IGCSE Physics (0625) — May–June 2025, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

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

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

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

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Motion

A speed-time graph is plotted for the motion of a car. Which quantity does the area under the speed-time graph represent? A acceleration of the car B average speed of the car C…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Forces

Which quantity is an example of a force? A density B mass C volume D weight

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Density

Four hollow glass balls, P, Q, R and S, each have a volume of 30 cm^3. The mass of each ball is shown. ball mass / g --- --- P 15 Q 25 R 35 S 45 Which balls will float in a liquid…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Forces

A car travels at constant speed along a straight road that has a slight downwards slope. Which statement is correct? A There is a resultant force on the car down the slope. B…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Forces (turning effect / moments)

A torque wrench is a tool that ensures nuts or bolts are tightened to the required amount. A mechanic sets the torque wrench to produce a moment of 50 N m. The torque wrench has a…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Energy, work and power

The work done W by a force is related to the magnitude F of the force and the distance d moved in the direction of the force. Which equation for W is correct? A W = d / F B W = d…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Energy resources

Which energy resource requires a power station with a boiler to produce steam when generating electricity? A coal B tides C water behind a dam D wind

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Question 10 · 1 mark · States of matter / changes of state

A scientist heats a solid substance until it turns into a liquid, and then into a gas. Which row describes the two changes of state of the substance as it is heated? change of…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Particle model of matter

Gases can be compressed, but liquids cannot be compressed. Which statement explains this difference? A Each particle in a gas is more compressible than each particle in a liquid.…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

A fixed mass of gas at a constant temperature is trapped in a cylinder which has a movable piston. Which row states and explains what happens to the pressure of the gas in the…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

Which quantity does not change when there is an increase in temperature? A the density of a steel block B the diameter of the hole in a metal nut C the length of an iron rod D the…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Transfer of thermal energy (conduction)

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 thermal conductor. B Water…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Transfer of thermal energy (convection)

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…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Transfer of thermal energy

Some electric hotplates are metal and do not glow when hot. Other hotplates are glass and have a heater underneath that glows red. The heater makes the glass hot. With both…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · General properties of waves

Twelve crests of a water wave pass a boat anchored at sea in a time of 180 s. The distance between consecutive crests of the wave is 10 m. What is the speed of the wave? A 0.056 m…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · General properties of waves (transverse and longitudinal)

The diagrams show examples of wave motion. Diagram 1: waves on water - concentric circular ripples spreading out in a ripple tank. Diagram 2: waves in air - a drum being struck,…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Light (refraction)

A ray of light passes through a glass block. The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from air into a glass block, striking the top surface at an angle. Four possible paths A,…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Thin lenses

The diagram shows a converging lens forming an image. The diagram (not to scale) shows an upright object on the left, a converging lens, and an inverted image on the right. The…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic spectrum

Which type of radiation does a remote controller use to send its instructions to a television (TV)? A gamma rays B infrared radiation C ultraviolet radiation D X-rays

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic spectrum (dangers)

A person exposed to excessive radiation from certain parts of the electromagnetic spectrum is likely to suffer cell damage. Which radiations cause cell damage? A gamma rays and…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Sound

The diagram shows the ranges of human hearing and of ultrasound waves. The diagram shows a logarithmic scale from 0 to 10^6. The range of human hearing is marked from 2 x 10^1 to…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Magnetism

A student has a bar magnet and two metal blocks. The student places the bar magnet next to end W and end X of metal block 1. The student then places the bar magnet next to end Y…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Static electricity

A glass rod is rubbed with a silk cloth. The glass rod becomes positively charged. Which statement explains how this happens? A Negative charges move from the glass rod to the…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Electrical quantities (current)

Which statement describes what is happening when there is an electric current in a metal wire? A Electrons in the wire vibrate. B Electrons move along the wire. C Positive charges…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Electrical quantities (e.m.f. and p.d.)

Which two electrical quantities have the same unit? A current and charge B electromotive force (e.m.f.) and potential difference (p.d.) C potential difference (p.d.) and current D…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Electrical quantities (resistance)

A 10 V d.c. power supply is connected across a resistor. The current in the resistor is 0.050 A. What is the resistance of the resistor? A 0.0050 ohm B 0.50 ohm C 2.0 ohm D 200 ohm

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Electrical circuits (thermistor)

A resistor and a thermistor are connected in a series circuit, as shown. The circuit diagram shows a cell, an ammeter (A) in series with a fixed resistor and a thermistor, and a…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Electrical circuits (series resistance)

In which circuit does the ammeter read 2.0 A? Four series circuits A-D are shown, each with two resistors and an ammeter: A: 12 V supply, two 6.0 ohm resistors in series. B: 12 V…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Electrical safety (fuses)

A 240 V mains-powered vacuum cleaner has a power output of 2700 W. Which fuse is suitable for use in the plug of the vacuum cleaner? A 3 A B 5 A C 10 A D 13 A

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic induction (transformers)

The transformer in a laptop power supply is used to change mains voltage from 240 V to 20 V. The transformer has 600 turns on the secondary coil. Which type of transformer is it…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · The nuclear atom (ions)

An ion of the element oxygen is negatively charged. Which change causes the ion to become a neutral oxygen atom? A gain of electrons B gain of protons C loss of electrons D loss…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · The nuclear atom (nuclide notation)

A nuclide of nitrogen is represented as 15/7 N (nucleon number 15, proton number 7). What is the number of neutrons in this nuclide? A 7 B 8 C 15 D 22

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Radioactivity (background radiation)

Which list only includes sources of naturally occurring background radiation? A cosmic rays, radon gas, nuclear power stations B food and drink, mobile phones, cosmic rays C rocks…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Radioactivity (alpha, beta, gamma)

A student compares alpha emissions, beta emissions and gamma emissions. Which statement is correct? A Alpha emissions are the most ionising. B Beta emissions are the most…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Radioactivity (safety)

In school laboratories, radioactive sources are stored in lead-lined boxes. Why is lead used? A Lead neutralises radiation. B Lead absorbs radiation. C Lead repels radiation. D…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Earth and the Solar System

The Sun, the Earth and the Moon are all bodies in the Solar System. The Earth has a periodic cycle of day and night and a periodic cycle of seasons. Which row relates the periods…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Gravitational fields

The strength of the gravitational field at the surface of a planet depends on the ......1...... . The strength of the gravitational field ......2...... as the distance from the…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic spectrum (the Sun)

The Sun radiates most of its energy in three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The diagram (a pie chart) shows the proportion of the total energy radiated in each of these…

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