Cambridge Assessment International Education

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

PHYSICS 0625/12
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) May/June 2019
45 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser
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Soft pencil (type B or HB recommended)

MODIFIED LANGUAGE

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has been done for you.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Electronic calculators may be used.
Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 20 printed pages.

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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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2 A car travels at constant speed.

Which pair of graphs show how the distance travelled by the car and how the car’s speed vary
with time?

distance speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

distance speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

distance speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

distance speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

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3 A heavy metal ball falls vertically downwards through air past four equally spaced levels J, K, L
and M.

metal ball

level J

level K

level L

level M

The times taken to fall from one level to the next are measured.

Where is the speed of the ball greatest and which time is shortest?

speed is time is
greatest between shortest between

A J and K J and K
B J and K L and M
C L and M J and K
D L and M L and M

4 Which row contains two correct statements about the mass and the weight of an object?

mass of an object weight of an object

A is measured using a measuring cylinder is measured using a balance

B is the gravitational force exerted on the object is the amount of matter in the object
C is measured in newtons is measured in kilograms
D is the same everywhere can vary from place to place

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5 The table gives approximate values of the acceleration due to gravity and the atmospheric
pressure on three planets.

Earth Venus Mars

acceleration due to gravity 10 9 4
m / s2

atmospheric pressure / kPa 100 9000 1

A body has a mass of 10 kg on Earth.

Which statement about the weight of the body is correct?

A The weight is greatest on Earth.

B The weight is greatest on Mars.
C The weight is greatest on Venus.
D The weight is the same on each planet.

6 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

7 Which object is in equilibrium?

A B C D
2N 2N

2N 2N 2N
2N

2N 2N

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8 A spring is suspended from a stand. Loads are added and the extensions 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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9 A wooden bar is pivoted at its centre so that it can rotate freely. Two equal forces F are applied to
the bar.

In which diagram is the turning effect greatest?

A B

pivot pivot

F F F
F

C D
F
pivot pivot

F
F
F

10 A machine is very efficient.

What does this mean?

A It produces a large amount of power.

B It uses very little energy.
C It wastes very little energy.
D It works very quickly.

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11 An object falls under gravity.

What happens to the gravitational potential energy and to the kinetic energy of the object?

gravitational potential
kinetic energy
energy

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

12 A student is testing four different electric motors. He measures the time it takes for a motor to lift
either a heavy load or a light load through a height of 1 metre.

motor

load

He makes a similar measurement for the other three motors.

The table shows his results.

Which motor produces the most power?

load time taken / s

A heavy 12
B heavy 16
C light 12
D light 16

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13 The diagram shows a stone suspended on a string under the surface of a liquid. The stone
experiences a pressure caused by the liquid.

string

stone

liquid

What would increase the pressure on the stone?

A decreasing the surface area of the stone

B increasing the mass of the stone
C lowering the stone deeper into the liquid
D using a liquid with a lower density

14 A sample of mercury is heated.

In which states of matter will its volume increase as its temperature rises?

A gas only
B liquid and gas only
C solid and liquid only
D solid, liquid and gas

15 When water evaporates, what escapes from the surface of the water?

A individual atoms
B individual molecules
C individual protons
D tiny drops of water

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16 The resistance of a resistor varies linearly with temperature as shown on the graph.

120
resistance / Ω
110

100

90

80

70

60
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature / °C

Which statement is correct?

A When immersed in boiling water, the resistance is 120 Ω.

B The resistance at the lower fixed point is 80 Ω.

C When the resistance is 100 Ω the temperature is 120 °C.

D The resistor can only be used at temperatures between 0 °C and 100 °C.

17 A night storage heater contains a large block of material that is heated electrically during the
night. During the day the block cools down, releasing thermal energy into the room.

Which thermal capacity and which night-time temperature increase will cause the most energy to
be stored by the block?

thermal capacity night-time

of block temperature increase

A large large
B large small
C small large
D small small

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18 Which row describes the process of condensation?

separation
change of state
of molecules

A gas to liquid decreases

B gas to liquid increases
C liquid to gas decreases
D liquid to gas increases

19 The metal surface of a kettle is hot.

What happens to the cool air outside the kettle when it comes into contact with the hot kettle?

A The density of the air decreases and the air falls.

B The density of the air decreases and the air rises.
C The density of the air increases and the air falls.
D The density of the air increases and the air rises.

20 Vacuum flasks usually have silvered walls that help to keep the contents of the flask hot.

Why are the walls silvered?

A to absorb thermal energy from the air around the flask

B to increase the rate of convection inside the flask
C to reduce energy loss to the surroundings by conduction
D to reflect thermal radiation back into the flask

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21 The diagrams show graphs of displacement against time for four waves. All the graphs are drawn
to the same scale.

Which wave has the largest amplitude and the highest frequency?

A B
displacement displacement

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D
displacement displacement

0 0
0 time 0 time

22 The diagram shows a cork with a weight attached so that the cork floats upright in water.

cork water surface

X Y

weight

Transverse waves travel across the water from X to Y.

In which direction do the waves make the cork move?

A → ← right and left

B ↑↓ up and down

C → only to the right

D ← only to the left

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23 Which conditions are necessary for light to be totally internally reflected?

the incident light is in angle of incidence

A the less dense medium less than the critical angle

B the less dense medium greater than the critical angle
C the more dense medium less than the critical angle
D the more dense medium greater than the critical angle

24 Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light by a glass prism?

A B

red
red red
white white violet violet
violet

C D

red red
red red
white violet violet white violet violet

25 The diagram shows radiation from a lamp passing through a prism.

screen
prism
P
red light

radiation from
lamp

Which type of radiation is found at P?

A γ-rays
B infrared
C ultraviolet
D X-rays

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26 A pulse of sound is produced at the bottom of a boat. The sound travels through the water and is
reflected from a shoal of fish. The sound reaches the boat again after 1.2 s. The speed of sound
in the water is 1500 m / s.

boat

shoal of fish

How far below the bottom of the boat is the shoal of fish?

A 450 m B 900 m C 1800 m D 3600 m

27 An observer stands at the finish line of a 100 m race. He wants to time the winner’s run. He starts
his stop-watch as soon as he sees the smoke from the starting gun instead of when he hears the
bang.

What is the reason for doing this?

