Physical quantities and measurement techniques — Paper 2 · IGCSE Physics 0625

1 The diameter of a copper wire is thought to be approximately 0.3 mm. Which instrument should be used to obtain a more accurate measurement of the diameter of the wire? A measuring tape B metre rule C micrometer D ruler

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Answer: C

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8 Which is the value of a vector quantity? A 200 V B 100 kg / m3 C 20 m / s, east D 50 J / (kg °C)

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Answer: C

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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

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8 A scalar quantity has A magnitude and direction. B no magnitude and no direction. C magnitude but no direction. D direction but no magnitude.

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Answer: C

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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

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7 An object is acted upon by a 3 N force and by a 4 N force. Each diagram shows the two forces. Which diagram also shows the resultant X of these two forces? A B C D 3 N 3 N 3 N X 4 N 4 N 4 N X X X 3 N 4 N

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Answer: C

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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

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7 Which list contains only vector quantities? A energy, force, velocity B speed, acceleration, force C velocity, energy, acceleration D velocity, force, acceleration

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Answer: D

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5 A student uses a measuring cylinder and a balance to find the density of oil. The diagram shows the arrangement used. empty measuring measuring cylinder containing cylinder volume V of oil oil m1 m2 g g Which calculation gives the density of the oil? ( 2 − ) V V m2 m m A B ( ) C D 1 m m − m V V 2 2 1

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Answer: D

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9 Which list contains only vector quantities? A acceleration, energy, force, mass B acceleration, force, momentum, velocity C distance, energy, mass, speed D distance, momentum, power, speed

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Answer: B

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9 Which list contains only scalar quantities? A acceleration, energy, force, mass B acceleration, force, momentum, velocity C distance, energy, mass, speed D distance, momentum, speed, velocity

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Answer: C

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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

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1 What is the most accurate and precise method to measure the thickness of a coin? A Use a micrometer screw gauge. B Use a ruler and look at the scale perpendicularly. C Use a top pan balance. D Use the displacement method with water in a measuring cylinder.

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Answer: A

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5 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 0625/21 May/June 2017

1 What is the most accurate and precise method to measure the thickness of a coin? A Use a micrometer screw gauge. B Use a ruler and look at the scale perpendicularly. C Use a top pan balance. D Use the displacement method with water in a measuring cylinder.

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2017

1 What is the most accurate and precise method to measure the thickness of a coin? A Use a micrometer screw gauge. B Use a ruler and look at the scale perpendicularly. C Use a top pan balance. D Use the displacement method with water in a measuring cylinder.

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Answer: A

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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

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4 What are the units for mass, pressure and velocity? mass pressure velocity A kg N s Pa B kg Pa m / s C N s Pa m / s D Pa N s m / s

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Answer: B

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5 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

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8 The diagram shows the only two forces F1 and F2 acting on an object. The magnitude of each force is represented by the length of each arrow. F1 110° F2 The resultant force acting on the object is R. Which vector diagram shows how forces F1 and F2 add to produce R? A B F1 R F2 110° R 70° F1 F2 C D F1 R F2 110° R 70° F1 F2

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Answer: D

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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

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24 The Moon is 380 000 km from the Earth. A laser light beam is directed from the Earth to the Moon. The beam is reflected back to the Earth. How long does it take for the light to travel to the Moon and back to the Earth? A 1.27 ms B 2.53 ms C 1.27 s D 2.53 s

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Answer: D

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27 A student stands 180 m in front of a vertical, flat cliff and bangs together two pieces of wood to make a short, loud sound. A timer records the echo of the sound 1.5 seconds after the pieces of wood are banged together. Based on this result, what is the speed of sound? A 120 m / s B 240 m / s C 270 m / s D 540 m / s

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Answer: B

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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

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8 The diagram shows an incomplete scale drawing to find the resultant of two 10 N forces acting at a point in the directions shown. 10 N 10 N What is the magnitude of the resultant force? A 7.5 N B 8.6 N C 18 N D 20 N

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Answer: C

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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

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17 Which property cannot be used for the measurement of temperature? A half-life of a radioactive isotope B length of a solid metal bar C pressure of a gas D volume of a liquid

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Answer: A

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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 0625/21 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 0625/22 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

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8 An astronaut orbits the Earth in a space station. Which is a vector quantity? A the mass of the astronaut B the speed of the satellite C the temperature inside the satellite D the weight of the astronaut

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Answer: D

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1 The diagram shows part of a micrometer screw gauge. 45 0 1 2 40 mm 35 30 What is the smallest reading that can be achieved using this micrometer screw gauge? A 0.0001 mm B 0.01 mm C 0.1 mm D 1 mm

