Physical quantities and measurement techniques — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physics 0625

1 A decorator wishes to calculate the area of a bathroom tile so that he can estimate the amount of adhesive that he needs to buy. What must he use? A a measuring cylinder only B a ruler only C a measuring cylinder and a clock only D a measuring cylinder and a ruler only

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Answer: B

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6 The masses of a measuring cylinder before and after pouring some liquid into it are shown in the diagram. cm3 cm3 200 200 100 100 liquid mass = 80 g mass = 180 g What is the density of the liquid? 100 g / cm3 100 g / cm3 180 g / cm3 180 g / cm3 A B C D 120 140 120 140

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2005

8 Objects with different masses are hung on a 10 cm spring. The diagram shows how much the spring stretches. 10 cm 20 cm 30 cm 100 g M The extension of the spring is directly proportional to the mass hung on it. What is the mass of object M? A 110 g B 150 g C 200 g D 300 g

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2005

1 A measuring cylinder is used to measure the volume of a liquid. cm3 50 50 40 30 40 20 10 What is the volume of the liquid? A 43 cm3 B 46 cm3 C 48 cm3 D 54 cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2005

6 The same mass of four different liquids is placed in some measuring cylinders. Which measuring cylinder contains the liquid with the greatest density? A B C D cm3 cm3 cm3 cm3 25 25 10 10 20 20 8 8 15 15 6 6 10 10 4 4 2 2 5 5

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2005

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

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2006

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

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2006

1 The diagram shows a thick-walled tube. The thickness of the wall is 3 mm. d 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 What is the internal diameter d of the tube? A 2.8 cm B 3.1 cm C 3.4 cm D 7.4 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2007

7 Each of the solids shown in the diagram has the same mass. Which solid has the greatest density? A B C D 2 cm 1 cm 2 cm 1 cm 2 cm 2 cm 2 cm 2 cm 1 cm 1 cm 1 cm 1 cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2007

1 Some water is poured into four tubes of different cross-sectional areas. Which tube contains the largest volume of water? A B C D area = 10 cm2 area = 20 cm2 area = 30 cm2 area = 40 cm2 6 cm 4 cm 3 cm 2 cm

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2007

6 A student is trying to find the density of water and of a large, regularly-shaped solid. Which apparatus is needed to find the density of both? A balance, clock, ruler B balance, measuring cylinder, ruler C balance, measuring cylinder, string D clock, ruler, string

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2007

1 Some liquid is heated in a flask. The diagrams show the height of the liquid in the tube when the liquid is cold and when it is hot. cold hot 5 5 tube 4 4 3 3 2 2 scale 1 1 cm cm liquid flask What is the difference in the heights? A 1.7 cm B 2.8 cm C 3.2 cm D 4.5 cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2008

7 The diagram shows an experiment to find the density of a liquid. cm3 cm3 50 50 measuring 40 40 cylinder 30 30 liquid 20 20 10 balance 10 200 g 250 g What is the density of the liquid? A 0.5 g / cm3 B 2.0 g / cm3 C 8.0 g / cm3 D 10.0 g / cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2008

1 Two digital stopwatches X and Y, which record in minutes and seconds, are used to time a race. The readings of the two stopwatches, at the start and at the end of the race, are shown. start end stopwatch X 00:00 00:40 start end stopwatch Y 01:30 02:20 Which statement about the time of the race is correct? A Both stopwatches record the same time interval. B Stopwatch X recorded 10 s longer than stopwatch Y. C Stopwatch Y recorded 10 s longer than stopwatch X. D Stopwatch Y recorded 50 s longer than stopwatch X.

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2008

5 The weight of an object is to be found using the beam balance shown in the diagram. object ? The object is put in the left-hand pan and various standard weights are put in the right-hand pan, with the following results. weights in the right hand pan effect 0.1 N, 0.1 N, 0.05 N, 0.02 N balance tips down slightly on the left-hand side 0.2 N, 0.1 N, 0.01 N balance tips down slightly on the right-hand side What is the best estimate of the weight of the object? A 0.27 N B 0.29 N C 0.31 N D 0.58 N

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2008

6 A student needs to find the density of a cubic block of wood. Which two pieces of apparatus should she use? A balance and metre rule B balance and thermometer C measuring cylinder and metre rule D measuring cylinder and thermometer

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2008

25 In an experiment to measure the speed of sound, a student uses a stopwatch to find how long a sound takes to travel from X to Y. She does this six times. sound travels from X to Y X Y The table shows her results. time / s first 0.5 second 0.7 third 0.6 fourth 0.4 fifth 0.9 sixth 0.5 What value for the time should be used to calculate the speed of sound? A 0.4 s B 0.5 s C 0.6 s D 0.9 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2008

1 A metre rule is used to measure a length. Which reading is shown to the nearest millimetre? A 0.7 m B 0.76 m C 0.761 m D 0.7614 m

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2009

6 Which items of apparatus are required to determine the density of a liquid? A balance and measuring cylinder B balance and thermometer C metre rule and measuring cylinder D metre rule and thermometer

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2009

1 A stopwatch is used to time an athlete running 100 m. The timekeeper forgets to reset the watch to zero before using it to time another athlete running 100 m. 60 60 55 5 55 5 50 10 50 10 45 15 45 15 40 seconds 20 40 seconds 20 35 25 35 25 30 30 stopwatch at stopwatch at end of first end of second athlete’s run athlete’s run How long does the second athlete take to run 100 m? A 11.2 s B 11.4 s C 12.4 s D 23.8 s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2009

6 The diagrams show a rectangular box with inside measurements of 5 cm × 6 cm × 4 cm. liquid 4 cm 6 cm 5 cm mass = 40 g total mass = 220 g The box has a mass of 40 g when empty. When filled with a liquid, it has a total mass of 220 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 220 g / cm3 (5 × 6 × 4 ) ( 220 − 40 ) g / cm3 B (5 × 6 × 4 ) (5 × 6 × 4 ) g / cm3 C 220 (5 × 6 × 4) D g / cm3 (220 − 40)

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2009

3 A stopwatch is used to time an athlete running 100 m. The timekeeper forgets to reset the watch to zero before using it to time another athlete running 100 m. 60 60 55 5 55 5 50 10 50 10 45 15 45 15 40 seconds 20 40 seconds 20 35 25 35 25 30 30 stopwatch at stopwatch at end of first end of second athlete’s run athlete’s run How long does the second athlete take to run 100 m? A 11.2 s B 11.4 s C 12.4 s D 23.8 s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2009

5 The diagrams show a rectangular box with inside measurements of 5 cm × 6 cm × 4 cm. liquid 4 cm 6 cm 5 cm mass = 40 g total mass = 220 g The box has a mass of 40 g when empty. When filled with a liquid, it has a total mass of 220 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 220 g / cm3 (5 × 6 × 4 ) ( 220 − 40 ) g / cm3 B (5 × 6 × 4 ) (5 × 6 × 4 ) g / cm3 C 220 (5 × 6 × 4) D g / cm3 (220 − 40)

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2009

1 A scientist needs to determine the volume of a small, irregularly shaped rock sample. Only a rule and a measuring cylinder, partially filled with water, are available. cm3 cm rock sample rule measuring cylinder To determine the volume, which apparatus should the scientist use? A both the measuring cylinder and the rule B neither the measuring cylinder nor the rule C the measuring cylinder only D the rule only

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2010

2 A student uses a stopwatch to time a runner running around a circular track. The runner runs two laps (twice around the track). The diagrams show the reading on the stopwatch when the runner starts running, at the end of the first lap, and at the end of the second lap. reading when reading at end reading at end runner starts of first lap of second lap What is the time taken for the runner to run the second lap? A 0 min 50 s B 1 min 10 s C 1 min 13 s D 2 min 03 s

