IGCSE Physics (0972) — May–June 2024, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Measurement

The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre ruler, marked in mm and cm, being used to measure the length of a small feather. The feather spans from near the start…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Mass and weight

The diagram shows two objects, X and Y, suspended from identical springs. The extension of each spring is different (Y stretches more). Which row compares the mass and the weight…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Density

A plastic bottle contains 750 cm³ of oil. The diagram shows the mass of the bottle measured when full (650 g) and when empty (50 g). What is the density of the oil? A 0.80 g/cm³ B…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Forces

The extension–load graph for a spring is shown (extension/cm vs load/N, a straight line through the origin). The unstretched length of the spring is 15.0 cm. When an object of…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Centre of gravity

A student determines the position of the centre of gravity of a piece of card. The available equipment is: clamp and stand, pin, weight on a thin string, pencil, stop-watch and…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Energy stores and transfers

A cyclist stops his bicycle using the brakes. Which row about energy stores is correct? A decreases: kinetic energy store of bicycle; increases: chemical energy store of brakes B…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Power

A man applies a force of 40 N to push a box along the floor. How much power is required to push the box 4.0 m in 3.0 seconds? A 3.3 W B 30 W C 53 W D 480 W

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Pressure

Four identical submarines, P, Q, R and S, are lowered from one depth to another in water of constant density. The initial and final depths of each submarine are shown (P: 10→30 m;…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Changes of state

Some terms describing changes of state are listed. 1 boiling 2 solidification 3 condensation 4 evaporation Which two terms identify the same change of state? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Kinetic particle model

Diagram 1 shows apparatus being used to observe smoke particles (a microscope, light, and a cell of air and smoke particles). Diagram 2 shows how a smoke particle moves randomly.…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Thermal physics

How is a temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) converted to a temperature in kelvin (K)? A Add 273 to the temperature in °C. B Divide the temperature in °C by 273. C Multiply the…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Kinetic particle model

The diagram shows a frictionless piston inside a cylinder. The air inside the cylinder is heated. The piston moves outward in the direction shown. Which statement about the air…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Thermal physics

What increases when the temperature of a copper block increases? A the number of copper atoms in the block B the melting point of the block C the internal energy of the block D…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Kinetic particle model

A textbook gives the description of a thermal process as 'more-energetic molecules escape from the surface of a liquid which causes the liquid to cool'. Which process is being…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Thermal energy transfer

In which situation is radiation the main method by which energy is transferred? A heating a pan of water using a gas camping stove B energy reaching the Earth from the Sun C…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Waves

The diagram represents a wave with distances x (horizontal, one full wavelength) and y (vertical, full peak-to-trough height) marked. Which row gives the wavelength and the…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Waves

Which row describes a seismic P-wave? A type: longitudinal; vibration: parallel to the direction of propagation B type: longitudinal; vibration: perpendicular to the direction of…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Waves

Which diagram shows waves diffracting? A, B, C, D show wavefronts interacting with barriers/gaps in different ways

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Total internal reflection

The diagram shows a ray of light in glass incident on the surface between the glass and air. What happens if the angle of incidence is made larger than the critical angle for the…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic spectrum

Red light of frequency 430 × 10¹² Hz has a wavelength of 700 × 10⁻⁹ m. What is possible for blue light? (Blue light has higher frequency and shorter wavelength than red.) A a…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic spectrum

Infrared is a useful type of electromagnetic radiation. However, excessive exposure to infrared can cause harmful effects. Which row gives a use and a harmful effect for infrared?…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Sound

The table shows data for the hearing ranges of different animals. animal hearing range / Hz --- --- turtle 20–1000 mouse 1000–1 000 000 moth 20 000–300 000 elephant 16–12 000…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Sound

Which description of ultrasound is correct? A longitudinal waves with a frequency greater than 20 000 Hz B longitudinal waves with a frequency less than 20 Hz C transverse waves…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Magnetism

Which diagram shows the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet? (Field lines go from N to S outside the magnet.) A, B, C, D show field line…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Electrical conductors

Which material is a good electrical conductor? A glass B copper C rubber D wood

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Electric current

What is an electric current and how is an ammeter positioned in a circuit to measure the current in a resistor? A current: a flow of charge; ammeter: in parallel with the resistor…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Electrical quantities

Which unit is used for the potential difference (p.d.) between two points in an electrical circuit? A ampere (A) B joule (J) C ohm (Ω) D volt (V)

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Electrical circuits

The circuit in the diagram contains four switches, S1, S2, S3 and S4, controlling a heater. Which three switches must be closed for the heater to work? A S1, S2 and S3 B S1, S2…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Electrical safety

The metal case of an electrical appliance is fitted with an earth connection. What is the purpose of this? A to complete the circuit supplying the appliance so that it works B to…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic induction

A student moves a magnet into a coil, as shown. The voltmeter measures the magnitude of the electromotive force (e.m.f.) induced in the coil. Which quantity does not affect the…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Magnetic effect of a current

A student makes a small d.c. motor. The teacher supplies: battery, ammeter, voltmeter, coil of wire, magnets, resistor. The student may use other equipment too. Which equipment…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

A simple model of the atom consists of small particles orbiting a central nucleus. Which row is correct? A charge on nucleus: negative; orbiting particles: negative B charge on…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

What is the charge on a proton and what is the charge on a neutron? A proton +1; neutron −1 B proton +1; neutron 0 C proton −1; neutron +1 D proton −1; neutron 0

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Radioactivity

An isotope of radon is radioactive. It decays by emitting an α-particle. What happens to the nucleus of a radon atom during the emission of the α-particle? A It becomes the…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

The nuclide notation of the isotope strontium-90 is ⁹⁰₃₈Sr. Which statement is correct? A A nucleus of strontium-90 has 38 neutrons. B A nucleus of strontium-90 has 52 neutrons. C…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Radioactivity

A box is used for storing radioactive sources. What is the best material to use for lining the box to prevent radiation from escaping? A aluminium B lead C paper D plastic

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Earth and the Solar System

The Earth is a planet that orbits the Sun once in approximately 365 days. What does this enable us to explain? A the cycle of day and night B the cycle of phases of the moon C the…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · The Solar System

The radius of the orbit of Venus around the Sun is 110 × 10⁶ km. The radius of the orbit of the Earth around the Sun is 150 × 10⁶ km. The speed of light is 0.30 × 10⁶ km/s. How…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Stars

What are the three main types of radiation emitted by the Sun? A infrared, radio waves and ultraviolet B infrared, visible light and ultraviolet C microwaves, visible light and…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · The Universe

What is a light-year? A the time for light to travel 1 km in space B the time for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth C the distance travelled in space by light in one year…

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