Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 4 · Theory (Extended)
Physics 0625/41 Oct/Nov 2025 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 4 (Theory (Extended)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2025: 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
- 47
File names: 0625_w25_qp_41 · 0625_w25_ms_41
Grade thresholds for 0625/41 Oct/Nov 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 38 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/41 Oct/Nov 2025 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | 10 |
| Energy, work & power | 1 | 9 |
| Stars & the Universe | 1 | 9 |
| Motion | 1 | 8 |
| Mass & weight | 1 | 8 |
| Sound | 1 | 8 |
| Light | 1 | 8 |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | 7 |
| Electric circuits | 1 | 7 |
| Earth & the Solar System | 1 | 6 |
Questions in 0625/41 Oct/Nov 2025
- Question 1
A train travels with a constant velocity of …
- Question 2
Table 2.1 contains information about the planet Mars. Table 2.1 mass …
- Question 3
Fig. 3.1 shows a simplified diagram of a solar cell. conducting material in solar cell light black coating positive contact negative contact V Fig. 3.1 (a) Describe the energy transfer in the solar cell. (b) Suggest how the black coating …
- Question 4
(a) A 12 V, 50 W immersion heater is used to heat 0.15 kg of water in a beaker. The water is initially at a room temperature of 20 °C. The specific heat capacity of water is …
- Question 5
A dolphin communicates with other dolphins underwater by emitting sounds in the range 7–15 kHz. (a) State the value of the speed of sound in air and state how the speed of sound in water differs from the speed of …
- Question 6
Fig. 6.1 shows part of an optical fibre used in high-speed broadband communication. ray of light optical fibre Fig. 6.1 (a) State two advantages of using optical fibres in high-speed data transmission compared to electrical signals sent on copper wires. …
- Question 7
Fig. 7.1 shows a circuit containing …
- Question 8
Fig. 8.1 shows a solenoid. Fig. …
- Question 9
(a) Describe the structure of an atom of helium-4, 2 4He. (b) The Sun is a medium-sized star powered by nuclear fusion reactions which release energy. (i) State what happens during nuclear fusion reactions which form helium. (ii) State two …
- Question 10
Fig. 10.1 shows the orbit of the Earth and the orbit of a comet around the Sun. A B Sun Fig. 10.1 (a) State which orbit, A or B, is the orbit of the comet. Explain your answer. orbit of …
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