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2010

4 A snail moves along a ruler. It takes 20 s to move from Q to R. P Q R 0 2 cm 12 What is its average speed from Q to R? A 12 cm / s 20 B 12 − 2 cm / s 20 C 20 cm / s 12 D 20 cm / s 12 − 2

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2010

1 A student uses a stopwatch to time a runner running around a circular track. The runner runs two laps (twice around the track). The diagrams show the reading on the stopwatch when the runner starts running, at the end of the first lap, and at the end of the second lap. reading when reading at end reading at end runner starts of first lap of second lap What is the time taken for the runner to run the second lap? A 0 min 50 s B 1 min 10 s C 1 min 13 s D 2 min 03 s

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2010

2 A snail moves along a ruler. It takes 20 s to move from Q to R. P Q R 0 2 cm 12 What is its average speed from Q to R? A 12 cm / s 20 B 12 − 2 cm / s 20 C 20 cm / s 12 D 20 cm / s 12 − 2

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2010

3 A scientist needs to determine the volume of a small, irregularly shaped rock sample. Only a rule and a measuring cylinder, partially filled with water, are available. cm3 cm rock sample rule measuring cylinder To determine the volume, which apparatus should the scientist use? A both the measuring cylinder and the rule B neither the measuring cylinder nor the rule C the measuring cylinder only D the rule only

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2010

1 The diagrams show an experiment to determine the volume of a stone. without stone with stone 10 cm3 10 cm3 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 stone 2 2 1 1 What is the volume of the stone? A 3 cm3 B 4 cm3 C 7 cm3 D 11 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2010

2 Four athletes run twice around a track. The table shows their times at the end of each lap. Which athlete runs the second lap the fastest? athlete time at end of first lap / s time at end of second lap / s A 22.99 47.04 B 23.04 47.00 C 23.16 47.18 D 23.39 47.24

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2010

7 A student is trying to find the density of water and of a large, regularly shaped concrete block. Which apparatus is needed to find the density of both the water and the concrete block? A balance, clock, measuring cylinder B balance, clock, ruler C balance, measuring cylinder, ruler D clock, measuring cylinder, ruler

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2010

2 The diagrams show an experiment to determine the volume of a stone. without stone with stone 10 cm3 10 cm3 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 stone 2 2 1 1 What is the volume of the stone? A 3 cm3 B 4 cm3 C 7 cm3 D 11 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2010

3 A student is trying to find the density of water and of a large, regularly shaped concrete block. Which apparatus is needed to find the density of both the water and the concrete block? A balance, clock, measuring cylinder B balance, clock, ruler C balance, measuring cylinder, ruler D clock, measuring cylinder, ruler

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2010

11 The extension / load graph for a spring is shown. The unloaded length of the spring is 15.0 cm. 3 extension / cm 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 load / N When an object of unknown weight is hung on the spring, the length of the spring is 16.4 cm. What is the weight of the object? A 0.55 N B 0.67 N C 3.5 N D 4.1 N

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2010

1 A student is trying to find the density of water and of a large, regularly shaped concrete block. Which apparatus is needed to find the density of both the water and the concrete block? A balance, clock, measuring cylinder B balance, clock, ruler C balance, measuring cylinder, ruler D clock, measuring cylinder, ruler

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2010

4 The diagrams show an experiment to determine the volume of a stone. without stone with stone 10 cm3 10 cm3 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 stone 2 2 1 1 What is the volume of the stone? A 3 cm3 B 4 cm3 C 7 cm3 D 11 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2010

5 The reading on a spring balance with a holder and eight identical discs is 3.0 N. Six discs are removed and the reading becomes 1.2 N. N 0 spring N 0 balance 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 holder for discs two discs eight discs What is the weight of one disc? A 0.2 N B 0.3 N C 0.5 N D 0.6 N

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2010

7 Four athletes run twice around a track. The table shows their times at the end of each lap. Which athlete runs the second lap the fastest? athlete time at end of first lap / s time at end of second lap / s A 22.99 47.04 B 23.04 47.00 C 23.16 47.18 D 23.39 47.24

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2010

1 The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 0 2 0 3 0 mm cm 1 2 3 What is the length of the feather? A 19 mm B 29 mm C 19 cm D 29 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2011

6 A cube of side 2.0 cm is placed on a balance. 2.0 cm balance 7.2 g What is the density of the cube? A 0.90 g / cm3 B 1.2 g / cm3 C 1.8 g / cm3 D 3.6 g / cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2011

2 The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 0 2 0 3 0 mm cm 1 2 3 What is the length of the feather? A 19 mm B 29 mm C 19 cm D 29 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2011

2 The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 0 2 0 3 0 mm cm 1 2 3 What is the length of the feather? A 19 mm B 29 mm C 19 cm D 29 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2011

1 A pendulum is set in motion and timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2012

5 A pendulum is set in motion and timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2012

1 A pendulum is set in motion and timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2012

1 The diagrams show the readings on a measuring cylinder before and after a small metal cube is added. cm3 cm3 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 water 3 3 metal cube 2 2 1 1 before after How many more identical cubes can be added to the cylinder, without causing the water to overflow? Do not include the cube already in the cylinder. A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2013

4 Two blocks of metal X and Y hang from spring balances, as shown in the diagrams. N N 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 X Y What does the diagram show about X and Y? A They have the same mass and the same volume but different weights. B They have the same mass and the same weight but different volumes. C They have the same mass, the same volume and the same weight. D They have the same weight and the same volume but different masses.

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2013

6 A measuring cylinder has a mass of 120 g when empty. When it contains 50 cm3 of a liquid, the total mass of the measuring cylinder and the liquid is 160 g. What is the density of the liquid? 40 A g / cm3 50 50 B g / cm3 40 120 C g / cm3 50 160 D g / cm3 50

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2013

16 A mercury thermometer with no scale is taped to a ruler as shown. When the thermometer is placed in steam, the mercury level rises to 22.0 cm. When the thermometer is placed in pure melting ice, the mercury level falls to 2.0 cm. cm 30 28 26 24 22 thermometer 20 18 ruler 16 14 12 10 mercury 8 6 4 2 0 Which temperature is shown by the mercury level in the diagram? A 6 °C B 8 °C C 30 °C D 40 °C

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2013

1 A student measures the length of a rod XY by holding it next to a metre rule. X Y 99 98 97 96 95 94 cm The student writes down the length as 94.8 cm. Which statement is correct? A The value is correct. B The value is incorrect because it should be 95.2 cm. C The value is incorrect because it should be in millimetres. D The value is incorrect because the student should subtract the reading for end Y from the reading for end X.

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2013

4 Two blocks of metal X and Y hang from spring balances, as shown in the diagrams. N N 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 X Y What does the diagram show about X and Y? A They have the same mass and the same volume but different weights. B They have the same mass and the same weight but different volumes. C They have the same mass, the same volume and the same weight. D They have the same weight and the same volume but different masses.

