Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 2 · Theory
Physics 5054/21 May/June 2018 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 2 (Theory), variant 1, May/June 2018: 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
- 52
File names: 5054_s18_qp_21 · 5054_s18_ms_21
Grade thresholds for 5054/21 May/June 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 40 | 29 | 24 | 18 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/21 May/June 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | 15 |
| Density | 1 | 15 |
| General wave properties | 1 | 15 |
| Motion | 2 | 12 |
| Energy, work & power | 2 | 11 |
| Electric circuits | 1 | 7 |
| Pressure | 1 | 6 |
| Electrical quantities | 1 | 5 |
| Simple magnetism and magnetic fields | 1 | 4 |
Questions in 5054/21 May/June 2018
- Question 1
A cyclist travels along a straight, horizontal road, as shown in Fig. 1.1. Fig. 1.1 (a) Describe how the average speed of the cyclist can be measured. In your account, suggest what equipment is used, the measurements that are made …
- Question 2
Fig. 2.1 shows a man pushing a heavy box with a force P. A frictional force F acts in a horizontal direction. F P Fig. 2.1 (a) The forces on the box are balanced and the box is stationary. (i) …
- Question 3
A passenger in an aircraft closes a plastic bag with some air inside, as shown in Fig. 3.1. Fig. 3.1 (a) Explain how the molecules of air in the bag exert a pressure on the inside of the bag. (b) …
- Question 4
A woman does work as she raises a flag by pulling downwards on a rope. This is shown in Fig. 4.1. Fig. 4.1 (a) Define what is meant by work done. (b) The mass of the flag is 0.35 kg …
- Question 5
A student has three resistors; each resistor is labelled …
- Question 6
A steel rod is magnetised using an electrical method. (a) Describe how this is done. You may draw a diagram if you wish. (b) Describe how you can check that the steel rod is magnetised.
- Question 7
Electrostatics can be a nuisance but is also useful. (a) A person walks across a carpet. As he touches a door handle he receives an electric shock. Suggest why this happens. (b) In spray painting, small drops of paint with …
- Question 8
Fig. 8.1 shows a transformer connecting an overhead …
- Question 9
Electromagnetic radiation is produced by the Sun and travels from the Sun to the Earth. (a) Some of the statements below are true and some of them are false. Put a tick (3) in the box after each statement to …
- Question 10
(a) (i) Describe two differences between boiling and evaporation. 1. 2. (ii) Explain, using ideas about molecules, why thermal energy is needed to boil a liquid. (b) In one type of bathroom shower, cold water passes through a metal pipe …
- Question 11
A water wave is produced in a ripple tank. (a) (i) Draw a diagram of a ripple tank and describe how it is used to produce and observe the wave. (ii) The water wave in the ripple tank transfers energy. …
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