the energy belongs? A gamma rays and X-rays B infrared radiation and visible light C microwaves …
- Question 40
What provides evidence that the Universe is expanding? A Stars in galaxies outside the Milky Way are all red. B The Andromeda galaxy is moving toward the Milky Way. C Light from distant galaxies is shifted to longer wavelengths. D …
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