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2013

6 A measuring cylinder containing liquid is placed on a top-pan balance. The apparatus is left overnight and some of the liquid evaporates. The diagrams show the readings. 252 244 cm3 cm3 251 243 250 242 249 241 liquid liquid 248 240 measuring cylinder g g before liquid after liquid evaporates evaporates What is the density of the liquid? A 0.875 g / cm3 B 1.14 g / cm3 C 1.40 g / cm3 D 1.42 g / cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2013

11 A mercury manometer is used to measure a pressure difference. The difference is shown by the levels X and Y in the diagram. mm 100 Y 90 80 70 60 50 mercury 40 30 20 10 X 0 What is the pressure difference represented by X and Y? A 5 mm of mercury B 50 mm of mercury C 90 mm of mercury D 95 mm of mercury

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2013

16 A mercury thermometer with no scale is taped to a ruler as shown. When the thermometer is placed in steam, the mercury level rises to 22.0 cm. When the thermometer is placed in pure melting ice, the mercury level falls to 2.0 cm. cm 30 28 26 24 22 thermometer 20 18 ruler 16 14 12 10 mercury 8 6 4 2 0 Which temperature is shown by the mercury level in the diagram? A 6 °C B 8 °C C 30 °C D 40 °C

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2013

1 The diagrams show the readings on a measuring cylinder before and after a small metal cube is added. cm3 cm3 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 water 3 3 metal cube 2 2 1 1 before after How many more identical cubes can be added to the cylinder, without causing the water to overflow? Do not include the cube already in the cylinder. A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2013

7 A measuring cylinder has a mass of 120 g when empty. When it contains 50 cm3 of a liquid, the total mass of the measuring cylinder and the liquid is 160 g. What is the density of the liquid? 40 A g / cm3 50 50 B g / cm3 40 120 C g / cm3 50 160 D g / cm3 50

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2013

12 The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. cm vacuum 90 80 metre rule 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 mercury Which length is used to find the value of atmospheric pressure? A 12 cm B 74 cm C 86 cm D 100 cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2013

16 A mercury thermometer with no scale is taped to a ruler as shown. When the thermometer is placed in steam, the mercury level rises to 22.0 cm. When the thermometer is placed in pure melting ice, the mercury level falls to 2.0 cm. cm 30 28 26 24 22 thermometer 20 18 ruler 16 14 12 10 mercury 8 6 4 2 0 Which temperature is shown by the mercury level in the diagram? A 6 °C B 8 °C C 30 °C D 40 °C

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2013

1 A student uses a ruler to measure the length and the width of a small rectangular metal plate. metal plate length width 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 cm cm What is the area of the plate? A 14.0 cm2 B 14.7 cm2 C 16.0 cm2 D 16.8 cm2

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2013

2 A student uses a ruler to measure the length and the width of a small rectangular metal plate. metal plate length width 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 cm cm What is the area of the plate? A 14.0 cm2 B 14.7 cm2 C 16.0 cm2 D 16.8 cm2

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2013

4 Four rectangular blocks, P, Q, R and S are shown. Each block is labelled with its size and its mass. P Q 2.0 cm 10 g 2.0 cm 10 g 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 3.0 cm R S 2.0 cm 20 g 2.0 cm 20 g 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm 2.0 cm Which two blocks have the same density? A P and Q B P and R C Q and R D R and S

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2013

1 A cyclist rides round a track three times. Her friend uses a stopwatch to record the time at the start of the ride, after one circuit, and at the end of the three circuits. The readings from the stopwatch are shown. at the after at the end of start one circuit three circuits What is the average time for one circuit of the track? A 174 s B 180 s C 198 s D 200 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2013

6 A student is given four different objects and a metre rule. Each object has a known mass. She is asked to determine the densities of the materials from which the four objects are made. The objects are a copper cylinder, a glass cube, a steel spanner and a stone tile. copper glass steel stone Using only the metre rule, she is able to find the densities of only three of the four materials. Which three materials are these? A copper, glass and steel B copper, glass and stone C copper, steel and stone D glass, steel and stone

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2013

1 A student wishes to measure accurately the volume of approximately 40 cm3 of water. She has two measuring cylinders, a larger one that can hold 100 cm3, and a smaller one that can hold 50 cm3. The water forms a meniscus where it touches the glass. top of meniscus bottom of meniscus Which cylinder should the student use and which water level should she use to ensure an accurate result? cylinder water level A larger one bottom of meniscus B larger one top of meniscus C smaller one bottom of meniscus D smaller one top of meniscus

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2014

4 Which instrument is used to compare the masses of objects? A a balance B a barometer C a manometer D a measuring cylinder

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2014

1 The diagram shows part of a ruler. The ruler is used to find the length of a nail. 0 1 2 3 4 cm What is the length of the nail? A 2.2 cm B 2.7 cm C 3.2 cm D 3.7 cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2014

1 Which instrument is used to compare the masses of objects? A a balance B a barometer C a manometer D a measuring cylinder

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2014

4 A student wishes to measure accurately the volume of approximately 40 cm3 of water. She has two measuring cylinders, a larger one that can hold 100 cm3, and a smaller one that can hold 50 cm3. The water forms a meniscus where it touches the glass. top of meniscus bottom of meniscus Which cylinder should the student use and which water level should she use to ensure an accurate result? cylinder water level A larger one bottom of meniscus B larger one top of meniscus C smaller one bottom of meniscus D smaller one top of meniscus

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2014

1 Diagram 1 shows a measuring cylinder containing water. Five identical steel balls are now lowered into the measuring cylinder. Diagram 2 shows the new water level in the cylinder. cm3 cm3 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 steel ball 20 20 10 10 diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the volume of each steel ball? A 6 cm3 B 14 cm3 C 30 cm3 D 70 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2014

5 The weight of an object is found using the balance shown in the diagram. The object is put in the left-hand pan and various weights are put in the right-hand pan. object weights These are the results. weights in the right-hand pan effect 0.1 N, 0.1 N, 0.05 N, 0.02 N balance tips down slightly on the left-hand side 0.2 N, 0.1 N, 0.01 N balance tips down slightly on the right-hand side What is the best estimate of the weight of the object? A 0.27 N B 0.29 N C 0.31 N D 0.58 N

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2014

25 In an experiment to measure the speed of sound, a student uses a stopwatch to find the time taken for a sound wave to travel from X to Y. She does this six times. sound travels from X to Y X Y The table shows her results. measurement time / s first 0.5 second 0.7 third 0.6 fourth 0.4 fifth 0.9 sixth 0.5 Which value for the time should be used to calculate the speed of sound? A 0.4 s B 0.5 s C 0.6 s D 0.9 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2014

2 Diagram 1 shows a measuring cylinder containing water. Five identical steel balls are now lowered into the measuring cylinder. Diagram 2 shows the new water level in the cylinder. cm3 cm3 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 steel ball 20 20 10 10 diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the volume of each steel ball? A 6 cm3 B 14 cm3 C 30 cm3 D 70 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2014

4 The diagram shows the dimensions of a rectangular block of metal of mass m. q p r Which expression is used to calculate the density of the metal? A m × p × q B m × p × q × r C m ( p × q ) D m ( p × q × r )

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2014

5 The weight of an object is found using the balance shown in the diagram. The object is put in the left-hand pan and various weights are put in the right-hand pan. object weights These are the results. weights in the right-hand pan effect 0.1 N, 0.1 N, 0.05 N, 0.02 N balance tips down slightly on the left-hand side 0.2 N, 0.1 N, 0.01 N balance tips down slightly on the right-hand side What is the best estimate of the weight of the object? A 0.27 N B 0.29 N C 0.31 N D 0.58 N

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2014

29 In an experiment to measure the speed of sound, a student uses a stopwatch to find the time taken for a sound wave to travel from X to Y. She does this six times. sound travels from X to Y X Y The table shows her results. measurement time / s first 0.5 second 0.7 third 0.6 fourth 0.4 fifth 0.9 sixth 0.5 Which value for the time should be used to calculate the speed of sound? A 0.4 s B 0.5 s C 0.6 s D 0.9 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2014

1 A stopwatch is used to time a runner in a race. The diagrams show the stopwatch at the start and at the end of a lap of the race. 0 : 50 : 10 1 : 40 : 10 start of lap end of lap How long did the runner take to finish the lap of the race? A 50.00 seconds B 50.10 seconds C 90.00 seconds D 100.10 seconds

