Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 2 · Multiple choice (Extended)
Physics 0625/22 Feb/March 2026 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Multiple choice (Extended)), 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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Questions in 0625/22 Feb/March 2026
- Question 1
The diagram shows a stone of irregular shape. Which property of the stone can be found by lowering it into a measuring cylinder half-filled with water? A length B mass C volume D weight
- Question 2
A helium balloon is taped to a top-pan balance. A metal block of mass 100 g is placed on the balance. The reading on the balance is …
- Question 3
An athlete runs 300 m up a hill in 100 s. She then runs down the same hill in 50 s. What is her average speed for the whole run? …
- Question 4
The diagram shows the speed–time graph for a car. …
- Question 5
What is a weight? A a frictional force B a magnetic force C a gravitational force D an electromagnetic force
- Question 6
What is the relationship between the force F on an object, its mass m and its acceleration …
- Question 7
Which statement about the resultant force acting on a moving object must be correct? A It is the change in the momentum of the object per unit time. B It is the force needed to keep the object moving at …
- Question 8
A motor is used to lift different sized loads through the same vertical height. The power input to the motor is kept constant. The graph of time taken against load lifted is shown. time taken / s load lifted …
- Question 9
An object is at a depth h below the surface of a liquid. The density of the liquid is and the gravitational field strength is g. What is the total liquid pressure at depth …
- Question 10
A car tyre runs over a nail that makes a hole in it. The air in the tyre leaks out. air Why does the air leave the tyre? A The pressure inside the tyre is greater than the pressure outside. …
- Question 11
Which graph shows the relationship between pressure p and volume V for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature? …
- Question 12
The graph shows how the internal energy of 1.0 kg of a metal changes with temperature. …
- Question 13
Both melting and boiling of water require an input of energy. What happens to the temperature of water during melting and boiling? A Temperature rises during both melting and boiling. B Temperature does not change during melting, but rises during …
- Question 14
A beaker contains a liquid. As the liquid evaporates, particles escape from the surface of the liquid and the temperature of the beaker changes. Which statement is correct? A The beaker cools down because the less-energetic particles escape from the …
- Question 15
Equal volumes of water at 100 °C are put in four containers. Two containers have matt black sides and two containers have shiny white sides. One of each type of container has a lid. The containers are left for two …
- Question 16
The diagram shows a person keeping warm while water in a metal kettle boils over a wood fire. Which thermal energy transfers are taking place in this situation? A conduction, convection and radiation B conduction and convection only C convection …
- Question 17
- Question 18
Which statement about the image of an object formed in a plane mirror is correct? A It is smaller than the object. B It is the same size as the object. C It is larger than the object. D It …
- Question 19
A ray of light travels from air into a glass block. in air in glass speed of ray va vg wavelength of ray …
- Question 20
A light ray travels from air into glass. The angle of incidence is 32.0° and the angle of refraction is 21.1°. What is the refractive index of the glass? …
- Question 21
A real image of an object is formed by a converging lens. Which statement is correct? A The rays from the tip of the object meet at a point and the image can be viewed on a screen. B The …
- Question 22
Intruder alarms, mobile phones and security scanners are practical uses of electromagnetic radiation. Which list places the devices in the correct order of increasing wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation used? A intruder alarms mobile phones security scanners B …
- Question 23
A student wants to explain why the sound from a train gets louder when it gets closer. What is the type of wave and which property of the sound causes it to be louder? type of wave property A longitudinal …
- Question 24
The diagrams show four different sound waves as represented by an oscilloscope. The scales are the same in all the diagrams. Which sound has the lowest pitch? time A time B time C time D
- Question 25
A soft-iron bar is not magnetised. It is held close to the N pole of a magnet and then to the S pole of the same magnet. What will be the result? N pole S pole A attracts attracts B …
- Question 26
Which quantity is defined as the energy transferred by a cell in driving unit charge around a complete circuit? A current B electromotive force (e.m.f.) C power D resistance
- Question 27
Which graph shows the relationship between current I and voltage V for a metal wire at constant temperature? …
- Question 28
The circuit diagrams show a cell connected to two diodes and a lamp in series. In which circuit does the lamp light up? …
- Question 29
The diagram shows a battery connected to two resistors, X and Y. Two voltmeters are connected into the circuit. V X voltmeter …
- Question 30
The diagram shows a conductor WZ. Part of the conductor lies between the magnetic poles N and …
- Question 31
Graph 1 shows the output from an a.c. generator. p.d. time …
- Question 32
The diagram shows a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field. What is the direction of the magnetic force on the wire? …
- Question 33
A transformer has a primary coil with 2000 turns and a secondary coil with 10 000 turns. The transformer is 100% efficient. Vp is the voltage across the primary coil. Vs is the voltage across the secondary coil. Ip is …
- Question 34
The diagram shows the scattering of -particles by gold foil. -particle from source slit gold foil fluorescent screen 1 most particles undeflected 2 a few particles deflected Two observations from the experiment are labelled 1 and 2. They are evidence …
- Question 35
A nuclide has the symbol Na. 23 11 Which statement about all atoms of this nuclide is correct? A There are 11 protons in the nucleus. B There are 23 neutrons in the nucleus. C There are 11 electrons in …
- Question 36
A student measures the count rate from a radioactive source. Which method should the student use to remove the contribution made by background radiation? A Take the measurement in an empty room. B Measure the count rate due to the …
- Question 37
A beam of -particles travels in a straight line. It enters a region where there is a field that deflects the particles in a circular path, as shown. -particles region of field What is the type of field and its …
- Question 38
Uranium-235 can undergo nuclear fission in many ways. Which equation correctly shows a possible fission reaction for uranium-235? …
- Question 39
A satellite is orbiting above the Earth’s equator. It completes one orbit of the Earth every 24 hours. The satellite is 36 000 km above the surface of the Earth and the radius of the Earth is 6400 km. What …
- Question 40
One nuclear reaction that occurs in the Sun is responsible for most of the energy released in the Sun. What is this nuclear reaction? A fission of helium to form hydrogen B fission of hydrogen to form helium C fusion …