Cambridge IGCSE™

PHYSICS 0625/22
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) February/March 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*3645684800*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages.

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1 A student has a measuring cylinder containing water and also has a balance.

Which of these could she use to find the volume of a small metal sphere?

She has no other apparatus.

A either the measuring cylinder containing water or the balance

B the measuring cylinder containing water only
C the balance only
D neither the measuring cylinder nor the balance

2 A ball hits a bat with a velocity of 30 m / s, and leaves the bat travelling with a velocity of 20 m / s in
the opposite direction. The ball is in contact with the bat for 0.10 s.

What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the ball whilst it is in contact with the bat?

A 1.0 m / s2 B 5.0 m / s2 C 100 m / s2 D 500 m / s2

3 A train begins a journey from a station and travels 60 km in a time of 20 minutes.

What is the average speed of the train?

A 3.0 m / s B 5.0 m / s C 50 m / s D 60 m / s

4 Which statement about mass is correct?

A A mass of 10 kg weighs 1 N near the Earth’s surface.

B Mass is a gravitational force.
C Mass increases when the gravitational field strength increases.
D The greater the mass of a body, the more it resists a change in its motion.

5 A small bottle has a mass of 20 g when empty. The volume of the bottle is 10 cm3.

When full of liquid, the total mass is 150 g.

What is the density of the liquid?

A 0.50 g / cm3 B 2.0 g / cm3 C 13 g / cm3 D 15 g / cm3

6 An object of mass 0.80 kg is moving in a straight line at a velocity of 2.0 m / s. A force is exerted
on the object, in the direction of motion, for a period of 1.0 minute and the velocity of the object
increases to 6.0 m / s.

What force is exerted on the object?

A 0.053 N B 0.080 N C 3.2 N D 4.8 N

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7 An object moves at constant speed in the circular path shown.

P
Z X

Which statement about the acceleration of the object when it is at point P is correct?

A The acceleration is in the direction of arrow X.

B The acceleration is in the direction of arrow Y.
C The acceleration is in the direction of arrow Z.
D The object is not accelerating.

8 An object is pivoted at point P. A student ties a length of string to a peg on the object. He pulls
the string with a force F.

string

s t
peg
r
q P

object

What is the moment of the force F about the point P?

A Fq B Fr C Fs D Ft

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9 A gas molecule strikes the wall of a container. The molecule rebounds with the same speed.

wall wall
gas molecule gas molecule

before hitting the wall after hitting the wall

What happens to the kinetic energy and what happens to the momentum of the molecule?

kinetic energy momentum

A changes changes
B changes stays the same
C stays the same changes
D stays the same stays the same

10 A horizontal force pulls a box along a horizontal surface.

The box gains 30 J of kinetic energy and 10 J of thermal energy is produced by the friction
between the box and the surface.

How much work is done by the force?

A 10 J B 20 J C 30 J D 40 J

11 A crane is used to lift loads vertically.

The output power of the crane to lift a car is P.

The crane then lifts a lorry, which has 3.0 times the weight of the car, through 0.25 of the distance
in 0.50 of the time.

What is the output power of the crane now?

A 3P B 3P C 8P D 6P
8 2 3

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12 The diagram shows a manometer connected to a gas supply.

mm
500

from 400
gas supply

300

200

100

mercury
0

What is the pressure of the gas supply?

A 100 mm Hg above atmospheric pressure

B 100 mm Hg below atmospheric pressure
C 200 mm Hg above atmospheric pressure
D 200 mm Hg below atmospheric pressure

13 The diagram shows a box of dimensions 6.0 cm  8.0 cm  4.0 cm.

6.0 cm

X
Z
4.0 cm Y 8.0 cm

The box rests on a flat horizontal surface.

On which face must the box rest in order to exert the least pressure?

A face X
B face Y
C face Z
D The pressure is the same for all the faces.

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14 Air in a sealed syringe is slowly compressed by moving the piston. The temperature of the air
stays the same.

air

syringe piston

Which statement about the air is correct?

A The pressure of the air decreases because its molecules now travel more slowly.
B The pressure of the air decreases because the area of the syringe walls is now smaller.
C The pressure of the air increases because its molecules now hit the syringe walls more
frequently.
D The pressure of the air increases because its molecules now travel more quickly.

15 In an experiment, smoke particles are suspended in air and viewed through a microscope.

The smoke particles move about with short random movements.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A Air particles have large masses compared to smoke particles and they move in one direction
only.
B Air particles have large masses compared to smoke particles and they move in random
directions.
C Air particles move at high speeds compared to smoke particles and they move in one
direction only.
D Air particles move at high speeds compared to smoke particles and they move in random
directions.

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16 The graph shows how the internal energy of 1.0 kg of a metal changes with temperature.

835

830
internal
energy 825
/ kJ
820

815

810

805

800

795
0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature / °C

What is the increase in the internal energy of a block of the same metal of mass 0.25 kg when its
temperature rises from 40 C to 50 C?

A 30 J B 300 J C 750 J D 1200 J

17 A piece of melting ice at 0 C and a beaker of boiling water are both in a laboratory. The
laboratory is at 20 C.

boiling water

Bunsen burner
melting ice heating water

What is happening to the temperature of the melting ice and what is happening to the
temperature of the boiling water?

temperature of temperature of
melting ice boiling water

A constant constant
B constant increasing
C increasing constant
D increasing increasing

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18 One end of a copper rod is heated.

What is one method by which thermal energy is transferred in the copper rod?

A Free electrons transfer energy from the cooler end to the hotter end.
B Free electrons transfer energy from the hotter end to the cooler end.
C Molecules of copper move from the cooler end to the hotter end.
D Molecules of copper move from the hotter end to the cooler end.

19 Which change will cause a decrease in the rate of radiation emitted by an object?

A changing the surface colour from white to black

B changing the surface texture from dull to shiny
C increasing the surface temperature
D increasing the surface area

20 What is the approximate wavelength in air of the highest frequency sound that can be heard by a
normal healthy person?

A 0.02 m B 60 m C 20 000 m D 7 000 000 m

21 What causes the change in direction when light travels from air into glass?

A The amplitude of the light changes.

B The colour of the light changes.
C The frequency of the light changes.
D The speed of the light changes.

22 Light from a torch is incident on a plane mirror. The angle of incidence is 38.

What is the angle of reflection?

A 38 B 52 C 76 D 142

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23 Two rays with an angle of incidence of 60 pass into dilute and concentrated sugar-water
solutions. The refractions are shown.

60! 60!
air air
dilute concentrated
sugar sugar
40! 35!
solution solution

Which row is correct?

refractive index speed through solution

as concentration increases as concentration increases

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

24 A thin converging lens is used to produce a sharp image of a candle.

screen
image

lens

candle

Various sharp images are produced on the screen by moving the lens and the screen backwards
and forwards.

Which statement is always correct?

A The image is at the principal focus (focal point) of the lens.

B The image is bigger than the object.
C The image is closer to the lens than the object.
D The image is inverted.

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25 Which row gives the approximate speeds at which ultraviolet waves travel in air and in a
vacuum?

speed in air speed in a vacuum

m/s m/s

A 340 3.0  108

B 340 340
C 3.0  108 340
D 3.0  108 3.0  108

26 The diagram represents a sound wave.

X Y

What are the names of the parts of the sound wave labelled X and Y?

X Y

A amplitude wavelength
B compression rarefaction
C rarefaction amplitude
D wavelength compression

27 The speed of sound is different in different states of matter.

The speed of sound in liquid water is 1500 m / s.

Which row correctly compares the speed of sound in ice and the speed of sound in water vapour
with the speed of sound in water?

speed of sound in ice speed of sound in steam

m/s m/s

A less than 1500 less than 1500

B less than 1500 more than 1500
C more than 1500 less than 1500
D more than 1500 more than 1500

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28 Three methods to demagnetise a magnet are suggested. The magnet is in an east-west direction.

1 hitting the magnet repeatedly with a hammer

2 heating the magnet until red hot
3 withdrawing the magnet from a coil which has a direct current (d.c.) in it

Which methods demagnetise the magnet?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

29 Three cores of different metals P, Q and R are placed inside identical coils of wire.

At least one of the metals is non-magnetic.

The cores are held above some iron nails.

The three diagrams show what happens when there is a current in the coils.

coil
+ + +

– – –
core
P Q R

iron
nails

The three diagrams below show what happens when the current is then switched off.

+ + +

– – –

P Q R

Which core metals are magnetic?

A P only B R only C P and Q D Q and R

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30 Two uncharged metal spheres X and Y rest on insulating stands and touch each other. A
negatively charged plastic rod is brought near to sphere X.

metal spheres

negatively –
–
charged rod –
– X Y
–
–

insulating stand insulating stand

Using the insulating stand, sphere Y is moved away from sphere X.

What are the signs and the relative magnitudes of the charges induced on X and Y?

relative magnitudes
charge on X charge on Y
of charges

A negative negative equal

B negative positive different
C positive negative equal
D positive positive different

31 Which two changes to a metal wire both decrease its resistance?

cross-sectional
length of wire
area of wire

A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase

32 There is a current I in a resistor of resistance R for a time t. The potential difference across the
resistor is V.

Which equation gives the energy E transferred by the resistor?

A E = IR B E = IV C E = IRt D E = IVt

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33 A resistor R is connected in parallel with an 8.0  resistor. The resistance of this combination
is 4.0 .

8.0 Ω

What is the resistance of resistor R?

A 0.50  B 2.0  C 4.0  D 8.0 

34 A student designs a circuit to use as a dimmer switch for a lamp.

What happens to the brightness of the lamp and the potential difference (p.d.) across the lamp,
when the slider is moved from X to Y?

brightness of lamp p.d. across the lamp

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

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35 The circuit shown contains two gates.

Which truth table describes the operation of the circuit?

A B C D
P Q R P Q R P Q R P Q R

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1

36 The diagram shows an electromagnet near a coil of wire connected to a voltmeter. The reading
on the voltmeter is zero.

electromagnet coil

soft iron

switch

V
+ –

The switch is closed. The electromagnet magnetises quickly.

What happens to the reading on the voltmeter?

A It keeps increasing.
B It quickly increases and stays at maximum.
C It quickly increases and then decreases.
D It stays on zero.

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37 Which graph shows the voltage output of an a.c. generator with the peaks and zeros correctly
labelled?

A B
peaks peaks
voltage V voltage V

0 0
0 time t 0 time t
zeros zeros

C D
peaks peaks
voltage V voltage V
zeros

0 0
0 time t 0 time t

zeros peaks

38 Three students are describing the structure of an atom.

student 1 All the positively charged particles are in the nucleus.

student 2 Positive electrons are in the nucleus.
student 3 Negative electrons orbit around the nucleus.

Which students are making a correct statement?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

39 When alpha particles are incident on a thin metal foil, most of them pass through undeviated.

What does this observation reveal about the nature of the atom?

A The atom has a dense nucleus.

B The atom is mostly empty space.
C The atom is very small.
D The nucleus of the atom is positively charged.

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40 A laboratory worker measures the count rate from a radioactive source. He records his results in
a table.

time count rate

minutes counts / s

0 100
1.0 73
2.0 54
3.0 41
4.0 31

The average background radiation in the laboratory is 8 counts per second.

What is the half-life of the source?

A 1.5 minutes
B 2.0 minutes
C 3.0 minutes
D 4.0 minutes

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PHYSICS 0625/21
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) May/June 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*6763850843*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages.

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1 The diagram shows a stone of irregular shape.

Which property of the stone can be found by lowering it into a measuring cylinder half-filled with
water?

A length
B mass
C volume
D weight

2 Which row describes speed and velocity?

speed velocity

A scalar scalar
B scalar vector
C vector scalar
D vector vector

3 Four balls with different masses are dropped from the heights shown.

Air resistance may be ignored.

Which ball has the smallest average speed?

A B C D
1.0 kg

2.0 kg

3.0 kg
4.0 m
4.0 kg
3.0 m
2.0 m
1.0 m ground

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4 An object of mass 2.0 kg is taken from the Earth, where the gravitational field strength is 10 N / kg,
to the Moon, where the gravitational field strength is 1.6 N / kg.