A Light travels much faster than sound.

B There is a risk he might respond to an echo from a wall.
C Humans react slower to sound than to light.
D Humans react more quickly to sound than to light.

28 A soft iron bar is a long way from any magnetic field.

How can the material of the bar be described?

A It is magnetic and strongly magnetised.

B It is magnetic and unmagnetised.
C It is non-magnetic and strongly magnetised.
D It is non-magnetic and unmagnetised.

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29 An iron ball on a horizontal wooden table rolls near the north pole of a bar magnet which is lying
on the table.

Which diagram shows the most likely path of the ball, as seen from above the table?

A B

magnet S magnet S
N N

ball ball

C D

magnet S magnet S
N N

ball ball stops

here

30 Diagram 1 shows two thin, uncharged strips of plastic.

Diagram 2 shows the same strips after they have been rubbed with a dry cloth.

strips strips
of plastic of plastic

diagram 1 diagram 2

Which row describes the charge on the strips after rubbing, and the force between the strips after
rubbing?

charge on strips force between strips

A opposite attraction
B opposite repulsion
C the same attraction
D the same repulsion

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31 An ammeter and a voltmeter are used to determine the resistance of a resistor.

Which circuit diagram shows the ammeter and the voltmeter correctly connected?

A B C D

V A

V V A
R R
R
A
R
A V

32 The diagram shows a circuit.

What is connected in parallel with the thermistor?

A heater
B lamp
C light-dependent resistor
D variable resistor

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33 The circuit shows a relay being used to operate a mains lamp.

Two ammeters are labelled P and Q.

P
Q
A
A

mains
lamp

The variable resistor is used to vary the current in the relay coil. The mains lamp switches on
when there is a large enough current in the relay coil.

The graph shows how the reading on ammeter Q changes as the reading on ammeter P
increases.

0.20

reading on
0.15
ammeter Q / A
0.10

0.05

0.00
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
reading on ammeter P / A

What is the minimum current needed in the relay coil to switch on the mains lamp?

A 0.15 A B 0.20 A C 0.35 A D 0.60 A

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34 A lamp is to be connected in a circuit so that the potential difference (p.d.) across it can be varied
from 0 to 6 V.

Which circuit would be most suitable?

A B

6V 6V

C D

6V 6V

35 Which components are designed to improve the safe working of a mains electrical supply?

circuit earth
fuse
breaker wire

A   
B   
C   
D   

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36 A bar magnet is held near a solenoid. The coil is connected to a galvanometer.

solenoid
bar magnet

The magnet is moved into the coil of wire and then held stationary inside the coil.

Which graph shows how the induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) varies with time?

A B C D

e.m.f. e.m.f. e.m.f. e.m.f.

0 0 0 0
0 time 0 time 0 time 0 time

37 A wire XY lies between the poles of a magnet.

The diagram shows the upward force on the wire XY caused when there is an electric current in
the direction XY as shown.

X
current

force

N S

Three tests are made using this apparatus.

1 The current direction is reversed.

2 The N and S poles are swapped around.
3 The current is switched off.

Which will result in no change in the size of the force on the wire?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 only C 2 only D 3 only

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38 A simple model of the atom consists of small particles orbiting a central nucleus.

Which row is correct?

charge on charge on
nucleus orbiting particles

A negative negative
B negative positive
C positive negative
D positive positive

39 Which statement explains the meaning of the half-life of a radioactive isotope?

A half the time taken for one nucleus of the isotope to decay
B half the time taken for the isotope to decay completely
C the time taken for half of the nuclei of the isotope to decay
D the time taken for one nucleus of the isotope to split in half

40 The diagram shows a lead-lined box used for storing radioactive sources.

Why is the inside of the box lined with lead?

A It helps the sources to stay radioactive for longer.

B It makes the box heavier.
C It makes the radioactive sources more stable.
D It reduces the amount of radiation that can escape from the box.

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Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

PHYSICS 0625/13
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) May/June 2019
45 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser
*2575934791*

Soft pencil (type B or HB recommended)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has been done for you.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Electronic calculators may be used.
Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 20 printed pages.

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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

2 The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a car.

speed Y

0
0 time

Which row describes the motion of the car at point X and at point Y?

point X point Y

A at rest moving with constant speed

B moving with constant speed at rest
C moving with changing speed at rest
D moving with changing speed moving with constant speed

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3 A heavy metal ball falls vertically downwards through air past four equally spaced levels J, K, L
and M.

metal ball

level J

level K

level L

level M

The times taken to fall from one level to the next are measured.

Where is the speed of the ball greatest and which time is shortest?

speed is time is
greatest between shortest between

A J and K J and K
B J and K L and M
C L and M J and K
D L and M L and M

4 An object which has a mass of 600 kg is on the planet Mars.

The acceleration due to gravity on Mars is 4.0 m / s2.

What is the weight of the object on Mars?

A 60 N B 150 N C 2400 N D 6000 N

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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6 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

200 200
g 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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7 A car is driven from rest on a long straight road. The car engine exerts a constant driving force.

The diagram shows the horizontal forces acting on the car. The resistive forces are proportional
to the speed of the car.

resistive
driving force
forces
(from engine)

Why does the car eventually reach a maximum speed?

A The resistive forces decrease to make the acceleration of the car negative.
B The resistive forces decrease to make the acceleration of the car zero.
C The resistive forces increase to make the acceleration of the car negative.
D The resistive forces increase to make the acceleration of the car zero.

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8 A spring is suspended from a stand. Loads are added and the extensions 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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9 A wooden bar is pivoted at its centre so that it can rotate freely. Two equal forces F are applied to
the bar.

In which diagram is the turning effect greatest?

A B

pivot pivot

F F F
F

C D
F
pivot pivot

F
F
F

10 A machine is very efficient.

What does this mean?

A It produces a large amount of power.

B It uses very little energy.
C It wastes very little energy.
D It works very quickly.

11 A body is lifted against gravity.

Which equation shows the work done on the body?

A work done = change in distance moved by the body

B work done = change in energy of the body
C work done = change in force on the body
D work done = change in power of the body
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12 The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer.

vacuum

glass tube

mercury h

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.

13 The diagram shows a stone suspended on a string under the surface of a liquid. The stone
experiences a pressure caused by the liquid.

string

stone

liquid

What would increase the pressure on the stone?