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2014

5 The weight of an object is found using the balance shown in the diagram. The object is put in the left-hand pan and various weights are put in the right-hand pan. object weights These are the results. weights in the right-hand pan effect 0.1 N, 0.1 N, 0.05 N, 0.02 N balance tips down slightly on the left-hand side 0.2 N, 0.1 N, 0.01 N balance tips down slightly on the right-hand side What is the best estimate of the weight of the object? A 0.27 N B 0.29 N C 0.31 N D 0.58 N

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2014

6 Diagram 1 shows an empty measuring cylinder on a balance. Diagram 2 shows the same measuring cylinder on the balance, but it now contains a liquid. cm3 cm3 16.0 16.0 14.0 14.0 12.0 12.0 10.0 10.0 8.0 8.0 6.0 6.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 g g diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the density of the liquid? A 0.2 g / cm3 B 0.5 g / cm3 C 2.0 g / cm3 D 5.0 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2014

25 In an experiment to measure the speed of sound, a student uses a stopwatch to find the time taken for a sound wave to travel from X to Y. She does this six times. sound travels from X to Y X Y The table shows her results. measurement time / s first 0.5 second 0.7 third 0.6 fourth 0.4 fifth 0.9 sixth 0.5 Which value for the time should be used to calculate the speed of sound? A 0.4 s B 0.5 s C 0.6 s D 0.9 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2014

1 A student uses a measuring cylinder to measure the volume of some water. The diagram shows part of the measuring cylinder. The top and bottom of the meniscus are labelled. cm3 50 top of meniscus 45 bottom of meniscus 40 What is the volume of the water? A 47.0 cm3 B 47.5 cm3 C 49.0 cm3 D 49.5 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2015

5 A person measures the length, width, height and mass of a metal block with rectangular sides. Which of these measurements must be used 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

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2015

1 A geologist compares the volumes of three rocks, X, Y and Z. Three measuring cylinders contain different volumes of water. He places each rock into one of the measuring cylinders. The diagrams show the measuring cylinders before and after the rocks are put in. to find the to find the to find the volume of X volume of Y volume of Z cm3 cm3 cm3 cm3 cm3 cm3 100 100 100 100 100 100 90 90 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 X 30 30 Y 30 30 Z 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 before after before after before after Which row shows the volumes of X, Y and Z in order, from largest to smallest? largest smallest volume volume A X Z Y B Y X Z C Y Z X D Z Y X

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2015

1 The diagram shows four identical spheres placed between two wooden blocks on a ruler. sphere wooden block 0 5 10 15 cm What is the diameter of one sphere? A 1.0 cm B 2.0 cm C 3.0 cm D 4.0 cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2015

1 A cook wants to prepare some food to be cooked by 1.15 p.m. He uses an oven with an automatic timer that can be set to switch on and off at certain times. The oven needs to be switched on for 2 hours 10 minutes. At which time does the oven need to switch on? A 11.05 a.m. B 11.25 a.m. C 3.05 p.m. D 3.25 p.m.

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2015

1 The diagram shows a measuring instrument. Which quantity is this instrument used to measure? A area B density C mass D volume

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/14 May/June 2015

1 Which option contains only apparatus that could be used to determine the volume of a small block of unknown material? A measuring cylinder, metre rule B measuring cylinder, stopwatch C metre rule, balance D metre rule, stopwatch

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2015

5 A student wishes to determine the density of the solid block shown. Which quantities must be known? A the area of the shaded face and the volume of the block B the area of the shaded face and the weight of the block C the mass of the block and the height of the block D the mass of the block and the volume of the block

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2015

1 The diagram shows a measuring cylinder used to measure the volume of a small stone. cm3 cm3 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 stone What is the volume of the stone? A 8 cm3 B 9 cm3 C 14 cm3 D 26 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2015

1 A student uses a measuring cylinder to measure the volume of a quantity of water. Which action would make her result less accurate? A making sure her eye is level with the water surface B making sure the cylinder is vertical C reading the bottom of the meniscus D using the largest measuring cylinder possible

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2015

5 The mass of a piece of metal is 1200 g. A measuring cylinder contains 150 cm3 of water. The piece of metal is put into the measuring cylinder. The water level rises to 250 cm3 and covers the metal. What is the density of the metal? A 3.0 g / cm3 B 4.8 g / cm3 C 8.0 g / cm3 D 12.0 g / cm3

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2015

1 A student wishes to find the volume of a small, irregularly-shaped stone. stone A ruler and a measuring cylinder containing some water are available. Which apparatus is needed? A neither the ruler nor the measuring cylinder B the measuring cylinder only C the ruler and the measuring cylinder D the ruler only

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2016

4 Which quantities are measured in the same unit? A energy, power and work B energy and power, but not work C energy and work, but not power D power and work, but not energy

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2016

6 The diagram shows a cuboid block made from a metal of density 2.5 g / cm3. 2.0 cm 10 cm 2.0 cm What is the mass of the block? A 8.0 g B 16 g C 50 g D 100 g

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2016

22 Which is a unit of wavelength? A hertz B metre C metre per second D second

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2016

1 The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 0 2 0 3 0 mm cm 1 2 3 What is the length of the feather? A 19 mm B 29 mm C 19 cm D 29 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2016

6 A student wishes to determine the density of an irregularly-shaped stone. First he finds the mass of the stone. Next he lowers the stone into a measuring cylinder containing water. The diagrams show the measuring cylinder before and after the stone is lowered into it. stone reading 2 water reading 1 water stone How should the student calculate the density of the stone? A mass of stone × reading 2 B mass of stone × (reading 2 – reading 1) C mass of stone ÷ reading 2 D mass of stone ÷ (reading 2 – reading 1)

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2016

13 The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. V W mercury X Y Z The atmospheric pressure increases. Which distance increases? A VW B WY C XY D XZ

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2016

1 The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 0 2 0 3 0 mm cm 1 2 3 What is the length of the feather? A 19 mm B 29 mm C 19 cm D 29 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2016

1 The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 0 2 0 3 0 mm cm 1 2 3 What is the length of the feather? A 19 mm B 29 mm C 19 cm D 29 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2016

6 Diagram 1 shows a measuring cylinder containing water. Diagram 2 shows the same measuring cylinder and water after 10 identical solid glass spheres have been added. 100 cm3 100 cm3 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 diagram 1 diagram 2 The mass of one of the spheres is 10 g. What is the density of the glass from which the spheres are made? A 0.25 g / cm3 B 0.40 g / cm3 C 2.5 g / cm3 D 4.0 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2016

1 A student has a can of oil. Which quantity can be measured using only a measuring cylinder? A density of the oil B mass of the oil C volume of the oil D weight of the oil

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2016

1 The diagram shows two identical spheres placed beside a ruler. spheres 0 10 20 30 mm What is the radius of one sphere? A 4.0 mm B 5.0 mm C 8.0 mm D 10 mm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2016

1 Diagram 1 shows a measuring cylinder containing some water. Diagram 2 shows the same measuring cylinder after a piece of rock has been slowly submerged in the water. cm3 cm3 50 50 40 40 30 30 piece 20 20 of rock 10 10 diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the volume of the piece of rock? A 15 cm3 B 20 cm3 C 23 cm3 D 35 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2016

5 The diagrams show an empty container, and the same container filled with liquid. The empty container has a mass of 120 g. When filled with the liquid, the total mass of the container and the liquid is 600 g. empty container container filled with liquid 120 g 600 g The volume of liquid in the container is 600 cm3. What is the density of the liquid? A 0.020 g / cm3 B 0.80 g / cm3 C 1.0 g / cm3 D 1.2 g / cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2016