Which row is correct?

weight on weight on
the Earth / N the Moon / N

A 0.20 0.80
B 0.20 3.2
C 20 0.80
D 20 3.2

5 The mass of an empty flask is 34 g.

The volume of liquid added to the flask is 20 cm3.

The total mass of the flask and the liquid is 50 g.

What is the density of the liquid?

A 0.80 g / cm3 B 1.25 g / cm3 C 2.50 g / cm3 D 4.20 g / cm3

6 The extension–load graph for a spring is shown. The unstretched length of the spring is 17.0 cm.

3
extension / cm

0
0 1 2 3 4
load / N

When an object is suspended from the spring, the length of the spring is 19.2 cm.

What is the weight of the object?

A 1.4 N B 1.6 N C 2.6 N D 3.0 N

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7 A cart has a mass of 10 kg. A boy pushes on the cart horizontally with a force of 50 N. The cart
accelerates at 0.50 m / s2.

What is the frictional force acting on the cart?

A 5.0 N B 20 N C 30 N D 45 N

8 A ball has a mass of 2.0 kg. The ball approaches a wall at a speed of 3.0 m / s and rebounds at a
speed of 1.0 m / s.

wall
3.0 m / s

1.0 m / s

What is the impulse on the wall?

A 4.0 N B 4.0 N s C 8.0 N D 8.0 N s

9 Which situation involves no work being done and no energy being transferred?

A a car skidding to a stop on a road

B a crane lifting a load
C a heavy load hanging from a strong bar
D a student dragging a big box over a rough floor

10 A student suggests that there are several ways of transferring energy to a small, stationary block
of iron on a smooth table. He makes the following suggestions.

1 Heat it.
2 Shine light on it.
3 Pass a current through it.

Which suggestions are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

11 An engine produces 240 kJ of energy in 2.0 minutes.

What is the power output of the engine?

A 2.0 kW B 120 kW C 480 kW D 28 800 kW

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12 A book has a mass of 400 g.

The surface of the book in contact with a table has dimensions 0.10 m  0.20 m.

The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.

What is the pressure exerted on the table due to the book?

A 0.08 N / m2 B 8.0 N / m2 C 20 N / m2 D 200 N / m2

13 The diagram shows a mercury barometer.

At which point is the pressure greater than atmospheric pressure?

mercury

14 The table gives information about molecules.

Which row describes a gas?

force distance
between molecules between molecules

A strong close together

B strong far apart
C negligible far apart
D negligible close together

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15 Very small pollen grains are suspended in water. A bright light shines from the side.

When looked at through a microscope, small specks of light are seen to be moving in a random,
jerky manner.

eye

microscope

bright light

pollen grains
in water

What are the moving specks of light?

A pollen grains being hit by other pollen grains

B pollen grains being hit by water molecules
C water molecules being hit by other water molecules
D water molecules being hit by pollen grains

16 Why are small gaps left between the metal rails of a railway track?

A to allow for expansion of the rails on a hot day

B to allow for contraction of the rails on a hot day
C to allow for expansion of the rails on a cold day
D to allow for contraction of the rails on a cold day

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17 A block of metal absorbs 2000 J of thermal energy.

The temperature of the block rises from 10 C to 20 C.

The mass of the block is 2.0 kg.

What is the specific heat capacity of the metal?

A 50 J / (kg C) B 100 J / (kg C) C 200 J / (kg C) D 400 J / (kg C)

18 Which statement about boiling and evaporation is correct?

A Boiling requires a supply of thermal energy but evaporation does not.

B Evaporation takes place at the surface of a liquid but boiling takes place throughout the
liquid.
C When water boils in a kettle, its temperature decreases.
D When water evaporates, its temperature increases.

19 A metal rod is heated at end X.

X Y

heat

Why does end Y of the metal rod become hot?

A Energy is transferred from end X of the rod to end Y by vibration of positive ions and by
movement of electrons.
B Energy is transferred from end X of the rod to end Y by movement of positive ions only.
C Energy is transferred from end X of the rod to end Y by vibration of positive ions only.
D Energy is transferred from end X of the rod to end Y by movement of electrons only.

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20 Two square sheets of metal, P and Q, are heated to the same temperature. The metal sheets are
shown.

P Q

20 cm

40 cm

Sheet Q is emitting more radiation than sheet P.

Which statement explains this?

A Dull black surfaces are better conductors of radiation.

B Dull black surfaces are better emitters of radiation.
C The surface area of Q is larger than that of P.
D White surfaces are better absorbers of radiation.

21 A water wave passes into a region where the wave travels more slowly.

As it passes into the slow region, what happens to the frequency and what happens to the
wavelength of the wave?

frequency wavelength

A decreases remains the same

B increases remains the same
C remains the same decreases
D remains the same increases

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22 Light travelling at a speed of 3.0  108 m / s strikes the surface of a glass block and undergoes
refraction as it enters the block.

The diagram shows a ray of this light before and after it enters the block.

55!

glass block

33!

What is the speed of light in the glass?

A 1.8  108 m / s

B 2.0  108 m / s

C 4.5  108 m / s

D 5.0  108 m / s

23 The diagram shows a narrow beam of light incident on a glass-air boundary. Some of the light
emerges along the surface of the glass and some is reflected back into the glass.

"
glass
air

Which row is correct?

this is an example of angle  is the

total internal reflection critical angle

A no yes
B no no
C yes no
D yes yes

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24 An object is placed in front of a thin converging lens.

The diagram shows the paths of two rays from the top of the object.

converging lens

object

An image of the object is formed on a screen to the right of the lens.

How does this image compare with the object?

A It is larger and inverted.

B It is larger and the same way up.
C It is smaller and inverted.
D It is smaller and the same way up.

25 A remote-controlled vehicle is travelling on the surface of a planet. The vehicle senses an

obstacle ahead. It sends a radio message to the control room from where it is being controlled.
The control room is 2.4  106 km away from the vehicle. The control room sends a message back
to the vehicle telling it to stop.

What is the minimum time that elapses between the vehicle sensing the obstacle and receiving
the message back from the control room?

A 8.0 ms B 16 ms C 8.0 s D 16 s

26 A sound wave is travelling outwards from a loudspeaker into the surrounding air.

Here are three statements.

1 The air pressure is lower at a rarefaction compared with undisturbed air.

2 The density of the air is less at a compression compared with undisturbed air.
3 The distance from a compression to a rarefaction equals half a wavelength.

Which statements about the sound wave are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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27 The sound from a loudspeaker must pass through two materials to reach a microphone.

loudspeaker microphone

material 1 material 2

Which combination of materials gives the shortest time for the sound to reach the microphone?

material 1 material 2

A air hydrogen
B air water
C copper aluminium
D water oil

28 Diagram 1 shows a small compass needle with its poles marked. It is not near any magnetic
materials.

Diagram 2 shows a bar magnet with its poles marked. The compass needle is placed at point P.

diagram 1 diagram 2
N
N S
S

In which direction will the N pole of the compass needle point?

A to the left
B to the right
C down the page
D up the page

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29 A student rubs a plastic rod with a cloth.

The rod becomes positively charged.

What has happened to the rod?

A It has gained electrons.

B It has gained protons.
C It has lost electrons.
D It has lost protons.

30 An isolated metal sphere is positively charged.

It is then brought near to another isolated metal sphere that is neutral.

left right
+ +
+ + +
+
+ + +
positively charged + + + neutral
metal sphere metal sphere

What happens to the charges on the neutral sphere as the positively charged sphere is brought
close to it?

A Some positive charges move to the left and some negative charges move to the right.
B Some positive charges move to the right and some negative charges move to the left.
C Some positive charges move to the right, but the negative charges do not move.
D The positive charges do not move, but some negative charges move to the left.

31 Which statement about the resistance of a metal wire is correct?

A The resistance is directly proportional to its length and directly proportional to its
cross-sectional area.
B The resistance is directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its
cross-sectional area.
C The resistance is inversely proportional to its length and directly proportional to its
cross-sectional area.
D The resistance is inversely proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its
cross-sectional area.

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32 The circuit diagram shows a light-dependent resistor (LDR) in a potential divider.

A voltmeter is connected across the LDR.

Which row shows the resistance of the LDR and the potential difference (p.d.) shown on the
voltmeter at a specific light level?

resistance p.d. shown on

light level
of LDR the voltmeter

A bright low high

B bright high low
C dim high high
D dim low low

33 Three NAND gates are connected in a single chip as shown.

input 1

output

input 2

The whole chip behaves as a single logic gate.

Which type of logic gate does the chip act as?

A AND gate
B NAND gate
C NOR gate
D OR gate

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34 A solenoid is connected to a very sensitive ammeter. A rod is inserted into one end of the
solenoid. The ammeter shows that there is a small electric current in the solenoid while the rod is
moving.

solenoid
rod

Which rod is being inserted?

A a heated copper rod

B a magnetised steel rod
C an uncharged nylon rod
D a radioactive uranium rod

35 The diagram shows an electric generator with the coil in a vertical position.

magnetic poles

coil

N S

to oscilloscope
slip rings

brushes

Which row describes the generator?

the generator the voltage output

produces will be zero when

A a.c. the coil is horizontal

B a.c. the coil is vertical
C d.c. the coil is horizontal
D d.c. the coil is vertical

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36 The diagram shows a transformer. There are 460 turns on the primary coil and 24 turns on the
secondary coil. The primary voltage is 230 V.

iron core

primary coil secondary coil

What is the secondary voltage?

A 2.0 V B 12 V C 48 V D 4400 V

37 The charge on a proton is e.

What is the charge on an electron and what is the charge on a neutron?

electron neutron

A e e
B e 0
C –e –e
D –e 0

38 Four students are asked to comment on the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

Their comments are recorded in the table.

Which row is correct?

fission fusion

A energy is absorbed a large unstable nucleus splits

B a large unstable nucleus splits energy is absorbed
C two light nuclei join energy is absorbed
D energy is released two light nuclei join

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39 Radon 86Rn decays by emitting an -particle.

Which nuclide is formed in this decay?

215 223 219 219

A 84Po B 88Ra C 87Fr D 85 At

40 The graph shows the activity of a radioactive source over a period of time.

120
activity
counts / s 90

60

30

0
0 1 2 3 4 5
time / minutes

What is the half-life of the source?

A 1.0 minute B 2.0 minutes C 2.5 minutes D 4.0 minutes

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PHYSICS 0625/22
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) May/June 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*2416172797*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages.

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1 Which piece of apparatus is the most suitable for measuring the mass of a pencil sharpener?

A digital balance
B measuring cylinder
C newton meter
D ruler

2 Four balls with different masses are dropped from the heights shown.

Air resistance may be ignored.

Which ball has the smallest average speed?

A B C D
1.0 kg

2.0 kg

3.0 kg
4.0 m
4.0 kg
3.0 m
2.0 m
1.0 m ground

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3 A ball is thrown vertically upwards through the air. Air resistance acts on the ball.

Which graph shows how its speed varies with time?

A B

speed speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D

speed speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

4 What is the best description of the meaning of the ‘mass’ of an object?

A the space occupied by the object

B the force that gravity exerts on the object
C the resistance of the object to changes in motion
D the closeness of packing of the molecules in the object

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5 A measuring cylinder contains 40 cm3 of water.

A stone of mass 94 g is lowered into the water so that it is fully submerged as shown.

cm3
100
90
80
70
90
60
50
80
70
40
30
20
10

What is the density of the stone?

A 1.1 g / cm3 B 1.2 g / cm3 C 2.1 g / cm3 D 2.6 g / cm3

6 The extension–load graph for a spring is shown. The unstretched length of the spring is 17.0 cm.

3
extension / cm

0
0 1 2 3 4
load / N

When an object is suspended from the spring, the length of the spring is 19.2 cm.

What is the weight of the object?

A 1.4 N B 1.6 N C 2.6 N D 3.0 N

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7 A satellite orbits the Earth in an anticlockwise direction at constant speed, as shown.

When the satellite is in the position shown, in which direction does the resultant force act upon it?

direction of motion
of satellite

Earth D B

satellite
C

8 A tennis ball has a mass of 57 g.

A tennis player hits the tennis ball with a tennis racket. The tennis ball has a velocity of 25 m / s
when it hits the racket.