A decreasing the surface area of the stone

B increasing the mass of the stone
C lowering the stone deeper into the liquid
D using a liquid with a lower density

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14 Which statement is correct?

A A solid can flow.

B A solid can be compressed easily.
C A solid has a fixed shape.
D A solid takes the shape of its container.

15 On a hot summer day, the level of the water in a pond falls.

Which statement explains this?

A The least energetic water molecules escape from the surface and do not return.
B The least energetic water molecules escape from the surface and then return.
C The most energetic water molecules escape from the surface and do not return.
D The most energetic water molecules escape from the surface and then return.

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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17 A night storage heater contains a large block of material that is heated electrically during the
night. During the day the block cools down, releasing thermal energy into the room.

Which thermal capacity and which night-time temperature increase will cause the most energy to
be stored by the block?

thermal capacity night-time

of block temperature increase

A large large
B large small
C small large
D small small

18 A student investigates the melting point of a pure substance. She heats the substance slowly and
takes readings of its temperature as the substance starts to melt and when it finishes melting.

Which statement is correct?

A The temperature decreases slightly as the substance melts.

B The temperature fluctuates as the substance melts.
C The temperature increases as the substance melts.
D The temperature stays the same as the substance melts.

19 A person holds an empty glass beaker and pours hot water into it.

Why does it take a few seconds before his hand starts to feel hot?

A Glass is a poor conductor of heat.

B Water is a poor conductor of heat.
C Glass is a better conductor of heat than water.
D Water is a better conductor of heat than glass.

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20 The metal surface of a kettle is hot.

What happens to the cool air outside the kettle when it comes into contact with the hot kettle?

A The density of the air decreases and the air falls.

B The density of the air decreases and the air rises.
C The density of the air increases and the air falls.
D The density of the air increases and the air rises.

21 A student draws a diagram to show two different properties of a water wave. The arrows show
the wave directions.

shallow deep
water water

Which two wave properties does the diagram show?

A refraction and diffraction

B reflection and dispersion
C reflection and diffraction
D reflection and refraction

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22 The diagram shows a cork with a weight attached so that the cork floats upright in water.

cork water surface

X Y

weight

Transverse waves travel across the water from X to Y.

In which direction do the waves make the cork move?

A → ← right and left

B ↑↓ up and down

C → only to the right

D ← only to the left

23 A student draws a ray diagram to show how a ray of light is reflected by a number of mirrors.

Which reflection has not been drawn correctly?

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24 Light passes through a glass block.

What is the path of the light?

air
glass

A B C D

25 The diagram shows radiation from a lamp passing through a prism.

screen
prism
P
red light

radiation from
lamp

Which type of radiation is found at P?

A γ-rays
B infrared
C ultraviolet
D X-rays

26 A pulse of sound is produced at the bottom of a boat. The sound travels through the water and is
reflected from a shoal of fish. The sound reaches the boat again after 1.2 s. The speed of sound
in the water is 1500 m / s.

boat

shoal of fish

How far below the bottom of the boat is the shoal of fish?

A 450 m B 900 m C 1800 m D 3600 m

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27 Which statement about ultrasound is correct?

A It has a higher frequency than audible sound, and it is a longitudinal wave.

B It has a higher frequency than audible sound, and it is a transverse wave.
C It has a lower frequency than audible sound, and it is a longitudinal wave.
D It has a lower frequency than audible sound, and it is a transverse wave.

28 A metal bar is placed inside a current-carrying coil, as shown in diagram 1.

There is a small current in the coil. The bar holds a few nails, as shown in diagram 2.

nails

diagram 1 diagram 2

When there is no current in the coil, the nails drop off.

Which row is correct?

metal from which effect of a larger

the bar is made current in the coil

A soft iron it makes no difference

B soft iron the bar holds more nails
C steel it makes no difference
D steel the bar holds more nails

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29 An iron ball on a horizontal wooden table rolls near the north pole of a bar magnet which is lying
on the table.

Which diagram shows the most likely path of the ball, as seen from above the table?

A B

magnet S magnet S
N N

ball ball

C D

magnet S magnet S
N N

ball ball stops

here

30 Diagram 1 shows two thin, uncharged strips of plastic.

Diagram 2 shows the same strips after they have been rubbed with a dry cloth.

strips strips
of plastic of plastic

diagram 1 diagram 2

Which row describes the charge on the strips after rubbing, and the force between the strips after
rubbing?

charge on strips force between strips

A opposite attraction
B opposite repulsion
C the same attraction
D the same repulsion

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31 A battery stores chemical potential energy. The battery is connected to a resistor.

As the battery runs down, what happens to its chemical energy?

The energy is transferred by and ends up as

A electrical working internal energy in the resistor

B electrical working potential energy in the resistor

C mechanical working internal energy in the resistor
D mechanical working potential energy in the resistor

32 The diagram shows a circuit including a lamp, an electric bell and three switches S1, S2 and S3.

The lamp and bell are not faulty.

S1

S2

S3

The bell is ringing but the lamp is not lit.

Which switches are closed?

A S1 only
B S1 and S2 only
C S1 and S3 only
D S1, S2 and S3

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33 A student is designing a lighting circuit for a dolls’ house. He sets up two different circuits.

Each circuit contains a 12 V power supply and three identical lamps.

Each lamp is designed to operate at normal brightness when connected individually to a 12 V

supply.

12 V power 12 V power
supply supply

12
12

circuit 1 circuit 2

Which statement is correct?

A In circuit 1, each of the lamps is at normal brightness.

B In circuit 1, if one lamp fails, the other lamps remain lit.
C In circuit 2, if one lamp fails, the other lamps remain lit.
D In circuit 2, the current from the power supply is less than in circuit 1.

34 A lamp is to be connected in a circuit so that the potential difference (p.d.) across it can be varied
from 0 to 6 V.

Which circuit would be most suitable?

A B

6V 6V

C D

6V 6V

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35 A simple wiring diagram for an electric cooker is shown.

electric cooker

metal casing
live
neutral
earth

connection to casing

Why is there a wire connecting the metal case of the cooker to earth?

A It improves the efficiency of the cooker.

B It prevents the metal case from becoming too hot when the cooker is left on.
C It reduces the risk of an electric shock if the live wire touches the metal case.
D The electric cooker will not switch on without it.

