Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/12 May/June 2014 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 2, May/June 2014: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 32
File names: 5054_s14_qp_12 · 5054_s14_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 5054/12 May/June 2014
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 40). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 14 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/12 May/June 2014 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/12 May/June 2014
- Question 1
Each row contains a vector and a scalar. In which row is the size of the vector equal to the size of the scalar? vector scalar A displacement of a car speed of the car B velocity of a car …
- Question 2
What is the size of the resultant of the two forces shown in the diagram? …
- Question 3
A student measures, as accurately as possible, the length and internal diameter of a straight glass tube. The length is approximately 25 cm and the internal diameter is approximately 2 cm. What is the best combination of instruments for the …
- Question 4
An object falls from rest through the air. Its velocity increases until it reaches terminal velocity. Which quantity increases until its terminal velocity is reached? A acceleration B air resistance C resultant force D weight
- Question 5
The diagram shows a block of stone on a rough horizontal surface. Force P acts on the block as shown. P The block is at rest. A frictional force F acts on the block. Which row shows the direction and …
- Question 6
The distance travelled by a car is increasing uniformly as it is driven along a straight road up a hill. distance travelled time Which quantity for the car is constant but not zero? A acceleration B gravitational potential energy C …
- Question 7
Four rocks on different planets have masses and weights as shown. Which planet has the greatest gravitational field strength? mass / kg weight …
- Question 8
A stone has a mass of 390 g and a density of …
- Question 9
A beam of length 40 cm is pivoted at one end. The weight of the beam is 4.0 N and acts at a point 20 cm from the pivot. …
- Question 10
A man uses clay to make a pot. He wants the pot to be as stable as possible when placed on a flat surface. Which two features of the pot must the man consider? A the area of the base …
- Question 11
A force is applied to a body. Which property of the body cannot be changed by the force? A its mass B its shape C its size D its velocity
- Question 12
The graph shows the extension of a piece of copper wire as the load on it is increased. extension of wire load 00 What does the graph show? A At a certain load the wire becomes easier to extend. B …
- Question 13
The diagram shows a manometer containing mercury that is sealed at one end. h vacuum What happens to the distance h when the manometer is taken to the top of a mountain? A It decreases, because atmospheric pressure decreases with …
- Question 14
Which graph shows the total external pressure acting on a submarine at different depths below the surface of the sea? C pressure depth …
- Question 15
A gas occupies a volume of 2.0 m3 in a cylinder at a pressure of 240 kPa. A piston compresses the gas until the volume is 0.50 m3, the temperature remaining constant. What is the new pressure of the gas? …
- Question 16
Which source releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, when generating electricity? A fossil fuels B geothermal C hydroelectric D nuclear
- Question 17
Where is energy released by the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium? A in a nuclear power station B in a radioactive isotope emitting alpha-particles C in the core of the Earth D in the core of the Sun
- Question 18
A crane lifts a load of 6000 N through a vertical distance of 15 m in 30 s. What is the average useful power during this operation? …
- Question 19
The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer. 0 2.0 cm 22.0 cm …
- Question 20
A thermometer is used to measure a temperature of 80 °C. Which thermometer is the most sensitive? …
- Question 21
The diagram shows a flask containing air. The air is trapped by a drop of oil in a narrow tube. narrow tube oil drop When the flask is heated the oil drop rises up the tube. Which statement is not …
- Question 22
Thermal energy is transferred to a solid. First it melts and then it boils to produce a gas. Which statement about the temperature is correct? A When melting and boiling the temperature does not change. B When melting and boiling …
- Question 23
Steam at 100 °C is passed into some water in a beaker. All the steam condenses in the water. The mass of water in the beaker rises from 120.0 g to 122.0 g. The specific latent heat of vaporisation of …
- Question 24
A hot liquid is poured into a beaker. The graph shows how the temperature of the liquid changes as it cools towards room temperature. temperature time X What is occurring at region X? A boiling and evaporation B condensation only …
- Question 25
What is the frequency of a wave? A The number of waves passing a fixed point per second. B The number of peaks added to the number of troughs passing a fixed point per second. C The time taken for …
- Question 26
The diagram shows two divergent rays of light from an object O being reflected from a plane mirror. At which position is the image formed? …
- Question 27
Which statement is correct for all electromagnetic waves? A They are transverse. B They cannot travel in a vacuum. C They have the same frequency. D They travel through lead.
- Question 28
Which frequency is in the ultrasound range? A 35 Hz B 350 Hz C 3500 Hz …
- Question 29
In an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air, a student stands 200 m away from a cliff and claps two pieces of wood together. His class-mates standing next to him start stopwatches when the two pieces of …
- Question 30
What always produces a permanent bar magnet? A an iron bar in a coil carrying alternating current (a.c.) B an iron bar in a coil carrying direct current …
- Question 31
Which row shows an electrical conductor and an insulator? electrical conductor insulator A aluminium rubber B copper aluminium C plastic copper D rubber plastic
- Question 32
A metal sphere is connected to earth. A positively charged rod approaches the sphere and stops before touching it. …
- Question 33
An appliance uses a current of 3 A. Which row is correct for the fuse in this appliance? most suitable fuse rating / A fuse connected in A 5 earth wire B 5 live wire C 13 earth wire D …
- Question 34
Which device uses the force experienced by a current in a magnetic field when in normal use? A cathode-ray oscilloscope B electrostatic precipitator C loudspeaker D transformer
- Question 35
A relay is used in a circuit containing a bell. P Q bell coil T S How can the apparatus be altered to make the sound of the bell louder? A increase the number of turns on coil T B …
- Question 36
As a magnet is moved into the coil of wire as shown, there is a small reading on the sensitive ammeter. …
- Question 37
What are emitted by the hot filament inside a cathode-ray tube? A alpha-particles B atoms C electrons D protons
- Question 38
The table contains part of the colour code for resistors. black brown red …
- Question 39
Which row states the nature and range of beta-particles in air? nature range in air A electromagnetic radiation 1-10 cm B electromagnetic radiation 10-100 cm C electron 1-10 cm D electron 10-100 cm
- Question 40
Which particle has the smallest mass? A alpha-particle B electron C neutron D proton
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