The velocity of the tennis ball when it leaves the player’s racket is 15 m / s in the opposite direction
from its approaching direction.

The average force exerted by the tennis racket on the ball is 35 N.

For how long is the tennis ball in contact with the tennis racket?

A 0.015 s B 0.016 s C 0.065 s D 0.65 s

9 This question is about four methods used to produce electrical energy.

Which method has a correct description?

energy source emits

method
is renewable carbon dioxide

A a hydroelectric power station yes no

B a coal-fired power station no no
C a wind turbine no yes
D a nuclear power station yes yes

10 A stone is released from rest from a high building on Earth. Air resistance is negligible.

What is its velocity when it has fallen 5 m?

A 7.1 m / s B 10 m / s C 50 m / s D 100 m / s

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11 The power input to an electric motor is 400 W. The efficiency of the motor is 85%.

How much power is wasted?

A 60 W B 85 W C 340 W D 470 W

12 A book has a mass of 400 g.

The surface of the book in contact with a table has dimensions 0.10 m  0.20 m.

The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.

What is the pressure exerted on the table due to the book?

A 0.08 N / m2 B 8.0 N / m2 C 20 N / m2 D 200 N / m2

13 A horizontal metal plate of area 0.50 m2 lies at the bottom of a lake at a depth of 40 m.

The density of water is 1000 kg / m3 and the gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.

What is the downward force acting on the plate due to the water?

A 20 kN B 80 kN C 200 kN D 800 kN

14 Which row describes the forces between the molecules and the motion of the molecules in a
gas?

forces between motion

molecules of molecules

A strong move freely

B strong vibrate only
C weak move freely
D weak vibrate only

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15 Very small pollen grains are suspended in water. A bright light shines from the side.

When looked at through a microscope, small specks of light are seen to be moving in a random,
jerky manner.

eye

microscope

bright light

pollen grains
in water

What are the moving specks of light?

A pollen grains being hit by other pollen grains

B pollen grains being hit by water molecules
C water molecules being hit by other water molecules
D water molecules being hit by pollen grains

16 A hole is drilled in a metal plate.

What happens to the length of the plate and to the diameter of the hole when the plate is cooled?

length of plate diameter of hole

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

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17 Which statement describes a sensitive liquid-in-glass thermometer?

A a thermometer which can be used to measure very high and very low values of temperature
B a thermometer which gives the same increase in length of the liquid column for each degree
of temperature rise
C a thermometer which is accurate because it has been calibrated
D a thermometer which gives a large increase in the length of the liquid column for each
degree of temperature rise

18 A block of aluminium of mass 2.0 kg has an initial temperature of 20 C. It absorbs 7300 J of
thermal energy.

The specific heat capacity of aluminium is 913 J / (kg C).

What is the final temperature of the aluminium block?

A 4.0 C B 8.0 C C 24 C D 28 C

19 A student sets up four cans. Each can contains the same mass of water at 90 C.

The cans are identical except for the outside surfaces.

Which can will cool down the fastest?

A dull, black surface

B dull, white surface
C shiny, black surface
D shiny, white surface

20 Thermal energy is transferred by conduction in a metal bar.

Which statement is not correct?

A Fast vibrating ions leave the surface.

B Free moving electrons carry thermal energy through the bar.
C Ions vibrate and strike neighbouring ions to make them vibrate.
D Ions vibrate but do not change position.

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21 A water wave passes into a region where the wave travels more slowly.

As it passes into the slow region, what happens to the frequency and what happens to the
wavelength of the wave?

frequency wavelength

A decreases remains the same

B increases remains the same
C remains the same decreases
D remains the same increases

22 Light travelling at a speed of 3.0  108 m / s strikes the surface of a glass block and undergoes
refraction as it enters the block.

The diagram shows a ray of this light before and after it enters the block.

55!

glass block

33!

What is the speed of light in the glass?

A 1.8  108 m / s

B 2.0  108 m / s

C 4.5  108 m / s

D 5.0  108 m / s

23 Which statement about the image of an object formed in a plane mirror is correct?

A It is smaller than the object.

B It is the same size as the object.
C It is larger than the object.
D It is inverted.

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24 An object is placed in front of a thin converging lens.

The diagram shows the paths of two rays from the top of the object.

converging lens

object

An image of the object is formed on a screen to the right of the lens.

How does this image compare with the object?

A It is larger and inverted.

B It is larger and the same way up.
C It is smaller and inverted.
D It is smaller and the same way up.

25 Here are three statements about the speed of electromagnetic waves.

1 The speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum is 340 m / s.

2 The speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum is 3.0  108 m / s.

3 The speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum is approximately the same as in
air.

Which statements are correct?

A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2 only

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26 The sound from a loudspeaker must pass through two materials to reach a microphone.

loudspeaker microphone

material 1 material 2

Which combination of materials gives the shortest time for the sound to reach the microphone?

material 1 material 2

A air hydrogen
B air water
C copper aluminium
D water oil

27 Which method does not demagnetise a bar magnet?

A Heat the bar magnet and place it in the east-west direction to cool.
B Place the bar magnet in the east-west direction and hammer it.
C Place the bar magnet in a coil connected to an a.c. supply and slowly withdraw it.
D Place the bar magnet in a coil connected to a d.c. supply and slowly withdraw it.

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28 Three piles of small nails, P, Q and R, are placed on a bench below three electromagnets.

One set of nails is made of copper, one of soft iron and one of steel.

Diagram 1 shows the situation when the electromagnets are switched on.

Diagram 2 shows the situation when the electromagnets are then switched off.

diagram 1
the switches are closed

Q R
P bench
small nails

diagram 2
the switches are open

small nails R
bench
P Q

Which row correctly identifies the materials from which the nails are made?

copper soft iron steel

A P Q R
B P R Q
C Q P R
D Q R P

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29 A magnet is suspended by a cotton thread.

The magnet is displaced then allowed to swing freely until it comes to rest.

Why does the magnet always come to rest pointing in the same direction?

A because of the interaction between the electric field of the magnet and the electric field of the
Earth
B because of the interaction between the electric field of the magnet and the magnetic field of
the Earth
C because of the interaction between the magnetic field of the magnet and the gravitational
field of the Earth
D because of the interaction between the magnetic field of the magnet and the magnetic field of
the Earth

30 A student rubs a plastic rod with a cloth.

The rod becomes positively charged.

What has happened to the rod?

A It has gained electrons.

B It has gained protons.
C It has lost electrons.
D It has lost protons.

31 An isolated metal sphere is positively charged.

It is then brought near to another isolated metal sphere that is neutral.

left right
+ +
+ + +
+
+ + +
positively charged + + + neutral
metal sphere metal sphere

What happens to the charges on the neutral sphere as the positively charged sphere is brought
close to it?

A Some positive charges move to the left and some negative charges move to the right.
B Some positive charges move to the right and some negative charges move to the left.
C Some positive charges move to the right, but the negative charges do not move.
D The positive charges do not move, but some negative charges move to the left.

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32 Which circuit has a zero reading on the ammeter?

A B

A A

C D

A A

33 Two 10  resistors are connected in series and then in parallel.

What is the combined resistance in each case?

resistance in resistance in
series /  parallel / 

A 10 5
B 10 10
C 20 5
D 20 10

34 The diagram shows a combination of four logic gates that produce an output signal at R that
depends on the states of the inputs P and Q.

Which single logic gate produces the same effect as the combination?

A AND B NAND C NOR D OR

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35 A solenoid is connected to a very sensitive ammeter. A rod is inserted into one end of the
solenoid. The ammeter shows that there is a small electric current in the solenoid while the rod is
moving.

solenoid
rod

Which rod is being inserted?

A a heated copper rod

B a magnetised steel rod
C an uncharged nylon rod
D a radioactive uranium rod

36 The diagram shows a transformer.

iron core
550 turns 115 turns

output
22 000 V
voltage

What is the output voltage?

A 0.35 V B 2.9 V C 4600 V D 105 000 V

37 Which row correctly states how nuclei behave during nuclear fission and during nuclear fusion?

fission fusion

A nuclei join together nuclei join together

B nuclei join together nuclei split apart
C nuclei split apart nuclei join together
D nuclei split apart nuclei split apart

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38 The charge on a proton is e.

What is the charge on an electron and what is the charge on a neutron?

electron neutron

A e e
B e 0
C –e –e
D –e 0

39 Some radioactive nuclei decay to give new nuclei which are also radioactive. Part of a series of
decays is shown.

238 234 234 234 230 226

92U  90 Th  91Pa  92U  90 Th  88Ra

How many decays involve the emission of a -particle?

A 1 B 2 C 3 D 5

40 The graph shows the activity of a radioactive source over a period of time.

120
activity
counts / s 90

60

30

0
0 1 2 3 4 5
time / minutes

What is the half-life of the source?

A 1.0 minute B 2.0 minutes C 2.5 minutes D 4.0 minutes

Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.

To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download
at [Link] after the live examination series.

Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge.

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PHYSICS 0625/23
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) May/June 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*5137607052*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 20 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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1 The diagram shows a plastic rod alongside a ruler.

plastic rod

0 cm 10 20

What is the length of the rod?

A 2.5 cm B 3.5 cm C 7.0 cm D 9.0 cm

2 Four balls with different masses are dropped from the heights shown.

Air resistance may be ignored.

Which ball has the smallest average speed?

A B C D
1.0 kg

2.0 kg

3.0 kg
4.0 m
4.0 kg
3.0 m
2.0 m
1.0 m ground

3 A cyclist rides 300 m up a slope in 50 s.

She then rides down the slope in 25 s.

What is her average speed for the whole journey?

A 4.0 m / s B 8.0 m / s C 9.0 m / s D 16 m / s

4 An object is on the surface of the Earth.

Which statement describes the weight of the object?

A the quantity of material that the object contains

B the quantity of space that the object takes up
C the gravitational force acting on the object
D the object’s resistance to a change in its motion

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5 The tank shown has the dimensions 5.0 m  4.0 m  4.0 m.

It is completely filled with water of density 1000 kg / m3.

5.0 m

4.0 m 4.0 m

What is the mass of water in the tank?

A 12.5 kg B 62.5 kg C 16 000 kg D 80 000 kg

6 The extension–load graph for a spring is shown. The unstretched length of the spring is 17.0 cm.

3
extension / cm

0
0 1 2 3 4
load / N

When an object is suspended from the spring, the length of the spring is 19.2 cm.

What is the weight of the object?

A 1.4 N B 1.6 N C 2.6 N D 3.0 N

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7 A car of mass 1200 kg is travelling along a horizontal road.

direction of motion

total frictional force = 1000 N driving force = 4000 N

What is the acceleration of the car?

A 0.83 m / s2 B 1.2 m / s2 C 2.5 m / s2 D 3.3 m / s2

8 Object X moves to the right along a frictionless surface towards a stationary object Y, as shown.

direction
of travel

X Y

They make a noise as they collide and then both objects move to the right.

Which equation is correct?

A change in momentum of X = change in momentum of Y

B impulse of force acting on X = impulse of force acting on Y
C kinetic energy of X before collision = (kinetic energy of X + kinetic energy of Y) after collision
D momentum of X before collision = (momentum of X + momentum of Y) after collision

9 A stream flows out of a lake and down the side of a hill.

What best describes the change in energy stores?

A kinetic energy  chemical energy + internal energy

B gravitational potential energy  kinetic energy + internal energy

C gravitational potential energy + kinetic energy  internal energy

D kinetic energy  internal energy + gravitational potential energy

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10 The energy input to a device is E.

The amount of energy wasted by the device is W.

Which expression gives the efficiency of the device?

A W  E  100%
W

B W  100%
E

C E  W  100%
E

D E  W  100%
W

11 A builder lifts 30 bricks from the ground onto a platform 2.0 m high.

Each brick has a mass of 4.0 kg.

What is the work done against gravity by the builder in lifting the bricks onto the platform?

A 80 J B 120 J C 240 J D 2400 J

12 A book has a mass of 400 g.

The surface of the book in contact with a table has dimensions 0.10 m  0.20 m.

The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.

What is the pressure exerted on the table due to the book?

A 0.08 N / m2 B 8.0 N / m2 C 20 N / m2 D 200 N / m2

13 The diagram shows a tank full of water.

The mass of water in the tank is m.

