Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 2 · Theory
Physics 5054/21 May/June 2013 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 2 (Theory), variant 1, May/June 2013: 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_s13_qp_21 · 5054_s13_ms_21
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/21 May/June 2013 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, work & power | 2 | 30 |
| Radioactivity | 1 | 15 |
| Forces | 2 | 12 |
| Electrical quantities | 1 | 7 |
| Electric circuits | 1 | 7 |
| Pressure | 1 | 5 |
| Light | 1 | 5 |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | 5 |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | 4 |
Questions in 5054/21 May/June 2013
- Question 1
Fig. 1.1 shows how the length of a spring varies as the force applied to it increases. …
- Question 2
For Examiner’s Use 2 Fig. 2.1 shows apparatus used to investigate the turning effect of a force. 40 cm 20 cm pivot uniform metre rule 4.0 N newton meter Fig. 2.1 The uniform metre rule is freely pivoted at its …
- Question 3
For Examiner’s Use 3 Fig. 3.1 shows a glass tube dipped into mercury. A vacuum pump is connected to the top of the tube and switched on. The mercury rises up the tube and stops. …
- Question 4
For Examiner’s Use 4 (a) Fig. 4.1 shows a laboratory thermometer. …
- Question 5
For Examiner’s Use 5 Fig. 5.1 shows a ray of light that enters a semicircular glass block at A. At B, some of the light is reflected and some light leaves the glass and travels along the surface. …
- Question 6
For Examiner’s Use 6 Fig. 6.1 is a graph of current against potential difference (p.d.) for a length of metal wire. …
- Question 7
For Examiner’s Use 7 A student connects a thermistor in series with a power supply and a fixed resistor. (a) In the space below, draw the circuit diagram of the apparatus. (b) Values for potential difference (p.d.) and current are …
- Question 8
For Examiner’s Use 8 Fig. 8.1 shows a simple transformer. core secondary coil primary coil alternating current supply Fig. 8.1 (a) State the metal used for the core of a transformer. (b) Explain how an alternating current in the primary …
- Question 9
Fig. 9.1 shows a conveyor belt carrying suitcases into an aeroplane. aeroplane conveyor belt motor suitcase …
- Question 10
For Examiner’s Use 10 (a) The average input power to a freezer is 80 W. The cost of 1 kW h is 25 cents. (i) Explain what is meant by the kilowatt-hour (kW h). (ii) Calculate the cost of running …
- Question 11
For Examiner’s Use 11 (a) The nucleus of an atom of carbon-14 is represented as …
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