Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 2 · Theory
Physics 5054/21 May/June 2017 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 2 (Theory), variant 1, May/June 2017: 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
- 51
File names: 5054_s17_qp_21 · 5054_s17_ms_21
Grade thresholds for 5054/21 May/June 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 38 | 26 | 20 | 14 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/21 May/June 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/21 May/June 2017
- Question 1
Fig. 1.1 shows the directions of four forces acting on a racing car as it travels in a horizontal straight line. force C force A force B force D Fig. 1.1 (a) Draw a line from each box on the …
- Question 2
Fig. 2.1 shows a student sitting on a chair. Fig. 2.2 shows the same student with his chair tilted backwards slightly. Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2 (a) State and explain how the pressure of the chair on the floor differs in …
- Question 3
Fig. 3.1 shows a metal coffee cup on a metal warming plate. coffee metal cup air metal warming plate Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 There is a small electrical heater inside the warming plate that keeps the plate hotter than the …
- Question 4
Fig. 4.1 shows a converging lens, an object O and the image I produced by the lens. lens O lens …
- Question 5
Fig. 5.1 shows an arrangement of three resistors. …
- Question 6
- Question 7
Fig. 7.1 shows a metal rod placed between the poles of a magnet. A metal rod …
- Question 8
A doctor has the choice of two isotopes, 131 53I and 125 53I, to inject into a patient. These isotopes emit radiation from deep inside the body. The radiation is detected outside the body and provides information to help the …
- Question 9
Different energy sources are used to generate electricity. (a) Energy sources are renewable or non-renewable. (i) Nuclear energy is described as a non-renewable source. Explain what is meant by a non-renewable energy source. (ii) Four of the energy sources used …
- Question 10
(a) Fig. 10.1 shows two rays from an object that is placed in front of a plane mirror. object mirror Fig. 10.1 (i) On Fig. 10.1, draw the two reflected rays and locate the position of the image. (ii) Apart …
- Question 11
A student connects a thermistor in series with a battery and an ammeter. He uses the resistance of the thermistor to determine temperature. (a) In the space below, draw a circuit diagram showing the thermistor, the battery and the ammeter. …
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