Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 Feb/March 2026 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, Feb/March 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 0625/12 Feb/March 2026 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/12 Feb/March 2026
- Question 1
Water drips from a tap into a measuring cylinder. The table shows the volume of water in the cylinder every minute for four minutes. time / minutes volume of water / cm3 …
- Question 2
The graph shows how the speed of an object changes with time. …
- Question 3
Which expression can be used to determine the acceleration of free fall of an object? …
- Question 4
What is not a possible unit of density? …
- Question 5
The diagram shows an extension–load graph for a spring. …
- Question 6
A wooden bar is pivoted at its centre so that it can rotate freely. Two equal forces F are applied to the bar. In which diagram is the turning effect greatest? …
- Question 7
The lower its 1 of gravity, the greater the 2 of an object. Which words complete gaps 1 and …
- Question 8
Which process involves the transfer of energy by mechanical working? A radiating thermal energy from a stationary object B measuring the room temperature with a digital thermometer C passing an electric current through a LED D pushing a box along …
- Question 9
Which quantity is calculated from the product of force and distance moved in the direction of the force? A power B pressure C weight D work done
- Question 10
Which physical quantity has the unit …
- Question 11
The three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Which list shows three distinguishing properties of most liquids? A fixed shape, easily compressed, lowest density B fixed shape, fixed volume, highest density C fixed volume, able to flow, easily …
- Question 12
The particles of a substance in a particular state of matter move freely with random motion. The average speed of the particles is increasing. What is being described? A a gas being heated B a liquid evaporating C a solid …
- Question 13
- Question 14
A solid substance is heated from room temperature. The graph shows how the temperature of the substance changes with time as it is heated constantly. At which time has the substance just become completely liquid? …
- Question 15
A student writes sentences about evaporation, but there are two words missing. During evaporation, the 1 energetic particles escape from the surface of a liquid. Evaporation causes the temperature of the remaining liquid to 2 . Which words complete gaps …
- Question 16
Four samples of materials with the same dimensions are tested. Which material gives the highest rate of thermal conduction? A rubber B copper C plastic D steel
- Question 17
A metal pan contains cold water. When the pan is placed on a hot stove, the water gets hotter. By which processes does the heat pass through the metal pan? A conduction and convection B conduction only C convection only …
- Question 18
Which row gives the correct description of a sound wave? action of wave type of wave A transfers energy without transferring matter longitudinal B transfers energy without transferring matter transverse C transfers matter without transferring energy longitudinal D transfers matter …
- Question 19
Light from a torch is incident on a plane mirror. The angle of incidence is 38°. What is the angle of reflection? …
- Question 20
A light ray travelling in air hits the surface of a transparent medium. The speed of light in air is greater than the speed of light in the medium. What happens to the ray? A The ray is refracted with …
- Question 21
A thin, converging lens causes parallel rays of light to converge to a single point known as the principal focus. principal focus Which statement explains this? A The light diffracts. B The light disperses. C The light reflects. D The …
- Question 22
White light enters a glass prism and emerges separated into the seven colours of the visible spectrum. Which term describes this effect? A dispersion B reflection C total internal reflection D transmission
- Question 23
Which radiation has a lower frequency than green light? A ultraviolet B X-ray C gamma radiation D infrared
- Question 24
Satellite phones can use two types of satellite: ● geostationary satellites at a height of about 36 000 km ● or fast-moving low orbit satellites at a height of about 1000 km. Why do geostationary satellite phones have noticeable delays …
- Question 25
The graphs show four sound waves as shown on an oscilloscope. The axes have the same scales in each graph. Which graph represents the loudest sound with the lowest pitch? …
- Question 26
The north pole (N pole) of a magnet is moved close to each end of two different rods, X and Y. Both ends of rod X are attracted to the N pole. Only one end of rod Y is attracted …
- Question 27
A student shows that one charged plastic rod repels another charged plastic rod. Other students make the statements listed. 1 Both rods have gained electrons. 2 Both rods have lost electrons. 3 One rod has gained electrons and one rod …
- Question 28
An electric current in a copper wire is due to the flow of charges. Which particles are moving along the wire? A -particles B copper nuclei C electrons D protons
- Question 29
- Question 30
The potential difference (p.d.) across a resistor of resistance 24 is 2.0 V. What is the current in the resistor? …
- Question 31
There is a current of 5.0 A in a resistor. The potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor is 24 V. How much energy is transferred in the resistor in 1.0 minute? …
- Question 32
Which circuit contains a fuse, a heater and a lamp? …
- Question 33
The diagrams show similar circuits with an ammeter connected at four different points. In which circuit will the ammeter show the highest current reading? …
- Question 34
The metal cases of electrical appliances are connected to an earth wire. Which statement is not correct? A The live wire may become loose and touch the metal case. B If the metal case becomes live, the earth wire conducts …
- Question 35
Which statement is correct? A A transformer is used to step up the voltage so that current is transmitted more efficiently. B A transformer is used to step up the current so that power is transmitted more efficiently. C A …
- Question 36
Which particles are found in the nuclei of atoms? A protons, neutrons and electrons B protons and neutrons only C neutrons only D electrons only
- Question 37
Which statement about radioactive decay by , and emission is correct? A The only type of radioactive decay that changes a nucleus of one element to that of another element is -decay. B The only types of radioactive …
- Question 38
A sample of a radioactive isotope has a mass of 100 g. The half-life of the radioactive isotope is 6.0 hours. Which graph shows the decay for this isotope? mass of isotope remaining / g time / hours …
- Question 39
Which type of object orbits planets? A asteroids B comets C dwarf planets D moons
- Question 40
What is the Milky Way? A It is a galaxy. B It is a group of seven stars. C It is a star. D It is a nebula.