Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 2 · Multiple choice (Extended)
Physics 0625/21 May/June 2026 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Multiple choice (Extended)), 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 0625/21 May/June 2026 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/21 May/June 2026
- Question 1
A ball rolls down a slope. Which equipment is used to measure the time this takes? A a thermometer B a diverging lens C a protractor D a stopwatch
- Question 2
An object moves in a straight line. The energy in the kinetic store of the moving object is 90 J. The momentum of the object is 60 kg …
- Question 3
A car is travelling at a velocity of …
- Question 4
The gravitational field strength at the surface of the Earth varies slightly from place to place. At the South Pole it is …
- Question 5
The diagram shows a bird in flight. The bird is flying in a horizontal direction to the right. In which direction does air resistance act on the bird? …
- Question 6
The diagram shows a uniform metre ruler of weight Q. Two additional weights, P and R, act on the metre ruler. The ruler is balanced horizontally. …
- Question 7
A mass of 4.0 kg is travelling at a velocity of …
- Question 8
Which pair of energy resources is derived from the process of nuclear fusion in the Sun? A fossil fuels and tidal B geothermal and nuclear fuel C nuclear fuel and tidal D fossil fuels and waves
- Question 9
An object is beneath the surface of a liquid. One factor that affects the pressure exerted on the object is the gravitational field strength. Which other factors affect the pressure due to the liquid? A the depth of the liquid …
- Question 10
Which row describes the arrangement and the average separation of gas particles? arrangement of gas particles average separation of gas particles A in fixed positions less than in solids B in fixed positions greater than in solids C in variable …
- Question 11
The same mass of a gas is trapped in four identical cylinders by a piston that can move. The diagrams show the samples of gas in different conditions of volume and temperature. piston …
- Question 12
A fixed mass of gas has a volume V1 at pressure p1. Which expression gives the final pressure p2 of the gas when it is compressed to a new volume V2 at a constant temperature? …
- Question 13
The temperature of a copper block increases. Which energy store in the block must increase? A internal B elastic C gravitational potential D chemical
- Question 14
On a cold day, a shiny metal rod feels colder to the touch than a black plastic rod. Which statement explains this observation? A The metal rod is a better absorber of infrared radiation than the plastic rod. B The …
- Question 15
The diagram shows a coal fire heating a room. The arrows X, Y and Z represent three methods of thermal energy transfer. chimney window solid floor …
- Question 16
Which thermal process can transfer energy through a vacuum? A conduction B convection C evaporation D radiation
- Question 17
Two students stand facing each other at position P and at position Q. The students hold the ends of a piece of rope. P Q The student at P moves one end of the rope up and down to send …
- Question 18
When a person speaks, sound waves leave through the person’s mouth and spread out in many directions. Which row states the physical process that causes the sound waves to spread out and the reason why this happens as the sound …
- Question 19
A ray of light travels in air. The ray strikes a glass block. The angle between the ray and the block is 60°. The speed of light in air is …
- Question 20
The diagram shows two rays of light from the same point on an object passing through a thin converging lens. Which statement describes the image of the object? A It is real and inverted on the left side of the …
- Question 21
Three statements about red light are listed. 1 Red light is one of the traditional seven colours that make up the visible spectrum. 2 Red light has the highest frequency in the visible spectrum. 3 Red light has the longest …
- Question 22
Two rays of light are different colours. Which row is correct? speeds of the two colours in a vacuum wavelengths of the two colours in a vacuum A different different B different the same C the same different D the …
- Question 23
A person is speaking. The sound the person makes can be transmitted as a signal rather than as a longitudinal wave. Which statement about the transmission of the sound as a signal is correct? A The sound is originally analogue …
- Question 24
Which value is closest to the speed of sound in air? …
- Question 25
What is meant by induced magnetism? A the force of attraction between the N pole of one magnet and the S pole of a different magnet B the force of repulsion between the N poles of two magnets C when …
- Question 26
A magnetic field does not exert a force on a stationary electric charge. A magnetic field exerts a force on a moving electric charge. Which statement explains this? A A moving charge has an electric field. B A moving charge …
- Question 27
A smoke detector is connected to …
- Question 28
A student connects a resistor of resistance R in parallel with a cell of electromotive force (e.m.f.) V. Which calculation gives the current I in the resistor? …
- Question 29
A light-emitting diode (LED) is connected to a battery and glows. The LED is then connected to the battery the other way round. Which statement is correct? A The LED will not glow. B The LED will still glow but …
- Question 30
The diagram shows a battery connected to four resistors. The resistances of the resistors are as labelled. At which point in the circuit is the current the lowest? …
- Question 31
The circuit shown can be completed by inserting components at X and at Y. The completed circuit is a potential divider in which the potential difference (p.d.) across component Y increases when the temperature increases. …
- Question 32
A student investigates the magnetic field caused by a current of 2 A in a straight wire. The student measures the magnetic field strength at different distances from the straight wire. The student then repeats the experiment using a current …
- Question 33
Which feature is not part of a d.c. motor? A a coil of wire B a pair of slip rings C a magnetic field D a split-ring commutator
- Question 34
When a beam of positively charged alpha particles is directed towards a thin sheet of gold in a vacuum, the following observations are made. 1 Most of the alpha particles pass straight through the sheet of gold. 2 A small …
- Question 35
In which process does a large nucleus split into two smaller nuclei, each about half the size of the original nucleus? A alpha-particle scattering B nuclear fission C nuclear fusion D radioactive decay
- Question 36
The diagram shows a beam of beta particles entering a magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic field is into the page. beta particles magnetic field into the page In which direction is the beam of beta particles deflected? A …
- Question 37
The equation shows the decay of radon to form polonium. Rn …
- Question 38
A student is doing an experiment with radioactive materials. Which piece of advice is not useful? A Do not spend too long doing the experiment. B Keep any material not being used at a distance. C Take frequent sips of …
- Question 39
The planet Mercury orbits the Sun at an average distance of …
- Question 40
In approximately five billion years, our Sun will run out of hydrogen fuel in its core. Which row shows two later stages in its life cycle? next stage final stage A supernova white dwarf B supernova neutron star C red …
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