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36 In an experiment, a wire is held above a compass needle as shown.

N S

An electric current is switched on in the wire and the compass needle is deflected.

Which row explains why this happens and then describes what happens when the current is
reversed?

what happens when

why this happens
the current is reversed
A there is a magnetic the compass needle deflects
field inside the wire in the opposite direction
B there is a magnetic there is no effect on
field inside the wire the compass needle
C there is a magnetic the compass needle deflects
field around the wire in the opposite direction
D there is a magnetic there is no effect on
field around the wire the compass needle

37 Which device relies upon the magnetic effect of an electric current?

A fuse
B relay
C thermistor
D variable resistor

38 Which statement about the structure of an atom is correct?

A It contains positively charged particles only.

B It contains negatively charged particles only.
C It contains no charged particles.
D It contains positively charged particles and negatively charged particles.

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39 Which statement about γ-radiation is correct?

A It consists of very small charged particles.

B It is a form of electromagnetic radiation.

C It is less penetrating than β-radiation.

D It is more highly ionising than α-radiation.

40 A radioactive element undergoes α-decay.

Which statement is not correct?

A A different element is formed.

B Radiation is emitted from the nucleus.
C The decay is a random process.
D The number of particles in the nucleus stays the same.

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PHYSICS 0625/11
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) May/June 2018
45 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser
*8871621324*

Soft pencil (type B or HB recommended)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has been done for you.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Electronic calculators may be used.
Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

The syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 15 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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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

2 A car is moving along a straight, level road, with a constant acceleration.

Which graph shows the motion of the car?

A B

distance distance

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D

speed speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

3 A car takes 15 minutes to travel along a road that is 20 km long.

What is the average speed of the car?

A 0.75 km / h B 5.0 km / h C 80 km / h D 300 km / h

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4 Diagram 1 shows a beam balance. A beaker with a wire loop balances the standard masses.

The beaker is then removed and hung from a spring. The spring extends by 5.0 cm, as in
diagram 2.

diagram 1 diagram 2

beam beaker with spring

standard balance wire loop
masses
attached

beaker with
wire loop
attached

The experiment is repeated with the same apparatus on the Moon, where the acceleration of free
fall is less than on Earth.

Which statement describes what happens on the Moon?

A The beam balance is balanced and the spring extends by 5.0 cm.
B The beam balance is balanced and the spring extends by less than 5.0 cm.
C The right-hand balance pan is higher and the spring extends by 5.0 cm.
D The right-hand balance pan is higher and the spring extends by less than 5.0 cm.

5 An empty beaker is placed on a top-pan balance. Some water is now poured into the beaker.

0.062 kg 0.106 kg

empty beaker beaker + water

What is the weight of the water?

A 0.044 kg B 0.168 kg C 0.0044 N D 0.44 N

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6 Three liquids P, Q and R have different densities and do not mix. The liquids are placed in a
measuring cylinder and allowed to settle. A small block is then dropped into the measuring
cylinder and comes to rest, as shown.

Q
block

Which statement about the density of the block is correct?

A It is equal to the density of Q.

B It is greater than the density of P.
C It is greater than the density of R.
D It is less than the density of Q.

7 The diagram shows some liquid in a measuring cylinder.

The mass of the liquid is 16 g.

25
cm3
20

15

10

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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8 A car is moving in a straight line on a level road. Its engine provides a forward force on the car. A
second force of equal size acts on the car due to resistive forces.

Which statement describes what happens?

A The car changes direction.

B The car moves at a constant speed.
C The car slows down.
D The car speeds up.

9 A hole is drilled in a square tile. The diagram shows the tile hanging freely on a nail.

Where is the centre of mass of the tile?

A
nail

tile
D

B
C

10 The diagram shows the energy transferred in a lamp in one second.

light energy out

total energy in = 60 J
= 100 J

wasted energy out

= 40 J

Which type of wasted energy is produced by the lamp?

A chemical potential energy

B electrical energy
C gravitational potential energy
D thermal energy

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11 Which energy resource is not renewable?

A fossil fuel
B sunlight
C tides
D wind

12 A student does work by pulling a box across a horizontal floor.

She now pulls a second box along the same floor.

Which row indicates that the student is now doing twice as much work?

force used distance the

to pull box box is pulled

A is doubled is doubled
B is doubled is halved
C stays the same is doubled
D stays the same is halved

13 Four identical beakers are filled with equal volumes of liquids P or Q, as shown. Liquid P is more
dense than liquid Q.

At which point is the pressure the least?

liquid P B liquid Q D

A C

14 A woman has a weight of 600 N. She stands on a horizontal floor. The area of her feet in contact
with the floor is 0.050 m2.

What is the pressure she exerts on the floor?

A 1.2 × 103 N / m2

B 2.4 × 103 N / m2

C 1.2 × 104 N / m2

D 2.4 × 104 N / m2

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15 On a warm day, a carton of fresh milk is covered with a wet cloth.

Why does this help to reduce the temperature of the milk?

A Some water evaporates from the cloth so the remaining water becomes cooler.
B The water has a very high thermal capacity.
C The water insulates the milk from the warm air around it.
D Water is always colder than the air around it.

16 Air is trapped in a cylinder by a piston.

The piston is pushed inwards and the volume of the air is reduced.

The temperature of the trapped air remains constant.

Which row describes how the average speed of the air molecules and the average distance
between them changes?

average speed average distance

of molecules between molecules

A increases decreases
B increases unchanged
C unchanged decreases
D unchanged increases

17 A wooden wheel can be strengthened by putting a tight circle of iron around it.

wooden wheel

iron circle

Which action would make it easier to fit the circle over the wood?

A cooling the iron circle

B heating the iron circle
C heating the wooden wheel and cooling the iron circle
D heating the wooden wheel but not heating or cooling the iron circle

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18 A student wishes to calibrate a mercury-in-glass thermometer with a °C scale.

Which values should she use for the lower fixed point and for the upper fixed point?

lower fixed point upper fixed point

A melting point of ice boiling point of mercury

B melting point of ice boiling point of water
C melting point of mercury boiling point of mercury
D melting point of mercury boiling point of water

19 Which row gives the correct name for each change of state shown?

change of state
gas to liquid liquid to solid solid to liquid

A condensation melting solidification

B condensation solidification melting
C evaporation melting solidification
D evaporation solidification melting

20 On a cold day, a metal front-door knob X and a similar plastic knob Y are at the same
temperature.

Why does X feel cooler to the touch than Y?

