IGCSE Physics (0625) — October–November 2024, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Measurement: volume of a liquid

A student uses a ruler to find the volume of water in a tank. She measures the lengths EF and FG. The tank is a rectangular box EFGH...IJK with water filling the lower part. What…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Motion: speed and velocity

Which statement is correct? A speed = distance travelled × time taken B speed = velocity in a given direction C velocity = time taken / distance travelled D velocity = speed in a…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Motion: acceleration of free fall

A stone falls freely from the top of a cliff. Air resistance may be ignored. Which graph shows how the acceleration of the stone varies with time as it falls? A a straight line…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Mass and weight

Which statement about weight is correct? A It is a measure of the quantity of matter in an object. B It is the gravitational force on an object that has mass. C It is equivalent…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Density

A student uses the equation ρ = m / V. Which row shows the correct meaning of these symbols? A ρ = density, m = mass, V = velocity B ρ = density, m = mass, V = volume C ρ =…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Centre of gravity

What is the point at which the weight of an object appears to act? A the centre of gravity of the object B the density of the object C the moment of a force about a point D the…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Forces: extension of a spring

A spring is stretched by adding loads to it. Which diagram shows the extension-load graph for the spring? A straight line with a positive intercept on the extension axis B…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Work done

The diagram shows a force of 12 N being used to push a box up a slope. The box is moved 8.0 m along the slope. This lifts the box through a vertical height of 2.5 m. How much work…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Energy resources

Which energy resource is non-renewable? A biofuel B energy from the Sun C nuclear fuel D water behind a dam

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Power

What is the relationship between the power of a motor, the force exerted by the motor, the distance moved by the force and the time taken? A power = (distance moved × time taken)…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Pressure

How is pressure defined? A area per unit force B force per unit area C mass per unit area D mass per unit volume

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Pressure of a gas

A fixed mass of gas is trapped in a cylinder with a piston. The volume of the gas is slowly reduced at constant temperature without any particles of gas escaping. Which statement…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Temperature: kelvin scale

The air temperature rises from 10 °C to 40 °C. What is the change in temperature, expressed in kelvin? A 30 K B 50 K C 243 K D 303 K

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Thermal expansion

Which effect is not due to thermal expansion? A convection currents in air B expansion of a bubble rising through a fizzy drink C expansion of a liquid in a thermometer D…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Evaporation

On a hot summer day, the level of the water in a pond falls. Which statement explains this? A The least energetic water particles escape from the surface and do not return. B The…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Thermal energy transfer

The diagram shows a vacuum flask used to keep liquid hot. How does thermal energy pass through the vacuum? A conduction and convection only B conduction only C convection only D…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Waves: amplitude and wavelength

The diagrams show two transverse waves X and Y, drawn to the same scale. Wave X has larger amplitude and shorter wavelength; wave Y has smaller amplitude and longer wavelength.…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Transverse and longitudinal waves

Which row shows an example of a transverse wave and an example of a longitudinal wave? A transverse light; longitudinal radio B transverse radio; longitudinal sound C transverse…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Reflection of light

A ray of light is reflected from a plane mirror. Which angle is the angle of reflection? A the angle between the incident ray and the normal B the angle between the incident ray…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Converging lens: real and virtual images

A thin converging lens forms an image. The ray diagram shows an object beyond the focal point F, with rays converging to form an image on the far side. What is the nature of this…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Dispersion of light

Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light by a prism? A refraction through prism with violet deviated least and red most (violet above red on exit) B refraction through…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic spectrum

Which row correctly compares microwaves and ultraviolet (frequency of microwaves compared to ultraviolet; uses)? A frequency higher; microwaves heat water and ultraviolet…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Sound: speed from echo

A pulse of sound is produced at the bottom of a boat. The sound travels through the water and is reflected from the seabed. The reflected sound reaches the boat 1.3 s after the…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Magnetic field of a bar magnet

The diagram shows three small compasses near a bar magnet. Compass P is above the magnet, compass R is below the magnet, and compass Q is beyond the S pole end. The bar magnet is…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Electrostatics: charging by induction

A negatively charged rod is brought close to an isolated, uncharged metal sphere. The near side of the sphere is labelled P and the far side is labelled Q. What are the charges on…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Resistance: V = IR

The diagram shows a simple circuit with a cell, an ammeter A and a voltmeter V connected to measure across a length of wire. The ammeter reading is 2.0 A and the voltmeter reading…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Electrical energy E = IVt

A lamp is rated 240 V, 0.40 A. The lamp operates at normal brightness for 1.0 min. How much energy does the lamp transfer? A 60 J B 96 J C 600 J D 5800 J

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Series circuit diagram

The diagram shows a torch containing two cells, a switch and a lamp. Which circuit diagram is correct for the torch? A two cells in series with a switch and a lamp, all in a…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Circuit symbols: motor

Which symbol represents a device that contains a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field? A a fuse / resistor box symbol B a motor symbol (circle with M) C a thermistor /…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Mains wiring: switch in live

The diagram shows a three-core cable connecting a three-pin socket to an electric fire with a metal frame. The earth, live and neutral connections of the socket are labelled E, L…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic induction

A student investigates electromagnetic induction. She moves the N pole of a magnet quickly towards a coil of wire. There is a reading on the sensitive voltmeter. What can she do…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Magnetic field of a current-carrying wire

The direction of the current in a straight wire X is into the paper. Which diagram shows the shape of the magnetic field pattern around the wire? A concentric circles around the…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Transformers

What does a step-up transformer increase? A current B energy C power D voltage

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Background radiation

When measuring the emissions from a radioactive rock brought into the laboratory, a teacher mentions that background radiation must be taken into account. What is this background…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Properties of alpha, beta, gamma radiation

How do the ionising effect and the penetrating ability of α-particles compare with those of β-particles and γ-rays (ionising effect; penetrating ability)? A ionising effect…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Half-life

Half-life is ......1...... for the ......2...... a sample of a radioactive isotope to halve. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? A 1 half of the time taken; 2 nucleon…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Safety with radioactive materials

Radioactive materials must be handled in a safe way. What is not a safety procedure? A storing radioactive materials in cardboard boxes B monitoring exposure time to radioactive…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · The Solar System: order of planets

The Solar System contains eight major planets. What is the correct order of three of the major planets, starting with the planet furthest from the Sun? A Mercury → Venus → Earth B…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Light-years and the Universe

The diagram shows a radio signal from the Earth being reflected by Pluto and returning to the Earth. The distance between the Earth and Pluto is 0.00050 light-years. What is the…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · The Milky Way galaxy

The Milky Way is a ......1...... made up of about a hundred ......2...... stars. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? A 1 galaxy; 2 billion B 1 universe; 2 billion C 1…

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