Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 May/June 2025 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, May/June 2025: 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
- 23
File names: 0625_s25_qp_12 · 0625_s25_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 May/June 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 May/June 2025 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/12 May/June 2025
- Question 1
A pendulum starts swinging and its motion is timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? …
- Question 2
Which piece of apparatus is used to determine the volume of an irregularly shaped solid? A balance B measuring cylinder C ruler D thermometer
- Question 3
A speed–time graph is plotted for the motion of a car. Which quantity does the area under the speed–time graph represent? A acceleration of the car B average speed of the car C distance travelled by the car D final …
- Question 4
Which quantity is an example of a force? A density B mass C volume D weight
- Question 5
- Question 6
A car travels at constant speed along a straight road that has a slight downwards slope. Which statement is correct? A There is a resultant force on the car down the slope. B There is a resultant force on the …
- Question 7
A torque wrench is a tool that ensures nuts or bolts are tightened to the required amount. A mechanic sets the torque wrench to produce a moment of …
- Question 8
The work done W by a force is related to the magnitude F of the force and the distance d moved in the direction of the force. Which equation for W is correct? …
- Question 9
Which energy resource requires a power station with a boiler to produce steam when generating electricity? A coal B tides C water behind a dam D wind
- Question 10
A scientist heats a solid substance until it turns into a liquid, and then into a gas. Which row describes the two changes of state of the substance as it is heated? change of state 1 change of state 2 …
- Question 11
Gases can be compressed, but liquids cannot be compressed. Which statement explains this difference? A Each particle in a gas is more compressible than each particle in a liquid. B Particles in a gas are further apart than particles in …
- Question 12
A fixed mass of gas at a constant temperature is trapped in a cylinder which has a movable piston. Which row states and explains what happens to the pressure of the gas in the cylinder when the volume of the …
- Question 13
Which quantity does not change when there is an increase in temperature? A the density of a steel block B the diameter of the hole in a metal nut C the length of an iron rod D the mass of …
- Question 14
A person holds an empty glass beaker and pours hot water into it. Why does it take a few seconds before his hand starts to feel hot? A Glass is a poor thermal conductor. B Water is a poor thermal …
- Question 15
A liquid is heated and it expands. How does this lead to the formation of a convection current? A The density of the heated liquid decreases. B The density of the heated liquid increases. C The mass of the heated …
- Question 16
Some electric hotplates are metal and do not glow when hot. Other hotplates are glass and have a heater underneath that glows red. The heater makes the glass hot. With both hotplates, there is no air gap between the hotplate …
- Question 17
Twelve crests of a water wave pass a boat anchored at sea in a time of 180 s. The distance between consecutive crests of the wave is 10 m. What is the speed of the wave? …
- Question 18
The diagrams show examples of wave motion. …
- Question 19
A ray of light passes through a glass block. What is the path of the light? air ray of light glass …
- Question 20
The diagram shows a converging lens forming an image. not to scale 24 cm 10 cm 14 cm image object converging lens What is the focal length of the converging lens? A 10 cm B 14 cm C 24 cm …
- Question 21
Which type of radiation does a remote controller use to send its instructions to a television (TV)? A gamma rays B infrared radiation C ultraviolet radiation D X-rays
- Question 22
A person exposed to excessive radiation from certain parts of the electromagnetic spectrum is likely to suffer cell damage. Which radiations cause cell damage? A gamma rays and ultraviolet B gamma rays only C green light and red light D …
- Question 23
The diagram shows the ranges of human hearing and of ultrasound waves. …
- Question 24
A student has a bar magnet and two metal blocks. The student places the bar magnet next to end W and end X of metal block 1. The student then places the bar magnet next to end Y and end …
- Question 25
A glass rod is rubbed with a silk cloth. The glass rod becomes positively charged. Which statement explains how this happens? A Negative charges move from the glass rod to the silk cloth. B Negative charges move from the silk …
- Question 26
Which statement describes what is happening when there is an electric current in a metal wire? A Electrons in the wire vibrate. B Electrons move along the wire. C Positive charges in the wire vibrate. D Positive charges move along …
- Question 27
Which two electrical quantities have the same unit? A current and charge B electromotive force (e.m.f.) and potential difference (p.d.) C potential difference (p.d.) and current D resistance and electromotive force (e.m.f.)
- Question 28
A 10 V d.c. power supply is connected across a resistor. The current in the resistor is 0.050 A. What is the resistance of the resistor? …
- Question 29
A resistor and a thermistor are connected in a series circuit, as shown. A V What happens to the readings on the ammeter and the voltmeter when the thermistor is heated? ammeter reading voltmeter reading A decreases decreases B decreases …
- Question 30
In which circuit does the ammeter read …
- Question 31
A 240 V mains-powered vacuum cleaner has a power output of 2700 W. Which fuse is suitable for use in the plug of the vacuum cleaner? …
- Question 32
The transformer in a laptop power supply is used to change mains voltage from 240 V to 20 V. The transformer has 600 turns on the secondary coil. Which type of transformer is it and how many turns does the …
- Question 33
An ion of the element oxygen is negatively charged. Which change causes the ion to become a neutral oxygen atom? A gain of electrons B gain of protons C loss of electrons D loss of protons
- Question 34
A nuclide of nitrogen is represented as …
- Question 35
Which list only includes sources of naturally occurring background radiation? A cosmic rays, radon gas, nuclear power stations B food and drink, mobile phones, cosmic rays C rocks and buildings, food and drink, radon gas D rocks and buildings, mobile …
- Question 36
A student compares alpha emissions, beta emissions and gamma emissions. Which statement is correct? A Alpha emissions are the most ionising. B Beta emissions are the most penetrating. C Beta emissions are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. D Gamma emissions …
- Question 37
In school laboratories, radioactive sources are stored in lead-lined boxes. Why is lead used? A Lead neutralises radiation. B Lead absorbs radiation. C Lead repels radiation. D Lead dissolves radiation.
- Question 38
The Sun, the Earth and the Moon are all bodies in the Solar System. The Earth has a periodic cycle of day and night and a periodic cycle of seasons. Which row relates the periods of these cycles to the …
- Question 39
The strength of the gravitational field at the surface of a planet depends on the 1 . The strength of the gravitational field 2 as the distance from the planet increases. Which words correctly complete the sentences? …
- Question 40
The Sun radiates most of its energy in three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The diagram shows the proportion of the total energy radiated in each of these regions. …
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