P1.6· 32 questions · 32 marks · 38 min · 2017–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 2 question on work, energy and power, laid out as 6 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.




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Physical Science 0652 · Work, energy and power — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 11 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 12 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 13 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 14 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 15 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 16 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 17 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 18 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 19 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 20 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 21 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 22 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 23 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 24 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 25 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 26 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 27 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 28 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 29 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 30 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 31 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 32 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
22 A student does work by pulling a case across a horizontal floor. She now pulls a second case along the same floor. Which row indicates that the student is now doing twice as much work? force used distance the to pull case case is pulled A is doubled is doubled B is doubled is halved C stays the same is doubled D stays the same is halved
1 marks
Answer: C
26 An object of mass m moving with velocity v has kinetic energy E. What is the kinetic energy of an object of mass 4.0 m moving with velocity 2.0 v? A 2.0 E B 4.0 E C 8.0 E D 16.0 E
1 marks
Answer: D
27 A power station uses nuclear fission to obtain energy. In this process, nuclear energy is first transferred to A chemical energy. B electrical energy. C gravitational energy. D thermal (heat) energy.
1 marks
Answer: D
22 A student does work by pulling a case across a horizontal floor. She now pulls a second case along the same floor. Which row indicates that the student is now doing twice as much work? force used distance the to pull case case is pulled A is doubled is doubled B is doubled is halved C stays the same is doubled D stays the same is halved
1 marks
Answer: C
26 An object of mass m moving with velocity v has kinetic energy E. What is the kinetic energy of an object of mass 4.0 m moving with velocity 2.0 v? A 2.0 E B 4.0 E C 8.0 E D 16.0 E
1 marks
Answer: D
27 A power station uses nuclear fission to obtain energy. In this process, nuclear energy is first transferred to A chemical energy. B electrical energy. C gravitational energy. D thermal (heat) energy.
1 marks
Answer: D
25 A stone is at rest at a height of 3.2 m above the ground. It is released and falls to the ground. The acceleration of free fall g is 10 m / s2. Air resistance can be ignored. At what speed does the stone hit the ground? A 3.2 m / s B 8.0 m / s C 32 m / s D 64 m / s
1 marks
Answer: B
25 A stone is at rest at a height of 3.2 m above the ground. It is released and falls to the ground. The acceleration of free fall g is 10 m / s2. Air resistance can be ignored. At what speed does the stone hit the ground? A 3.2 m / s B 8.0 m / s C 32 m / s D 64 m / s
1 marks
Answer: B
26 In a nuclear reaction, the total mass decreases by 1.0 g. How much energy is released? A 3.0 × 105 J B 3.0 × 108 J C 9.0 × 1013 J D 9.0 × 1016 J
1 marks
Answer: C
24 A force F acts on an object that moves in a straight line through a distance d. The change in energy of the object is equal to F × d. Which statement must be correct? A F is in the same direction as d. B F is perpendicular to d. C The object gains gravitational potential energy. D The object is moving at constant speed.
1 marks
Answer: A
25 The diagram shows a number of stages of a soft ball bouncing. 1 5 2 4 3 Between which two stages does the kinetic energy transfer to elastic (strain) energy? A 1 to 2 B 2 to 3 C 3 to 4 D 4 to 5
1 marks
Answer: B
26 A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of 5.00 m / s. All of the ball’s initial kinetic energy is transferred into gravitational potential energy. What is the maximum height reached by the ball? The acceleration of free fall is 10.0 m / s2. A 0.250 m B 1.25 m C 2.50 m D 12.5 m
1 marks
Answer: B
24 A force F acts on an object that moves in a straight line through a distance d. The change in energy of the object is equal to F × d. Which statement must be correct? A F is in the same direction as d. B F is perpendicular to d. C The object gains gravitational potential energy. D The object is moving at constant speed.