A X convects thermal energy better than Y.

B X is a better thermal conductor than Y.
C X is a better insulator than Y.
D X is a better radiator of thermal energy than Y.

21 A liquid is heated and it expands.

How does this lead to the formation of a convection current?

A The density of the heated liquid decreases.

B The density of the heated liquid increases.
C The mass of the heated liquid molecules decreases.
D The mass of the heated liquid molecules increases.

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22 Which arrow on the graph shows the amplitude of the wave?

displacement

B
A C
0
0 distance

23 In which situation is the wavelength of the wave changed?

A light from the Sun passing from air into water

B radio waves travelling from an Earth satellite to the Moon
C sound reflecting from a wall
D water waves passing through a narrow gap

24 Scout P signals to scout Q on the other side of a valley by using a mirror to reflect the Sun’s light.

Sun’s
scout P light

mirror

scout Q

Which mirror position allows the Sun’s light to be reflected to scout Q?

A B C D
mirror Sun’s Sun’s Sun’s Sun’s
light light light light

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25 The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum. The numbers indicate the approximate
wavelength at the boundaries between the various regions of the spectrum.

For a device to be able to make use of electromagnetic radiation, it needs an aerial of

approximately the same size as the radiation it is designed to work with.

P Q R S T U V
1m 10–3 m 7 × 10–7 m 4 × 10–7 m 10–8 m 10–11 m

Which statement is correct?

A A mobile phone uses radiation from region P.

B A television satellite dish uses radiation from region Q.
C The receptor cells in an eye use radiation from region R.
D The remote controller for a television uses radiation from region U.

26 A dolphin has a range of audible frequencies of 150 Hz–150 kHz.

Which range of frequencies can be heard both by humans with good hearing and by dolphins?

A 20 Hz–150 Hz
B 20 Hz–150 kHz
C 20 kHz–150 kHz
D 150 Hz–20 kHz

27 A permanent magnet is placed close to a bar of soft iron.

permanent
S N P Q soft iron bar
magnet

What are the polarities of end P and of end Q?

end P end Q

A N N
B N S
C S N
D S S

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28 Which metal is used for the core of an electromagnet?

A copper
B iron
C magnesium
D steel

29 The diagram shows a cell connected to three resistors R1, R2 and R3.

position 1 position 4
R1 R2

position 2 position 3
R3

A student connects an ammeter first in position 1, then in position 2, 3 and 4 in turn.

In which positions does the ammeter show the current in R1?

A 1, 2 and 4 B 1 and 2 only C 3 only D 4 only

30 A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged.

What happens to the plastic rod and what is the charge on the cloth?

plastic rod charge on cloth

A gains electrons negative

B gains electrons positive
C loses electrons negative
D loses electrons positive

31 A student measures the potential difference across a device and the current in the device.

Which calculation gives the resistance of the device?

A current + potential difference

B current ÷ potential difference

C potential difference ÷ current

D potential difference × current

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32 The diagram shows three identical resistors, three ammeters and a battery, connected in a
circuit.

ammeter 1 A ammeter 2
A

A
ammeter 3

What is the order of the magnitudes of the readings on the ammeters from smallest to largest?

smallest intermediate largest

A ammeter 1 ammeter 2 ammeter 3

B ammeter 1 ammeter 3 ammeter 2
C ammeter 2 ammeter 3 ammeter 1
D ammeter 3 ammeter 2 ammeter 1

33 A student sets up this circuit.

What is the purpose of the circuit?

A to allow a lamp to be made dimmer or brighter as required

B to amplify the sound of a voice
C to light a lamp in the dark
D to sound a bell when the temperature rises

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34 The diagram shows two voltmeters P and Q connected to a potential divider.

V voltmeter P
X

V voltmeter Q

The sliding connection at point X is moved towards the top of the diagram.

What happens to the reading on P and to the reading on Q?

reading on P reading on Q

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

35 Which statement about electromagnetic induction is correct?

A A strong magnet that is held stationary near a stationary conductor causes a greater effect
than a weak magnet.
B The effect occurs when a magnet and a conductor are both moved with the same speed and
in the same direction.
C The effect occurs when a magnet is moved away from a nearby conductor.
D The effect only occurs when a magnet is moved towards a conductor.

36 An electrical device changes the voltage of an electrical supply from 240 V a.c. to 20 V a.c.

What is this device?

A a generator
B a relay
C a transformer
D a voltmeter

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37 In the atomic model, an atom consists of a central mass, orbited by much smaller particles.

orbiting central
particle mass

What is the name of the central mass and of the orbiting particles?

central mass orbiting particles

A neutron α-particles
B neutron electrons
C nucleus α-particles
D nucleus electrons

38 A neutral atom of argon-40 ( 40 39

18 A ) and a neutral atom of potassium-39 ( 19 K ) are compared.

Which atom has more electrons, and which atom has more protons?

more electrons more protons

A argon argon
B argon potassium
C potassium argon
D potassium potassium

39 Which statement about α-particles and β-particles is correct?

A α-particles are less ionising than β-particles.

B α-particles are more penetrating than β-particles.

C α-particles have greater mass than β-particles.

D α-particles have the same charge as β-particles.

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40 An explosion in a nuclear reactor spread the isotope caesium-137 across a large area.

Ninety years after the explosion, the quantity of caesium-137 present will be 12.5% of its original
level.

What is the half-life of caesium-137?

A 11.25 years B 22.5 years C 30.0 years D 45.0 years

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PHYSICS 0625/12
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) May/June 2018
45 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser
*0690604720*

Soft pencil (type B or HB recommended)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has been done for you.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Electronic calculators may be used.
Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

The syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 16 printed pages.

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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

2 A ball is dropped in an evacuated tube. A series of photographs is taken at equal time intervals
from the time of release. Another ball of the same size but twice the mass is also dropped in the
same evacuated tube and photographed.

Which diagram shows the motion of the heavier ball?

heavier ball (mass ×2)

first ball A B C D

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3 A car takes 15 minutes to travel along a road that is 20 km long.

What is the average speed of the car?