1 The diagram shows the height of a stack of identical coins. stack of coins 2.40 cm What is the thickness of one coin? A 0.20 mm B 2.0 mm C 0.24 cm D 2.0 cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2017

1 A stopwatch is used to time a runner in a race. The diagrams show the stopwatch at the start and at the end of the race. start end min s 1/100 s min s 1/100 s How long did the runner take to run the race? A 70.00 seconds B 110.00 seconds C 115.20 seconds D 155.20 seconds

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2017

6 A measuring cylinder containing only water is placed on an electronic balance. A small, irregularly shaped stone is now completely immersed in the water. The diagrams show the equipment before and after the stone is immersed. measuring cm3 cm3 cylinder 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 stone water 30 30 20 20 10 10 balance g g before the stone after the stone is immersed is immersed What is the density of the material of the stone? A 1.7 g / cm3 B 3.3 g / cm3 C 4.5 g / cm3 D 8.7 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2017

1 Which device is used to measure the time it takes for a 10 cm3 block of ice to melt in a laboratory at room temperature? A measuring cylinder B ruler C stopwatch D thermometer

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2017

1 A candle burns evenly. It is used as a timer. The candle is lit and burns down to point X in 2 hours. To which labelled point does the candle burn down after a further 30 minutes? height of candle before it is lit A B X C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2017

2 A pendulum is swinging. Five students each measure the time it takes to swing through ten complete swings. Three students measure the time as 17.2 s. Another student measures it as 16.9 s, and the fifth student measures it as 17.0 s. What is the average period of the pendulum? A 1.69 s B 1.70 s C 1.71 s D 1.72 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2017

6 A steel ball bearing has a mass of 24 g and a density of 8.0 g / cm3. It is lowered into a measuring cylinder containing 12 cm3 of water. What is the new water level in the cylinder? A 3.0 cm3 B 4.0 cm3 C 15 cm3 D 16 cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2017

8 A student is asked to investigate the extension of a spring using the apparatus shown in the diagram. known weights Which other piece of equipment is needed? A measuring cylinder B metre rule C stopwatch D protractor

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2017

1 A student measures the volume of a cork. He puts some water into a measuring cylinder and then one glass ball. He puts the cork and then a second, identical glass ball into the water as shown. cm3 cm3 cm3 100 100 100 80 80 80 glass ball 60 60 60 40 40 40 cork 20 20 20 glass ball glass ball diagram 1 diagram 2 diagram 3 Diagram 1 shows the first water level. Diagram 2 shows the water level after one glass ball is added. Diagram 3 shows the water level after the cork and the second glass ball are added. What is the volume of the cork? A 30 cm3 B 40 cm3 C 50 cm3 D 100 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2017

6 What is needed to determine the density of a regularly shaped block? A a balance and a beaker B a balance and a ruler C a measuring cylinder and a beaker D a measuring cylinder and a ruler

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2017

1 A student investigates the rate of flow of oil through a funnel. The diagrams show the experiment and the volume of oil in the measuring cylinder at the start of the experiment, and one minute later. 80 80 cm3 cm3 60 60 40 40 20 20 initial after 1.0 measurement minute What is the rate of flow of oil through the funnel during the one minute? A 0.73 cm3 / s B 0.80 cm3 / s C 44 cm3 / s D 48 cm3 / s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2017

6 What is needed to determine the density of a regularly shaped block? A a balance and a beaker B a balance and a ruler C a measuring cylinder and a beaker D a measuring cylinder and a ruler

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2017

1 A measuring cylinder contains some water. A small metal block is slowly lowered into the water and is then removed. Finally a piece of plastic is attached to the metal block and the block is again slowly lowered into the water. The diagrams show the measuring cylinder at each stage of this process. 1 2 3 cm3 cm3 cm3 100 100 100 90 90 90 80 80 80 70 70 70 60 60 60 50 50 50 40 40 40 30 30 30 20 20 20 plastic 10 10 10 metal block metal block What is the volume of the piece of plastic? A 10 cm3 B 25 cm3 C 70 cm3 D 80 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2017

6 What is needed to determine the density of a regularly shaped block? A a balance and a beaker B a balance and a ruler C a measuring cylinder and a beaker D a measuring cylinder and a ruler

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2017

1 A length of cotton is measured between two points on a ruler. cotton cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 When the length of cotton is wound closely around a pen, it goes round six times. six turns of cotton pen What is the distance once round the pen? A 2.2 cm B 2.6 cm C 13.2 cm D 15.6 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2018

1 A length of cotton is measured between two points on a ruler. cotton cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 When the length of cotton is wound closely around a pen, it goes round six times. six turns of cotton pen What is the distance once round the pen? A 2.2 cm B 2.6 cm C 13.2 cm D 15.6 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2018

6 The diagram shows some liquid in a measuring cylinder. The mass of the liquid is 16 g. 25 cm3 20 15 10 5 What is the density of the liquid? A 0.80 g / cm 3 B 1.25 g / cm 3 C 36 g / cm 3 D 320 g / cm 3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2018

1 A length of cotton is measured between two points on a ruler. cotton cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 When the length of cotton is wound closely around a pen, it goes round six times. six turns of cotton pen What is the distance once round the pen? A 2.2 cm B 2.6 cm C 13.2 cm D 15.6 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2018

11 The diagram shows some liquid in a measuring cylinder. The mass of the liquid is 16 g. 25 cm3 20 15 10 5 What is the density of the liquid? A 0.80 g / cm 3 B 1.25 g / cm 3 C 36 g / cm 3 D 320 g / cm 3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2018

1 A pendulum is set in motion and timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2018

1 A pendulum is set in motion and timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2018

1 A pendulum is set in motion and timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2018

30 Diagram 1 shows a voltmeter that is not connected to anything. It shows a small reading, called a zero error, because it is not correctly adjusted. Diagram 2 shows the same meter used to measure the p.d. across a resistor in a circuit. 4 6 4 6 2 8 2 8 0 10 0 10 V V diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the p.d. across the resistor? A 4.6 V B 4.7 V C 5.2 V D 5.4 V

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2018

1 Water drips from a tap into a measuring cylinder. The table shows the volume of water in the cylinder every minute for four minutes. volume of time / minutes water / cm3 0 0 1.0 27 2.0 57 3.0 83 4.0 112 What is the average volume of water collected in the cylinder each minute? A 22 cm3 B 28 cm3 C 56 cm3 D 57 cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2019

3 A ball rolls down a ramp. The time it takes to move from X to Y is measured. ball height of ramp X ramp Y Which other quantity must be measured in order to calculate the average speed of the ball between point X and point Y? A angle of slope B diameter of ball C distance between X and Y D height of ramp

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2019

15 On a cold day, a metal measuring tape graduated in millimetres is used to measure the distance between two fence posts. The measuring tape reads 3.000 m. On a much hotter day, the metal measuring tape is used to measure the length of the same distance again. The metal measuring tape has a higher temperature than the ground. The temperature of the ground remains constant. Which statement is correct? A The measuring tape reads less than 3.000 m because the graduations are closer together. B The measuring tape reads less than 3.000 m because the graduations are further apart. C The measuring tape reads more than 3.000 m because the graduations are closer together. D The measuring tape reads more than 3.000 m because the graduations are further apart.

