Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 — 2020 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 2

Question 1

1 Five athletes P, Q, R, S and T compete in a race. The table shows the finishing times for the athletes. athlete P Q R S T finishing time / s 22.50 24.40 25.20 26.50 23.20 Which statement is correct? A Athlete P won the race and was 0.70 s ahead of the athlete in second place. B Athlete P won the race and was 1.90 s ahead of the athlete in second place. C Athlete S won the race and was 1.30 s ahead of the athlete in second place. D Athlete S won the race and was 2.10 s ahead of the athlete in second place.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

2 The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time. At which labelled time is the acceleration greatest? speed 0 0 A B C D time

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

3 Which statement about acceleration is correct? A It is related to the changing speed of an object. B It is the distance an object travels in one second. C It is the force acting on an object divided by the distance it travels in one second. D It is the force acting on an object when it is near to the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

4 Two metal blocks P and Q have identical dimensions. They hang on identical spring balances. N N 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 P Q Which statement about P and Q is correct? A They have different volumes and different weights. B They have different volumes and equal weights. C They have equal volumes and equal weights. D They have equal volumes and different weights.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 5

5 A space probe is taken from the Earth to Mars. The force of gravity on the surface of Mars is less than the force of gravity on the surface of the Earth. How do the weight and the mass of a space probe on the surface of Mars compare to their values when the probe is on the surface of the Earth? weight on Mars mass on Mars A decreased decreased B decreased unchanged C unchanged decreased D unchanged unchanged

Accepted Answer

B

Question 6

6 Water has a density of 1000 kg / m3. A rectangular swimming pool has an average depth of 1.6 m. The length of the pool is 25 m. The width of the pool is 10 m. What is the mass of the water in the swimming pool? A 2.5 kg B 400 kg C 400 000 kg D 800 000 kg

Accepted Answer

C

Question 7

7 The diagram shows an extension–load graph for a spring. 10.0 extension / cm 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 load / N An empty can of weight 3.0 N is suspended from the spring. Liquid is poured into the can until the extension is 8.0 cm. What is the weight of the liquid? A 4.0 N B 10.0 N C 13.0 N D 16.0 N

Accepted Answer

C

Question 8

8 What is meant by the moment of a force on an object? A the magnitude of the force on the object B the direction of the force on the object C the time for which the force acts on the object D the turning effect of the force on the object

Accepted Answer

D

Question 9

9 Which energy resource is not renewable? A geothermal B nuclear fission C solar D wind

Accepted Answer

B

Question 10

10 Two motors X and Y lift loads of the same weight through the same vertical distance. Motor X is more efficient than motor Y. Which statement about the motors is correct? A The useful energy output of motor X is larger than that of motor Y. B The useful energy output of motor X is smaller than that of motor Y. C The energy input of motor X is larger than that of motor Y. D The energy input of motor X is smaller than that of motor Y.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 11

11 A man can either take an escalator or a lift to travel up between two floors in a hotel. escalator lift The escalator takes 20 seconds to carry the man between the two floors. The useful work done against gravity is W. The useful power developed is P. The lift takes 30 seconds to carry the same man between the same two floors. How much useful work against gravity is done by the lift, and how much useful power is developed by the lift? useful work useful power done against developed by lift gravity by lift A more than W less than P B more than W P C W less than P D W P

Accepted Answer

C

Question 12

12 The diagram shows a solid block resting on a bench. The dimensions of the block are shown. 40 cm 20 cm Q R bench 80 cm P On which labelled surface should the block rest to produce the smallest pressure on the bench? A P B Q C R D P, Q and R produce the same pressure

Accepted Answer

A

Question 13

13 A beaker contains a liquid. liquid X On what does the liquid pressure at position X depend? A both the density of the liquid and the depth of X below the surface B both the surface area of the liquid and the depth of X below the surface C both the surface area of the liquid and the volume of the liquid D the depth of X below the surface only

Accepted Answer

A

Question 14

14 Evaporation occurs from the surface of a pool of water. Which statement describes this change of state? A Electrons move from the liquid and become a gas. B Molecules that move from the liquid have the same energy as those that stay in the liquid. C The more energetic molecules escape the liquid. D The more energetic molecules remain in the liquid.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 15

15 A gas, in a sealed container, is compressed slowly so that its temperature does not change. What happens to the molecules of the gas as a result of this compression? A The average speed of the molecules increases. B The average force in a collision between a molecule and the container increases. C There are more frequent collisions between molecules and the container. D The volume of each molecule decreases.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 16

16 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer. °C –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 What is the temperature difference between the two fixed points on the Celsius scale? A 10 °C B 100 °C C 110 °C D 120 °C

