Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 2 · Theory
Physics 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2014 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 2 (Theory), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2014: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 11 questions worth 90 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 11
- Marks
- 75
- Grade A from
- 48
File names: 5054_w14_qp_21 · 5054_w14_ms_21
Grade thresholds for 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2014
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 75). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 37 | 29 | 23 | 17 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2014 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2014
- Question 1
Fig. 1.1 shows a motorcycle during a race. Fig. 1.1 The motorcycle accelerates along a straight section of the track from a speed of …
- Question 2
A student places a metre rule on the edge of a triangular prism. The prism is used as a pivot and the rule balances about the 50 cm mark. The student then places a block of wood at the 10 …
- Question 3
Before a small, inflatable boat is used, air is pumped into its rubber chamber. Fig. 3.1 shows a man using an air pump to inflate the boat. Fig. 3.1 Before the man starts to use the pump, the air in …
- Question 4
Ripple tanks are often used to illustrate wave motion. (a) Describe what is meant by wave motion in a ripple tank. (b) When describing wave motion, state what is meant by (i) frequency, (ii) wavelength. (c) A water wave in …
- Question 5
The device shown in Fig. 5.1 uses the reflection of ultrasound to measure distances. ultrasound wave Fig. 5.1 (a) State what is meant by ultrasound. (b) Fig. 5.2 shows a builder using the ultrasound device to measure the width of …
- Question 6
The base of a storm cloud is negatively charged. Fig. 6.1 shows the cloud above flat ground. …
- Question 7
A straight length of copper wire lies horizontally between the poles of a U-shaped magnet. Fig. 7.1 shows the two ends of the wire connected to a very sensitive, centre-zero ammeter. sensitive, centre-zero ammeter S N copper wire Fig. 7.1 …
- Question 8
The nuclide notation for the radioactive isotope boron-12 is …
- Question 9
Fig. 9.1 shows the dam and reservoir of a hydroelectric power station. Fig. 9.1 A hydroelectric power station uses a renewable energy source. (a) State two other renewable energy sources. …
- Question 10
The casing of an electric kettle is made of white plastic. Fig. 10.1 shows the heating element positioned in the base of the kettle. heating element water Fig. …
- Question 11
A student makes a 2.0 V battery by connecting two cells of electromotive force …
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