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2019

1 A digital stop-clock measures time in minutes and seconds. The stop-clock reads 00:50 when it is started (i.e. 00 minutes 50 seconds). It reads 02:10 when it is stopped. What is the shortest possible time that has elapsed between starting and stopping the stop-clock? A 1 minute 20 seconds B 2 minutes 00 seconds C 2 minutes 10 seconds D 3 minutes 00 seconds

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2019

5 Two rectangular blocks consist of different materials. Four different methods are suggested to compare the two masses. 1 Compare the accelerations with which they fall freely. 2 Compare the values of their lengths × breadths × heights. 3 Hang each in turn from the same spring. Compare the extensions. 4 Place one in the right-hand pan of a beam balance and the other in the left-hand pan. Which methods give a comparison of the two masses? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 3 and 4 only D 4 only

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2019

1 Diagram 1 shows a measuring cylinder containing water. A metal weight with a cork attached by a thread is held above the water. Diagram 2 shows the apparatus after the weight has been lowered into the water. Diagram 3 shows the apparatus after the weight and the cork have been submerged. cm3 cm3 cm3 50 50 50 cork 40 40 40 thread measuring metal 30 30 30 cylinder weight 20 20 20 10 10 10 diagram 1 diagram 2 diagram 3 What is the volume of the cork? A 20 cm3 B 30 cm3 C 45 cm3 D 70 cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2019

1 The diagram shows a measuring cylinder containing liquid. cm3 50 measuring 40 cylinder 30 20 10 liquid What is the reading for the volume of liquid in the cylinder? A 13.0 cm3 B 13.5 cm3 C 16.0 cm3 D 17.0 cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2019

5 Two objects are placed on a balance, one on each side: Which properties of the objects can be compared using the balance? A weight, mass and volume B weight and mass only C volume and density D density only

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2019

12 The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. vacuum glass tube h mercury A change is made and the vertical height h of the column increases. Which change causes this increase? A A liquid with a lower density than mercury has been used. B Atmospheric pressure decreases. C A narrower glass tube is used. D The glass tube is tilted.

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2019

16 Here are three statements about a liquid-in-glass thermometer with a Celsius scale. 1 The lower fixed point is the temperature at which pure water freezes. 2 The upper fixed point is the temperature at which pure water boils. 3 A scale is made by dividing the distance between the fixed points into equal divisions. Which statements are correct? A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2019

1 A student measures the volume of a small irregularly-shaped stone. Which apparatus must be used? A a measuring cylinder containing water and a ruler only B a measuring cylinder containing water only C an empty measuring cylinder and a ruler only D a ruler only

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2019

6 A student measures the length of a spring. She then attaches different weights to the spring. She measures the length of the spring for each weight. The table shows her results. weight / N length / mm 0 520 1.0 524 2.0 528 3.0 533 4.0 537 5.0 540 What is the extension of the spring with a weight of 3.0 N attached to it? A 4 mm B 5 mm C 12 mm D 13 mm

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2019

1 A measuring cylinder contains 10 cm3 of water. A piece of steel is lowered into the measuring cylinder until it is fully submerged. The volume reading increases to 12 cm3. A second piece of steel is lowered into the measuring cylinder so that it is also fully submerged. The volume reading increases to 15 cm3. Which row shows the volumes of the two pieces of steel? volume of first volume of second piece of steel / cm3 piece of steel / cm3 A 2 3 B 2 5 C 12 3 D 12 15

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2019

1 A student uses a ruler to find the volume of water in a tank. She measures the lengths EF and FG. I H J K water G E F What other length does she need to measure? A FJ B FK C HI D IJ

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2019

1 A pendulum makes 50 complete swings in 2 min 40 s. What is the time period for 1 complete swing? A 1.6 s B 3.2 s C 4.8 s D 6.4 s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2020

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.

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2020

6 The mass of a measuring cylinder is 190 g. 400 cm3 of liquid is put into the measuring cylinder. The total mass of the measuring cylinder and the liquid is 560 g. Four solid objects are lowered in turn into the liquid. The densities of the objects are shown. 1 0.40 g / cm3 2 0.90 g / cm3 3 1.2 g / cm3 4 2.7 g / cm3 Which objects will float in the liquid? A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 1, 2 and 3 D 3 and 4 only

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2020

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.

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2020

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.

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2020

1 Diagram 1 shows a solid, rectangular-sided block. top front side diagram 1 Diagram 2 shows the same block from the front and from the side. 7 6 5 4 3 front side 2 1 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 cm diagram 2 Metre rules have been shown close to the edges of the block. What is the volume of the block? A 120 cm3 B 168 cm3 C 264 cm3 D 1155 cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2020

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.

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2020

1 The diagram shows a pendulum. The pendulum bob swings repeatedly between points M and N. M N A student starts a stop-watch when the bob reaches point M. He counts each time the bob changes direction and stops the watch on the tenth change in direction. The watch shows a time of 12.0 seconds. What is the period of the pendulum? A 0.60 s B 1.2 s C 2.4 s D 12.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2020

4 A student compares the weights of different objects. Which apparatus does he use? A balance B measuring cylinder C stop-watch D thermometer

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2020

6 A metal ball is attached to a cork and is lowered into a measuring cylinder, pulling the cork into the water, as shown. cork 80 cm3 ball 56 cm3 48 cm3 water ball and cork ball fully submerged both ball and cork above the water but cork above the water fully submerged The mass of the cork is 4.8 g. What is the density of the cork? A 0.15 g / cm3 B 0.20 g / cm3 C 0.60 g / cm3 D 5.0 g / cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2020

1 A student measures the volumes of three liquids using three different measuring cylinders. cm3 40 30 cm3 cm3 2.0 4.0 20 1.5 3.0 1.0 2.0 10 0.5 1.0 1 2 3 The table shows the volumes recorded by the student. measuring volume cylinder / cm3 1 1.2 2 2.2 3 25 Which readings are correctly recorded? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1 only

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2020

12 The diagram shows a mercury barometer. Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure? D mercury C B A

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2020

1 A student uses a metre rule to measure the length of a sheet of paper. Which measurement is shown to the nearest millimetre? A 0.3 m B 0.29 m C 0.293 m D 0.2932 m

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2020

12 The diagram shows a mercury barometer. Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure? D mercury C B A

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2020

16 Which physical property changes when temperature is measured with a liquid-in-glass thermometer? A electromotive force B pressure C resistance D volume

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2020

1 A student has a measuring cylinder containing water and also has a balance. Which of these could she use to find the volume of a small metal sphere? She has no other apparatus. A either the measuring cylinder containing water or the balance B the measuring cylinder containing water only C the balance only D neither the measuring cylinder nor the balance

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Answer: B

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18 The diagram shows a simple type of thermometer. steel bar roller horizontal surface pointer The roller rests on a horizontal surface and the steel bar rests on top of the roller. When the temperature changes, the pointer rotates. Which physical property is being used to measure temperature? A the length of the pointer B the length of the roller C the length of the steel bar D the thickness of the roller

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2021

1 Which piece of apparatus is the most suitable for measuring the mass of a pencil sharpener? A digital balance B measuring cylinder C newton meter D ruler

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2021

6 A measuring cylinder contains 40 cm3 of water. A stone of mass 94 g is lowered into the water so that it is fully submerged as shown. cm3 100 90 80 90 70 60 80 50 40 70 30 20 10 What is the density of the stone? A 1.1 g / cm3 B 1.2 g / cm3 C 2.1 g / cm3 D 2.6 g / cm3

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Answer: D

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17 A liquid-in-glass thermometer uses alcohol as its liquid. Which property of alcohol is used to measure the temperature? A boiling point B colour C thermal capacity D volume

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2021

1 A student measures the volume of a quantity of water. Which apparatus is suitable? A a balance B a measuring cylinder C a ruler D a thermometer

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2021

1 Which list places units of length in increasing order of magnitude (size)? A cm  mm  m B mm  cm  m C mm  m  cm D m  mm  cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2021

1 A teacher asks a student to measure the volume of a pencil sharpener. Which piece of apparatus would not be useful? A beaker B displacement can C balance D measuring cylinder