A 0.75 km / h B 5.0 km / h C 80 km / h D 300 km / h

4 Which statement about the mass and the weight of an object is correct?

A They are both affected by changes in the acceleration of free fall.

B They are both forces.
C They have different units.
D Weight is calculated by dividing mass by the acceleration of free fall.

5 Two objects P and Q are placed in a beaker containing a liquid.

Object P floats in the liquid and object Q sinks.

Which row for the densities of object P, object Q and the liquid is possible?

density of object P density of object Q density of liquid

g / cm 3 g / cm3 g / cm 3

A 1.2 0.6 0.8

B 1.2 1.4 1.0
C 11.3 8.9 13.6
D 11.3 19.3 13.6

6 The diagram shows some liquid in a measuring cylinder.

The mass of the liquid is 16 g.

25
cm3
20

15

10

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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7 A spacecraft is travelling in space with no resultant force and no resultant moment acting on it.

Which statement about the spacecraft is correct?

A Its direction is changing.

B It is in equilibrium.
C Its speed is decreasing.
D Its speed is increasing.

8 A man holds a short ladder in four different positions.

The weight of the ladder causes a moment about the man’s shoulder.

In which position is the moment greatest?

A B C D

9 A hole is drilled in a square tile. The diagram shows the tile hanging freely on a nail.

Where is the centre of mass of the tile?

A
nail

tile
D

B
C

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10 Which source of energy is renewable?

A coal
B natural gas
C oil
D wind

11 A student does work by pulling a box across a horizontal floor.

She now pulls a second box along the same floor.

Which row indicates that the student is now doing twice as much work?

force used distance the

to pull box box is pulled

A is doubled is doubled
B is doubled is halved
C stays the same is doubled
D stays the same is halved

12 Air is trapped in a closed tube by a thread of mercury. The mercury thread is 100 mm long. The
tube is held as shown.

air

mercury
100 mm

Atmospheric pressure is 770 mm Hg.

What is the pressure of the trapped air?

A 100 mm Hg B 670 mm Hg C 770 mm Hg D 870 mm Hg

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13 Brownian motion is the random motion of particles due to molecular bombardment.

In which states of matter is Brownian motion observed?

A gases, liquids and solids

B gases and liquids only
C gases and solids only
D liquids and solids only

14 The diagram shows the relative number of molecules in a liquid that have a given kinetic energy.

The graph is divided into sections so that each section contains the same number of molecules.

From which section does the greatest number of molecules escape from the liquid per unit time?

relative number
of molecules

A B C D
0
0 kinetic energy

15 An electric kettle heats some water. The same kettle then heats a different liquid. The
temperature of the liquid rises more rapidly than the temperature of the water.

What is a possible explanation of this difference?

A The liquid condenses on the cooler parts of the kettle less than the water does.
B The liquid expands more than the water as it heats up.
C The liquid has a lower boiling point than the water.
D The liquid has a smaller thermal capacity than the water.

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16 A wooden wheel can be strengthened by putting a tight circle of iron around it.

wooden wheel

iron circle

Which action would make it easier to fit the circle over the wood?

A cooling the iron circle

B heating the iron circle
C heating the wooden wheel and cooling the iron circle
D heating the wooden wheel but not heating or cooling the iron circle

17 A student wishes to calibrate a mercury-in-glass thermometer with a °C scale.

Which values should she use for the lower fixed point and for the upper fixed point?

lower fixed point upper fixed point

A melting point of ice boiling point of mercury

B melting point of ice boiling point of water
C melting point of mercury boiling point of mercury
D melting point of mercury boiling point of water

18 Four thermometers, with their bulbs painted different colours, are placed at equal distances from
a radiant heater.

Which thermometer shows the slowest temperature rise when the heater is first switched on?

A matt black
B matt white
C shiny black
D shiny white

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19 A tank contains water. Ripples are produced on the surface of the water.

What causes the ripples to refract?

A The cold water in the tank is replaced by warm water.

B The ripples change speed as they move from deep to shallow water.
C The ripples hit the wall of the tank.
D The ripples pass through a narrow gap.

20 The diagrams show a wave on the surface of the water in a tank at times 1.0 s apart. The wave is
produced at P and travels to the right.

4.0 cm

Which row gives the frequency and the speed of this water wave?

frequency speed
/ Hz cm / s

A 2.0 4.0
B 2.0 8.0
C 4.0 4.0
D 4.0 8.0

21 Light passes from glass into air.

Which diagram shows a ray of light incident at the critical angle on the air-glass boundary?

A B C D

glass glass glass glass

air air air air

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22 Scout P signals to scout Q on the other side of a valley by using a mirror to reflect the Sun’s light.

Sun’s
scout P light

mirror

scout Q

Which mirror position allows the Sun’s light to be reflected to scout Q?

A B C D
mirror Sun’s Sun’s Sun’s Sun’s
light light light light

23 The table describes white light that passes through a prism and forms a spectrum.

Which row is correct?

colour refracted colour next

the most to the red

A red orange
B red yellow
C violet orange
D violet yellow

24 Where do all types of electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed?

A air
B a vacuum
C glass
D water

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25 A siren is emitting a sound. As time passes, the sound becomes louder and higher pitched.

What is happening to the amplitude and to the frequency of the emitted sound wave?

amplitude frequency

A decreasing decreasing
B decreasing increasing
C increasing decreasing
D increasing increasing

26 A permanent magnet is placed close to a bar of soft iron.

permanent
S N P Q soft iron bar
magnet

What are the polarities of end P and of end Q?

end P end Q

A N N
B N S
C S N
D S S

27 The diagrams show three ammeters.

1 2 3

2.0 3.0 4.0 6.0

0

0
4.

8.
1.

2.

4.50 A
0

0
10.0
0.0

0.0
5.0

A A

Which ammeters show the same value of current?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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28 A student measures the potential difference across a device and the current in the device.

Which calculation gives the resistance of the device?

A current + potential difference

B current ÷ potential difference

C potential difference ÷ current

D potential difference × current

29 A lamp is connected across one cell, then across two cells. The potential difference (p.d.) across
the lamp and the current in it are measured in each case.

The results are shown.

number
p.d. / V current / A
of cells

1 2.8 0.25
2 5.4 0.40

What is the change in the resistance of the lamp when the number of cells is increased from one
to two?

A It decreases by 0.015 Ω.