Accepted Answer

B

Question 17

17 A metal block is left overnight in a cool, shady room. In the morning, the metal block is moved into warm surroundings. Which statement about the metal block is correct in the morning? A The internal energy of the metal block increases. B The temperature of the metal block decreases. C Convection transfers energy throughout the metal block. D The metal contracts slightly.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 18

18 The diagrams show four blocks of steel. The blocks are all drawn to the same scale. The same quantity of thermal energy is given to each block. Which block shows the greatest rise in temperature? A B C D

Accepted Answer

A

Question 19

19 A room is heated by a radiator. The diagrams X and Y show two possible circulations of hot air, which heat the room. diagram X ceiling diagram Y ceiling radiator radiator floor floor Which diagram and reason explain the heating of the room by convection? diagram reason A X air density decreases when air is heated B X air density increases when air is heated C Y air density decreases when air is heated D Y air density increases when air is heated

Accepted Answer

A

Question 20

20 Two similar liquid-in-glass thermometers P and Q are placed in direct sunlight. The bulb of thermometer P is painted white. The bulb of thermometer Q is painted black. How and why would the thermometer readings differ? A P would read higher than Q because black is a good absorber of radiation. B P would read higher than Q because black is a poor absorber of radiation. C P would read lower than Q because black is a good absorber of radiation. D P would read lower than Q because black is a poor absorber of radiation.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 21

21 The diagram shows a wave. 8 cm 3 cm 6 cm 4 cm What are the amplitude and the wavelength of this wave? amplitude / cm wavelength / cm A 3 4 B 3 8 C 6 4 D 6 8

Accepted Answer

B

Question 22

22 Waves travel more quickly on the surface of water when the water is deep. A stone is dropped at point X into a pool of varying depth. The diagram shows the first three wavefronts on the surface of the pool. The region between X and which labelled point is likely to be the deepest? B wavefronts A X C D

Accepted Answer

C

Question 23

23 The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the surface of a glass block. 1 2 3 glass block 4 The ray of light is partially reflected back into the air and partially refracted into the glass block. Which row correctly identifies the angle of reflection and the angle of refraction? angle of angle of reflection refraction A 1 3 B 1 4 C 2 3 D 2 4

Accepted Answer

B

Question 24

24 A beam of light consists of yellow and blue light. The beam of light is incident on a glass prism. Which diagram is correct? A B yellow blue blue yellow glass prism glass prism C D glass prism glass prism blue yellow yellow blue

Accepted Answer

D

Question 25

25 An intruder alarm sensor detects that a person is warmer than his surroundings. Which type of electromagnetic wave does the sensor detect? A infrared B radio C ultraviolet D visible light

Accepted Answer

A

Question 26

26 A dolphin sends out a sound wave. An echo returns 0.010 s later from a fish which is 7.5 m from the dolphin. What is the speed of the sound wave in water? A 0.075 m / s B 0.15 m / s C 750 m / s D 1500 m / s

Accepted Answer

D

Question 27

27 The diagrams show two bar magnets which are attracting each other. Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern between the poles? A B S N S N S N S N C D S N S N S N S N

Accepted Answer

A

Question 28

28 Four nails A, B, C and D are tested to find which makes the strongest permanent magnet. One of the nails is placed against a bar magnet and the number of paper clips which the nail can support is recorded. nail N S bar magnet paper clips The bar magnet is then removed and the number of paper clips remaining attached to the nail is recorded. Each nail is tested individually. Which nail becomes the strongest permanent magnet? number of paper clips attached to the nail bar magnet present bar magnet removed A 2 0 B 2 1 C 4 3 D 5 2

Accepted Answer

C

Question 29

29 A cloth is used to rub an uncharged plastic rod. Both the rod and the cloth become charged. Why does the plastic rod become negatively charged and the cloth become positively charged? A The rod gains electrons and the cloth gains positive charges. B The rod gains electrons and the cloth loses electrons. C The rod loses electrons and the cloth gains electrons. D The rod loses electrons and the cloth loses positive charges.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 30

30 The diagram shows a circuit. The wire between P and Q can be removed and replaced by a circuit component. P Q R S T Where should a voltmeter be connected to measure the potential difference (p.d.) across the lamp? A between P and Q in place of the wire B in parallel with R and S C in parallel with R and T D in parallel with S and T

Accepted Answer

B

Question 31

31 A student uses the circuit shown to determine the resistance of two identical resistors. A V The voltmeter reading is 2.2 V and the ammeter reading is 0.25 A. What is the resistance of each resistor? A 0.275 Ω B 0.55 Ω C 4.4 Ω D 8.8 Ω

