Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/12 May/June 2020 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 2, May/June 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions worth 40 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
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Which syllabus chapters 5054/12 May/June 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/12 May/June 2020
- Question 1
Which quantity is a vector? A acceleration B distance C speed D time
- Question 2
The diagram shows the resultant R of …
- Question 3
What is measured using a micrometer? A area B current C length D mass
- Question 4
Stop-watches are used to time the runners in a race. The stop-watches show the times recorded for the winner and another runner. 00:57:76 min s s winner 01:03:84 min s other runner …
- Question 5
Two cameras are a known distance apart. The exact time that a vehicle passes each of the cameras is recorded. What can be obtained from the information? A average acceleration of the vehicle B average speed of the vehicle C …
- Question 6
- Question 7
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 8
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 9
An object weighs 40 N on Earth, where the gravitational field strength is …
- Question 10
The diagram shows the equipment used to determine the density of a liquid. 175.03 Which equation is used to calculate the density of the liquid? A liquid of volume beaker of mass _ liquid and beaker of mass B liquid …
- Question 11
Which single item can be used to find the centre of mass of a plane lamina of irregular shape? A a balance B a measuring tape C a micrometer D a vertical pin
- Question 12
A student makes a model toy which balances on the end of a metal rod. weight weight metal rod Why are the weights needed? A They increase the pressure on the rod. B They increase the weight of the model. …
- Question 13
An unstretched elastic cord of length 15.0 cm stretches by 4.0 cm when a weight of 6.0 N is suspended from it. The cord does not exceed the limit of proportionality. What is the total length of the cord when …
- Question 14
An object is placed at different depths in liquids of different densities. In which liquid and at what depth is the pressure on the object the greatest? density of liquid kg / m3 depth …
- Question 15
A small vessel of volume 3.0 cm3 contains air at a pressure of 100 kPa. The small vessel is connected to a syringe. The piston is fully inserted into the syringe. 3.0 cm3 100 kPa syringe movement piston The piston …
- Question 16
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 17
A car of mass 1000 kg is driven 200 m up an incline so that it rises 50 m vertically. …
- 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 main stages in the operation of a coal-fired power station are listed. They are not in the correct order. 1 The turbine turns a generator. 2 Water in the boiler becomes hot. 3 Steam turns a turbine. 4 Burning …
- Question 20
In which situation is there no transfer of energy? A a car battery turning the starter motor B a car moving along a horizontal road at constant speed C a solar panel warming water D a spacecraft orbiting the earth …
- Question 21
The 200 V battery of an electric car is charged with a current of 33 A for 4.0 hours. The efficiency of the charging process is 90%. How much useable energy is transferred to the battery? A 21 MJ B …
- Question 22
In an experiment to measure the power output of a small steam engine, a known load is lifted by the engine. Which two measuring instruments are also required? A measuring cylinder and thermometer B measuring cylinder and metre rule C …
- Question 23
Four metal containers, with identical dimensions, are filled with water at 90 °C. All the faces, except one, of each container are covered in a very good insulator. The one exposed face on each container is painted either black or …
- Question 24
Thermal energy is used to turn water at 100 °C to steam at 100 °C. Which of the following occurs? 1 The forces between the molecules decrease. 2 The speed of the molecules increases. 3 The separation of the molecules …
- Question 25
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 26
What always happens when the temperature increases? A A gas at constant pressure expands. B A metal rod becomes longer, but its volume remains constant. C A liquid contracts and then expands. D The hole in the centre of a …
- Question 27
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 28
The air in a sealed can is heated. Which statement explains the increase in pressure inside the can? A The molecules collide with the walls of the can more frequently when the air is heated. B The mass of the …
- Question 29
The diagram shows how the height above the ground of a rope transmitting a wave varies with distance from the source of vibrations at one instant in time. …
- Question 30
A vibrator produces 12 wavelengths on the surface of water in 10 s. The spacing between the first crest and the third crest is 60 cm. What is the speed of the wave? A 24 cm …
- Question 31
The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the boundary between two mediums W and X. The mediums have different refractive indexes. …
- Question 32
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 33
A converging glass lens is used to produce a virtual, magnified image. Which ray diagram shows the rays passing through the converging lens? …
- Question 34
A metal lightning conductor is placed on the top of a tall building. The conductor is connected to Earth. When a charged cloud passes over the building, the metal lightning conductor becomes positively charged. …
- Question 35
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 36
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 37
A metal wire of length l and cross-sectional area A has resistance R. A second wire is made from the same metal. It has a length 2l and a cross-sectional area 4A. What is the resistance of the second wire? …
- Question 38
- Question 39
A rectangular current-carrying coil is pivoted between the poles of an electromagnet. Which action does not, on its own, increase the size of the turning effect exerted on the coil? A increasing the current in the coils of the electromagnet …
- Question 40
The diagram shows a coil connected to a very sensitive ammeter. A magnet is next to the coil. coil magnet A ammeter Which action results in a zero reading on the ammeter? A moving the coil and the magnet at …
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