Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 2 · Theory

Physics 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021 past paper

Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 2 (Theory), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2021: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 10 questions worth 90 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions: 10
Marks: 75
Grade A from: 37

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File names: 5054_w21_qp_21 · 5054_w21_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021

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
37	28	18	14	9

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

Chapter	Questions	Marks
Electromagnetic effects	2	20
Kinetic particle model of matter	1	15
Radioactivity	1	15
Forces	2	14
Transfer of thermal energy	1	8
Energy, work & power	1	6
Electrical quantities	1	6
Electric circuits	1	6

Questions in 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021

Question 1Forces · 7 marks
Fig. 1.1 shows a wooden bench of weight …
Question 2Forces · 7 marks
Fig. 2.1 shows a man of mass 80 kg standing in a lift (elevator). lift floor man Fig. 2.1 The gravitational field strength g is …
Question 3Transfer of thermal energy · 8 marks
A type of nuclear reaction takes place at the centre of the Sun. The reaction releases thermal energy. (a) State the name of the type of nuclear reaction that takes place at the centre of the Sun. (b) Thermal energy …
Question 4Energy, work & power · 6 marks
In a coal-fired power station, coal is burnt and electrical energy is produced. (a) State the form of energy in the coal that is transferred to electrical energy. (b) (i) State the principle of the conservation of energy. (ii) The …
Question 5Electrical quantities · 6 marks
A plastic rod that is initially neutral is rubbed with a woollen cloth. After the rod has been rubbed, it is positively charged. (a) (i) Explain, in terms of particles, why the rod is now positively charged. (ii) State what …
Question 6Electric circuits · 6 marks
A circuit contains a battery of electromotive force …
Question 7Electromagnetic effects · 5 marks
EITHER Fig. 7.1 shows a solenoid connected to an ammeter. …
Question 8Electromagnetic effects · 15 marks
A loudspeaker is made from a coil of wire fixed to a cardboard tube. The tube is attached to a cardboard cone. Fig. 8.1 shows part of the arrangement of the loudspeaker. cardboard tube cardboard cone coil Fig. 8.1 When …
Question 9Kinetic particle model of matter · 15 marks
Liquid-in-glass thermometers use the expansion of a liquid to indicate the temperature. (a) Fig. 9.1 shows the molecular structure of a solid and a gas. solid liquid gas Fig. 9.1 (i) In the middle box of Fig. 9.1, sketch a …
Question 10Radioactivity · 15 marks

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021 mark scheme?

Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (5054_w21_ms_21), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.

What was the grade threshold for an A in 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021?

37 marks out of 75, a C needed 18.

Which topics came up in 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021?

Mostly Electromagnetic effects, Kinetic particle model of matter, Radioactivity. The full list is in the table above.

Do I need an account to open 5054/21 Oct/Nov 2021?

No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.