Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/11 May/June 2016 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 1, May/June 2016: 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
- 31
File names: 5054_s16_qp_11 · 5054_s16_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 5054/11 May/June 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 14 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/11 May/June 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/11 May/June 2016
- Question 1
The diagram shows arrows representing two vector quantities. Which diagram shows the resultant R of these two vectors? …
- Question 2
Which set of quantities are all vectors? A acceleration, displacement, velocity B chemical energy, mass, power C extension, force, gravitational potential energy D weight, kinetic energy, work
- Question 3
A student determines the circumference of a golf ball. Which instrument gives a reading that is the circumference of the golf ball? A calipers B micrometer C rule D tape
- Question 4
The graph shows how the speed of a car varies with time. time / s speed …
- Question 5
A man pulls a sledge of mass 25 kg across level ground with a horizontal force of …
- Question 6
A car moves in a circle at constant speed. What is the direction of the resultant force acting on the car? …
- Question 7
A brick is placed on a newton meter and then on a beam balance. beam balance newton meter brick brick 1.5 kg 0.5 kg What is measured by each instrument? newton meter beam balance A mass mass B mass weight …
- Question 8
A force acts on a body. Which list contains only quantities that can be changed by the force? A mass, shape, velocity B mass, shape, volume C mass, velocity, volume D shape, velocity, volume
- Question 9
A uniform horizontal beam, pivoted at its right-hand end, is in equilibrium. A force of 60 N acts vertically upwards on the beam as shown. pivot 30 cm 20 cm 60 N weight of beam What is the weight of …
- Question 10
Four table lamps are shown along with the position M of the centre of mass in each case. Which lamp is the most stable? …
- Question 11
A child slides down a slide. 7.0 m The weight of the child is 250 N. The height of the slide is 7.0 m. The work done against friction as the child travels down the slide is 1300 J. What …
- Question 12
What uses non-renewable energy? A a geothermal heating system B a nuclear power station C a solar panel D a wind turbine
- Question 13
Which process in the Sun produces energy? A burning B nuclear fission C nuclear fusion D radiation
- Question 14
A 300 N force is applied to a box to move it up a ramp, as shown. …
- Question 15
Four beakers contain the same liquid. At which point is the pressure the greatest? …
- Question 16
Water of depth 10 m exerts a pressure equal to atmospheric pressure. An air bubble rises to the surface of a lake which is 20 m deep. When the bubble reaches the surface, its volume is 6.0 cm3. What is …
- Question 17
A gas in a container of fixed volume is heated. What happens to the molecules of the gas? A They collide less frequently. B They expand. C They move faster. D They move further apart.
- Question 18
Which statement about thermal radiation is correct? A In a vacuum, thermal radiation travels at the speed of light. B Thermal radiation is a longitudinal wave. C Thermal radiation travels as an ultra-violet wave. D White surfaces are better emitters …
- Question 19
For a transverse wave, what is a wavefront …
- Question 20
A longitudinal wave passes along a spring. The coils of the spring vibrate from side to side. The diagram shows the positions of the coils at one particular time. …
- Question 21
Light is incident on a mirror. The light is reflected from the mirror. The angle of incidence is i and the angle of reflection is r. Which diagram correctly shows i and …
- Question 22
Which length is the focal length of the lens shown in the diagram? …
- Question 23
Light passes from air into a glass block of refractive index 1.5, as shown. glass block 57° normal NOT TO SCALE What is the angle of refraction in the glass and what is the critical angle? angle of refraction critical …
- Question 24
Microwaves are used to transmit television signals to and from a satellite. Which statement about microwaves is correct? A They have a longer wavelength than radio waves. B They penetrate the atmosphere without significant loss of energy. C They travel …
- Question 25
Where are gamma-rays used? A in fluorescent tubes B in killing cancerous cells C in pre-natal scanning D in sunbeds
- Question 26
An intruder alarm is adjusted to give a quieter sound without affecting the pitch of the note. How are the amplitude and the frequency of the sound affected? amplitude frequency A lower lower B lower same C same lower D …
- Question 27
Four plotting compasses are placed near a bar magnet. You may ignore any effects of the Earth’s magnetic field. One compass appears like this . What is a possible position for this compass? …
- Question 28
The diagram shows an uncharged ball coated with metallic paint. The ball is suspended from an insulating thread. It is placed near a positively charged rod. ball covered with metallic paint insulating thread …
- Question 29
The current in a car headlamp is 2.0 A. The headlamp is switched on for 4.0 minutes. How much charge passes through the headlamp? …
- Question 30
How can one volt also be expressed? A one coulomb per ampere B one coulomb per joule C one joule per ampere D one joule per coulomb
- Question 31
The cells, lamps and resistors in the circuits are identical. In which circuit is the lamp the brightest? …
- Question 32
The graph is the voltage-current graph for two resistance wires P and …
- Question 33
A lamp is connected to the a.c. mains supply in series with a switch and a fuse. Which circuit shows these components wired correctly? A live neutral B live neutral C live neutral D live neutral
- Question 34
A student is investigating resistance using the circuit shown. V A variable voltage supply R The resistance of R is approximately 5 Ω. What are the most suitable ranges for the voltmeter and for the ammeter? voltmeter range ammeter range …
- Question 35
A split-ring commutator is used in a simple d.c. motor. It reverses the current in the coil. How often does it reverse the current? A every quarter turn B every half turn C every full turn D every two turns
- Question 36
Which component, when used in a circuit, allows current to pass in only one direction? …
- Question 37
A potential divider consists of a thermistor and a light-dependent resistor (LDR). …
- Question 38
Which type of radiation consists of electrons? A alpha-particles B beta-particles C gamma-rays D X-rays
- Question 39
A sample of a radioactive isotope produces a count rate of 10 000 counts per minute. The half-life of the isotope is one day. What was the count rate of the sample two days ago? A 2500 counts per minute …
- Question 40
Which statement about a nucleus of …
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