The density of the water is .

The height of water in the tank is h.

Which equation gives the pressure p due to the water at the bottom of the tank?

A p = h g B p = mgh C p = m g D p = m h

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14 A liquid at room temperature is put on a metal surface which is also at room temperature.

A student blows gently across the liquid and its temperature decreases.

What causes the liquid to become cooler?

A Bubbles of water vapour form in the liquid and go into the air.
B The moving air reduces the kinetic energy of all the particles in the liquid.
C Thermal energy flows from the liquid into the metal.
D The more energetic particles in the liquid escape into the air.

15 Very small pollen grains are suspended in water. A bright light shines from the side.

When looked at through a microscope, small specks of light are seen to be moving in a random,
jerky manner.

eye

microscope

bright light

pollen grains
in water

What are the moving specks of light?

A pollen grains being hit by other pollen grains

B pollen grains being hit by water molecules
C water molecules being hit by other water molecules
D water molecules being hit by pollen grains

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16 The liquid level in a thermometer rises when the thermometer is placed in hot water.

What causes this?

A The liquid contracts.

B The liquid evaporates.
C The liquid expands.
D The liquid freezes.

17 A student calculates the energy needed to raise the temperature of an aluminium block from
50 C to 60 C.

He then does an experiment to measure the energy used to do this.

Which statement about the measured energy is correct?

A The measured energy will be greater than the calculated energy because some energy is
transferred to the surroundings.
B The measured energy will be greater than the calculated energy because the block absorbs
energy from the surroundings.
C The measured energy will be less than the calculated energy because the mass of the block
decreases as it gets warmer.
D The measured energy will be less than the calculated energy because the thermal capacity
of the block is low.

18 Which row correctly describes a liquid that is boiling?

where it takes
bubbles seen
place in the liquid

A no surface only
B no throughout liquid
C yes surface only
D yes throughout liquid

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19 Three students are planning an experiment to test thermal conduction in different materials.

The students each propose a hypothesis.

1 I think the copper rod will be a good thermal conductor because it is a metal.
2 I think the glass rod will be a good thermal conductor because it has free electrons
which vibrate and transfer energy quickly.
3 I think the wooden rod will be a poor thermal conductor because it can only transfer
energy along the rod by vibrating the lattice particles.

Which of their hypotheses are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

20 A copper plate is shiny on one side and is painted dull black on the other side. The plate is
heated to a high temperature. A person places his hands at equal distances from either side of
the plate, close to the plate, but not touching it.

shiny dull black

very hot copper plate

Why does the hand near the dull black surface of the plate feel much hotter than the hand near
the shiny surface?

A The dull black surface is a better emitter of radiation than the shiny surface.
B The dull black surface is a better conductor of radiation than the shiny surface.
C The dull black surface is a better reflector of radiation than the shiny surface.
D The dull black surface is at a higher temperature than the shiny surface.

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21 A water wave passes into a region where the wave travels more slowly.

As it passes into the slow region, what happens to the frequency and what happens to the
wavelength of the wave?

frequency wavelength

A decreases remains the same

B increases remains the same
C remains the same decreases
D remains the same increases

22 Light travelling at a speed of 3.0  108 m / s strikes the surface of a glass block and undergoes
refraction as it enters the block.

The diagram shows a ray of this light before and after it enters the block.

55!

glass block

33!

What is the speed of light in the glass?

A 1.8  108 m / s

B 2.0  108 m / s

C 4.5  108 m / s

D 5.0  108 m / s

23 A beam of light is monochromatic.

What does monochromatic mean?

A All the waves in the beam must have the same frequency only.
B All the waves in the beam must have the same amplitude only.
C All the waves in the beam must have the same speed only.
D All the waves in the beam must have the same amplitude, frequency and speed.

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24 An object is placed in front of a thin converging lens.

The diagram shows the paths of two rays from the top of the object.

converging lens

object

An image of the object is formed on a screen to the right of the lens.

How does this image compare with the object?

A It is larger and inverted.

B It is larger and the same way up.
C It is smaller and inverted.
D It is smaller and the same way up.

25 Which row correctly describes what happens to the frequency and to the speed of
electromagnetic waves as we move through the spectrum from -rays to radio waves?

frequency speed in a vacuum

A decreases increases
B decreases remains the same
C increases decreases
D increases remains the same

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26 The diagram shows a model of a sound wave passing through air in an open tube.

Q air particle

What is the region Q?

A a compression which is a region of high pressure

B a compression which is a region of low pressure
C a rarefaction which is a region of high pressure
D a rarefaction which is a region of low pressure

27 The sound from a loudspeaker must pass through two materials to reach a microphone.

loudspeaker microphone

material 1 material 2

Which combination of materials gives the shortest time for the sound to reach the microphone?

material 1 material 2

A air hydrogen
B air water
C copper aluminium
D water oil

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28 A bar magnet picks up two steel bolts.

Which diagram shows the magnetic poles induced in the bolts?

A B

N S N S
S S

N N
N S

S N

C D

N S N S
N N

S S
S N

N S

29 A student rubs a plastic rod with a cloth.

The rod becomes positively charged.

What has happened to the rod?

A It has gained electrons.

B It has gained protons.
C It has lost electrons.
D It has lost protons.

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30 An isolated metal sphere is positively charged.

It is then brought near to another isolated metal sphere that is neutral.

left right
+ +
+ + +
+
+ + +
positively charged + + + neutral
metal sphere metal sphere

What happens to the charges on the neutral sphere as the positively charged sphere is brought
close to it?

A Some positive charges move to the left and some negative charges move to the right.
B Some positive charges move to the right and some negative charges move to the left.
C Some positive charges move to the right, but the negative charges do not move.
D The positive charges do not move, but some negative charges move to the left.

31 The diagram shows a circuit containing a cell, two resistors, a switch and a voltmeter.

When the switch is open the voltmeter reads 1.5 V.

When the switch is closed the voltmeter reads 2.0 V.

What is the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the cell?

A 0.5 V B 1.5 V C 2.0 V D 3.5 V

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32 A 4.0  resistor and a 12  resistor are connected in parallel.

4.0 Ω

12 Ω

What is the effective resistance of this combination of resistors?

A 0.33  B 3.0  C 8.0  D 16 

33 Which combination of two gates will result in the truth table shown?

P Q R

0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 1

A B

P P
R R
Q Q

C D

P P
R R
Q Q

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34 A solenoid is connected to a very sensitive ammeter. A rod is inserted into one end of the
solenoid. The ammeter shows that there is a small electric current in the solenoid while the rod is
moving.

solenoid
rod

Which rod is being inserted?

A a heated copper rod

B a magnetised steel rod
C an uncharged nylon rod
D a radioactive uranium rod

35 A 12 V, 36 W lamp shines at normal brightness when connected to a mains transformer.

Assume the transformer is 100% efficient.

1200 turns
iron core

240 V 12 V
a.c. mains 36 W

secondary coil

Which row shows the number of turns in the secondary coil and the current in the mains wires?

number of turns current in the

in secondary coil mains wire / A

A 60 0.15
B 60 3.0
C 180 0.15
D 180 3.0

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36 Diagram 1 shows a wire carrying an electric current into the page.

The wire is between the poles of a magnet.

A force is produced on the wire acting down towards the bottom of the page.

Diagram 2 shows the situation after the current is reversed and the magnet is turned through 90.

diagram 1 diagram 2

N S S

direction
of force
N

In which direction does the force act after these changes?

A towards the top of the page

B towards the bottom of the page
C towards the left-hand side of the page
D towards the right-hand side of the page

37 The charge on a proton is e.

What is the charge on an electron and what is the charge on a neutron?

electron neutron

A e e
B e 0
C –e –e
D –e 0

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38 The diagram shows -particles incident on a thin metal foil.

thin metal foil

How does the motion of these particles give evidence for the nuclear atom?

A Most particles passing through with minimal deflection shows that the atom is mostly empty
space.
B Most particles passing through with minimal deflection shows that the mass of the atom is
uniformly distributed.
C Large deflections of some particles shows that the atom is mostly empty space.
D Large deflections of some particles shows that the charge in the atom is uniformly
distributed.

226
39 Radium-226, 88Ra , is an -emitter.

It is implanted inside cancerous tumours.

It is safe to use as it kills the cancerous cells, but not the healthy ones surrounding the tumour.

Which properties of -particles, compared to other emissions, enable this use of radium-226?

ionising effect penetration

of -particles of -particles

A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low

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40 The graph shows the activity of a radioactive source over a period of time.

120
activity
counts / s 90

60

30

0
0 1 2 3 4 5
time / minutes

What is the half-life of the source?

A 1.0 minute B 2.0 minutes C 2.5 minutes D 4.0 minutes

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PHYSICS 0625/21
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) October/November 2020
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*8691247406*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages. Blank pages are indicated.

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1 For which one of the following measurements would a micrometer screw gauge be most
suitable?

A length of this page

B length of a pencil
C diameter of a wire
D diameter of an atom

2 The speed–time graph represents a journey.

speed

X Y

0
0 time

How does the graph show that the distance travelled in section X of the journey is greater than
the distance travelled in section Y?

A The area below section X of the graph is greater than the area below section Y.
B The gradient of section X of the graph is greater than the gradient of section Y.
C The speed at the end of section X of the journey is greater than the speed at the end of
section Y.
D The time for section X of the journey is greater than the time for section Y.

3 A car is travelling at a velocity of 2.0 m / s. It accelerates at a constant 0.20 m / s2 for 2.5 minutes.

What is the final velocity of the car?

A 2.5 m / s B 5.2 m / s C 30 m / s D 32 m / s

4 Which quantity is weight an example of?

A acceleration
B force
C mass
D pressure

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5 A sphere P, made of steel, has a weight of 10 N on Earth.

Another sphere Q, also made of steel, has a weight of 10 N on Mars.

The gravitational field strength on Earth is greater than the gravitational field strength on Mars.

Which statement is correct?

A The mass of sphere P is the same as the mass of sphere Q.

B The mass of sphere P is less than the mass of sphere Q.
C On Mars, the weight of sphere P is more than 10 N.
D On Earth, the weight of sphere Q is less than 10 N.

6 A metal ball is attached to a cork and is lowered into a measuring cylinder, pulling the cork into
the water, as shown.

cork

80 cm3

ball
56 cm3
48 cm 3

water

ball and cork ball fully submerged both ball and cork
above the water but cork above the water fully submerged

The mass of the cork is 4.8 g.

What is the density of the cork?

A 0.15 g / cm3 B 0.20 g / cm3 C 0.60 g / cm3 D 5.0 g / cm3

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7 A uniform plank rests on a pivot at its centre.

Two children P and Q sit on the plank in the positions shown.

1.2 m 1.5 m

child P child Q

pivot

The mass of child P is 25 kg.

The plank is balanced.

What is the mass of child Q?

A 20 kg B 25 kg C 31 kg D 45 kg

8 The diagram shows three forces acting on an object.

6N

1N 9N

What is the value of the resultant force acting on the object?

A 2N B 10 N C 14 N D 16 N

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9 An object with a mass of 0.20 kg moves at 0.20 m / s, as shown.

0.20 m / s
0.20 kg

Which other object has a momentum that is identical to the momentum of this object?

A B

0.20 m / s 0.40 kg

0.20 kg 0.10 m / s

C D

0.10 m / s 0.20 m / s
0.40 kg 0.20 kg

10 A stone is dropped from rest at a height of 2.0 m above the surface of a planet.

The planet has no atmosphere.

The speed of the stone just before reaching the surface of the planet is 3.8 m / s.

What is the acceleration of free fall on the planet?

A zero B 1.9 m / s2 C 3.6 m / s2 D 7.2 m / s2

11 An electric motor uses 1000 J of electrical energy. It provides 450 J of useful output energy.

What is the efficiency of the motor?

A 4.5% B 5.5% C 45% D 55%

12 To calculate the power produced by a force, the size of the force must be known.

What else needs to be known to calculate the power?

the distance that the force the time for which the
moves the object force acts on the object

A key
B = needed
C = not needed
D

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13 A barometer reads 780 mm Hg. Mercury has a density of 1.36  104 kg / m3.