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Answer: B

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7 Which quantities are both vectors? A acceleration and force B acceleration and pressure C density and force D density and pressure

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2018

1 The diagram shows part of a micrometer screw gauge. 45 0 1 2 40 mm 35 30 What is the smallest reading that can be achieved using this micrometer screw gauge? A 0.0001 mm B 0.01 mm C 0.1 mm D 1 mm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2018

23 A transmitter produces radio waves of wavelength 1500 m. It takes the waves 0.025 s to travel from the transmitter to a radio receiver. What is the distance between the radio transmitter and the receiver? A 5.0 × 103 m B 2.0 × 105 m C 7.5 × 106 m D 1.1 × 1010 m

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2018

1 The diagram shows part of a micrometer screw gauge. 45 0 1 2 40 mm 35 30 What is the smallest reading that can be achieved using this micrometer screw gauge? A 0.0001 mm B 0.01 mm C 0.1 mm D 1 mm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2018

1 Which row shows the best choice of measuring instruments to obtain accurate values for the distances shown? diameter of wire height of bench length of laboratory A measuring tape measuring tape micrometer screw gauge B metre rule micrometer measuring tape screw gauge C micrometer measuring tape metre rule screw gauge D micrometer metre rule measuring tape screw gauge

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/22 Feb/March 2019

1 Which quantity can be measured directly using a micrometer screw gauge? A the area of a sheet of paper B the mass of a sheet of paper C the thickness of a sheet of paper D the volume of a sheet of paper

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/21 May/June 2019

1 Which quantity can be measured directly using a micrometer screw gauge? A the area of a sheet of paper B the mass of a sheet of paper C the thickness of a sheet of paper D the volume of a sheet of paper

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Answer: C

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5 A metal has a density of 8.0 g / cm3. A solid cube of mass 1.0 kg is made from this metal. How long is each side of the cube? A 0.50 cm B 2.0 cm C 5.0 cm D 42 cm

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2019

1 Which quantity can be measured directly using a micrometer screw gauge? A the area of a sheet of paper B the mass of a sheet of paper C the thickness of a sheet of paper D the volume of a sheet of paper

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Answer: C

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5 X, Y and Z are three regularly shaped solid objects. Their dimensions and masses are shown in the diagrams. object X object Y 2 cm 3 cm 5 cm 10 cm 4 cm 6 cm 200 g 200 g electronic object Z balance 1 cm 1 cm 25 cm 50 g Which objects have the same density? A X, Y and Z B X and Y only C X and Z only D Y and Z only

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2019

6 An experiment is carried out to determine the spring constant for a spring that obeys Hooke’s law. A load is hung from the spring and the extension of the spring is measured. Which calculation is used to calculate the spring constant? extension A mass of the load extension B weight of the load mas s of the load C extension weight of the load D extension

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Answer: D

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9 How is momentum p calculated in terms of the mass m of a body and its velocity v, and what type of quantity is p? equation type of quantity A p = m × v scalar B p = m × v vector m C p = v scalar m D p = v vector

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2019

22 A beam of light passes through a vacuum and then enters a liquid. The diagram shows the path it takes. 40° vacuum liquid 25° The light travels through the vacuum at a speed of 3.0 × 108 m / s. What is the speed of light in the liquid? A 1.9 × 108 m / s B 2.0 × 108 m / s C 4.6 × 108 m / s D 4.8 × 108 m / s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2019

1 A student measures the diameter of a pencil. Which measuring instrument will give the most precise reading? A a measuring tape B a metre rule C a micrometer screw gauge D a ruler

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Answer: C

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1 A student measures the dimensions of a cylindrical glass beaker. For which measurement should she use a micrometer screw gauge? A circumference of the beaker B diameter of the beaker C height of the beaker D thickness of the glass wall of the beaker

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2019

1 Which is the best apparatus to use to measure the thickness of a coin? A balance B ruler with a millimetre scale C micrometer screw gauge D pressure gauge

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Answer: C

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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 0625/22 Feb/March 2020

18 Which points are the fixed points of the liquid-in-glass thermometer shown? –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 °C A the beginning and end points of the column of liquid B the points marked –10 °C and 110 °C C the points marked 0 °C and 100 °C D the top and bottom points of the thermometer bulb

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Answer: C

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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 0625/21 May/June 2020

8 Which quantity is a vector? A acceleration B distance C speed D mass

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Answer: A

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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 0625/22 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 0625/23 May/June 2020

