Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 May/June 2026 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2026: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions worth 40 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
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Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 May/June 2026 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/11 May/June 2026
- Question 1
A student uses a stopwatch to determine the period of oscillation of a pendulum. The initial reading on the stopwatch is 5.64 s. The student starts the stopwatch, and then stops it after the pendulum has completed 15 oscillations. The …
- Question 2
What is the definition of velocity? A distance travelled per unit time B distance travelled time taken C gradient of a distance–time graph D speed in a given direction
- Question 3
A falling object near to the surface of the Earth has an acceleration of free fall g. What is the approximate value of g and what is the approximate change in g as the object gets nearer to the Earth? …
- Question 4
What is the weight of an object? A the quantity of matter in the object B the gravitational field strength of the object C the gravitational force on the object D the total energy of the object
- Question 5
- Question 6
All the forces acting on three identical beams are shown. …
- Question 7
Four blocks are made of the same metal. They have the same volume and weight. They are placed as shown in the diagrams. The centre of gravity of each block is labelled G. Which block is the most stable? …
- Question 8
Which process transfers energy between stores by mechanical working? A an electric current causing a lamp to give out light B a stone falling from the top of a building C light travelling from a lamp to a person’s eye …
- Question 9
A force F moves an object a distance d in the direction of the force in a time t. How much energy is transferred? A Fd B Ft C t Fd D d Ft
- Question 10
A student pushes a drawing pin (thumb tack) into a notice board. pin head pin tip Which statement about the pin tip is correct? A The area of the pin tip is large so that the pressure is high. B …
- Question 11
Very small pollen grains are suspended in water. A bright light shines from the side. When looked at through a microscope, small specks of light are seen to be moving in a random, jerky manner. bright light pollen grains in …
- Question 12
Which row gives the temperature of melting ice and the temperature of boiling water? temperature of melting ice / K temperature of boiling water …
- Question 13
Why are small gaps left between the metal rails of a railway track? A to allow for expansion of the rails on a hot day B to allow for contraction of the rails on a hot day C to allow …
- Question 14
A bicycle tyre contains air. The temperature of the air in the tyre increases. In which store does the energy stored increase? A chemical store B electrostatic store C internal store D nuclear store
- Question 15
A student wraps cotton wool around the bulb of a thermometer. The student soaks the cotton wool briefly in alcohol that is at room temperature. cotton wool soaked in alcohol thermometer The student observes that, after the thermometer and cotton …
- Question 16
A student compares three substances: air, water and wood. In which substances is convection a possible method of thermal energy transfer? A air and water only B air only C air, water and wood D water only
- Question 17
Four spheres have different surface textures and colours. All of the spheres are at the same temperature. Which sphere emits infrared radiation at the greatest rate? surface texture surface colour A shiny black B shiny white C dull black D …
- Question 18
The diagram shows a wave. Two distances, P and Q, are labelled. P Q What is distance P and what is distance Q? distance P distance Q A wavelength amplitude B wavelength double the amplitude C double the wavelength amplitude …
- Question 19
Sound travels through air at a speed of …
- Question 20
The diagram shows a beam of light leaving a LASER. Direction RS is parallel to the beam. Directions WX and YZ are perpendicular to the beam. LASER …
- Question 21
The diagram shows a ray of light incident on a plane mirror. 50° What is the angle of reflection of the ray? …
- Question 22
Light from the Sun passes through a converging lens and forms an image. What is the description of the image formed? A It is real and diminished. B It is real and enlarged. C It is virtual and diminished. D …
- Question 23
Red, green and violet lights are part of the visible spectrum of light. What is the order of colours from shortest to longest wavelength? A red green violet B red violet green C violet red …
- Question 24
As the Universe expands, the wavelength of electromagnetic waves reaching the Earth from distant galaxies increases. This can cause waves that are emitted in one part of the electromagnetic spectrum to be detected in another part of that spectrum. Which …
- Question 25
The diagram represents a sound wave. 0 0 change in air pressure time Which changes are occurring to this sound wave? frequency amplitude A decreasing decreasing B decreasing increasing C increasing decreasing D increasing increasing
- Question 26
Two metal rods each have a painted end. The painted ends are placed next to the N pole and S pole of a bar magnet in turn. N S The rods are made from iron, aluminium or magnetised steel. rod …
- Question 27
Which row gives the metal used to make the core of an electromagnet and one property of the electromagnet? metal property A iron permanent magnet B iron temporary magnet C steel permanent magnet D steel temporary magnet
- Question 28
A charged metal sphere is insulated from its surroundings. It is not connected to a battery or power supply. A flying lead is used to connect the sphere to earth through an ammeter. charged metal sphere A ammeter earth connection …
- Question 29
Which apparatus is needed to measure the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a cell? A ammeter and force meter B ammeter and voltmeter C force meter only D voltmeter only
- Question 30
A cable is used to connect an electrical device to …
- Question 31
The diagram shows a circuit. Which statement correctly describes this circuit? A A magnetising coil is in series with a fuse. B A transformer is in series with a fuse. C A magnetising coil is in series with a resistor. …
- Question 32
- Question 33
A cable connected to an electric kettle has damaged insulation. The live wire inside the cable is exposed. What is a possible hazard of the damaged insulation? A A person touches the exposed wire and gets an electric shock. B …
- Question 34
Which statement is correct for a hair dryer with a double-insulated outer casing? A It does not need a fuse or an earth wire. B It needs an earth wire but not a fuse. C It needs a fuse but …
- Question 35
Four small compasses are placed close to a current-carrying solenoid. In which directions do the compass needles point? …
- Question 36
What is the charge on the nucleus of an atom and what is the charge on the electrons in orbit around the nucleus? charge on nucleus charge on electrons A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive …
- Question 37
Some sources of background radiation are natural and other sources are due to human activity. Which source is natural? A medical X-rays B nuclear weapons testing C radioactive waste from power stations D radon gas from rocks
- Question 38
Isotope X undergoes radioactive decay to produce nuclei of a different element. Which statement about isotope X must be correct? A It emits -particles or -radiation. B It emits -particles or -particles. C It emits -particles or -radiation. D It …
- Question 39
Which statement about the Solar System is correct? A All the planets are rocky. B Only the Earth has a moon. C Pluto is a dwarf planet. D There are many stars in the Solar System.
- Question 40
Which description of a galaxy is correct? A a collection of billions of stars B a collection of gaseous planets orbiting a star C a collection of rocky planets orbiting a star D all of the stars that exist
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