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2021

3 A student uses a force meter to measure the weights and a balance to measure the masses of four different objects. He puts his measurements in a table. Which row is correctly recorded? mass weight A 1 kg 10 N B 5 g 50 N C 10 N 100 kg D 20 kg 2 N

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2021

1 A student investigates a pendulum. He measures the time for the pendulum to complete 20 oscillations. He repeats the experiment three more times. The readings are shown. time for experiment 20 oscillations / s 1 17.6 2 19.8 3 17.6 4 18.6 What is the average period of the pendulum? A 0.88 s B 0.92 s C 17.6 s D 18.4 s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2022

5 A student carries out an experiment to find the density of a rock. measuring cylinder liquid rock 200 g balance 264 g Which two quantities does the student need to make to determine the density of the rock? quantity 1 quantity 2 A increase in mass increase in volume of liquid B final mass increase in depth of liquid C increase in mass increase in depth of liquid D final mass increase in volume of liquid

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2022

6 A spring is suspended from a stand. Loads are added and the extensions of the spring are measured. spring stand loads rule Which graph shows the result of plotting extension against load? A B extension extension 0 0 0 load 0 load C D extension extension 0 0 0 load 0 load

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Answer: D

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13 Which device is shown? h A barometer B galvanometer C manometer D newton meter

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Answer: C

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19 Astudent sets up an experiment to find out how well different metals conduct thermal energy. One end of a rod of each metal is in hot water and the other end has a small nail attached to it by wax. The rods have the same thickness. hot water nail wax Which conditions should be satisfied in order to make this a valid test? hot water kept same same size nails at constant length rods temperature g A Jv Jv Jv B Jv v x Cc v x Jv D x v Jv key / = condition applies X = condition does not apply

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2022

40 When a radioactive isotope is set up close to a counter, a count rate of 38 000 counts / s is obtained. The table shows the count rate from the isotope over a three-year period. count rate time / years counts / s 0 38 000 1 26 000 2 17 000 3 12 000 What is the half-life of the isotope? A less than 1 year B more than 1 year but less than 2 years C more than 2 years but less than 3 years D more than 3 years

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2022

1 A lump of modelling clay is moved from a small measuring cylinder to a large measuring cylinder that has twice the diameter. water modelling clay small cylinder large cylinder The reading on the small measuring cylinder goes down by 20 cm3. By how much does the reading on the large cylinder go up? A 10 cm3 B 20 cm3 C 40 cm3 D 80 cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2022

5 A measuring cylinder contains 30 cm3 of a liquid. cm3 50 40 30 20 10 balance Some more of the liquid is added until the liquid level reaches the 50 cm3 mark. The reading on the balance increases by 30 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 0.60 g / cm3 B 0.67 g / cm3 C 1.5 g / cm3 D 1.7 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2022

6 Which pieces of apparatus are the most appropriate for an experiment to plot an extension–load graph of a spring? A ruler, newton meter, clamp and stand B balance, stop-watch, ruler C light gate, ruler, newton meter D stop-watch, balance, measuring cylinder

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2022

16 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer. °C –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 A student wishes to check the marking of the upper fixed point on this thermometer. What should she do? A Put the bulb in a beaker of boiling sea water. B Put the bulb in a beaker of boiling pure water. C Put the bulb in a beaker of ice and salt. D Put the bulb in a beaker of pure melting ice.

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2022

20 The diagram shows a wave. 2.0 displacement / cm 1.0 0 0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0 –1.0 distance / cm –2.0 Which row is correct? amplitude of wavelength of the wave / cm the wave / cm A 1.0 4.0 B 1.0 8.0 C 2.0 4.0 D 2.0 8.0

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2022

5 A measuring cylinder contains 30 cm3 of a liquid. cm3 50 40 30 20 10 balance Some more of the liquid is added until the liquid level reaches the 50 cm3 mark. The reading on the balance increases by 30 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 0.60 g / cm3 B 0.67 g / cm3 C 1.5 g / cm3 D 1.7 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2022

15 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Which physical property of the thermometer is used to measure temperature? A expansion of glass B expansion of liquid C mass of glass D mass of liquid

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2022

1 A lump of modelling clay is moved from a small measuring cylinder to a large measuring cylinder that has twice the diameter. water modelling clay small cylinder large cylinder The reading on the small measuring cylinder goes down by 20 cm3. By how much does the reading on the large cylinder go up? A 10 cm3 B 20 cm3 C 40 cm3 D 80 cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2022

5 A measuring cylinder contains 30 cm3 of a liquid. cm3 50 40 30 20 10 balance Some more of the liquid is added until the liquid level reaches the 50 cm3 mark. The reading on the balance increases by 30 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 0.60 g / cm3 B 0.67 g / cm3 C 1.5 g / cm3 D 1.7 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2022

1 Which measuring instrument can be used to find the volume of a small stone? A measuring cylinder partly filled with water B measuring tape C metre rule D protractor

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2022

4 The diagram shows four pieces of laboratory apparatus. 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 0.0g 30 20 20 10 10 balance measuring ruler stop-watch cylinder Which pieces of apparatus are used to find the density of a liquid? A balance and stop-watch B balance and measuring cylinder C measuring cylinder and ruler D stop-watch and ruler

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2022

14 The diagram shows a thermometer calibrated in degrees Celsius. 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10 What are the values of the lower fixed point and of the upper fixed point on the Celsius scale? lower fixed upper fixed point/°C point/°C A -10 110 B 0 20 Cc 0 100 D 20 100

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2022

1 A student uses a ruler to measure the length of a spring. His results are shown. 14.9 cm 14.8 cm 14.8 cm 14.7 cm What is the average length of the spring to three significant figures? A 14.8 cm B 14.9 cm C 15.0 cm D 15 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022

4 The diagram shows four pieces of laboratory apparatus. 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 0.0g 30 20 20 10 10 balance measuring ruler stop-watch cylinder Which pieces of apparatus are used to find the density of a liquid? A balance and stop-watch B balance and measuring cylinder C measuring cylinder and ruler D stop-watch and ruler

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022

11 The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. Which labelled distance decreases when atmospheric pressure increases? C D A B

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022

14 The diagram shows a thermometer calibrated in degrees Celsius. 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10 What are the values of the lower fixed point and of the upper fixed point on the Celsius scale? lower fixed upper fixed point/°C point/°C A -10 110 B 0 20 Cc 0 100 D 20 100

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022

21 The diagram shows the action of a thin converging lens on two rays of light. The rays are from the top of an object O. An inverted image I is formed. lens I O R S Which name is given to the distance RS? A principal axis B principal focus C focal length D real length

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2022

1 A measuring cylinder contains water. The diagrams show the measuring cylinder before and after some of the water is poured into a beaker. cm3 cm3 250 250 225 225 200 200 175 175 150 150 125 125 100 100 75 75 50 50 25 25 before after How much water has been poured into the beaker? A 51 cm3 B 52 cm3 C 55 cm3 D 63 cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2023

9 A student measures the length of a spring. She then attaches different weights to the spring. She measures the length of the spring for each weight. The table shows her results. weight / N length / mm 0 520 1.0 524 2.0 528 3.0 533 4.0 537 5.0 540 What is the extension of the spring with a weight of 3.0 N attached to it? A 4 mm B 5 mm C 12 mm D 13 mm

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2023

6 A student determines the density of an irregularly shaped stone. The stone is slowly lowered into a measuring cylinder partly filled with water. measuring cylinder stone Which other apparatus does the student need to calculate the density of the irregularly shaped stone? A a balance B a thermometer C a metre rule D a stop-watch

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2023

1 Which single apparatus is used to find the volume of a solid cube and which single apparatus is used to find the volume of a quantity of liquid? volume of solid cube volume of liquid A balance balance B balance measuring cylinder C ruler balance D ruler measuring cylinder