6 A rectangular gymnasium is 50 m long, 25 m wide and 8.0 m high. The density of air is 1.2 kg / m3. What is the best estimate of the mass of air in the gymnasium? A 0.00012 kg B 100 kg C 8300 kg D 12 000 kg

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Answer: D

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8 Which quantity is not a vector? A acceleration B temperature C velocity D weight

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2020

1 For which one of the following measurements would a micrometer screw gauge be most suitable? A length of this page B length of a pencil C diameter of a wire D diameter of an atom

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2020

1 The diagram shows a measuring device. 35 0 1 30 mm For which measurement is this device suitable? A diameter of a cylinder of aluminium of about 20 cm B distance between two molecules of zinc C length of a rod of iron of about 1 m D thickness of a sheet of copper of about 1.5 mm

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2020

1 A micrometer screw gauge reads 0.02 mm when the jaws are fully closed. It reads 0.56 mm when measuring the diameter of a metal wire. What is the diameter of the wire? A 0.36 mm B 0.54 mm C 0.56 mm D 0.58 mm

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 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

This question in 0625/22 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 0625/22 May/June 2021

5 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

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2021

17 Which statement describes a sensitive liquid-in-glass thermometer? A a thermometer which can be used to measure very high and very low values of temperature B a thermometer which gives the same increase in length of the liquid column for each degree of temperature rise C a thermometer which is accurate because it has been calibrated D a thermometer which gives a large increase in the length of the liquid column for each degree of temperature rise

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2021

22 Light travelling at a speed of 3.0 x 10°m/s strikes the surface of a glass block and undergoes refraction as it enters the block. The diagram shows a ray of this light before and after it enters the block. 55° glass block What is the speed of light in the glass? A 1.8x10®m/s B 2.0x10°m/s C 45x 10°m/s D 5.0x10°m/s

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2021

1 Which instrument is most suitable for measuring the thickness of a single sheet of paper? A 15 cm rule B balance C metre rule D micrometer screw gauge

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2021

15 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer. liquid capillary tube bulb scale Which change to the design would result in a more sensitive thermometer? A Increase the density of the liquid. B Increase the diameter of the capillary tube. C Increase the number of scale markings. D Increase the volume of the bulb.

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2021

1 A student is taking some measurements. Which measurement is taken directly using a micrometer screw gauge? A 0.52 g / mm2 B 0.52 g / mm3 C 0.52 mm D 0.52 mm2

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2021

1 For which purpose is a micrometer screw gauge suitable? A measuring the current in a coil that is known to be about 3  10–6 A B measuring the diameter of a ball bearing that is known to be about 3  10–3 m C measuring the mass of a grain of sand that is known to be about 3  10–3 g D measuring the moment used to turn a screw that is known to be about 3  10–6 N m

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 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 0625/22 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 measurements does the student need to make to determine the density of the rock? measurement 1 measurement 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

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9 Which physical quantity is a vector? A mass B density C temperature D velocity

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Answer: D

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18 The diagram shows the apparatus needed for an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of the material from which an object is made. thermometer A heater object V stop-clock balance Which piece of apparatus could be omitted if the purpose of the experiment is to determine the thermal capacity of the object? A ammeter B balance C stop-clock D thermometer

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/22 Feb/March 2022

1 Which measuring devices are most suitable for determining the length of a swimming pool and the thickness of aluminium foil? length of a swimming pool thickness of aluminium foil A ruler measuring cylinder B tape measure micrometer screw gauge C tape measure ruler D ruler micrometer screw gauge

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/21 May/June 2022

1 Very small values of which quantity are measured using a micrometer screw gauge? A time B pressure C moment D distance

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/22 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 0625/22 May/June 2022

16 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 0625/22 May/June 2022

1 What is a micrometer screw gauge used to measure? A very small currents B very small distances C very small forces D very small pressures

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2022

1 Which measuring instrument is used to measure the diameter of a thin metal wire? A 30 cm rule B measuring tape C metre rule D micrometre screw gauge

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2022

1 Which measuring devices are most suitable to determine the volume of about 200 ml of liquid and the diameter of a thin wire? volume of about diameter of a thin wire 200 ml of liquid A measuring cylinder micrometer screw gauge B measuring cylinder ruler C ruler measuring cylinder D ruler micrometer screw gauge

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/22 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 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2022

1 A wire is approximately 48 cm long and has an approximate diameter of 0.3 mm. Which measuring instruments can be used to obtain more precise values of the dimensions of the wire? length of the wire diameter of the wire A 30 cm ruler micrometer B half-metre rule 30 cm rule C half-metre rule micrometer D micrometer half-metre rule

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/23 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 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2022