What is the pressure of the atmosphere in N / m2?

A 1.1  104 N / m2

B 1.1  105 N / m2

C 1.1  107 N / m2

D 1.1  108 N / m2

14 The diagram shows a mercury barometer.

Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure?

D
mercury
C
B

15 A student splashes water on to her face. Here are three statements about the effects.

P The water uses energy to evaporate.

Q The water gains energy from the student.
R The face of the student cools.

Which statements are correct?

A P and Q only B P and R only C Q and R only D P, Q and R

16 When a bridge is built, a gap is left between each concrete slab.

Why are these gaps left?

A Concrete expands on warm days.

B Concrete contracts on warm days.
C The gaps expand on warm days.
D The gaps contract on cold days.

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17 The specific heat capacity of solid P is greater than that of solid Q.

What does this statement mean?

A Less energy is needed to raise the temperature by 1 C of unit mass of solid P than unit mass
of solid Q.
B Less energy is needed to melt unit mass of solid P than unit mass of solid Q.

C More energy is needed to raise the temperature by 1 C of unit mass of solid P than unit
mass of solid Q.
D More energy is needed to melt unit mass of solid P than unit mass of solid Q.

18 A student placed a number of ice cubes in a container with a hole in the base. He left them to
melt so that the water dripped into a beaker placed on a balance. The student recorded the initial
mass of the beaker and the final mass of the beaker and water after five minutes.

ice in a container
with a hole
in the base

beaker

balance
0.05 kg 0.16 kg

before after

The specific latent heat of fusion for water is 334 J / g.

How much energy was absorbed from the surroundings in order to melt the ice?

A 37 J B 54 J C 37 000 J D 54 000 J

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19 The diagram shows four rods. Each rod is made of a different metal.

P Q

brass copper

silver iron

S R

Wax is used to attach small metal balls at the rod ends P, Q, R and S.

Each rod is the same size. They are heated uniformly by a Bunsen burner at point X.

As the rods warm up, the wax melts and the balls fall off.

Why does the ball on the silver rod fall first?

A Silver is the best conductor of heat.

B Silver is the worst conductor of heat.
C Silver is the best radiator of heat.
D Silver is the worst radiator of heat.

20 Four cups A, B, C and D contain hot coffee.

Which cup keeps the coffee warm the longest?

the outside
the top of the cup
surface of the cup

A black covered with a lid

B black no lid
C white covered with a lid
D white no lid

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21 Which row correctly describes light waves?

wave type direction of vibrations

A longitudinal parallel to direction of wave travel

B longitudinal perpendicular to direction of wave travel
C transverse parallel to direction of wave travel
D transverse perpendicular to direction of wave travel

22 The diagram shows part of a diffracted wave pattern.

barrier

direction
of waves

Changes are made to the wavelength and to the gap size to produce a semicircular diffracted
wave pattern.

Which row produces the required semicircular diffracted wave pattern?

gap in barrier wavelength

A larger same
B larger smaller
C same larger
D same smaller

23 Which statement about a thin converging lens is correct?

A All rays of light refracted by the lens pass through the principal focus.
B All rays initially parallel to the principal axis of the lens are refracted through the principal
focus.
C The focal length of the lens is the distance between the image and the principal focus.
D The focal length of the lens is the distance between the object and the image.

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24 The diagram shows white light passing through a prism.

red
violet
white
light

Which description of what happens as the light passes into the prism is correct?

A The speed of the red light is less than the speed of the violet light and the red light is the
least refracted.
B The speed of the red light is greater than the speed of the violet light and the red light is the
least refracted.
C The speed of the violet light is less than the speed of the red light and the violet light is the
least refracted.
D The speed of the violet light is greater than the speed of the red light and the violet light is the
least refracted.

25 Which row gives possible values for the speed of sound?

speed in gas speed in liquid speed in solid

m/s m/s m/s

A 972 1450 3560

B 972 3560 1450
C 1450 3560 972
D 3560 972 1450

26 A police car with its siren sounding is stationary in heavy traffic. A pedestrian notices that,
although the loudness of the sound produced does not change, the pitch varies.

Which row describes the amplitude and the frequency of the sound?

amplitude frequency

A constant constant
B constant varying
C varying constant
D varying varying

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27 A piece of steel is slightly magnetised. It is hit several times with a hammer.

What effect will this have on the steel?

the steel is parallel to the steel is at right-angles

a strong magnetic field to a weak magnetic field

A it becomes magnetised more strongly it becomes magnetised more strongly

B it becomes magnetised more strongly it loses its magnetism
C it loses its magnetism it becomes magnetised more strongly
D it loses its magnetism it loses its magnetism

28 Two soft-iron pins are suspended from the S pole of a bar magnet.

Which diagram shows how the pins are deflected?

A B C D

S S S S

29 A negatively charged plastic rod is brought near to an uncharged metal sphere and held there.

What happens when the metal sphere is earthed?

A Electrons flow from the metal sphere to earth.

B Electrons flow from earth to the metal sphere.
C Positive charge flows from the metal sphere to earth.
D Positive charge flows from earth to the metal sphere.

30 Which statement defines the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a cell?

A the current in the cell when 1.0 C of charge flows in 1.0 s

B the current supplied by the cell to drive 1.0 C of charge around a complete circuit
C the energy supplied by the cell to drive 1.0 C of charge around a complete circuit
D the energy supplied by the cell to drive 1.0 A of current around a complete circuit

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31 Four wires are made of the same metal.

Which wire has the greatest resistance?

A a 100 cm long wire with a diameter of 3.0 mm

B a 100 cm long wire with a diameter of 6.0 mm
C a 10 cm long wire with a diameter of 3.0 mm
D a 10 cm long wire with a diameter of 6.0 mm

32 In which circuit is there just a single lamp lit?

A B

C D

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33 A student uses four ammeters P, Q, R and S to measure the current in different parts of the
circuit shown.

P Q
A A

R
A

S
A

Which two ammeters read the largest current?

A P and Q B P and R C R and Q D R and S

34 Which combination of logic gates gives the truth table shown?

inputs output
X Y Z

0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0

A B

X X
Z Z
Y Y

C D

X X
Z Z
Y Y

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35 A transformer is needed to convert a supply of 240 V a.c. into 4800 V a.c..

NP NS

240 V a.c. 4800 V a.c.

Which pair of coils would be suitable for this transformer?

number of turns number of turns

on primary coil NP on secondary coil NS

A 50 1 000
B 240 48 000
C 480 24
D 2000 100

36 The diagram shows part of a long current-carrying conductor.

At which point is the magnetic field strongest?

C D

37 A beam of particles moves through a magnetic field.

In which situation do the particles experience a magnetic force?

A a beam of -particles moving parallel to the magnetic field lines

B a beam of electrons moving parallel to the magnetic field lines

C a beam of -particles moving perpendicularly across the magnetic field lines

D a beam of neutrons moving perpendicularly across the magnetic field lines

38 Which statement is correct for the nucleus of any atom?

A The nucleus contains electrons, neutrons and protons.

B The nucleus contains the same number of protons as neutrons.
C The nucleus has a total charge of zero.
D The nucleus is very small compared with the size of the atom.

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39 Two beams of radiation, P and Q, enter an electric field as shown.

+ + + + + + + +

P
Q

– – – – – – – –

Which type of radiations are P and Q?

P Q

A beta () alpha ()

B beta () gamma ()
C gamma () alpha ()
D gamma () gamma ()

40 Which equation represents the -decay of lead-209?

209 0 209
A 82Pb + –1e ! 83Bi
209 0 209
B 82Pb + –1e ! 81Tl
209 209 0
C 82Pb ! 83Bi + –1e
209 209 0
D 82Pb ! 81Tl + –1e

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PHYSICS 0625/22
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) October/November 2020
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*4531333276*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages. Blank pages are indicated.

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1 The diagram shows a measuring device.

35
0 1
30
mm

For which measurement is this device suitable?

A diameter of a cylinder of aluminium of about 20 cm

B distance between two molecules of zinc
C length of a rod of iron of about 1 m
D thickness of a sheet of copper of about 1.5 mm

2 The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time.

speed

0
P Q time

Which row describes the motion of the object at times P and Q?

P Q

A at rest accelerating
B at rest decelerating
C moving with constant speed accelerating
D moving with constant speed decelerating

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3 A concrete block falls vertically from an aeroplane.

The concrete block falls into the sea and sinks.

Which graph shows the vertical motion of the concrete block?

A B

speed speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D

speed speed

0 0
0 time 0 time

4 Which quantity is weight an example of?

A acceleration
B force
C mass
D pressure

5 Which statement about the mass of an object is correct?

A It changes when the object is lifted further from the ground.

B It is the gravitational force on the object.
C It is zero if the object is in orbit around the Earth.
D It resists any change in motion of the object.

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6 A rectangular metal block is 20 cm long.

The cross-sectional area of the block is 25 cm2.

The mass of the block is 4000 g.

What is the density of the metal?

A 0.13 g / cm3 B 0.32 g / cm3 C 8.0 g / cm3 D 2000 g / cm3

7 The diagram shows a beam lying on the ground. End Q is lifted from the ground by the force F.

End P of the beam remains on the ground.

3.0 m

1.0 m F

P Q
G
ground
beam

The length of the beam is 3.0 m and its weight is 600 N.

The centre of mass of the beam at G is 1.0 m from end P.

What is the size of the force F when it just raises end Q from the ground?

A 200 N B 300 N C 400 N D 600 N

8 The diagram shows a stand. The stand holds a heavy mass above the bench.

heavy mass

stand

bench
base

Which two changes would definitely make the stand more stable?

A Lower the mass and make the base narrower.

B Lower the mass and make the base wider.
C Raise the mass and make the base narrower.
D Raise the mass and make the base wider.

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9 A footballer kicks a stationary football.

His foot is in contact with the ball for 0.050 s.

The mass of the ball is 0.40 kg.

The speed of projection of the ball is 25 m / s.

What is the average force exerted on the ball by his foot?

A 0.32 N B 0.50 N C 200 N D 1300 N

10 A woman of mass 50 kg has 81 J of kinetic energy.

What is her speed?

A 1.3 m / s B 1.6 m / s C 1.8 m / s D 3.2 m / s

11 What is the source of the Sun’s energy?

A chemical reactions in the Sun’s core

B -emissions in the Sun’s core

C nuclear fission in the Sun’s core
D nuclear fusion in the Sun’s core

12 To calculate the power produced by a force, the size of the force must be known.

What else needs to be known to calculate the power?

the distance that the force the time for which the
moves the object force acts on the object

A key
B = needed
C = not needed
D

13 A research submarine is at a depth of 10 000 m below the surface of the sea.

The average density of the water above the submarine is 1030 kg / m3.

The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the sea is 103 000 Pa.

How many times greater is the pressure due to the sea water than the atmospheric pressure?

A 10 B 100 C 1000 D 100 000

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14 The diagram shows a mercury barometer.

Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure?

D
mercury
C
B

15 A student splashes water on to her face. Here are three statements about the effects.

P The water uses energy to evaporate.

Q The water gains energy from the student.
R The face of the student cools.

Which statements are correct?

A P and Q only B P and R only C Q and R only D P, Q and R

16 A bimetallic strip is used to control the temperature of electrical appliances. It is made of two
different metals fixed together.

The diagram shows the shape of the bimetallic strip before and after heating.

metal P

metal Q
before heating after heating

Which statement is correct?

A Metal P contracts more than metal Q on heating.

B Metal Q contracts more than metal P on heating.
C Metal P expands more than metal Q on heating.
D Metal Q expands more than metal P on heating.

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17 A student writes three statements about thermocouples.

1 They have a small thermal capacity.

2 They respond very slowly to temperature changes.

3 They can measure temperatures above 500 C.

Which statements are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 2 and 3

18 Four blocks are made from different metals. Each block is heated for five minutes with an
identical heater.

Assume there is no energy loss from the blocks.

The table gives the masses of the blocks and the temperature rises.

Which metal has the highest specific heat capacity?

mass of block / kg temperature rise / C

A 2.0 5.0
B 2.0 9.0
C 4.0 5.0
D 4.0 9.0

19 A scientist measures the air temperature at different heights from the floor in a cave. The results
are recorded in the table.

height / m temperature / C

0 10
10 11
20 13
30 14
40 16

Why does altering the height affect the temperature of the air?

