Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 — 2006 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 1
0625/11/M/J/06 · 40 questions · 40 marks · ≈45 min
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Q1 · A measuring cylinder contains some water
1 A measuring cylinder contains some water. When a stone is put in the water, the level rises. cm3 cm3 200 200 150 150 100 100 50 50 stone What is the volume of the stone? A 50 cm3 B 70 cm3 C 75 cm3 D 125 cm3
Mark scheme: A
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Q2 · The graph represents the movement of a body accelerating from rest
2 The graph represents the movement of a body accelerating from rest. 10 speed m / s 8 6 4 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 time / s After 5 seconds how far has the body moved? A 2 m B 10 m C 25 m D 50 m
Mark scheme: C
Q3 · A child is standing on the platform of a station, watching the trains
3 A child is standing on the platform of a station, watching the trains. A train travelling at 30 m / s takes 3 s to pass the child. What is the length of the train? A 10 m B 30 m C 90 m D 135 m
Mark scheme: C
Q4 · Below are four statements about the effects of forces on objects
4 Below are four statements about the effects of forces on objects. Three of the statements are correct. Which statement is incorrect? A A force can change the length of an object. B A force can change the mass of an object. C A force can change the shape of an object. D A force can change the speed of an object.
Mark scheme: B
Q5 · A simple balance has two pans suspended from the ends of arms of equal length
5 A simple balance has two pans suspended from the ends of arms of equal length. When it is balanced, the pointer is at 0. pivot arm pointer 0 pan X pan Y Four masses (in total) are placed on the pans, with one or more on pan X and the rest on pan Y. Which combination of masses can be used to balance the pans? A 1 g, 1 g, 5 g, 10 g B 1 g, 2 g, 2 g, 5 g C 2 g, 5 g, 5 g, 10 g D 2 g, 5 g, 10 g, 10 g
Mark scheme: B
Q6 · A person measures the length, width, height and mass of a rectangular metal block
6 A person measures the length, width, height and mass of a rectangular metal block. Which of these measurements are needed in order to calculate the density of the metal? A mass only B height and mass only C length, width and height only D length, width, height and mass
Mark scheme: D
Q7 · Two forces act on an object
7 Two forces act on an object. In which situation is it impossible for the object to be in equilibrium? A The two forces act in the same direction. B The two forces act through the same point. C The two forces are of the same type. D The two forces are the same size.
Mark scheme: A
Q8 · The diagram shows four models of buses placed on different ramps
8 The diagram shows four models of buses placed on different ramps. centre centre centre centre of mass of mass of mass of mass How many of these models will fall over? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
Mark scheme: A
Q9 · Which form of energy do we receive directly from the Sun?
9 Which form of energy do we receive directly from the Sun? A chemical B light C nuclear D sound
Mark scheme: B
Q10 · A labourer on a building site lifts a heavy concrete block onto a lorry
10 A labourer on a building site lifts a heavy concrete block onto a lorry. He then lifts a light block the same distance in the same time. Which of the following is true? work done in lifting the power exerted by labourer blocks A less for the light block less for the light block B less for the light block the same for both blocks C more for the light block more for the light block D the same for both blocks more for the light block
Mark scheme: A
Q11 · The diagram shows a thick sheet of glass
11 The diagram shows a thick sheet of glass. Which edge must it stand on to cause the greatest pressure? A B D C
Mark scheme: B
Q12 · A manometer is being used to measure the pressure of the gas inside a tank
12 A manometer is being used to measure the pressure of the gas inside a tank. A, B, C and D show the manometer at different times. At which time is the gas pressure inside the tank greatest? A B C D gas
Mark scheme: D
Q13 · Brownian motion is seen by looking at smoke particles through a microscope
13 Brownian motion is seen by looking at smoke particles through a microscope. How do the smoke particles move in Brownian motion? A all in the same direction B at random C in circles D vibrating about fixed points
Mark scheme: B
Q14 · Driving a car raises the temperature of the tyres
14 Driving a car raises the temperature of the tyres. This causes the pressure of the air in the tyres to increase. Why is this? A Air molecules break up to form separate atoms. B Air molecules expand with the rise in temperature. C The force between the air molecules increases. D The speed of the air molecules increases.
