Cambridge O Level · 5054 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice
Physics 5054/12 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 2, Oct/Nov 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
- 28
File names: 5054_w24_qp_12 · 5054_w24_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 5054/12 Oct/Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 5054/12 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 5054/12 Oct/Nov 2024
- Question 1
The diagram shows a clothes peg. clothes peg height Which device is suitable for obtaining an accurate value for the height of the clothes peg? A a tape B a metre rule C a micrometer D a measuring cylinder
- Question 2
Which set of quantities are all vectors? A acceleration, displacement, velocity B chemical energy, mass, power C extension, force, gravitational potential energy D weight, kinetic energy, work
- Question 3
The graph shows the motion of a cyclist during a ride that lasts for …
- Question 4
The diagram shows how the velocity of a train varies with time. velocity +ve –ve 0 0 time …
- Question 5
A metal disc is squeezed in the jaws of a vice. vice jaws metal disc Which property of the metal disc is unchanged when it is squeezed? A mass B radius C distance between its atoms D forces between its …
- Question 6
The gravitational field strength in space is smaller than on the Earth’s surface. How are the mass and the weight of a satellite affected as the satellite moves away from the surface of the Earth and into space? A Both …
- Question 7
- Question 8
An object falls vertically through the air. Which diagram represents the forces acting on the object? force of air on object A force from Earth on object force of air on object B force from Earth on object force of …
- Question 9
A force F is applied to a lever at distance l from the pivot as shown. …
- Question 10
A rocket is launched vertically upwards by a constant force from its engines. The data for the launch is shown. weight of rocket 1.9 MN average air resistance 0.10 MN force from engine 3.5 MN How much of the work …
- Question 11
Which equation is used to calculate the efficiency of an energy transfer? A efficiency = useful energy output total energy input B efficiency = total energy input useful energy output C efficiency = input power total output energy total D …
- Question 12
Four objects of different masses are lifted through different distances in different amounts of time. In which combination of mass, distance and time is the greatest power transferred? A distance of 2.0 m in time of …
- Question 13
- Question 14
A sealed gas syringe contains a gas that is kept at constant volume. gas syringe Which row describes how a change in the temperature of the gas affects its pressure? temperature pressure of gas A decreases increases B decreases unchanged …
- Question 15
The melting temperature of gold is 1064 C. What is the melting temperature of gold on the Kelvin scale? …
- Question 16
The table shows the melting and boiling temperatures of three elements. element melting temperature / C boiling temperature / C argon –189 –185 nitrogen –210 –196 oxygen –218 –183 At which temperature are the three elements in different states? …
- Question 17
The diagram shows a liquid at room temperature in a beaker. What reduces the rate of loss of liquid by evaporation? A blowing air across the top of the beaker B heating the liquid C putting a lid on the …
- Question 18
What is the colour and what is the texture of the best absorber of infrared radiation? A black and shiny B black and dull C white and shiny D white and dull
- Question 19
Which row gives the velocity and wavelength of a wave that is an ultrasound wave? …
- Question 20
The diagram shows a ray of light incident on a plane mirror. 30 mirror NOT TO SCALE What is the angle of reflection? …
- Question 21
An object O is placed in front of a plane mirror. Which diagram shows the image I formed by the mirror? …
- Question 22
The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from air to medium …
- Question 23
Which two waves are components of the electromagnetic spectrum? A light and sound B ultrasound and ultraviolet C water waves and infrared D X-rays and microwaves
- Question 24
The diagrams show an iron nail in four different situations. In which diagram is the nail an induced magnet? magnet iron bar …
- Question 25
Which row correctly shows a magnetic metal and a non-magnetic metal? magnetic metal non-magnetic metal A aluminium copper B copper steel C iron copper D steel iron
- Question 26
A freely suspended magnet is held perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field as shown. The magnet is viewed from above. N S magnetic field lines viewed from above U V What happens to the magnet when it is released? A …
- Question 27
A plastic rod becomes charged when it is rubbed with a cloth. Which statement gives the reason for the charge on the rod? A The plastic rod loses protons and becomes negatively charged. B The plastic rod loses electrons and …
- Question 28
Four resistors, each of resistance R, are connected in series with a cell of …
- Question 29
How can one volt also be expressed? A one coulomb per ampere B one coulomb per joule C one joule per ampere D one joule per coulomb
- Question 30
X is a piece of wire with length l, area a and resistance R. Wire Y is made from the same material and is connected to wire X to produce a component with a total resistance of …
- Question 31
Which circuit contains a fuse and a diode? …
- Question 32
How is energy transferred within a kettle that is powered by the mains supply? A by electrical work done to chemical energy B by electrical work done to thermal energy C by mechanical work done to chemical energy D by …
- Question 33
A magnet moves through a coil of wire as shown. …
- Question 34
A straight vertical wire carries a current in the direction shown. vertical wire observer What is the pattern of the magnetic field around the wire seen by an observer viewing the wire from the position shown? …
- Question 35
Which part of a simple d.c. motor reverses the direction of current in the coil once every half rotation of the coil? A the armature B the brushes C the slip rings D the split-ring commutator
- Question 36
Which statement about the nuclide notation …
- Question 37
During a radioactivity experiment, the background reading is 28 counts per minute. A radioactive source is placed 2 cm in front of a detector which is connected to a counter. 2 cm source detector sheet to counter Counter readings are …
- Question 38
A radioactive isotope is injected into a patient as part of a medical test. The radiation emitted is detected outside the body. What are suitable properties for this isotope? radiation type half-life A alpha particles a few hours B beta …
- Question 39
A student writes four statements about the Solar System. 1 Light takes approximately …
- Question 40
What is never formed by the explosion of a red supergiant? A a black hole B a neutron star C a white dwarf D new heavier elements
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