A The molecules in warm air have less energy than the molecules in cool air.
B The molecules in cool air are further apart than the molecules in warm air.
C Warm air is less dense than cool air.
D Cool air rises above warm air.

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20 Four solid spheres made of the same metal are heated to the same temperature.

Which sphere initially loses thermal energy by radiation at the greatest rate?

A diameter of 10 cm with a dull surface

B diameter of 10 cm with a shiny surface
C diameter of 5 cm with a dull surface
D diameter of 5 cm with a shiny surface

21 Which row correctly describes light waves?

wave type direction of vibrations

A longitudinal parallel to direction of wave travel

B longitudinal perpendicular to direction of wave travel
C transverse parallel to direction of wave travel
D transverse perpendicular to direction of wave travel

22 A radio transmitter broadcasts at a frequency of 200 kHz.

What is the wavelength of these radio waves?

A 6.7  10–4 m B 1.5 m C 1.5  103 m D 1.5  106 m

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23 An optical lever is a very sensitive device for detecting small rotations. A lamp sends a narrow
beam of light on to a small plane mirror attached to a shaft whose rotation is to be measured. The
operation of the device is shown in plan view.

scale just scale just

above lamp above lamp

lamp lamp !
shaft shaft
small small
mirror mirror

The beam from the lamp reflects from the mirror to give a small spot of light on a scale placed
just above the lamp. The shaft and mirror rotate through 1. The spot of light moves along the
scale.

The table shows the angle  through which the reflected beam rotates and the conditions
required for high sensitivity.

Which row is correct?

angle  to achieve high sensitivity

A 1 the lamp and scale need to be
as close to the mirror as possible
B 1 the lamp and scale need to be
as far from the mirror as possible
C 2 the lamp and scale need to be
as close to the mirror as possible
D 2 the lamp and scale need to be
as far from the mirror as possible

24 A student draws a diagram to illustrate the different sections of a longitudinal wave.

Which labelled section is a rarefaction?

A B D

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25 The diagram shows white light passing through a prism.

red
violet
white
light

Which description of what happens as the light passes into the prism is correct?

A The speed of the red light is less than the speed of the violet light and the red light is the
least refracted.
B The speed of the red light is greater than the speed of the violet light and the red light is the
least refracted.
C The speed of the violet light is less than the speed of the red light and the violet light is the
least refracted.
D The speed of the violet light is greater than the speed of the red light and the violet light is the
least refracted.

26 A police car with its siren sounding is stationary in heavy traffic. A pedestrian notices that,
although the loudness of the sound produced does not change, the pitch varies.

Which row describes the amplitude and the frequency of the sound?

amplitude frequency

A constant constant
B constant varying
C varying constant
D varying varying

27 A piece of steel is slightly magnetised. It is hit several times with a hammer.

What effect will this have on the steel?

the steel is parallel to the steel is at right-angles

a strong magnetic field to a weak magnetic field

A it becomes magnetised more strongly it becomes magnetised more strongly

B it becomes magnetised more strongly it loses its magnetism
C it loses its magnetism it becomes magnetised more strongly
D it loses its magnetism it loses its magnetism

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28 A student sets up four experiments using bar magnets and other metal objects. The N and S
poles of the bar magnets are labelled N and S.

1 2

S N S N S N iron

3 4

S N copper S N N S

Which pairs attract each other?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

29 Which diagram represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field around a
current-carrying conductor? (The direction of the current is into the page.)

A B C D

30 Which quantity is defined as the energy transferred by a cell in driving unit charge around a
complete circuit?

A current
B electromotive force (e.m.f.)
C power
D resistance

31 There is a current in a variable resistor when a potential difference (p.d.) is applied across it.

In which situation is the current increased?

A Decrease the p.d. and keep the resistance the same.

B Decrease the p.d. and increase the resistance.
C Keep the p.d. the same and decrease the resistance.
D Keep the p.d. the same and increase the resistance.

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32 A student uses four ammeters P, Q, R and S to measure the current in different parts of the
circuit shown.

P Q
A A

R
A

S
A

Which two ammeters read the largest current?

A P and Q B P and R C R and Q D R and S

33 Which combination of logic gates gives the truth table shown?

inputs output
X Y Z

0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0

A B

X X
Z Z
Y Y

C D

X X
Z Z
Y Y

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34 The diagram shows an a.c. generator used to power a lamp. The coil rotates in a clockwise
direction.

rotation
of coil
coil

X Y

Which magnetic poles are X and Y?

X Y

A N pole N pole
B N pole S pole
C S pole N pole
D S pole S pole

35 A transformer is needed to convert a supply of 240 V a.c. into 4800 V a.c..

NP NS

240 V a.c. 4800 V a.c.

Which pair of coils would be suitable for this transformer?

number of turns number of turns

on primary coil NP on secondary coil NS

A 50 1 000
B 240 48 000
C 480 24
D 2000 100

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36 The diagram shows a coil of wire wrapped around a soft-iron rod.

The wire is connected to a d.c. power supply as indicated.

The apparatus is in a region which is totally shielded from the Earth’s magnetic field.

+ –

soft-iron rod

A small compass needle is placed at point P.

In which direction does the N pole of the compass needle point?

A towards the bottom of the page

B towards the left of the page
C towards the right of the page
D towards the top of the page

37 Which statement is correct for the nucleus of any atom?

A The nucleus contains electrons, neutrons and protons.

B The nucleus contains the same number of protons as neutrons.
C The nucleus has a total charge of zero.
D The nucleus is very small compared with the size of the atom.

38 The symbol represents a nucleus of zinc.

Which row gives the numbers of protons and neutrons in this nucleus?

number of number of
protons neutrons

A 30 38
B 30 68
C 38 30
D 38 68

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39 The diagram shows a beam of -particles passing through a strong electric field.

β-particles
–

In which direction will the -particles be deflected?

A upwards towards the top of the page

B downwards towards the bottom of the page
C into the plane of the page
D out of the plane of the page

40 Which equation represents the -decay of lead-209?

209 0 209
A 82Pb + –1e # 83Bi
209 0 209
B 82Pb + –1e # 81Tl
209 209 0
C 82Pb # 83Bi + –1e
209 209 0
D 82Pb # 81Tl + –1e

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PHYSICS 0625/23
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) October/November 2020
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*8629790535*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages. Blank pages are indicated.

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1 A micrometer screw gauge reads 0.02 mm when the jaws are fully closed. It reads 0.56 mm when
measuring the diameter of a metal wire.

What is the diameter of the wire?

A 0.36 mm B 0.54 mm C 0.56 mm D 0.58 mm

2 Object P moves at a constant speed of 5 m / s repeatedly backwards and forwards in a straight

line.

Object Q moves at a constant speed of 5 m / s vertically downwards.

Object R moves at a constant speed of 5 m / s in a circle.

Which objects are moving with uniform velocity?

A P only B Q only C R only D Q and R

3 The diagram shows a velocity–time graph for an object which is accelerating.

120
velocity 110
m/s 100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 10 20 30 40
time / s

What is the acceleration of the object?

A 0.40 m / s2 B 2.5 m / s2 C 3.0 m / s2 D 100 m / s2

4 Which quantity is weight an example of?

A acceleration
B force
C mass
D pressure

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5 An object of mass 1.0 kg is at rest on Earth. An identical object is at rest on a planet with a
gravitational field strength of twice that on Earth.

Which row correctly compares the object on the planet to the object on Earth?

its acceleration when the same

its weight
horizontal force is applied

A double equal to that on Earth

B double half that on Earth
C half equal to that on Earth
D half half that on Earth

6 A square wooden raft floats on a lake. The density of the water in the lake is 1000 kg / m3.

The sides of the raft are 2.0 m long and the thickness of the raft is 0.20 m.

The mass of the raft is 700 kg.

How many barrels, each of mass 100 kg, could be placed on the raft before its surface sinks to
the surface of the water?

A 1 B 7 C 8 D 15

7 The diagram shows a car moving along a road.

The force due to the engine is 1500 N and the total drag force is 200 N.

engine force
drag force
1500 N
200 N
road

What is the motion of the car?

A constant speed
B decreasing speed
C increasing speed
D reversing

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8 The diagram shows a trolley used to transport a load of 400 N.

A force F vertically downwards is needed to balance the trolley as shown.

The centre of mass of the trolley is vertically above the pivot.

40 cm

F
90 cm 15 cm

30 cm

400 N

pivot

What is the value of F ?

A 133 N B 150 N C 300 N D 400 N

9 A ball of mass m falls vertically and hits a hard surface.

Its speed on hitting the surface is v1.

It rebounds vertically upwards with speed v2.

What is the change in momentum of the ball?

A mv1 B mv2 C m(v1 + v2) D m(v2 – v1)

10 An object of mass 4.5 kg is travelling at 7.0 m / s.

How much kinetic energy does the object have?

A 16 J B 32 J C 110 J D 220 J

11 A number of ways in which we use energy are listed.

In which is the ultimate source of energy not the Sun?

A Energy is provided by a horse to pull a cart.

B Energy is provided by hydroelectric generators to heat a house.
C Energy is provided by a nuclear power station.
D Energy is provided by a windmill to pump water to a fountain.

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12 To calculate the power produced by a force, the size of the force must be known.

What else needs to be known to calculate the power?

the distance that the force the time for which the
moves the object force acts on the object

A key
B = needed
C = not needed
D

13 A student calculates the pressure due to the liquid at point X.

liquid

The student takes four measurements.

1 density of the liquid

2 temperature of the liquid
3 depth of point X below the surface of the liquid
4 surface area of the liquid

Which measurements must the student use in her pressure calculation?

A 3 and 4 B 1 and 3 C 1 and 2 D 2 and 3

14 The diagram shows a mercury barometer.

Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure?

D
mercury
C
B

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15 A student splashes water on to her face. Here are three statements about the effects.

P The water uses energy to evaporate.

Q The water gains energy from the student.
R The face of the student cools.

Which statements are correct?

A P and Q only B P and R only C Q and R only D P, Q and R

16 Equal volumes of solids and liquids experience different changes of volume when they are
heated through the same temperature range.

What is the reason for this?

A The average increase in separation of the particles in a liquid is greater than the average
increase in separation of those in a solid.
B The average increase in separation of the particles in a liquid is less than the average
increase in separation of those in a solid.
C The particles in liquids expand by less than those in solids.
D The particles in liquids expand by more than those in solids.

17 Which physical property changes when temperature is measured with a liquid-in-glass

thermometer?

A electromotive force
B pressure
C resistance
D volume

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18 The diagram shows steam being passed into water to raise the temperature of the water.

steam from
steam generator

water

The specific latent heat of steam is 2200 J / g.

The specific heat capacity of water is 4.2 J / (g C).

The mass of water being heated is 490 g.

Which mass of steam must be passed into the water to raise the water temperature from 19 C to
100 C?

A 19 g B 76 g C 80 g D 95 g

19 The diagram shows the view of a room heated by a radiator. The arrowed line from X to Y is the
path of the convection current in the air.

ceiling

X
Y

radiator
floor

Which row about the air temperature and the air density at X and at Y is correct?

air temperature air density

A higher at X higher at X
B higher at X higher at Y
C higher at Y higher at Y
D higher at Y higher at X

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20 A warm dark-coloured surface emits radiation. It is decided to increase the amount of radiation
produced.

Three suggestions are made.

1 Make the surface hotter.

2 Colour the surface white.
3 Increase the area of the surface.

Which suggestions are correct?

A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

21 Which row correctly describes light waves?

wave type direction of vibrations

A longitudinal parallel to direction of wave travel

B longitudinal perpendicular to direction of wave travel
C transverse parallel to direction of wave travel
D transverse perpendicular to direction of wave travel

22 A water wave has a speed of 2.0 m / s.

4.0 complete waves pass a point every 10 seconds.

What is the wavelength of the wave?

A 0.50 m B 0.80 m C 5.0 m D 8.0 m

23 A driver sits in a car. She has a rear-view plane mirror 0.5 m in front of her. A bus is 7.5 m behind
the driver.

bus
car driver

mirror

The driver looks at the image of the bus in her mirror.