Mark scheme: D
Q15 · To mark a temperature scale on a thermometer, fixed points are needed
15 To mark a temperature scale on a thermometer, fixed points are needed. Which is a fixed point? A the bottom end of the thermometer tube B the top end of the thermometer tube C the temperature of pure melting ice D the temperature of pure warm water
Mark scheme: C
Q16 · Four blocks, made of different materials, are each given the same quantity of internal…
16 Four blocks, made of different materials, are each given the same quantity of internal (heat) energy. Which block has the greatest thermal capacity? A B C D temperature temperature temperature temperature rise = 2 oC rise = 4 oC rise = 6 oC rise = 8 oC
Mark scheme: A
Q17 · A long thin bar of copper is heated evenly along its length
17 A long thin bar of copper is heated evenly along its length. copper bar heat What happens to the bar? A It becomes lighter. B It becomes longer. C It becomes shorter. D It bends at the ends.
Mark scheme: B
Q18 · A beaker contains water at room temperature
18 A beaker contains water at room temperature. X water Y How could a convection current be set up in the water? A cool the water at X B cool the water at Y C stir the water at X D stir the water at Y
Mark scheme: A
Q19 · Two plastic cups are placed one inside the other
19 Two plastic cups are placed one inside the other. Hot water is poured into the inner cup and a lid is put on top as shown. lid small spacer small air gap hot water bench Which statement is correct? A Heat loss by radiation is prevented by the small air gap. B No heat passes through the sides of either cup. C The bench is heated by convection from the bottom of the outer cup. D The lid is used to reduce heat loss by convection.
Mark scheme: D
Q20 · Which is the best description of the speed of a water wave?
20 Which is the best description of the speed of a water wave? A the distance between one wave crest and the next B the distance between the crest of a wave and a trough C the distance that a particle of water moves up and down in one second D the distance that a wavefront moves along the surface in one second
Mark scheme: D
Q21 · Water waves travel more slowly in shallow water than in deep water
21 Water waves travel more slowly in shallow water than in deep water. Which diagram shows what will happen to plane waves in deep water when they enter shallow water? A B deep shallow deep shallow C D deep shallow deep shallow
Mark scheme: B
Q22 · A ray of light passes through a window
22 A ray of light passes through a window. Which path does it take? A air glass air B C D
Mark scheme: C
Q23 · The diagram shows the image of a clock in a plane mirror
23 The diagram shows the image of a clock in a plane mirror. What time is shown? A 02:25 B 02:35 C 09:25 D 09:35
Mark scheme: C
Q24 · The diagram shows a man standing at X who shouts to a man standing at Y
24 The diagram shows a man standing at X who shouts to a man standing at Y. X N W E S Y The man’s voice will be heard sooner and more clearly if the wind is blowing towards the A north. B south. C east. D west.
Mark scheme: B
Q25 · Sounds are made by vibrating objects
25 Sounds are made by vibrating objects. A certain object vibrates but a person nearby cannot hear any sound. Which statement might explain why nothing is heard? A The amplitude of the sound waves is too large. B The frequency of the vibration is too high. C The sound waves are transverse. D The speed of the sound waves is too high.
Mark scheme: B
Q26 · A student investigates which end of a magnetic compass needle is attracted to a bar magnet
26 A student investigates which end of a magnetic compass needle is attracted to a bar magnet. What does the investigation show? A Both ends of the compass needle are attracted by the north pole of the magnet. B Both ends of the compass needle are attracted by the south pole of the magnet. C One end of the compass needle is attracted by the north pole and the other end by the south pole. D The compass needle is not attracted by either end of the magnet.
Mark scheme: C
Q27 · From which materials are the coil and the core of an electromagnet made?
27 From which materials are the coil and the core of an electromagnet made? coil core A copper copper B copper iron C iron copper D iron iron
Mark scheme: B
Q28 · What are the symbols used for the units of current and resistance?
