Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/12 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 2, Oct/Nov 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
- 28
File names: 5054_w16_qp_12 · 5054_w16_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 5054/12 Oct/Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/12 Oct/Nov 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/12 Oct/Nov 2016
- Question 1
A length of copper wire is labelled ‘length 30 m’ and ‘diameter 0.50 mm’. Which instruments are most suitable to measure accurately the length and the diameter of the wire? length diameter A rule calipers B rule micrometer C tape …
- Question 2
A skydiver falls from rest through the air and reaches terminal velocity. What is the acceleration of the skydiver during his fall? A constant at …
- Question 3
Two aluminium spheres P and Q, of masses 0.50 kg and 1.0 kg respectively, are released at the same time from the same height. Why do they have the same acceleration? A The density of P is equal to the …
- Question 4
The graph shows a distance-time graph for a car travelling in a straight line. In which region is the car decelerating? distance time …
- Question 5
A force of 20 N acts on an object of mass 5.0 kg in the forward direction. A second force also acts on the object. The forward acceleration of the object is …
- Question 6
The diagram shows a car going around a circular track at constant speed. Which arrow shows the direction of the resultant force on the car? …
- Question 7
A block is hung on a spring balance. The marker inside the balance is pulled down by the block. marker …
- Question 8
- Question 9
A man with an open parachute is falling to Earth at constant speed. The following forces are acting. P the upward force of the parachute on the man. Q the upward force of the man on the Earth. R the …
- Question 10
Two forces, X and Y, act on an object and produce a resultant force. The scale diagram represents the sizes and directions of forces X and Y. force Y force X Force Z balances the resultant force due to X …
- Question 11
Three objects P, Q and R have different masses and different speeds, as shown in the table. kg mass …
- Question 12
Which power stations all rely on renewable sources of energy? A hydroelectric, oil-fired, solar power stations B hydroelectric, solar, wind power stations C hydroelectric, oil-fired, wind power stations D oil-fired, wind, solar power stations
- Question 13
Which force does no work? A the force from a car’s engine that causes the car to accelerate B the force that causes a box to slide over a rough horizontal surface C the force that causes a satellite to …
- Question 14
A workman rolls a barrel of weight 2000 N up a plank of length 2.0 m and onto a lorry. The back of the lorry is 0.80 m above the horizontal surface of the road. …
- Question 15
An electric motor is used to operate a lift (elevator). The motor does …
- Question 16
Which expression gives the efficiency of an a.c. generator? A input energy total output energy electrical B output energy thermal output energy electrical C input energy electrical output energy total D input energy total output energy thermal
- Question 17
The pressure of the gas supply in the laboratory is measured using a manometer. Which distance gives the pressure of the gas above atmospheric pressure? gas pressure atmospheric pressure …
- Question 18
A gas expands slowly and its temperature remains constant. What happens to the gas molecules? A They move further apart and their average speed decreases. B They move further apart and their average speed increases. C They move further apart …
- Question 19
A piece of paper torn out of an exercise book is shown. Which process is being described? A conduction B convection C evaporation D radiation
- Question 20
A sample of liquid at 100 °C is allowed to cool to a room temperature of 20 °C. The diagram shows how the temperature changes with time during the cooling process. At which time does the sample become completely solid? …
- Question 21
One kilogram of water needs more thermal energy to raise its temperature by 1 °C than one kilogram of copper. Why is this? A copper has a higher specific heat capacity than water B copper has a lower specific heat …
- Question 22
The thermal energy produced by an electric heater in three minutes is used to melt wax. The wax is initially at its melting point of 60 °C. The specific latent heat of the wax is …
- Question 23
What makes a clinical thermometer suitable for measuring small changes in body temperature? A The amount of liquid in the bulb is small. B The bore of the capillary tube is narrow. C The capillary tube is long. D The …
- Question 24
In which states of matter does convection occur? A gases, liquids and solids B gases and liquids only C gases and solids only D liquids and solids only
- Question 25
Which statement about waves is correct? A All electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. B All transverse waves travel at …
- Question 26
The diagram shows the surface of water as a wave passes across a ripple tank. …
- Question 27
A lens is used to produce a magnified image, as shown in the scale diagram. object image What is the linear magnification produced by the lens? …
- Question 28
A girl is long-sighted. Which statement is correct? A She sees close objects less clearly than a person with normal vision. B She sees distant objects more clearly than a person with normal vision. C The fault is corrected with …
- Question 29
Sound travels at different speeds in solids, liquids and gases. Which list shows these states of matter in order of increasing speed of sound (slowest to fastest)? A gas → liquid → solid B gas → solid → liquid C …
- Question 30
A man stands between two tall buildings, P and Q. The diagram is not drawn to scale. He is 50 m from P and 200 m from …
- Question 31
Delicate instruments are often placed in a box to screen them from stray magnetic fields. What is the material used for the box and why is it chosen? A Aluminium is used because it is a non-magnetic material. B Copper …
- Question 32
A positively charged metal sphere is placed midway between two previously uncharged metal rods, one of which is connected to earth. Which diagram shows the charges on the rods? …
- Question 33
An ammeter and a voltmeter are connected into the circuit shown when determining the power produced by a heater. How are these meters connected, in relation to the heater? ammeter voltmeter A in parallel in parallel B in parallel in …
- Question 34
Resistors of different resistances are connected to a power supply in either a parallel circuit or a series circuit. Which statement is correct? A The current is the same in all resistors connected in parallel. B The current is the …
- Question 35
The headlamp circuit in a car includes a 7A fuse. What is the purpose of the fuse? A It increases the resistance of the circuit. B It makes it easier for the current to flow. C It protects the wiring …
- Question 36
A current-carrying wire lies between the poles of two magnets, as shown. N S wire direction of current What is the direction of the force on the wire? A into the plane of the paper B out of the plane …
- Question 37
A magnet moves up and down above a coil of wire. spring movement of magnet coil of wire magnet …
- Question 38
A resistor of constant resistance and a thermistor are connected in series with a battery. A voltmeter is connected in parallel with the resistor. V thermistor resistor The temperature falls. What are the correct changes? resistance of thermistor voltmeter reading …
- Question 39
A freshly made sample of radioactive material gives a count rate of 8000 counts per minute. After 20 days, it gives a count rate of 500 counts per minute. What is the half-life of the material? A 4.0 days B …
- Question 40
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