IGCSE Physics (0625) — October–November 2023, Paper 12
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Start with Question 1 →A student investigates the oscillation of a mass suspended from a spring. The student pulls the mass down from its rest position P and then releases it so that it oscillates…
Answer this question and get it marked →A student measures the average speed of a cyclist in a race. Which quantities must she measure? A the total time taken to complete the race and the time taken for the cyclist to…
Answer this question and get it marked →The graph shows the motion of a sprinter. 10.0 speed 8.0 m/s 6.0 4.0 2.0 0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 time / s She accelerates steadily from rest to 8.0 m / s in 4.0 s. How far…
Answer this question and get it marked →A person steps onto a bathroom scale. The bathroom scale records both mass and weight. Which row shows the readings on the bathroom scale? mass weight A 60 N 590 kg B 60 kg 590 N…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which equation is correct? A density = mass volume B density = weight volume C mass = density volume D weight = density volume
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagrams show four identical objects. Each object is acted on by only the forces shown. Which diagram shows an object in equilibrium? A B C D 10 N 10 N 10 N 10 N 10 N 20 N 10…
Answer this question and get it marked →A uniform wooden ruler is pivoted at its centre. A load of 2.0 N is suspended from each end of the ruler. F wooden ruler load load pivot 2.0 N 2.0 N The pivot exerts an upward…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows part of a rollercoaster ride with the car at different positions. The car runs freely down from position X to position Y and up the hill on the other side. car X…
Answer this question and get it marked →In a small power station, biofuel is used to generate electricity. Which energy store is reduced by this process? A chemical B kinetic C nuclear D thermal
Answer this question and get it marked →An electric car is charged overnight. In 8.0 hours, 180 MJ of energy is transferred. What is the power of the charger? A 6.3 kW B 380 kW C 23 MW D 1400 MW
Answer this question and get it marked →Tractors have large tyres. These help to prevent the wheels from sinking into soft ground. tractor Which statement explains this? A Larger tyres exert a greater force on the…
Answer this question and get it marked →Brownian motion is the random motion of particles. In which states of matter is Brownian motion observed? A gases, liquids and solids B gases and liquids only C gases and solids…
Answer this question and get it marked →A student investigates the relationship between the pressure of a gas and its volume at constant temperature. He records his results in the table. pressure volume reading N / cm2…
Answer this question and get it marked →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…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which diagram shows the processes happening during changes of state? A B boiling solidification condensation melting gas liquid solid gas liquid solid C D melting boiling…
Answer this question and get it marked →A room is heated by a radiator. The diagrams X and Y show two possible circulations of hot air, which heat the room. diagram X ceiling diagram Y ceiling radiator radiator floor…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which description and example are correct for a transverse wave? description example A The direction of vibration is parallel sound to the direction of propagation. B The…
Answer this question and get it marked →Straight wavefronts on the surface of a ripple tank approach a gap in a barrier. The diagram shows how the wavefronts change shape as they pass through the gap. barrier straight…
Answer this question and get it marked →Red, green and violet lights are part of the visible spectrum of light. What is the order of colours from shortest to longest wavelength? A red green violet B red violet …
Answer this question and get it marked →Which diagram shows the image correctly formed by reflection? A B object image object image mirror mirror C D object image object image mirror mirror
Answer this question and get it marked →A student passes parallel rays of light through four different converging lenses. He measures the distance x and the distance y for each experiment. x y Which lens has the longest…
Answer this question and get it marked →The table shows different types of wave in the electromagnetic spectrum. radio infrared visible ultraviolet gamma microwaves X-rays waves waves light waves rays Where do all the…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statement about a sound that can be heard by a person with normal hearing is correct? A The sound is a longitudinal wave with a frequency between 2.0 Hz and 20 Hz. B The…
Answer this question and get it marked →A hard magnetic material can be used to make a permanent magnet. A soft magnetic material can be used to make a temporary magnet. Which row shows whether iron and steel are hard…
Answer this question and get it marked →A battery is connected to an ammeter and a resistor. A The ammeter reading is 0.20 A. An electrical insulator is connected in parallel with the resistor. What is the ammeter…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which unit is used to measure electromotive force (e.m.f.)? A ampere B joule C volt D watt
Answer this question and get it marked →Which equation is correct for resistance R, potential difference (p.d.) V and current I ? A R= V B R=V+I C R= I D R=VI I V
Answer this question and get it marked →In the diagram, rod R is suspended from an insulating thread. insulating thread Q R + moves away + + + from rod Q + When the positively charged rod Q is brought close to rod R,…
Answer this question and get it marked →In which heating system circuit would thermistors not be useful? A to keep different rooms at different temperatures B to turn an alarm on if the system overheats C to turn a…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statement is correct? A A fuse is included in a circuit to prevent the current becoming too high. B A fuse should be connected to the neutral wire in a plug. C An electric…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which graph of current I against time t represents an alternating current (a.c.)? A B I I 0 0 0 t 0 t C D I I 0 0 0 t 0 t
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a wire in the magnetic field between two poles of a magnet. magnet N S wire The current in the wire repeatedly changes between a constant value in one direction…
Answer this question and get it marked →A transformer has Np turns on its primary coil and Ns turns on its secondary coil. The voltage across the primary coil is Vp and the voltage across the secondary coil is Vs. What…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagrams represent the protons, neutrons and electrons in different atoms and ions. Which diagram shows a negatively charged ion? A B key = proton = neutron = electron C D
Answer this question and get it marked →Which row correctly describes an example of radioactive decay? original change or emission nucleus no change of element A stable change of element B unstable change of element…
Answer this question and get it marked →A detector is used to monitor the emissions from a radioactive source over several days. The table shows the count rate from the source at different times. count rate time / days…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is the most effective precaution to reduce the risk when handling, storing or using a radioactive source that emits -rays? A Handle the source for the least possible time. B…
Answer this question and get it marked →Approximately how long does the Moon take to orbit the Earth? A 1 day B 7 days C 28 days D 365 days
Answer this question and get it marked →The Sun transfers energy to the Earth through electromagnetic radiation. What are two of the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to which most of the energy belongs? A gamma…
Answer this question and get it marked →What provides evidence that the Universe is expanding? A Stars in galaxies outside the Milky Way are all red. B The Andromeda galaxy is moving toward the Milky Way. C Light from…
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