Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 4 ยท Theory (Extended)
Physics 0625/42 May/June 2023 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 4 (Theory (Extended)), variant 2, May/June 2023: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 10 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 10
- Marks
- 80
- Grade A from
- 45
File names: 0625_s23_qp_42 ยท 0625_s23_ms_42
Grade thresholds for 0625/42 May/June 2023
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.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 32 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/42 May/June 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Forces | 1 | 11 |
| Radioactivity | 1 | 10 |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 1 | 9 |
| Stars & the Universe | 1 | 9 |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | 8 |
| Electric circuits | 1 | 8 |
| Pressure | 1 | 7 |
| Light | 1 | 7 |
| Momentum | 1 | 6 |
| General wave properties | 1 | 5 |
Questions in 0625/42 May/June 2023
- Question 1
(a) Fig. 1.1 shows a helicopter which is stationary at a height of 1500 m above the ground. ground 1500 m Fig. 1.1 (not to scale) (i) State the two conditions necessary for the helicopter to remain in equilibrium. condition โฆ
- Question 2
A student catches a cricket ball. The speed of the ball immediately before it is caught is โฆ
- Question 3
(a) Fig. 3.1 shows a person moving across an ice-covered pond to reach a ball on the ice. ice ball Fig. 3.1 Explain why this way of moving across the ice is safer than walking. Use your understanding of pressure โฆ
- Question 4
(a) The temperature of a fixed mass of gas at constant volume is decreased. State and explain, in terms of particles, how the pressure of the gas changes. (b) (i) State the value of absolute zero in ยฐC. value of โฆ
- Question 5
(a) Fig. 5.1 shows an electric heater used to heat a room. Fig. 5.1 The dimensions of the room are โฆ
- Question 6
Two types of seismic waves are P-waves and S-waves. (a) State the types of wave that P-waves and S-waves can be modelled as. P-waves S-waves (b) The velocity of a P-wave in the Earthโs solid crust is 7.2 km / โฆ
- Question 7
Fig. 7.1 shows a container of oil. x container oil Fig. 7.1 A ray of light shines on the surface of the oil. The refractive index of the oil is 1.47. (a) On Fig. 7.1, draw the normal at the โฆ
- Question 8
(a) (i) State what is meant by a magnetic field. (ii) Define the direction of a magnetic field. (b) Fig. 8.1 shows a negatively charged metal sphere. โฆ
- Question 9
(a) Table 9.1 shows some properties and values for ฮฑ-particles, ฮฒ-particles and ฮณ-radiation. Complete Table 9.1. Table 9.1 type of radiation number of protons number of neutrons charge / C stopped by โฆ
- Question 10
(a) State the equation that defines the average orbital speed v of a planet. State the meaning of any symbols you use. (b) Suggest why countries that are a significant distance from the Equator experience significant temperature variation throughout the โฆ
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