Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/12 May/June 2024 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 2, May/June 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions worth 40 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 31
File names: 5054_s24_qp_12 · 5054_s24_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 5054/12 May/June 2024
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 40). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/12 May/June 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/12 May/June 2024
- Question 1
What is measured using a micrometer? A area B current C length D mass
- Question 2
Two people pull on ropes to move a boat along a canal. boat canal The boat moves at a constant velocity. The vector diagram for the tension in the ropes is shown. Which vector is the drag acting on the …
- Question 3
The graph shows how the speed of a car travelling in a straight line changes with time. Which section shows the largest acceleration? 0 0 time speed …
- Question 4
A man walks along a path from X to Y. The diagram shows the path from above. X Y The man measures the distance he walks and the time taken. Which quantity can be calculated using this data only? A …
- Question 5
Which property of an object determines its resistance to a change from its state of rest or motion? A its mass B its shape C its surface area D its volume
- Question 6
The diagram shows a moon buggy used by astronauts. moon buggy The mass of the moon buggy on the Earth is 210 kg. The gravitational field strength on the Moon is 1 6 of that on the Earth. What is …
- Question 7
A car travels along a road. The force on the car due to the engine is 800 N. The motion of the car depends on the value of the total resistive force …
- Question 8
Four of the gravitational forces that act between objects in the Solar System are listed. P the force on the Moon due to the Earth Q the force on the Earth due to the Sun R the force on the …
- Question 9
A box is moved up a rough slope from X to Y. The diagram shows four forces acting on the box. Which force is the force due to friction on the box? …
- Question 10
The graph shows how the extension of four different threads depends on the load attached. Which thread is the most difficult to stretch over the range of loads shown? extension load …
- Question 11
A satellite orbits a planet in a circular path as shown. It has constant speed. There is a force on the satellite due to the planet. In which direction is the force on the satellite when it is in the …
- Question 12
A crane has a 5800 N counterweight positioned 2.3 m from the tower along a horizontal jib. The centre of gravity P of the crane jib is marked. jib …
- Question 13
A car of mass 750 kg travels 400 m at …
- Question 14
A ball is dropped from rest at the top of a building. Air resistance is negligible. The velocity of the ball is …
- Question 15
Which energy source is available constantly over a 24-hour period? A natural gas B solar cells C tidal D wind
- Question 16
A 15 W lamp is turned on for 30 minutes. It wastes 7000 J of energy. What is the efficiency of the lamp? …
- Question 17
Which quantity is not measured in joules (J)? A gravitational potential energy B latent heat C power D work
- Question 18
Which description of a liquid is correct? A fixed shape, fixed volume B fixed shape, variable volume C variable shape, fixed volume D variable shape, variable volume
- Question 19
A transparent box has a dividing wall in its middle. It contains two different gases, one in each half, as shown. colourless gas brown gas dividing wall The dividing wall is removed. The box is left for a long time. …
- Question 20
A bottle containing a cold liquid is placed on a table on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the bottle. Which process causes the drops to form? A condensation B conduction C convection D evaporation
- Question 21
What is the specific heat capacity of a liquid? A the difference between the boiling temperature and the melting temperature of the liquid B the energy required to change the state of 1 kg of the liquid C the energy …
- Question 22
Which statement about infrared radiation is correct? A In a vacuum, infrared radiation travels at the speed of light. B Infrared radiation is a longitudinal wave. C Infrared radiation has a higher frequency than ultraviolet radiation. D White surfaces are …
- Question 23
- Question 24
Which diagram shows how light from a distant object forms an image in a normal eye? …
- Question 25
The colour of visible light is related to the wavelength of the light. Which list of colours is in order of increasing wavelength? A blue green yellow red B blue green red yellow C …
- Question 26
A thin converging lens is used as a magnifying glass. Which row gives the nature of the image produced and an expression that is the linear magnification? nature of image expression for linear magnification A real image length object length …
- Question 27
Which application is not a use for ultrasound? A cleaning jewellery B scanning an unborn baby C sonar D sterilising water
- Question 28
Which equation is correct for potential difference …
- Question 29
The diagrams show five electrical circuits. All of the resistors shown are identical. …
- Question 30
Which electrical appliance uses the heating effect of electricity? A a cell phone (mobile phone) B a fan C a hairdryer D a lawnmower
- Question 31
How many kilowatt-hours of energy are used by …
- Question 32
Which safety precautions must be taken when wiring an electrical kettle that has a stainless-steel outer casing? A It must be earthed and have a fuse in the live wire. B It must be earthed and have a fuse in …
- Question 33
What is the purpose of the earth wire in a plug connected to an appliance? A to complete the circuit so that the appliance works B to conduct thermal energy so that the appliance does not get too hot C …
- Question 34
The diagram shows a wire carrying a current in a magnetic field. current magnetic field What is the direction of the force on the wire? A left to right B right to left C into the page D out of …
- Question 35
The diagram shows a simple d.c. motor. Q What is the part labelled …
- Question 36
The diagram shows a transformer. primary coil secondary coil soft iron core A student writes four statements about how the transformer works. 1 An alternating voltage across the primary coil induces an unchanging voltage across the secondary coil. 2 An …
- Question 37
Which particle has the smallest mass? A alpha particle B electron C neutron D proton
- Question 38
Which two atoms are isotopes of the same element? atom number of neutrons number of protons …
- Question 39
Four types of ionising radiation are listed. ● alpha particles ● beta particles ● X-rays ● gamma rays Which types of radiation can be emitted from the unstable nuclei of a radioactive material? A alpha particles, beta particles and gamma …
- Question 40
What is the nuclear reaction that powers the Sun? A the fission of hydrogen into helium B the fission of helium into hydrogen C the fusion of hydrogen into helium D the fusion of helium into hydrogen
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