Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/11 May/June 2020 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 1, May/June 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions worth 40 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
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- Marks
- 40
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Which syllabus chapters 5054/11 May/June 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/11 May/June 2020
- Question 1
The diagram shows the resultant R of …
- Question 2
What is measured using a micrometer? A area B current C length D mass
- Question 3
The graph shows a short journey. It is a speed–time graph. …
- Question 4
- Question 5
A man with an open parachute falls to Earth at constant speed. The following forces act: P the upward force of the parachute on the man Q the upward force of the man on the Earth R the downward force …
- Question 6
A box is pulled up a rough slope, as shown. direction of movement In which direction does friction act on the box? …
- Question 7
The diagram shows a motorcyclist leaning over in order to turn the corner to the left. Which force causes him to turn? motorcyclist left …
- Question 8
Which type of force causes the Earth to orbit the Sun? A elastic B electrostatic C gravitational D magnetic
- Question 9
Four objects of different masses are on different planets. The weight of each object on its planet is determined. Which object is on the planet with the smallest gravitational field strength? mass / kg weight …
- Question 10
Which physical quantity does not change when a piece of copper is heated? A density B mass C temperature D volume
- Question 11
A single metal bolt has a mass of 34 g. Three of the bolts are immersed in a measuring cylinder that contains 30 cm3 of water. The reading on the measuring cylinder rises to 42 cm3. What is the density …
- Question 12
A rocket of mass M when empty carries a mass M of fuel. The rocket and fuel travel at speed v. The engine of the rocket is fired and all of the fuel is expelled. The speed of the rocket …
- Question 13
A car of mass 1000 kg is driven 200 m up an incline so that it rises 50 m vertically. …
- Question 14
A fish is swimming 15 m below the surface of a lake, as shown. 15 m fish The density of the water is 1000 kg / m3. Atmospheric pressure is 100 000 Pa. The acceleration of free fall g is …
- Question 15
The diagram shows a mercury manometer. The tube is open to the atmosphere on the right-hand side. The left-hand side is connected to a container containing a gas at pressure P. 60 mm 80 mm mercury gas at pressure P …
- Question 16
In a weightlifting contest, an athlete lifts a metal bar of mass 20 kg fitted with a mass of 80 kg on each end. The lift from ground to a height of 2.5 m takes …
- Question 17
A boy is standing by the side of a lake. 2.0 m water surface stone The boy drops a heavy stone from a height of 2.0 m above the water surface. The acceleration due to gravity is …
- Question 18
In which situation is energy being released by the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium? A in the decay of 14C used to date an object B in a radioactive isotope emitting alpha-particles C in the centre of the …
- Question 19
The diagram shows a block being pulled up a slope by a force …
- Question 20
Which statement about a mercury-in-glass clinical thermometer is correct? A It covers a much larger range than an ordinary laboratory thermometer. B It is more sensitive than an ordinary laboratory thermometer. C Its scale is not linear. D Its sensitivity …
- Question 21
Which description of a dull black surface is correct? A good emitter, good absorber and good reflector of radiation B good emitter, poor absorber and poor reflector of radiation C good emitter, good absorber and poor reflector of radiation D …
- Question 22
The temperature of a body increases by 1 °C. Which other quantity also increases? A heat capacity B internal energy C specific heat capacity D specific latent heat
- Question 23
The thermal energy produced by an electric heater in three minutes is used to melt wax. The solid wax is initially at its melting point of 60 °C. The specific latent heat of the wax is …
- Question 24
Which row explains why a liquid has a fixed volume but does not have a fixed shape? force between molecules in the liquid movement of molecules in the liquid A large free to move within the liquid B large vibrate …
- Question 25
A fixed mass of gas is enclosed in a cylinder by a piston which is free to move. Which combination of changes to the pressure and to the temperature must increase the density of the gas? pressure temperature A decrease …
- Question 26
Light enters a glass block at an angle of incidence i and it produces an angle of refraction r in the glass. glass block r i Several different values of i and r are measured, and a graph is drawn …
- Question 27
A swimming pool is lit by an underwater light. A ray of light is incident on the water surface. What is the correct path for the ray of light? water surface …
- Question 28
Which diagram shows the action of a converging lens on a parallel beam of light? …
- Question 29
What is a feature of red light compared with that of violet light? A A prism deviates red light more. B Red light has a lower frequency. C Red light has a shorter wavelength. D The speed of red light …
- Question 30
What is the ratio of the longest sound wavelength audible to a healthy human ear to the shortest? …
- Question 31
Ultrasound is used to clean jewellery in a liquid. What is another use of ultrasound? A optical fibre communication B pre-natal scanning C sunbeds D telephone communications
- Question 32
Bar magnets and various non-magnetic and demagnetised metal bars are placed in the different arrangements shown. In which arrangement do the bars repel? …
- Question 33
There is varying current in the coil of the loudspeaker shown. The loudspeaker is producing a sound. The magnet is clamped. coil magnet clamp cone What is vibrating to produce the sound? A coil only B cone only C magnet …
- Question 34
Two insulated and uncharged metal spheres X and Y are touching. A positively charged rod is held near X and then the spheres are moved apart. X now has a negative charge. …
- Question 35
A stationary negative charge in an electric field experiences an electric force in the direction shown. force left right – What is the direction of the electric field? A to the left B to the right C down the page …
- Question 36
A battery consists of three identical cells in parallel. What is the unit of electromotive force (e.m.f.) and to what is the e.m.f. of the battery equal? unit e.m.f. of the battery is equal to …
- Question 37
The nuclide notation for an isotope of X is …
- Question 38
Radioactivity is used in several activities that take place in hospitals. Which activity never uses radioactivity? A cooking meals B diagnosing illnesses C sterilising equipment D treating illnesses
- Question 39
C 14 6 is a natural radioactive isotope of carbon and is present in all living things. It has a half-life of 5700 years. How old is a bone that is found to have only 4 1 of the natural …
- Question 40
A kettle is connected to the 240 V mains supply using a plug containing …
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