28 What are the symbols used for the units of current and resistance? unit of current unit of resistance A A W B A Ω C V W D V Ω
Mark scheme: B
Q29 · When a plastic comb is placed next to a small piece of aluminium foil hanging from a…
29 When a plastic comb is placed next to a small piece of aluminium foil hanging from a nylon thread, the foil is repelled by the comb. Why is this? A The comb is charged and the foil is uncharged. B The comb is uncharged and the foil is charged. C The comb and the foil have charge of opposite signs. D The comb and the foil have charge of the same sign.
Mark scheme: D
Q30 · Which symbol represents an electrical component used to store energy?
30 Which symbol represents an electrical component used to store energy? A B C D
Mark scheme: A
Q31 · Four lamps and four switches are connected to a power supply as shown in the circuit…
31 Four lamps and four switches are connected to a power supply as shown in the circuit diagram. When all the switches are closed, all the lamps are lit. When one of the switches is then opened, only one lamp goes out. Which switch is opened? A B C D
Mark scheme: C
Q32 · Four resistors and an ammeter are connected to a battery as shown
32 Four resistors and an ammeter are connected to a battery as shown. The ammeter reads 2 A. Which of the four labelled points in the circuit is the only one where the current is less than 2 A? A A C D B
Mark scheme: C
Q33 · Why is a fuse used in an electrical circuit in a house?
33 Why is a fuse used in an electrical circuit in a house? A to increase the circuit resistance B to keep the power used to a minimum value C to prevent a short-circuit from occurring D to stop the cables from carrying too much current
Mark scheme: D
Q34 · An electric power tool is being used outdoors in a shower of rain
34 An electric power tool is being used outdoors in a shower of rain. What is the greatest hazard to the user? A The cable gets hot and causes burns. B The circuit-breaker cuts off the current. C The current passes through water and causes a shock. D The tool rusts.
Mark scheme: C
Q35 · A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect
35 A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect. variable power supply N S How can the turning effect be increased? A increase the number of turns on the coil B reduce the size of the current C reverse the direction of the magnetic field D use thinner wire for the coil
Mark scheme: A
Q36 · A transformer is to be used to produce a 6 V output from a 24 V input
36 A transformer is to be used to produce a 6 V output from a 24 V input. coil X coil Y 24 V 6 V What are suitable numbers of turns for coil X and for coil Y? number of turns number of turns on coil X on coil Y A 240 60 B 240 240 C 240 960 D 960 60
Mark scheme: A
Q37 · A cathode-ray tube has an anode and an earthed cathode
37 A cathode-ray tube has an anode and an earthed cathode. Which line in the table shows the charge and the temperature of the anode? anode charge anode temperature A negative cool B negative hot C positive cool D positive hot
Mark scheme: C
Q38 · The diagram shows five atoms in a radioactive substance
38 The diagram shows five atoms in a radioactive substance. The atoms each give out an α-particle. 1st particle atom 1 atom atom 2 5 atom atom 4 3 2nd particle Atom 1 is the first to give out a particle. Atom 3 is the second to give out a particle. Which atom will give out the next particle? A atom 2 B atom 4 C atom 5 D impossible to tell
Mark scheme: D
Q39 · A Geiger counter detects radiation from radioactive sources
39 A Geiger counter detects radiation from radioactive sources. A radioactive source is inside a thick aluminium container as shown. radioactive source 2 m Geiger counter thick aluminium container Which type of radiation from this source is being detected? A α-particles B β-particles C γ-rays D radio waves
Mark scheme: C
Q40 · The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented by Li
40 The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented by Li. 7 3 How many protons, electrons and neutrons does the atom contain? protons electrons neutrons A 7 7 3 B 3 7 3 C 3 4 4 D 3 3 4
Mark scheme: D
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3Electrical quantities3Forces3Thermal properties and temperature3Electrical safety2Electromagnetic effects2Energy, work and power2General properties of waves2Kinetic particle model of matter2Light2Motion2Pressure2Radioactivity2Simple phenomena of magnetism2Sound2Transfer of thermal energy2Density1Mass and weight1Physical quantities and measurement techniques1The nuclear model of the atom1What you needed in this session
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