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2023

1 Which piece of apparatus is used to measure the length of a copper rod of length approximately 2 cm? A digital timer B measuring cylinder C ruler D balance

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2023

1 In order to determine the period of a pendulum, a student times one complete swing of the pendulum using an analogue stop-watch with a second hand. Which change of method produces the greatest improvement in accuracy? A asking a friend with a shorter reaction time to take the measurement B measuring the time for 100 swings of the pendulum and dividing it by 100 C measuring the time for a half swing of the pendulum and doubling it D using a digital timer

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2023

5 A student has a bottle of cooking oil. She determines the density of the cooking oil. Which apparatus does she need? balance Minder ruler thermometer A v v v v key B v v v x / = needed Cc v v x x X = not needed D Jv x x x

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2023

1 A student investigates the oscillation of a mass suspended from a spring. The student pulls the mass down from its rest position P and then releases it so that it oscillates vertically. The student then follows the instructions listed to find the period of the oscillating mass. 1 Count 10 complete oscillations. 2 Divide the time on the stop-watch by 10. 3 Start the stop-watch as the mass passes upwards through point P. 4 Stop the stop-watch. What is the correct order of these instructions? A 1  3  4  2 B 3  1  4  2 C 3  4  1  2 D 4  3  2  1

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2023

1 A student uses a metre ruler to measure the length of six identical table-tennis balls placed between two wooden blocks. 32 38 62 65 metre ruler table-tennis ball wooden block What is the diameter of one ball? A 4 cm B 5 cm C 6 cm D 8 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2023

5 A student carries out an experiment to determine the density of an irregularly shaped solid. The solid is placed on a balance and a reading is taken. The solid is then immersed in a liquid in a measuring cylinder. Which values should be used in the calculation? value from value from balance measuring cylinder A increase in reading after mass immersion of the solid B increase in reading after weight immersion of the solid C reading after mass immersion of the solid D reading after weight immersion of the solid

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2023

14 What happens when a metal block is heated? A Its width, height and length all increase. B Its width increases only. C Its height increases only. D Its length increases only.

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2023

1 The diagram shows a pendulum that oscillates between P and Q. support string P Q pendulum bob Which method is used to find the average period of oscillation for the pendulum? A Measure the time it takes to swing from P to Q. B Measure the time it takes to swing from P to Q to P 10 times and divide that time by 10. C Measure the time it takes to swing from P to Q to P 10 times and multiply that time by 10. D Measure the time it takes to swing from Q to P.

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2024

1 The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre ruler. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. 1 0 2 0 3 0 mm cm 1 2 3 What is the length of the feather? A 19 mm B 29 mm C 19 cm D 29 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2024

1 A student wishes to find the volume of a small, irregularly shaped stone. stone A ruler and a measuring cylinder containing some water are available. Which apparatus is needed? A neither the ruler nor the measuring cylinder B the measuring cylinder only C the ruler and the measuring cylinder D the ruler only

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2024

1 The diagram shows a rectangular metal sheet close to two rulers. 30 metal sheet 20 10 cm 0 0 cm 10 20 30 40 50 What is the area of the metal sheet? A 700 cm2 B 875 cm2 C 900 cm2 D 1125 cm2

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2024

1 A student measures the volumes of three liquids using three different measuring cylinders. cm3 40 30 cm3 cm3 2.0 4.0 20 1.5 3.0 1.0 2.0 10 0.5 1.0 1 2 3 The table shows the volumes recorded by the student. measuring volume cylinder / cm3 1 1.2 2 2.2 3 25 Which readings are correctly recorded? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1 only

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2024

5 Which equipment is used to find the density of an irregularly shaped stone? A force meter and ruler B measuring cylinder, ruler and water C measuring cylinder, top pan balance and water D top pan balance and ruler

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2024

1 A student uses a ruler to find the volume of water in a tank. She measures the lengths EF and FG. I H J K water G E F What other length does she need to measure? A FJ B FK C HI D IJ

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2024

1 A student is asked to find the volume of a small irregularly shaped piece of rock. The student has the following apparatus available. 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 balance measuring cylinder ruler containing water Which apparatus must the student use to find the volume of the small piece of rock? A balance and ruler B ruler only C balance and measuring cylinder D measuring cylinder only

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2025

2 A digital stop-clock measures time in minutes and seconds. The stop-clock reads 00:50 when it is started (i.e. 00 minutes 50 seconds). It reads 02:10 when it is stopped. What is the shortest possible time that has passed between starting and stopping the stop-clock? A 1 minute 06 seconds B 1 minute 20 seconds C 2 minutes 10 seconds D 3 minutes 00 seconds

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2025

3 Four students are instructed to find the time it takes for a ball bearing to fall through a vertical height of 1.0 m. Each student uses a different procedure. Which student follows the correct procedure? A The student measures the time taken for the ball to fall 1.0 m five times. He then adds the times taken together and divides by five. B The student measures the time taken for the ball to fall 1.0 m five times. He then multiplies the times taken together and divides by five. C The student measures the time taken for the ball to fall 2.0 m. He then divides the time taken by two. D The student measures the time taken for the ball to fall 2.0 m five times. He then adds the times taken together and divides by ten.

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2025

27 An athlete hears a starting pistol fire 1.5 seconds after she sees a puff of smoke from the pistol. The sound and the smoke are made at the same time. The starting pistol is 450 metres away from the athlete. What is the speed of sound calculated from this observation? A 150 m / s B 300 m / s C 330 m / s D 675 m / s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2025

37 In a laboratory, a radiation detector is connected to a counter which shows a reading for the count rate due to background radiation. detector Which unit is count rate measured in? A counts / s B minutes / count C coulombs / minute D amperes / s

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Feb/March 2025

1 The diagram shows a measuring cylinder containing liquid. cm3 50 measuring 40 cylinder 30 20 10 liquid What is the volume of liquid in the measuring cylinder? A 13.0 cm3 B 13.5 cm3 C 16.0 cm3 D 17.0 cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/11 May/June 2025

1 A pendulum starts swinging and its motion is timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2025

2 Which piece of apparatus is used to determine the volume of an irregularly shaped solid? A balance B measuring cylinder C ruler D thermometer

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 May/June 2025

1 A pendulum starts swinging and its motion is timed. The time measured for 20 complete swings is 30 s. What is the time for one complete swing of the pendulum? A 0.67 s B 0.75 s C 1.5 s D 3.0 s

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2025

2 Which piece of apparatus is used to determine the volume of an irregularly shaped solid? A balance B measuring cylinder C ruler D thermometer

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 May/June 2025

1 An athlete runs around a circular track. Readings on the stop-watch used to time the athlete are shown. after one lap after two laps after three laps min s min s min s 01:37 02:59 04:18 How long did it take the athlete to run the third lap? A 1 min 19 s B 1 min 22 s C 1 min 37 s D 1 min 59 s

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2025

2 The diagram shows a ruler being used to measure the length of a line of ball-bearings. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 cm Which expression gives the average diameter of a ball-bearing? ( 5 . 7 + 2 . 0 ) A 5 ( 5 . 7 – 2 . 0 ) B 5 C (5.7 + 2.0)  5 D (5.7 – 2.0)  5

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2025

1 A girl uses a ruler to measure the length of a metal rod. The end of the ruler is damaged, so she places one end of the rod at the 1 cm mark, as shown. metal rod damaged end 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 cm How long is the metal rod? A 43 mm B 46 mm C 53 mm D 56 mm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2025

4 Which piece of equipment is useful in determining the density of an irregularly-shaped stone? A stop-watch B metre ruler C measuring cylinder D voltmeter

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Answer: C

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