Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/11 Oct/Nov 2017 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2017: 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
- 30
File names: 5054_w17_qp_11 · 5054_w17_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 5054/11 Oct/Nov 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/11 Oct/Nov 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/11 Oct/Nov 2017
- Question 1
Which list contains only scalar quantities? A acceleration, displacement, velocity B distance, force, speed C force, length, time D length, mass, speed
- Question 2
A manufacturer measures the three dimensions of a wooden floor tile using three different instruments. The approximate dimensions of the tile are shown. width 0.08 m length 0.4 m thickness 0.005 m (not to scale) Which instruments are used to …
- Question 3
The speed-time graph represents a short journey. 0 0 speed time Which distance-time graph represents the same journey? 0 0 distance time …
- Question 4
An object travels for 20 s with a constant speed of …
- Question 5
A skydiver falls at terminal velocity. He then opens his parachute. Which row gives the direction of the resultant force on the skydiver and the direction of the acceleration of the skydiver immediately after the parachute opens? resultant force acceleration …
- Question 6
The diagram shows two objects on a beam balance. pivot The beam balance is in equilibrium. Which quantities may be different? A the masses of the two objects B the moments about the pivot of the two objects C the …
- Question 7
A metal wire is suspended from a support and loads of different mass are attached to the lower end. The table shows how the extension of the wire depends on the mass of the load. mass / kg …
- Question 8
The diagram shows a mercury manometer connected to a gas container. mercury …
- Question 9
An astronaut on the Moon drops a tool box of mass 3.0 kg. It falls from rest and its kinetic energy as it hits the surface is 0.96 J. At which speed does the tool box hit the surface of …
- Question 10
A car travels a distance of 200 m in 20 s. The engine of the car provides a driving force of 1000 N. What is the power output of the engine? …
- Question 11
A gas is heated in a closed container of constant volume. What happens to the molecules of the gas? A They collide with the walls with less force. B They expand. C They move faster. D They move further apart.
- Question 12
Scientists believe that some lakes are shrinking because of evaporation. What increases the rate of evaporation? A a decrease in the surface area B a fall in water temperature C an increase in the depth of the lake D wind …
- Question 13
Solid wax is melted in a boiling tube and then allowed to cool. The graph shows the cooling curve. 0 0 temperature time X Y What is happening between points X and Y? A The liquid is at its boiling …
- Question 14
During boiling and during melting, a substance either takes in energy or gives out energy. Which row gives the energy transfer corresponding to the change of state? during boiling during melting A gives out energy gives out energy B gives …
- Question 15
The temperature of a 50 g mass of a metal is raised by 40 °C. The specific heat capacity of the metal is …
- Question 16
In which substance is the conduction of thermal energy mainly due to the movement of electrons? A air B ice C iron D water
- Question 17
Four similar metal plates are the same distance from a heater that emits infra-red radiation. The plates are painted dull black, dull white, shiny black and shiny white. Which plate absorbs the most radiation and which plate reflects the most …
- Question 18
A wave is travelling in water in a glass-sided tank. The diagram shows a side view of the wave at one instant. 4.0 cm 5.0 cm What are the amplitude and the wavelength of the wave? amplitude / cm wavelength …
- Question 19
An earthquake wave travels through the solid surface of the Earth from east to west. The solid surface vibrates in a north-south direction. How can the earthquake wave be described? A electromagnetic B longitudinal C sound D transverse
- Question 20
A solid plastic cylinder is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.4. Light travelling in the plastic cylinder strikes the inside surface at an angle of incidence of 70°. The light undergoes total internal reflection. light reflected ray 70° …
- Question 21
What is the name and shape of the lens used to correct short sight? name of lens shape of lens A converging B converging C diverging D diverging
- Question 22
An object is placed in front of a converging lens. The lens forms a magnified image of the object on a screen. Which statement is correct? A The distance between the object and the lens is greater than the focal …
- Question 23
A type of electromagnetic radiation possesses the following properties. ● It is ionising. ● Its frequency is higher than the frequency of microwaves. ● It is not detected by the human eye. What is this radiation? A gamma rays B …
- Question 24
Which row gives the speed of sound in air, in water and in steel? speed in air …
- Question 25
As a sound wave travels from one medium to another, its wavelength increases. What happens to the frequency and to the speed of the sound? frequency speed A decreases decreases B decreases increases C stays constant decreases D stays constant …
- Question 26
The diagram shows the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field between two magnetic poles X and …
- Question 27
The diagram shows a sensitive device surrounded by a shield that prevents the magnetic field from reaching the device. device shield magnetic field How does the shield protect the device? A It channels the magnetic field around the shield until …
- Question 28
A polythene rod is charged by rubbing it with a cloth. polythene rod cloth before charging polythene rod cloth after charging …
- Question 29
What is electromotive force (e.m.f.)? A done work charge B time charge C charge done work D time done work
- Question 30
In a circuit, a voltmeter is used to measure the potential difference across a lamp. An ammeter is used to measure the current in the lamp. Which diagram shows the circuit? …
- Question 31
The battery in a circuit contains two identical cells connected in parallel. …
- Question 32
The diagram shows the circuit for a hair-dryer. …
- Question 33
Why are the metal casings of electrical appliances earthed? A to complete the circuit B to ensure the casing is not at a dangerous voltage C to ensure the fuse blows when the current in the appliance is too large …
- Question 34
The diagram shows a wire XY lying between the poles of a magnet. The ends of the wire are connected to a sensitive ammeter. The wire is moved and a reading is registered. In which direction is the wire moved? …
- Question 35
Which particles are emitted by a hot metal filament? A alpha-particles B electrons C neutrons D protons
- Question 36
A light-emitting diode (LED) is connected to an alternating current (a.c.) supply. a.c. supply LED The LED flashes on and off. What is the direction of the current in the LED when it emits light? A towards the left only …
- Question 37
A narrow beam of alpha-particles is fired at a thin piece of gold foil. What is the final direction of the largest number of alpha-particles? gold foil beam of alpha-particles …
- Question 38
- Question 39
How does a nucleus of the isotope chlorine-37 differ from a nucleus of the isotope chlorine-35? A It contains one more neutron and one more electron. B It contains one more proton and one more electron. C It contains two …
- Question 40
Which types of radiation may be emitted by radioactive decay? A alpha-particles and gamma rays B microwaves and infra-red C radio waves and microwaves D ultra-violet and X-rays
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