Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 2 · Multiple choice (Extended)
Physics 0625/22 May/June 2024 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Multiple choice (Extended)), variant 2, 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
- 25
File names: 0625_s24_qp_22 · 0625_s24_ms_22
Grade thresholds for 0625/22 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 | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/22 May/June 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/22 May/June 2024
- Question 1
A student wishes to measure accurately the volume of approximately 40 cm3 of water. She has two measuring cylinders, a larger one that can hold 100 cm3, and a smaller one that can hold 50 cm3. The water forms a …
- Question 2
The motion of an object is represented by the speed–time graph shown. area under the graph speed time 0 0 Which quantity is equal to the area under the graph? A acceleration B average speed C distance travelled D kinetic …
- Question 3
An astronaut of mass 80 kg is standing on a planet with gravitational field strength …
- Question 4
A sealed container of volume 2000 cm3 contains air at high pressure. The container is placed on a top-pan balance. The balance reads 200.00 g. All the air is removed by a vacuum pump and the balance reading changes to …
- Question 5
Each diagram shows three forces on a beam. In which situation is it possible for the three forces shown to be in equilibrium? …
- Question 6
A gymnast jumps down from a high piece of apparatus. She gradually bends her knees as she lands. Which effect does this have? A She will have a smaller change of momentum as she lands. B She will lose less …
- Question 7
The table gives four energy resources and states whether the main source of energy for the resource is the Sun. Which row is correct? energy resource main source of energy is the Sun A geothermal yes B oil no C …
- Question 8
The equation p = gh can be used for a liquid. What is the meaning of the term …
- Question 9
What are the correct terms for each change of state? liquid to solid liquid to gas A solidification condensation B melting condensation C solidification evaporation D melting evaporation
- Question 10
Extremely small pollen grains in water are viewed through a microscope. The grains are seen to move continually and randomly. What is the reason for this random movement? A The grains are moved by randomly moving water molecules. B The …
- Question 11
Which graph shows how the volume of a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature varies with its pressure? …
- Question 12
Which effect is caused by thermal expansion? A a metal surface heating up in direct sunlight B ice-cream melting on a hot day C a railway track buckling on a hot day D ice forming on a pond on a …
- Question 13
The temperature of the water at the bottom of a waterfall is greater than the temperature of the water at the top. The energy in the gravitational potential store of the water at the top is transferred to the thermal …
- Question 14
An ice cube is placed in a beaker and is heated. The ice melts to form water, which evaporates at first and then boils. The steam condenses on a cold window in the room. Which process involves a transfer of …
- Question 15
A teacher shows his class a polystyrene cup. The polystyrene is a thick plastic with lots of tiny air bubbles in it. He asks the class why the cup is so good at keeping a hot drink warm. Three suggestions …
- Question 16
Two samples of the same material have the same mass but different surface areas. Each sample is heated to the same temperature and then left to cool to room temperature. Each sample is allowed to cool to the same final …
- Question 17
In which type of wave is the direction of vibration parallel to the direction of travel? A electromagnetic waves B seismic P-waves C seismic S-waves D water waves
- Question 18
Waves in a ripple tank are diffracted as they pass through a narrow gap. What can be done to make the spreading due to diffraction greater? A Decrease the frequency of the waves and keep the speed constant. B Decrease …
- Question 19
Diagram 1 shows the page of a book in front of a plane mirror. An eye is looking at the image of the page. Diagram 2 shows a large letter G on the page facing the mirror. diagram 1 diagram …
- Question 20
The diagram shows a ray of light passing from air into diamond. air diamond 60 78 What is the refractive index of the diamond? …
- Question 21
The ray diagrams show the formation of an image by two different converging lenses. diagram 1 diagram 2 Which row describes the images produced? diagram 1 diagram 2 A real real B real virtual C virtual real D virtual virtual
- Question 22
White light enters a glass prism. The light leaving the other side of the prism is separated into colours. diagram 1 white light colour 1 colour 2 diagram 2 white light colour 1 colour 2 glass prism glass prism Which …
- Question 23
Thermal radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. What is the name of this region of the spectrum? A gamma rays B infrared C ultraviolet D visible light
- Question 24
A remote-controlled vehicle is travelling on the surface of a planet. The vehicle senses an obstacle ahead. It sends a radio message to the control room from where it is being controlled. The control room is …
- Question 25
Which statement about the direction of a magnetic field at a point is correct? A It is the direction of the force on an N pole placed at that point. B It is the direction of the force on an …
- Question 26
A student draws graphs of an a.c. supply and a d.c. supply. …
- Question 27
A resistor transfers 100 J of energy when a charge of 10 C flows through it. What is the potential difference across the resistor? …
- Question 28
Wire X and wire Y are made from the same metal. The table gives information about the two wires. length / m cross-sectional area / mm2 resistance / wire …
- Question 29
The diagram shows two resistors used as a potential divider. …
- Question 30
Two electrical appliances are connected to the mains supply. The cable connected to one appliance includes an earth wire. The cable connected to the second appliance does not need an earth wire. What is a reason for this difference? A …
- Question 31
The diagram shows a simple a.c. generator. The magnet rotates around a fixed coil wound round a fixed iron core. The electromotive force (e.m.f.) output is a sine wave, a series of crests, zeros and troughs. The magnet is shown …
- Question 32
A 24 V power supply and a 100% efficient transformer are used to light …
- Question 33
The scattering of particles by a thin gold foil provided scientists with evidence for the nuclear atom. Which particles were scattered by the gold nuclei in the thin foil? A -particles B -particles C neutrons D protons
- Question 34
A nucleus X has 17 protons and 18 neutrons. Which notation is correct for this nucleus? …
- Question 35
The dashed line on the graph shows the decay curve recorded from a sample of a particular radioactive isotope. The count rate includes background radiation. …
- Question 36
Which type of radioactive source is suitable for use in measuring and controlling the thickness of paper in a paper-manufacturing factory? type of emission half-life A alpha long B alpha short C beta long D beta short
- Question 37
A medical tracer is used to investigate a tumour in a patient. The graph shows the corrected count rate from the tracer against time. …
- Question 38
The Earth orbits the Sun once in approximately 365 days. The average radius of the orbit is …
- Question 39
Which statement about the life cycle of a star is correct? A All stars eventually run out of hydrogen as fuel. B A red giant forms a planetary nebula with a supernova at its centre. C A white dwarf star …
- Question 40
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