B It increases by 1.5 Ω.

C It increases by 2.3 Ω.

D It increases by 17 Ω.

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30 An electrical heater transfers thermal energy to the surroundings.

The graph shows how the amount of thermal energy transferred varies with time.

400
thermal energy
transferred / J 300

200

100

0
0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0
time / s

The heater continues to transfer energy at the same rate.

How much thermal energy is transferred by the heater in 5.0 minutes?

A 200 J B 400 J C 2000 J D 12 000 J

31 Which electrical component does the symbol represent?

A a fuse
B a relay coil
C a thermistor
D a variable resistor

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32 A student sets up this circuit.

What is the purpose of the circuit?

A to allow a lamp to be made dimmer or brighter as required

B to amplify the sound of a voice
C to light a lamp in the dark
D to sound a bell when the temperature rises

33 The diagram shows two voltmeters P and Q connected to a potential divider.

V voltmeter P
X

V voltmeter Q

The sliding connection at point X is moved towards the top of the diagram.

What happens to the reading on P and to the reading on Q?

reading on P reading on Q

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

34 A simple electric generator induces an electromotive force (e.m.f.).

Which modification would increase the induced e.m.f.?

A Increase the number of turns in the coil of the generator.

B Increase the distance between the magnetic poles.
C Reduce the strength of the magnetic field around the coil.
D Reverse the direction of the magnetic field.

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35 A transformer has Np turns in the primary coil and Ns turns in the secondary coil.

Which row gives the values of Np and Ns for a transformer that steps up a voltage of 1200 V to
36 000 V?

Np Ns

A 2 000 60 000
B 2 000 600 000
C 60 000 2 000
D 600 000 2 000

36 A straight wire is perpendicular to the paper. It carries a current into the paper.

What is the magnetic field pattern and its direction near the wire?

A B C D

key
wire with current into the page

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37 In the atomic model, an atom consists of a central mass, orbited by much smaller particles.

orbiting central
particle mass

What is the name of the central mass and of the orbiting particles?

central mass orbiting particles

A neutron α-particles
B neutron electrons
C nucleus α-particles
D nucleus electrons

38 The table shows the composition of three different nuclei.

number of number of
nucleus
protons neutrons

X 3 3
Y 3 4
Z 4 3

Which nuclei are isotopes of the same element?

A X, Y and Z B X and Y only C X and Z only D Y and Z only

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39 The table compares the penetrating abilities and ionising effects of α-radiation and of γ-radiation.

Which row is correct?

least most
penetrating ionising

A α α
B α γ
C γ α
D γ γ

40 Radioactive materials must be handled in a safe way.

What is not a safety procedure?

A Monitor exposure time to radioactive materials.

B Store radioactive materials in cardboard boxes.
C Use tongs to pick up the radioactive source.
D Wear protective clothing.

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Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

PHYSICS 0625/13
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) May/June 2018
45 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser
*9915199420*

Soft pencil (type B or HB recommended)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has been done for you.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Electronic calculators may be used.
Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

The syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 16 printed pages.

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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

2 Four balls with different masses are dropped from the heights shown.

Air resistance may be ignored.

Which ball has the greatest average speed?

A B C D
1.0 kg

2.0 kg

3.0 kg
4.0 m
4.0 kg
3.0 m
2.0 m
1.0 m ground

3 A car takes 15 minutes to travel along a road that is 20 km long.

What is the average speed of the car?

A 0.75 km / h B 5.0 km / h C 80 km / h D 300 km / h

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4 A person steps onto a bathroom scales.

The bathroom scales records both mass and weight.

Which row shows the readings on the scales?

mass weight

A 60 N 600 kg
B 60 kg 600 N
C 600 kg 60 N
D 600 N 60 kg

5 Which properties of an object can be changed by a force?

A direction of motion, mass and speed

B direction of motion, shape and speed
C direction of motion and speed only
D mass, shape and speed

6 A man holds a ladder in four different positions, pivoting around his shoulder.

The weight of the ladder causes a moment about the man’s shoulder.

In which position is the moment greatest?

A B C D

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7 A hole is drilled in a square tile. The diagram shows the tile hanging freely on a nail.

Where is the centre of mass of the tile?

A
nail

tile
D

B
C

8 Which method of drying clothes has the least impact on the environment?

A Evaporate the water in them in an electrically heated tumble dryer.

B Hang them on a washing line in direct sunlight.
C Remove the water from them in an electric spin dryer.
D Suspend them close to a coal fire.

9 A student does work by pulling a box across a horizontal floor.

She now pulls a second box along the same floor.

Which row indicates that the student is now doing twice as much work?

force used distance the

to pull box box is pulled

A is doubled is doubled
B is doubled is halved
C stays the same is doubled
D stays the same is halved

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10 A simple barometer includes a column of mercury.

Which property of this column of mercury is used to give a measurement of atmospheric

pressure?

A its cross-sectional area

B its height
C its temperature
D its thermal capacity

11 The diagram shows some liquid in a measuring cylinder.

The mass of the liquid is 16 g.

25
3
cm
20

15

10

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

12 Brownian motion of particles is observed.

Which statements describe the movement of the particles?

1 The particles all travel along a curved path.

2 The particles move randomly.
3 The particles all travel in the same direction.

A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2 only

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13 A pure liquid is left in an open beaker and some of the liquid molecules escape by evaporation.

Which statement about this process is correct?

A None of the escaping molecules return to the liquid.

B The escaping molecules are generally the more energetic ones.
C The rate of escape of the molecules can be increased by increasing the depth of the liquid in
the beaker.
D The temperature of the remaining liquid is unaffected by the escape of the molecules.

14 A wooden wheel can be strengthened by putting a tight circle of iron around it.

wooden wheel

iron circle

Which action would make it easier to fit the circle over the wood?

A cooling the iron circle

B heating the iron circle
C heating the wooden wheel and cooling the iron circle
D heating the wooden wheel but not heating or cooling the iron circle

15 A student wishes to calibrate a mercury-in-glass thermometer with a °C scale.

Which values should she use for the lower fixed point and for the upper fixed point?

lower fixed point upper fixed point

A melting point of ice boiling point of mercury

B melting point of ice boiling point of water
C melting point of mercury boiling point of mercury
D melting point of mercury boiling point of water

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16 Which diagram shows how the thermal capacity of a silver object depends on its mass?

