Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 May/June 2024 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2024: 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
- 27
File names: 0625_s24_qp_11 · 0625_s24_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 May/June 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 May/June 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/11 May/June 2024
- Question 1
The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre ruler. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 mm cm …
- Question 2
The diagram shows two objects, X and Y, suspended from identical springs. The extension of each spring is different. object X object Y Which row compares the mass and the weight of the two objects? mass weight A both objects …
- Question 3
A plastic bottle contains 750 cm3 of oil. The diagram shows the mass of the bottle being measured when it is full and then when it is empty. …
- Question 4
The extension–load graph for a spring is shown. The unstretched length of the spring is 15.0 cm. …
- Question 5
A student determines the position of the centre of gravity of a piece of card. The diagram shows the equipment that is available. The equipment is not drawn to scale. clamp and stand pin pencil stop-watch card weight on a …
- Question 6
A cyclist stops his bicycle using the brakes. Which row about energy stores is correct? decreases increases A kinetic energy store of bicycle chemical energy store of brakes B kinetic energy store of bicycle thermal energy store of brakes C …
- Question 7
A man applies a force of 40 N to push a box along the floor. …
- Question 8
Four identical submarines, P, Q, R and S, are lowered from one depth to another in water of a constant density. The initial and final depths of each submarine are shown. submarine …
- Question 9
Some terms describing changes of state are listed. 1 boiling 2 solidification 3 condensation 4 evaporation Which two terms identify the same change of state? A 1 and …
- Question 10
Diagram 1 shows apparatus being used to observe smoke particles. Diagram 2 shows how a smoke particle moves randomly. microscope air particles and smoke particles light diagram 1 diagram 2 random movement eye Why do the smoke particles move randomly? …
- Question 11
How is a temperature in degrees Celsius (C) converted to a temperature in kelvin (K)? A Add 273 to the temperature in C. B Divide the temperature in C by 273. C Multiply the temperature in C by 273. D …
- Question 12
The diagram shows a frictionless piston inside a cylinder. The air inside the cylinder is heated. The piston moves in the direction shown. heat cylinder piston movement of piston Which statement about the air inside the cylinder is correct? A …
- Question 13
What increases when the temperature of a copper block increases? A the number of copper atoms in the block B the melting point of the block C the internal energy of the block D the density of the block
- Question 14
A textbook gives the description of a thermal process as ‘more-energetic molecules escape from the surface of a liquid which causes the liquid to cool’. Which process is being described? A boiling B Brownian motion C condensation D evaporation
- Question 15
In which situation is radiation the main method by which energy is transferred? A heating a pan of water using a gas camping stove B energy reaching the Earth from the Sun C heating the air in a room with …
- Question 16
The diagram represents a wave. y x Which row gives the wavelength and the amplitude of the wave? wavelength amplitude …
- Question 17
Which row describes a seismic P-wave? type of wave direction of vibration A longitudinal parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave B longitudinal perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave C transverse parallel to the direction …
- Question 18
Which diagram shows waves diffracting? …
- Question 19
The diagram shows a ray of light in glass incident on the surface between the glass and air. air glass What happens if the angle of incidence is made larger than the critical angle for the glass? A The angle …
- Question 20
- Question 21
Infrared is a useful type of electromagnetic radiation. However, excessive exposure to infrared can cause harmful effects. Which row gives a use and a harmful effect for infrared? use harmful effect A detection of cancer mutations B intruder alarms skin …
- Question 22
The table shows data for the hearing ranges of different animals. Which animal has the most similar hearing range to a human? animal hearing range / Hz A turtle 20–1000 B mouse …
- Question 23
Which description of ultrasound is correct? A longitudinal waves with a frequency greater than 20 000 Hz B longitudinal waves with a frequency less than 20 Hz C transverse waves with a frequency greater than 20 000 Hz D transverse …
- Question 24
Which diagram shows the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet? …
- Question 25
Which material is a good electrical conductor? A glass B copper C rubber D wood
- Question 26
What is an electric current and how is an ammeter positioned in a circuit to measure the current in a resistor? what is an electric current? positioning of an ammeter A a flow of charge in parallel with the resistor …
- Question 27
Which unit is used for the potential difference (p.d.) between two points in an electrical circuit? A ampere (A) B joule (J) C ohm () D volt (V)
- Question 28
The circuit in the diagram contains four switches, …
- Question 29
The metal case of an electrical appliance is fitted with an earth connection. What is the purpose of this? A to complete the circuit supplying the appliance so that it works B to ensure that the cables supplying the appliance …
- Question 30
A student moves a magnet into a coil, as shown. The voltmeter measures the magnitude of the electromotive force (e.m.f.) induced in the coil. coil V magnet S N Which quantity does not affect the magnitude of the induced e.m.f.? …
- Question 31
A student makes a small d.c. motor. The teacher supplies the following equipment. ● battery ● ammeter ● voltmeter ● coil of wire ● magnets ● resistor The student is also able to use other equipment if he wishes. Which …
- Question 32
A simple model of the atom consists of small particles orbiting a central nucleus. Which row is correct? charge on nucleus charge on orbiting particles A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
- Question 33
What is the charge on a proton and what is the charge on a neutron? proton neutron …
- Question 34
An isotope of radon is radioactive. It decays by emitting an -particle. What happens to the nucleus of a radon atom during the emission of the -particle? A It becomes the nucleus of a different isotope of radon with fewer …
- Question 35
The nuclide notation of the isotope strontium-90 is Sr. 90 38 Which statement is correct? A A nucleus of strontium-90 has 38 neutrons. B A nucleus of strontium-90 has 52 neutrons. C A nucleus of strontium-90 has 90 electrons. D …
- Question 36
A box is used for storing radioactive sources. What is the best material to use for lining the box to prevent radiation from escaping? A aluminium B lead C paper D plastic
- Question 37
The Earth is a planet that orbits the Sun once in approximately 365 days. What does this enable us to explain? A the cycle of day and night B the cycle of phases of the moon C the periodic nature …
- Question 38
The radius of the orbit of Venus around the Sun is …
- Question 39
What are the three main types of radiation emitted by the Sun? A infrared, radio waves and ultraviolet B infrared, visible light and ultraviolet C microwaves, visible light and X-rays D radio waves, X-rays and ultraviolet
- Question 40
What is a light-year? A the time for light to travel 1 km in space B the time for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth C the distance travelled in space by light in one year D …
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