How far is the image away from her?

A 1.0 m B 7.5 m C 8.0 m D 8.5 m

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24 The diagram shows white light passing through a prism.

red
violet
white
light

Which description of what happens as the light passes into the prism is correct?

A The speed of the red light is less than the speed of the violet light and the red light is the
least refracted.
B The speed of the red light is greater than the speed of the violet light and the red light is the
least refracted.
C The speed of the violet light is less than the speed of the red light and the violet light is the
least refracted.
D The speed of the violet light is greater than the speed of the red light and the violet light is the
least refracted.

25 The diagram shows three types of electromagnetic radiation listed in a particular order. The
electromagnetic radiation is travelling in a vacuum.

microwaves infrared X-rays

Which quantities increase in magnitude going from left to right across the list?

A frequency only
B neither speed nor frequency
C speed and frequency
D speed only

26 A sound wave travels through air.

What name is given to a region in which the air molecules are further apart than normal?

A compression
B contraction
C rarefaction
D vacuum

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27 A police car with its siren sounding is stationary in heavy traffic. A pedestrian notices that,
although the loudness of the sound produced does not change, the pitch varies.

Which row describes the amplitude and the frequency of the sound?

amplitude frequency

A constant constant
B constant varying
C varying constant
D varying varying

28 A piece of steel is slightly magnetised. It is hit several times with a hammer.

What effect will this have on the steel?

the steel is parallel to the steel is at right-angles

a strong magnetic field to a weak magnetic field

A it becomes magnetised more strongly it becomes magnetised more strongly

B it becomes magnetised more strongly it loses its magnetism
C it loses its magnetism it becomes magnetised more strongly
D it loses its magnetism it loses its magnetism

29 A negatively charged cloud passes over a tall steel-framed building. A charge is induced on the
building by the cloud because charges flow through the building.

cloud
– – –
– – – –

tall building

earth

What charge is induced on the building and in which direction do the charge carriers move?

charge induced
direction of charge flow
on building

A positive from the building to earth

B positive from earth to the building
C negative from the building to earth
D negative from earth to the building

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30 Electromotive force (e.m.f.) is defined in terms of the energy supplied in driving which physical
quantity around a complete circuit?

A charge
B current
C potential difference (p.d.)
D power

31 A student uses four ammeters P, Q, R and S to measure the current in different parts of the
circuit shown.

P Q
A A

R
A

S
A

Which two ammeters read the largest current?

A P and Q B P and R C R and Q D R and S

32 Three statements about a relay are given.

1 A relay has a coil that becomes a temporary magnet when in operation.

2 A large current in a relay coil is used to switch off a smaller current.
3 A small current in a relay coil is used to switch on a larger current.

Which statements are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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33 Which combination of logic gates gives the truth table shown?

inputs output
X Y Z

0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0

A B

X X
Z Z
Y Y

C D

X X
Z Z
Y Y

34 Graph X shows the output from an a.c. generator.

p.d. X

0
0 time

Which changes can be made so that the generator produces graph Y?

A Decrease the magnetic field strength and decrease the speed of rotation only.
B Increase the magnetic field strength and decrease the number of coils only.
C Increase the number of coils only.
D Increase the speed of rotation only.

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35 A transformer is needed to convert a supply of 240 V a.c. into 4800 V a.c..

NP NS

240 V a.c. 4800 V a.c.

Which pair of coils would be suitable for this transformer?

number of turns number of turns

on primary coil NP on secondary coil NS

A 50 1 000
B 240 48 000
C 480 24
D 2000 100

36 The diagram shows a wire carrying a current in the direction shown. There is a magnetic field
acting from left to right. The wire experiences a force acting out of the page.

direction
of current
wire

direction of
magnetic field

The current is now reversed.

In which direction does the force on the wire now act?

A into the page

B out of the page
C to the left
D to the right

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37 Which statement is correct for the nucleus of any atom?

A The nucleus contains electrons, neutrons and protons.

B The nucleus contains the same number of protons as neutrons.
C The nucleus has a total charge of zero.
D The nucleus is very small compared with the size of the atom.

234
38 How many protons and how many neutrons are in a nucleus of 90Th?

protons neutrons

A 90 144
B 90 234
C 144 90
D 234 90

39 Which statement about -rays is correct?

A They are deflected by both electric and magnetic fields.

B They are deflected by magnetic fields but not by electric fields.
C They are deflected by electric fields but not by magnetic fields.
D They are not deflected either by electric fields or by magnetic fields.

40 Which equation represents the -decay of lead-209?

209 0 209
A 82Pb + –1e ! 83Bi
209 0 209
B 82Pb + –1e ! 81Tl
209 209 0
C 82Pb ! 83Bi + –1e
209 209 0
D 82Pb ! 81Tl + –1e

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PHYSICS 0625/21
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) October/November 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*2413099302*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages.

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1 Which instrument is most suitable for measuring the thickness of a single sheet of paper?

A 15 cm rule
B balance
C metre rule
D micrometer screw gauge

2 The diagrams show distance–time graphs for four objects.

Which graph represents an object moving with an increasing speed?

A B

distance distance

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D

distance distance

0 0
0 time 0 time

3 An object has a weight of 6.4 N on the Earth where the gravitational field strength is 10 N / kg.

Which row states the mass and the weight of the object on the Moon where the gravitational field
strength is 1.6 N / kg?

weight on
mass / kg
the Moon / N

A 0.64 1.0
B 0.64 6.4
C 4.0 1.0
D 4.0 6.4

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4 Which substance in the table has the lowest density?

substance mass / g volume / cm3

A nylon 1.2 1.0

B cotton 1.5 1.0
C olive oil 1.8 2.0
D water 2.0 2.0

5 A 20 m long, uniform bridge of weight 100 kN is supported at each end by pillars, as shown.

T1 T2
20 m

bridge

pillar 24 kN pillar

100 kN

The pillars exert forces T1 and T2 on the ends of the bridge.

What are the values of T1 and T2 when a van of weight 24 kN is on the bridge, 5 m from the
left-hand pillar?

T1 / kN T2 / kN

A 56 68
B 62 62
C 68 56
D 74 50

6 A spring, which obeys Hooke’s law, has an unstretched length of 10 cm.

A load of 20 N is suspended from the spring.

The new length of the spring is 36 cm.

What is the spring constant k of the spring?

A 0.56 N / cm B 0.77 N / cm C 1.3 N / cm D 1.8 N / cm

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7 What is the relationship between the impulse acting on an object and the change in momentum of
the object?

A impulse = change in momentum

B impulse = change in momentum  time

change in momentum
C impulse =
time

change in momentum
D impulse =
mass

8 Electrical energy may be obtained from nuclear fission.

In which order is the energy transferred in this process?

A nuclear fuel  generator  reactor and boiler  turbines

B nuclear fuel  generator  turbines  reactor and boiler

C nuclear fuel  reactor and boiler  generator  turbines

D nuclear fuel  reactor and boiler  turbines  generator

9 A motor of power P exerts a force F on an object. The object moves a distance d during the time t
that the force acts.

Which equation is used to calculate the time t ?

A t= F B t = Fd C t = Pd D t= P
Pd P F Fd

10 A scientist uses an electric motor to lift a load through a vertical distance of 2.0 m.

He then increases the input power to the motor and repeats the experiment. The efficiency of the
motor does not change.

Which row correctly describes the effect that this has on the useful work done lifting the load and
the time taken to lift it?

work done time taken

A decreases decreases
B stays the same decreases
C decreases stays the same
D stays the same stays the same

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11 Four containers are filled to the top with the same liquid. The base of each container is circular.

Which container has the greatest pressure exerted by the liquid at its base?

A B C D

12 A liquid is evaporating. The liquid is not boiling.

Which statement about the liquid is correct at an instant in time?

A Any molecule can escape, and from any part of the liquid.
B Any molecule can escape, but only from the liquid’s surface.
C Only molecules with enough energy can escape, and only from the liquid’s surface.
D Only molecules with enough energy can escape, but from any part of the liquid.

13 The diagram shows two cylinders connected by a narrow tube fitted with a tap.

tap
80 cm3 20 cm3

One cylinder contains 80 cm3 of gas at a pressure of 2.0  105 Pa. The other cylinder contains a
vacuum.

The volume of the evacuated cylinder is 20 cm3. The tap is opened so that the gas can flow to fill
both cylinders.

The temperature of the gas remains constant.

What is the new pressure of the gas?

A 0.50  105 Pa

B 1.6  105 Pa

C 2.5  105 Pa

D 8.0  105 Pa

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14 An aluminium block has a mass of 200 g.

The specific heat capacity of aluminium is 900 J / (kg C).

How much energy is needed to increase the temperature of the block from 20 C to 110 C?

A 2.0 J B 2000 J C 16 200 J D 16 200 000 J

15 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer.

liquid capillary tube

bulb scale

Which change to the design would result in a more sensitive thermometer?

A Increase the density of the liquid.

B Increase the diameter of the capillary tube.
C Increase the number of scale markings.
D Increase the volume of the bulb.

16 The diagram shows a pan used for cooking food.

handle of pan

base of pan

Which row is correct for the materials used to make the base and the handle of the pan?

base of pan handle of pan

A good thermal conductor good thermal conductor

B good thermal conductor poor thermal conductor
C poor thermal conductor good thermal conductor
D poor thermal conductor poor thermal conductor

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17 The diagram shows waves in a ripple tank containing water.

The waves approach a barrier and pass through the gap in the barrier.

The size of the gap is about the same size as the wavelength of the ripples.

The gap size is increased.

What happens to the ripple pattern to the right of the barrier?

A The ripples are closer together.

B The ripples are further apart.
C The ripples are more curved.
D The ripples are less curved.

18 The diagram shows a wave.

displacement 1

2 4 5 6
0
0 distance
3

Which row correctly indicates the amplitude and the wavelength of the wave?

amplitude wavelength

A the distance between 1 and 2 the distance between 4 and 5

B the distance between 1 and 2 the distance between 4 and 6
C the distance between 1 and 3 the distance between 4 and 5
D the distance between 1 and 3 the distance between 4 and 6

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19 Two beams of light are both the same colour of red. One beam is travelling through air. The other
beam is travelling through water. Each beam has a different brightness.

Which quantity is the same for both sets of waves?

A amplitude
B frequency
C speed
D wavelength

20 The diagram shows a ray of light in air incident on a glass block. Some of the light is refracted
and some of the light is reflected. Two angles, p and q, are marked on the diagram.

ray of
light
q
air p
glass

Which row gives the angle of incidence and states whether total internal reflection occurs?

angle of total internal

incidence reflection

A p no
B p yes
C q no
D q yes

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21 The diagram shows a ray of light in glass incident on the surface between the glass and air.

air
glass

What happens if the angle of incidence is made larger than the critical angle for the glass?

A The angle of refraction becomes equal to 90.

B There is a refracted ray and a ray reflected inside the glass.
C There is a refracted ray only.
D There is only a ray reflected inside the glass.

22 The Sun emits infrared radiation and light.

Light from the Sun reaches the Earth in 8 minutes.

Which row gives correct information about the infrared radiation?

wavelength of time taken for infrared

infrared radiation radiation to reach the Earth

A longer than wavelength of light 8 minutes

B longer than wavelength of light much less than 8 minutes
C shorter than wavelength of light 8 minutes
D shorter than wavelength of light much more than 8 minutes

23 Which list shows regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing frequency?

A X-ray  ultraviolet  visible light  infrared

B X-ray  infrared  visible light  ultraviolet

C infrared  visible light  ultraviolet  X-ray

D ultraviolet  visible light  infrared  X-ray

24 What is ultrasound?

A sound waves that are so loud that they damage human hearing
B sound waves that are too high-pitched for humans to hear
C sound waves that are too low-pitched for humans to hear
D sound waves that are too quiet for humans to hear

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25 An uncharged, metal sphere is placed on an insulating support. A positively charged rod is

brought close to the sphere, but does not touch it.