A B

thermal thermal
capacity capacity

0 0
0 mass 0 mass

C D

thermal thermal
capacity capacity

0 0
0 mass 0 mass

17 The diagram shows a pan used for cooking food.

handle of pan

base of pan

Which row is correct for the materials used to make the base and the handle of the pan?

base of pan handle of pan

A good thermal conductor good thermal conductor

B good thermal conductor poor thermal conductor
C poor thermal conductor good thermal conductor
D poor thermal conductor poor thermal conductor

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18 A saucepan of water is heated from its base on an electric hob.

After five minutes the water near the top of the saucepan is becoming hot.

What is the main process of heat transfer within the water?

A condensation
B conduction
C convection
D radiation

19 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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20 The diagram shows a ray of light passing from glass to air, at the critical angle.

air Z

glass W Y
X

Which angles are the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction?

angle of angle of
incidence refraction

A W Y
B W Z
C X Y
D X Z

21 Scout P signals to scout Q on the other side of a valley by using a mirror to reflect the Sun’s light.

Sun’s
scout P light

mirror

scout Q

Which mirror position allows the Sun’s light to be reflected to scout Q?

A B C D
mirror Sun’s Sun’s Sun’s Sun’s
light light light light

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22 It takes 0.24 seconds for a microwave signal to travel from a transmitting station on Earth to a
satellite and then back to the station on Earth. Microwaves travel at 3.0 × 108 m / s.

How far is the transmitting station from the satellite?

A 36 000 km
B 72 000 km
C 36 000 000 km
D 72 000 000 km

23 The diagram shows the ranges of human hearing and of ultrasound waves.

range of
human hearing ultrasound

0 101 102 103 104 105 106

2 × 101 2 × 104

To which characteristic of sound waves do the numbers on the diagram refer?

A amplitude in cm
B frequency in Hz
C speed in metres / second
D wavelength in metres

24 A permanent magnet is placed close to a bar of soft iron.

permanent
S N P Q soft iron bar
magnet

What are the polarities of end P and of end Q?

end P end Q

A N N
B N S
C S N
D S S

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25 The diagram shows a permanent bar magnet placed on a wooden table. A student draws arrows
to show the direction of the magnetic field at four points.

Which arrow shows the direction of the magnetic field at that position?

D B
N S

26 Which statement about electric charges is correct?

A Like charges attract and unlike charges attract.

B Like charges attract and unlike charges repel.
C Like charges repel and unlike charges attract.
D Like charges repel and unlike charges repel.

27 The diagrams show two readings on the same ammeter. Reading 1 is taken before the ammeter
is connected in a circuit. Reading 2 shows the reading when the ammeter is connected in a
circuit.

1 2 1 2
0 3 0 3

A A

reading 1 reading 2
not connected in a circuit connected in a circuit

What is the current in the circuit?

A 0.80 A B 0.90 A C 0.95 A D 1.20 A

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28 A student measures the potential difference across a device and the current in the device.

Which calculation gives the resistance of the device?

A current + potential difference

B current ÷ potential difference

C potential difference ÷ current

D potential difference × current

29 A battery in an electric circuit is connected to a lamp.

Chemical energy in the battery is transferred to which other types of energy?

A internal energy only

B kinetic energy and sound energy
C light energy and thermal energy
D light energy only

30 Which component is represented by the symbol shown?

A fixed resistor
B fuse
C thermistor
D variable resistor

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31 A student sets up a circuit which she calls circuit 1. She records the value of the current I1, and
calculates the resistance R1 of the circuit.

A
A

V V

circuit 1 circuit 2

She then connects an identical resistor in parallel with the original resistor. She calls this circuit 2.
She records current I2 and calculates the total resistance R2 of this circuit.

Which row correctly compares the two currents and the two resistances in the circuits?

I2 R2

A greater than I1 greater than R1

B greater than I1 less than R1
C less than I1 greater than R1
D less than I1 less than R1

32 A student sets up this circuit.

What is the purpose of the circuit?

A to allow a lamp to be made dimmer or brighter as required

B to amplify the sound of a voice
C to light a lamp in the dark
D to sound a bell when the temperature rises

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33 The diagram shows two voltmeters P and Q connected to a potential divider.

V voltmeter P
X

V voltmeter Q

The sliding connection at point X is moved towards the top of the diagram.

What happens to the reading on P and to the reading on Q?

reading on P reading on Q

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

34 The diagram shows a transformer.

core
primary coil
secondary coil

Which materials are the most suitable for the core and for the coils?

core material coil material

A copper copper
B copper iron
C iron copper
D iron iron

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35 A current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field experiences a force.

Which changes result in reversing the direction of the force?

A Decrease the current, keeping the field direction constant.

B Increase the current and reverse the field direction.
C Increase the current, keeping the field direction constant.
D Reverse the current and reverse the field direction.

36 A solenoid is connected to a battery.

axis of
solenoid
solenoid

Which statement about the magnetic field at the centre of the solenoid is correct?

A The magnetic field along the axis is zero.

B The direction of the magnetic field is at an angle of 45° to the axis.

C The direction of the magnetic field is parallel to the axis.
D The direction of the magnetic field is perpendicular to the axis.

37 In the atomic model, an atom consists of a central mass, orbited by much smaller particles.

orbiting central
particle mass

What is the name of the central mass and of the orbiting particles?

central mass orbiting particles

A neutron α-particles
B neutron electrons
C nucleus α-particles
D nucleus electrons

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38 One isotope of lead is represented by the nuclide symbol 82
Pb .

How many neutrons and how many protons does one nucleus of this isotope contain?

number of number of
neutrons protons

A 82 132
B 82 214
C 132 82
D 214 82

39 Three sources of background radiation are listed.

1 cosmic rays
2 medical X-rays
3 radioactive emissions from radon gas from the ground

Which of these sources are naturally occurring?

A 1 and 3 only B 1 only C 2 and 3 only D 2 only

40 The rates of emission from four radioactive sources are measured at 20 minute intervals.

Each row in the table shows the results for one of the radioactive sources.

Which source has the longest half-life?

rate of emission / emissions per minute

time 0 time 20 min time 40 min

A 120 60 30
B 120 110 101
C 240 60 15
D 240 170 122

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