Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 2 · Theory
Physics 5054/22 May/June 2010 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 2 (Theory), variant 2, May/June 2010: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 11 questions worth 90 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 11
- Marks
- 90
File names: 5054_s10_qp_22 · 5054_s10_ms_22
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/22 May/June 2010 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric circuits | 2 | 22 |
| Motion | 1 | 15 |
| Sound | 1 | 15 |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 2 | 9 |
| Energy, work & power | 1 | 7 |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | 6 |
| Light | 1 | 6 |
| Radioactivity | 1 | 6 |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | 4 |
Questions in 5054/22 May/June 2010
- Question 1
A journey consists of two displacements: the first is 500 m in a northerly direction and the second is 200 m in an easterly direction. (a) In the space below draw, to scale, a vector diagram of these displacements. State …
- Question 2
For Examiner’s Use 2 Fig. 2.1 shows a motor used to operate a lift (elevator). There is a man in the lift. motor lift cable Fig. 2.1 (not to scale) The input power to the motor is 6200 watts. (a) …
- Question 3
For Examiner’s Use 3 Fig. 3.1 shows a metal roof. One side is facing the Sun. sunlight metal roof Fig. 3.1 (a) State the means by which thermal energy (heat) is transferred from the Sun to the Earth and explain …
- Question 4
For Examiner’s Use 4 A student notices puddles of water on a road, as shown in Fig. 4.1. puddle of water Fig. 4.1 Later in the day, he passes the puddles again and some of the water has evaporated. (a) …
- Question 5
For Examiner’s Use 5 Fig. 5.1 shows a ray of light entering a semi-circular glass block and striking the glass surface at M, the mid-point of the straight face. M glass block Fig. 5.1 (a) The ray of light strikes …
- Question 6
For Examiner’s Use 6 (a) An aeroplane becomes positively-charged as it flies through the air, because it loses particles from its metal surface. (i) State the name of the particles lost from the metal surface. (ii) The tyres of the …
- Question 7
For Examiner’s Use 7 Fig. 7.1 shows a compass. compass needle Fig. 7.1 The compass needle is a small magnet free to rotate. The head of the arrow on the compass needle is an N-pole. (a) A bar magnet is …
- Question 8
For Examiner’s Use 8 A radioactive rock emits gamma-rays. A teacher plans an experiment to show a class that the emission of gamma-rays from the rock is random in time. (a) (i) State the apparatus that the teacher needs to …
- Question 9
Fig. 9.1 shows a car braking on a road and coming to rest. Fig. 9.1 (a) Explain what is meant by (i) the thinking distance, (ii) the braking distance. (b) An engineer conducts a test on the car and finds …
- Question 10
For Examiner’s Use 10 (a) Describe a method for measuring the speed of sound in air. In your account, state clearly • how the sound is made, • what measurements are taken, • how the result is calculated, • one …
- Question 11
For Examiner’s Use 11 (a) Describe an experiment, including an ammeter and a voltmeter, to show how the resistance of a wire varies with temperature. Draw a circuit diagram. (b) The filament in a lamp is made from metal wire. …
Other Physics papers from May/June 2010
- 5054/11 Multiple choice
- 5054/12 Multiple choice
- 5054/21 Theory
- 5054/41 Alternative to Practical
- 5054/42 Alternative to Practical