1 marks
Answer: A
25 The diagram shows a number of stages of a soft ball bouncing. 1 5 2 4 3 Between which two stages does the kinetic energy transfer to elastic (strain) energy? A 1 to 2 B 2 to 3 C 3 to 4 D 4 to 5
1 marks
Answer: B
26 A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of 5.00 m / s. All of the ball’s initial kinetic energy is transferred into gravitational potential energy. What is the maximum height reached by the ball? The acceleration of free fall is 10.0 m / s2. A 0.250 m B 1.25 m C 2.50 m D 12.5 m
1 marks
Answer: B
27 A ball of mass 0.25 kg has 18 J of kinetic energy. What is the speed of the ball? A 3.0 m / s B 7.2 m / s C 9.0 m / s D 12 m / s
1 marks
Answer: D
28 A toy car without a motor is pushed, then follows the looped track shown. At which labelled point on the track is the kinetic energy (energy of motion) of the car decreasing and the potential energy (energy of position) increasing? B C A D start
1 marks
Answer: A
29 A student measures his power output by lifting a load of weight W through a vertical height h. In time t, he lifts the load n times. The student changes one of these variables to increase his power output. Which change produces this increase? A decreasing h B decreasing n C decreasing t D decreasing W
1 marks
Answer: C
24 A resultant force of 4.0 N acts on an object of mass 2.0 kg. The force does 32 J of work. What distance does the object move? A 8.0 m B 16 m C 128 m D 256 m
1 marks
Answer: A
25 A toy car without a motor is pushed, then follows the looped track shown. At which labelled point on the track is the kinetic energy (energy of motion) of the car decreasing and the potential energy (energy of position) increasing? B C A D start
1 marks
Answer: A
25 Which energy does an object possess due to its motion? A elastic (strain) B gravitational potential C kinetic D thermal
1 marks
Answer: C
26 A box with initial kinetic energy 48 J is sliding along a horizontal floor. A constant frictional force of 9.0 N acts on the box. What is the kinetic energy of the box after it has moved a distance of 3.0 m? A 21 J B 27 J C 45 J D 75 J
1 marks
Answer: A
27 Different energy resources are used to produce electricity. Which resource is the least reliable? A geothermal B hydroelectric C nuclear D wind
1 marks
Answer: D
26 A box with initial kinetic energy 48 J is sliding along a horizontal floor. A constant frictional force of 9.0 N acts on the box. What is the kinetic energy of the box after it has moved a distance of 3.0 m? A 21 J B 27 J C 45 J D 75 J
1 marks
Answer: A
27 Different energy resources are used to produce electricity. Which resource is the least reliable? A geothermal B hydroelectric C nuclear D wind
1 marks
Answer: D
25 A student wishes to calculate his useful power output as he runs up some stairs. He measures the time he takes to run up the stairs. He can determine his power output if he knows only one other quantity. Which quantity does he need to know? A his final velocity B his increase in potential energy C his mass D his weight
1 marks
Answer: B
26 Which energy source is a store of gravitational potential energy? A coal B geothermal C hydroelectric D nuclear
1 marks
Answer: C
25 A student wishes to calculate his useful power output as he runs up some stairs. He measures the time he takes to run up the stairs. He can determine his power output if he knows only one other quantity. Which quantity does he need to know? A his final velocity B his increase in potential energy C his mass D his weight
1 marks
Answer: B
26 Which energy source is a store of gravitational potential energy? A coal B geothermal C hydroelectric D nuclear
1 marks
Answer: C
24 A student does work by pulling a box across a horizontal floor. She now pulls a second box across the same floor. Which row indicates that the student does twice as much work when pulling the second box? force used to distance second pull second box box is pulled A doubled doubled B doubled halved C stays the same doubled D stays the same halved
1 marks
Answer: C
25 A ball of mass 200 g is thrown with an initial speed of 20 m / s. What is the initial kinetic energy of the ball? A 4.0 J B 40 J C 400 J D 40 000 J
1 marks
Answer: B
26 A power station uses nuclear fission to generate electricity. In this process, energy from the nuclear fuel is transferred to energy in water. What is the energy stored in the water? A chemical energy B electrical energy C gravitational energy D thermal energy
1 marks
Answer: D