Accepted Answer

C

Question 32

32 The circuit shown contains five lamps J, K, L, M and N. All the lamps are glowing. lamp L lamp K lamp J lamp N lamp M One lamp is removed and two other lamps go out. Which lamp is removed? A lamp J B lamp K C lamp L D lamp M

Accepted Answer

A

Question 33

33 The diagram shows a control circuit. The lamp is lit. The temperature of the surroundings increases. What will happen to the brightness of the lamp? A It will be brighter. B It will be less bright. C It will not change. D It will become brighter and then less bright.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 34

34 A student constructs four circuits, each containing a fuse. The fuse blows in one circuit and both lamps in the circuit go out. In which circuit does the fuse blow and both lamps go out? A B C D

Accepted Answer

D

Question 35

35 The diagrams P, Q and R show three voltage–time graphs. diagram P diagram Q + + voltage voltage 0 0 0 time 0 time – – diagram R + voltage 0 0 time – Which graphs show an alternating voltage? A P and Q only B P and R only C Q and R only D P, Q and R

Accepted Answer

D

Question 36

36 The diagram shows a transformer. core primary coil secondary coil 40 turns 40 000 turns Which statement about this transformer is correct? A It can operate from a 12 V battery. B It has a core which is made of steel. C It steps the input voltage up by a factor of 1000. D It steps the input voltage down by a factor of 1000.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 37

37 A nuclide of the element iron has the symbol shown. 56Fe 26 What does a neutral atom of this nuclide contain? protons neutrons electrons A 26 30 26 B 26 56 30 C 30 26 56 D 56 26 30

Accepted Answer

A

Question 38

38 Which statement about the nuclei of all atoms is correct? A They all contain electrons. B They are all always stable. C They all contain protons and electrons. D They all have a positive charge.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 39

39 A thin sheet of paper is placed between a radioactive source and a radiation detector. The count rate falls to a very low reading. paper detector counter source From this result, which type of radiation is the source emitting? A α-particles B β-particles C γ-rays D X-rays

Accepted Answer

A

Question 40

40 A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 120 minutes. It emits radiation at a rate of 100 particles per second. How long does it take for the rate of emission to fall to 25 particles per second? A 30 minutes B 45 minutes C 90 minutes D 240 minutes

Accepted Answer

D

Question paper20 pages

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Questions as text

Q1 · Five athletes P, Q, R, S and T compete in a race

Q2 · The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time

Q3 · Which statement about acceleration is correct?

Q4 · Two metal blocks P and Q have identical dimensions

Q5 · A space probe is taken from the Earth to Mars

Q6 · Water has a density of 1000 kg / m3

Q7 · The diagram shows an extension–load graph for a spring

Q8 · What is meant by the moment of a force on an object?

Q9 · Which energy resource is not renewable?

Q10 · Two motors X and Y lift loads of the same weight through the same vertical distance

Q11 · A man can either take an escalator or a lift to travel up between two floors in a hotel

Q12 · The diagram shows a solid block resting on a bench

Q13 · A beaker contains a liquid

Q14 · Evaporation occurs from the surface of a pool of water

Q15 · A gas, in a sealed container, is compressed slowly so that its temperature does not change

Q16 · The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer

Q17 · A metal block is left overnight in a cool, shady room

Q18 · The diagrams show four blocks of steel

Q19 · A room is heated by a radiator

Q20 · Two similar liquid-in-glass thermometers P and Q are placed in direct sunlight

Q21 · The diagram shows a wave

Q22 · Waves travel more quickly on the surface of water when the water is deep

Q23 · The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the surface of a glass block

Q24 · A beam of light consists of yellow and blue light

Q25 · An intruder alarm sensor detects that a person is warmer than his surroundings

Q26 · A dolphin sends out a sound wave

Q27 · The diagrams show two bar magnets which are attracting each other

Q28 · Four nails A, B, C and D are tested to find which makes the strongest permanent magnet

Q29 · A cloth is used to rub an uncharged plastic rod

Q30 · The diagram shows a circuit

Q31 · A student uses the circuit shown to determine the resistance of two identical resistors

Q32 · The circuit shown contains five lamps J, K, L, M and N

Q33 · The diagram shows a control circuit

Q34 · A student constructs four circuits, each containing a fuse

Q35 · The diagrams P, Q and R show three voltage–time graphs

Q36 · The diagram shows a transformer

Q37 · A nuclide of the element iron has the symbol shown

Q38 · Which statement about the nuclei of all atoms is correct?

Q39 · A thin sheet of paper is placed between a radioactive source and a radiation detector

Q40 · A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 120 minutes

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