1 Which list contains two scalar quantities and two vector quantities? A distance, speed, time, velocity B force, velocity, distance, mass C mass, energy, temperature, momentum D weight, acceleration, momentum, speed

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/22 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 0625/21 May/June 2023

22 Student X fires a starting pistol which produces smoke and sound. Student Y is standing 100 m away and sees the smoke the instant it is produced. The speed of sound in air is 340 m / s. What is the time delay between student Y seeing the smoke and hearing the sound? A 0.29 s B 0.59 s C 1.7 s D 3.4 s

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/21 May/June 2023

6 Which two quantities must be known to determine the density of a material? A mass and area B mass and volume C weight and area D weight and volume

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2023

12 Which two physical quantities must be used to calculate the power developed by a student running up a flight of steps? A force exerted and the vertical height of the steps only B force exerted and the time taken only C work done and the vertical height of the steps only D work done and the time taken only

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2023

1 Which is a vector quantity? A density B mass C pressure D weight

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2023

1 Which quantity is a scalar quantity? A acceleration B force C time D velocity

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2023

1 How many of the quantities shown are scalars? mass momentum density energy A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2023

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

This question in 0625/22 Feb/March 2024

4 Which row contains one scalar quantity and one vector quantity? quantity 1 quantity 2 A energy velocity B mass time C momentum weight D distance temperature

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/22 Feb/March 2024

1 In which row are quantities correctly categorised into scalar quantities and vector quantities? scalar quantities vector quantities A mass and energy weight and acceleration B gravitational field strength and time force and electric field strength C speed and momentum distance and force D distance and energy velocity and temperature

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Answer: A

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14 Due to an issue with question 14, the question has been removed from the question paper.

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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 and which water level does the student 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 0625/22 May/June 2024

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

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2024

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

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Answer: B

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2024

1 Which list contains only vector quantities? A acceleration, distance, speed B electric field strength, momentum, weight C energy, mass, temperature D force, time, velocity

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Answer: B

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40 The diameter of the Milky Way is approximately 100 000 light years. What is this distance in metres? A 9.5  109 m B 9.5  1015 m C 9.5  1017 m D 9.5  1020 m

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Answer: D

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14 A student does an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of a metal block. She records the following measurements. energy supplied = 12 kJ initial temperature = 20 °C final temperature = 45 °C mass of metal block = 600 g What is the specific heat capacity of the metal block? A 8.0  10– 4 J / (kg °C) B 0.80 J / (kg °C) C 180 J / (kg °C) D 800 J / (kg °C)

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/22 Feb/March 2025

3 The diagrams show two metal blocks, X and Y, suspended from identical force meters. X and Y have identical dimensions. N N 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 X Y Which statement about X and Y 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 0625/21 May/June 2025

4 A girl has a gold necklace. Which apparatus does she need to find the density of the gold? balance "olinder” thermometer ruler A Jv Jv Jv Jv 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 0625/21 May/June 2025

1 Which instrument is most suitable to determine the volume of a small irregularly shaped stone? A 30 cm ruler B digital timer C measuring cylinder D tape measure

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2025

5 A student determines the density of copper. She has a rectangular block of copper. Which other apparatus does she need? balance stop-watch thermometer key J¥ = needed X = not needed

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/22 May/June 2025

1 Which quantity can be measured using a ruler? A the distance travelled by a toy train in one second B the temperature of a toy train C the time taken for a toy train to travel one metre D the volume of a toy train

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2025

22 A student makes a sound in front of a large wall. She hears an echo at time t after making the sound. The speed of sound in air is v. Which expression is used to calculate the distance between the student and the wall? A v  t B v  t C (v  t )  2 D (v  t )  2

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Answer: C

This question in 0625/23 May/June 2025

1 A student determines the diameter of a metal ball. Which apparatus is needed to get an accurate measurement? A a ruler and a protractor B a ruler only C a protractor and a set square D a ruler and two rectangular blocks

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Answer: D

This question in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2025

1 Which quantities are both vectors? A acceleration and force B acceleration and pressure C density and force D density and pressure

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Answer: A

This question in 0625/22 Oct/Nov 2025

1 When a pendulum passes a marker, a timer displays 1 minute 30 seconds. The pendulum passes the marker 12 more times from the same direction. On the final pass, the timer displays a time of 2 minutes 18 seconds. What is the time period of oscillation of the pendulum? A 4.0 s B 4.4 s C 7.5 s D 12 s

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Answer: A

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4 Which measuring instrument is used to compare masses? A balance B protractor C stop-watch D voltmeter

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Answer: A

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