IGCSE Physics (0972) — October–November 2024, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Measurement

The diagram shows a rectangular metal sheet close to two rulers. One ruler is vertical (0–30 cm) and one is horizontal (0–50 cm). The metal sheet spans approximately 5–30 cm on…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

The diagram shows the speed–time graph of an object with sections labelled A, B, C and D. Section A is a gentle positive slope, B is a steeper positive slope, C is a less steep…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

An object begins to fall close to the Earth's surface. Air resistance can be ignored. Which statement about the object's acceleration is correct? A The acceleration is constant. B…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

Which quantity is equal to gravitational force? A gravitational field strength × mass B gravitational field strength × weight C mass per unit weight D weight per unit mass

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

A concrete building block has the dimensions 29 cm × 18 cm × 12 cm. The mass of the block is 15 000 g. What is the density of the block? A 43 g/cm³ B 2.4 g/cm³ C 0.42 g/cm³ D…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

What is measured by the moment of a force? A the acceleration produced by the force B the turning effect of the force C the time for which the force acts D the increase in energy…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

Two identical containers, P and Q, are partly filled with different quantities of sand. The position of the centre of gravity for each container is labelled X. P has a higher…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

The diagram shows a steel sphere falling through a cylinder of oil. Which row indicates what happens to the steel sphere and what happens to the oil as the steel sphere falls? the…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Energy

A moving object is brought to rest by a frictional force of 30 N over a distance of 5.0 m. Energy is transferred from a store of kinetic energy to a store of internal energy. How…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Energy

A motor transfers 24 J of energy in 60 seconds. What is the power output of the motor? A 0.40 W B 2.5 W C 24 W D 1400 W

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Forces and motion

An artist makes four sculptures with circular bases and places them on sand. All the sculptures are of equal weight and volume. A is a tall triangle, B is an oval, C is a tall…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · States of matter

A quantity of water is boiled to form the same mass of steam. Which row shows how the volume and density of the water change? volume density --- --- --- A decreases decreases B…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Thermal physics

The diagram represents gas particles moving around in a sealed container. The temperature of the gas is increased. What happens to the average speed of the gas particles and what…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Thermal physics

A metal object is heated strongly in an oven. What happens to the volume of the object and the internal energy stored in the object? volume internal energy --- --- --- A decreases…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · States of matter

Which row describes the process of melting? initial state final state change in temperature --- --- --- --- A liquid gas yes B liquid solid no C solid gas yes D solid liquid no

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Thermal physics

A beaker of water is heated and thermal energy travels through the water by convection. What happens to the density of the water when it is heated and how does the water move? A…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Waves

Waves travel across the surface of water. What is meant by the amplitude of the wave? A the maximum distance of a water particle from its mean position B how far the wave travels…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Waves

Water waves change direction when they move from shallow water to deep water. The diagram shows the original wave direction and the new wave direction after the boundary. What is…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Waves

The ray diagram shows the formation of an image when light is reflected by a plane mirror. The diagram has lines labelled X (from image to mirror), Y (from object to mirror), and…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Waves

Which diagram shows how an image of an object is formed on a screen by a converging lens? Four diagrams A–D show different ray configurations with objects placed at different…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Waves

Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light by a glass prism? The diagrams show different arrangements of red and violet light exiting a prism. A white light enters, red…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Waves

Which regions of the electromagnetic spectrum are used for satellite television and for security marking? satellite television security marking --- --- --- A microwaves infrared B…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Waves

The horn on a ship makes a sound. The captain on the ship hears an echo from a cliff 4.0 s later. The speed of sound is 340 m/s. How far away is the cliff from the ship? A 170 m B…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Magnetism and electromagnetism

A bar magnet (with poles X and Y) is next to a steel bar. The field lines go from X outward and converge towards Y. The steel bar is to the right of Y. What are the correct poles…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Electricity

Which row about electrical conduction in metals is correct? statement 1 statement 2 --- --- --- A It is the movement of free electrons. Electric charge is a flow of current. B It…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Electricity

The diagram shows three wires, P, Q and R, all made from the same metal. P has length 2 cm and cross-section 0.8 cm², Q has length 4 cm and cross-section 0.8 cm², R has length 2…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Electricity

A 60 W lamp operates at normal brightness for 2.0 minutes. How much energy is transferred by the lamp? A 0.50 J B 30 J C 120 J D 7200 J

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Electricity

What is a thermistor? A a container to keep a hot liquid warm B a circuit to control room temperature C a temperature-dependent resistor D a heater for a room

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Electricity

The diagram shows a circuit containing two identical resistors connected to a battery. The resistors are connected in parallel, with current measured at X (before the parallel…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Electricity

The mains voltage is 120 V. Which fuse should be fitted to an electric kettle with a power of 1.5 kW? A 3 A B 5 A C 10 A D 13 A

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Magnetism and electromagnetism

The diagrams show three arrangements: X = strong magnet moving slowly into a coil, Y = weak magnet moving slowly into a coil, Z = strong magnet moving quickly into a coil. Which…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Magnetism and electromagnetism

The diagrams show a current-carrying wire with an arrow in the direction of the current. Four diagrams A–D show different magnetic field configurations. Which diagram shows the…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Magnetism and electromagnetism

What are the best materials to use for the construction of a transformer? A copper for the core and steel for the coils wound around it B copper for the core and copper for the…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Nuclear physics

Which diagram represents the structure of a neutral atom? Diagram B shows 2 protons in the nucleus and 2 electrons outside, with no neutrons. A 1 proton, 1 neutron, 1 electron B 2…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Nuclear physics

The diagram shows five atoms in a radioactive substance. Each atom gives out an α-particle. Atom 1 is the first to give out a particle. Atom 3 is the second to give out a…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Nuclear physics

The diagram shows a radioactive source, a thick aluminium sheet and a radiation detector. The radiation detector shows a reading greater than the background reading. Which type of…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Nuclear physics

The half-life of the radioactive isotope caesium ¹³⁷₅₅Cs is 30 years. Starting with 30 g of the isotope, which mass of the isotope remains after 90 years? A 10.0 g B 7.50 g C 3.75…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Space

Which list gives the names of the planets in the correct order? A Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune B Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Uranus,…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Space

Which row describes the Sun and the Milky Way? the Sun the Milky Way --- --- --- A a galaxy a galaxy B a galaxy a star C a star a galaxy D a star a star

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Space

What is the approximate diameter of the Milky Way? A 100 light-years B 1000 light-years C 10 000 light-years D 100 000 light-years

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