+
+
+
+
+
+

How do the charges in the sphere move and what is now the charge on the sphere?

movement of charges charge on sphere

A negative charges move positive
to the right of the sphere
B negative charges move neutral
to the right of the sphere
C positive charges move positive
to the left of the sphere
D positive charges move neutral
to the left of the sphere

26 In which circuit is the ammeter measuring the flow of charge through the lamp?

A B C D

A A

27 A lamp is connected to a cell.

Which circuit diagram shows the direction of conventional current I and also the direction of flow
of electrons e?

A B C D
I e I e I e I e

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28 The diagram shows a circuit containing two resistors of resistance 1.0  and 2.0 .

A voltmeter is connected across the 1.0  resistor by connecting P to X.

The reading on the voltmeter is 6.0 V.

1.0 Ω X 2.0 Ω Y

P
V

P is moved to point Y in the circuit.

What is the new reading on the voltmeter?

A 3.0 V B 6.0 V C 12 V D 18 V

29 The graph shows the current–voltage relationship for a circuit component X.

current

0
0 voltage

What happens to the resistance of X and what happens to the temperature of X as the voltage
increases?

resistance temperature
of X of X

A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

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30 The diagrams show pairs of circuits containing logic gates.

In which diagram does the lower circuit of the pair behave differently from the upper circuit?

A B

C D

31 In which circuit do both lamps light?

A B C D

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32 Two resistors, with resistances R1 and R2, are connected in parallel.

The resistance R1 is greater than the resistance R2.

R1

R2

What is the resistance of the parallel combination?

A less than either R1 or R2

B equal to R1
C equal to R2
D the average of R1 and R2

33 The metal cases of electrical appliances are connected to an earth wire.

Which statement is not correct?

A The live wire may become loose and touch the metal case.
B If the metal case becomes live, the earth wire conducts current to the ground.
C The earth wire needs to have a high resistance.
D Earthing metal cases helps prevent a person from receiving an electric shock.

34 What is the function of the split-ring commutator in an electric motor with a single rotating coil?

A to enable the motor to function with an a.c. source

B to reverse the current in the coil once every revolution
C to reverse the current in the coil whenever its plane becomes perpendicular to the magnetic
field
D to reverse the current in the coil whenever its plane is parallel with the magnetic field

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35 Which graph represents an alternating current (a.c.)?

A B
current current

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D
current current

0 0
0 time 0 time

36 The diagrams show a horizontal wire in a magnetic field.

The horizontal wire is firmly held at each end (not shown) and cannot move.

The magnets and holder are on a balance.

When there is no current in the wire, the reading on the balance is 0.35 g.

fixed horizontal wire

current direction
N S
balance
N S

0.35 g fixed horizontal wire

view from side view from above

There is a d.c. current in the wire, as shown.

What happens to the reading on the balance?

A smaller than 0.35 g

B no change
C changing from smaller to larger than 0.35 g repeatedly
D larger than 0.35 g

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37 The nucleus of an americium atom contains 146 neutrons and 95 protons. It decays by emitting
an -particle.

How many neutrons and how many protons remain in the nucleus when this form of americium
decays?

number of neutrons number of protons

remaining remaining

A 142 93
B 142 95
C 144 93
D 144 95

38 The graph shows how the count rate measured by a radioactivity detector placed near a
radioactive sample changed with time.

600

550
count rate
counts / min
500

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
time / h

Given that the background count rate is 30 counts / min, what is the half-life of this sample?

A 3.4 h B 3.6 h C 4.0 h D 5.5 h

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39 A teacher holds a radioactive source near a detector.

The reading on the detector is 320 counts / min.

The detector is switched on again after the source has been removed and it shows a reading of
20 counts / min.

What is the counts / min solely due to the source and why is there a reading on the detector when
there is no radioactive source present?

counts / min reason for reading

due to the source with no source

A 300 zero error on detector

B 300 background radiation
C 340 zero error on detector
D 340 background radiation

40 Which statement is not correct?

A -particles are used to detect cracks in metallic structures.

B -particles are used in the measurement of the thickness of paper.

C -rays may be used to treat cancer patients.

D Smoke alarms contain a weak source of -particles.

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publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.

To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download
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PHYSICS 0625/22
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) October/November 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*8748531517*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 20 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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1 A student is taking some measurements.

Which measurement is taken directly using a micrometer screw gauge?

A 0.52 g / mm2 B 0.52 g / mm3 C 0.52 mm D 0.52 mm2

2 Which graph represents an object that is moving at constant speed?

A B

distance distance

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D

distance distance

0 0
0 time 0 time

3 In which situation does object X have a greater mass than object Y?

A Object X is in a larger gravitational field than object Y and both have the same weight.
B Object X shows a greater resistance to change in motion than object Y and both experience
the same resultant force.
C Object X has a lower density than object Y and both occupy the same volume.
D Object X moves at a greater speed than object Y and both possess the same kinetic energy.

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4 Which substance in the table has the lowest density?

substance mass / g volume / cm3

A nylon 1.2 1.0

B cotton 1.5 1.0
C olive oil 1.8 2.0
D water 2.0 2.0

5 Three simple machines are shown.

1 2 3

moving soil with cutting string screwing a screw

a wheelbarrow with scissors with a screwdriver

Which machines are an application of the moment of a force?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

6 A spring, which obeys Hooke’s law, has an unstretched length of 10 cm.

A load of 20 N is suspended from the spring.

The new length of the spring is 36 cm.

What is the spring constant k of the spring?

A 0.56 N / cm B 0.77 N / cm C 1.3 N / cm D 1.8 N / cm

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7 A rocket is launched upwards from the surface of the Moon.

Hot gases are ejected downwards over a very short period of time.

Which statement is not correct?

A The rocket experiences a downward force.

B The rocket experiences an upward force.
C The total momentum of the hot gases is equal to the momentum of the rocket.
D The total momentum of the hot gases and rocket when the hot gases have been ejected is
zero.

8 Electrical energy may be obtained from nuclear fission.

In which order is the energy transferred in this process?

A nuclear fuel  generator  reactor and boiler  turbines

B nuclear fuel  generator  turbines  reactor and boiler

C nuclear fuel  reactor and boiler  generator  turbines

D nuclear fuel  reactor and boiler  turbines  generator

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9 A box of mass m slides down a slope of length l against a frictional force F. It descends a vertical
height d.

direction
of motion
F

l
mass m

stop

As the box slides down the slope, it loses gravitational potential energy and it does work against
the friction.

Which row gives the loss in gravitational potential energy and the work done against friction?

loss in gravitational work done

potential energy against friction

A mgd Fl
B mgd Fd
C mgl Fl
D mgl Fd

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10 A rope, connected to a pulley system and motor, is used to lift different objects through different
distances. The time taken to lift each object is the same. The diagrams are not to scale.

Which motor requires the greatest power?

A B

platform platform
motor motor

2m 3m
10 kg 5 kg

C D

platform platform
motor motor

1m 3m
10 kg 2 kg

11 Which equation can be used to calculate the pressure at a depth h beneath the surface of a
liquid?
h
A p= h B p= C p = hg D p= 1
g g h g

12 A liquid is evaporating. The liquid is not boiling.

Which statement about the liquid is correct at an instant in time?

A Any molecule can escape, and from any part of the liquid.
B Any molecule can escape, but only from the liquid’s surface.
C Only molecules with enough energy can escape, and only from the liquid’s surface.
D Only molecules with enough energy can escape, but from any part of the liquid.

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13 A gas is contained in a sealed container in a laboratory. The temperature of the gas increases.

What happens to the average speed and what happens to the total kinetic energy of the gas
molecules?

average speed total kinetic energy

A does not change does not change

B does not change increases
C increases does not change
D increases increases

14 An aluminium block has a mass of 200 g.

The specific heat capacity of aluminium is 900 J / (kg C).

How much energy is needed to increase the temperature of the block from 20 C to 110 C?

A 2.0 J B 2000 J C 16 200 J D 16 200 000 J

15 The diagram shows the apparatus used to measure the specific latent heat of vaporisation of
water.

2 kW heater
water

After the water begins to boil, 110 g of water is converted to steam in 120 s.

Using these results, what is the value of the specific latent heat of vaporisation of water?

A 1.8 J / kg B 1800 J / kg C 2200 J / kg D 2 200 000 J / kg

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16 The diagram shows a pan used for cooking food.

handle of pan

base of pan

Which row is correct for the materials used to make the base and the handle of the pan?

base of pan handle of pan

A good thermal conductor good thermal conductor

B good thermal conductor poor thermal conductor
C poor thermal conductor good thermal conductor
D poor thermal conductor poor thermal conductor

17 The diagram shows the pattern of water waves as they pass through a narrow gap.

narrow gap
between two barriers

Which row names the process shown and describes the effect of using a wider gap?

name of process wider gap

A refraction waves spread out less

B refraction waves spread out more
C diffraction waves spread out less
D diffraction waves spread out more

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18 Which row is not correct for a wave on the surface of water?

quantity usual unit

A amplitude m
B frequency Hz
C wavelength 
D speed m/s

19 The diagram shows how a ray of light refracts when going from air to Perspex.

x
air w
Perspex y
z

The critical angle of Perspex is c.

Which expression is correct?

A sin x = sin c
sin z

B sin z = sin c
sin x

C sin w = sin c
sin y
sin y
D = sin c
sin w

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20 The diagram shows a ray of light in air incident on a glass block. Some of the light is refracted
and some of the light is reflected. Two angles, p and q, are marked on the diagram.

ray of
light
q
air p
glass

Which row gives the angle of incidence and states whether total internal reflection occurs?

angle of total internal

incidence reflection

A p no
B p yes
C q no
D q yes

21 The letter F is reflected in a mirror.

mirror

What does the optical image look like?

A B C D

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22 The Sun emits infrared radiation and light.

Light from the Sun reaches the Earth in 8 minutes.

Which row gives correct information about the infrared radiation?

wavelength of time taken for infrared

infrared radiation radiation to reach the Earth

A longer than wavelength of light 8 minutes

B longer than wavelength of light much less than 8 minutes
C shorter than wavelength of light 8 minutes
D shorter than wavelength of light much more than 8 minutes

23 Which statement about electromagnetic waves is not correct?

A They travel at 3  108 m / s in a vacuum.

B They transfer energy.
C They travel at 340 m / s in air.
D They are transverse waves.

24 What is ultrasound?

A sound waves that are so loud that they damage human hearing
B sound waves that are too high-pitched for humans to hear
C sound waves that are too low-pitched for humans to hear
D sound waves that are too quiet for humans to hear

25 Which diagram shows the electric field pattern between two oppositely charged parallel metal
plates?

A B C D

+ – + – + – + –

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26 Which circuit symbol represents a component used to measure electric current?

A B C D

A G V

27 The graph shows the current–voltage characteristic for a conductor.

current R
Q

P
0
0 voltage

Where on the graph can Ohm’s law be applied to the conductor?

A at Q only
B between P and Q
C between P and R
D between Q and R

28 The diagram shows a circuit containing two resistors of resistance 1.0  and 2.0 .

A voltmeter is connected across the 1.0  resistor by connecting P to X.

The reading on the voltmeter is 6.0 V.

1.0 Ω X 2.0 Ω Y

P
V

P is moved to point Y in the circuit.

What is the new reading on the voltmeter?

A 3.0 V B 6.0 V C 12 V D 18 V

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29 There is a current I in a resistor. The potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor is V.

Which other physical quantity is needed to be able to determine the energy transferred W by the
resistor?

A the electromotive force (e.m.f.) E of the source

B the power P dissipated
C the resistance R of the resistor
D the time t for which there is a current in the resistor

30 The diagrams show pairs of circuits containing logic gates.

In which diagram does the lower circuit of the pair behave differently from the upper circuit?

A B

C D

31 Several cells are connected in series, as shown.

What is the combined electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the cells?

A the average of the e.m.f.s of the separate cells

B the e.m.f. of one of the cells
C the product of the e.m.f.s of the cells
D the sum of the e.m.f.s of the cells

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32 Two resistors, with resistances R1 and R2, are connected in parallel.

The resistance R1 is greater than the resistance R2.

R1

R2

What is the resistance of the parallel combination?

A less than either R1 or R2

B equal to R1
C equal to R2
D the average of R1 and R2

33 The diagram shows a motor connected to an a.c. supply. The circuit is incomplete.

X Y
M

Which device needs to be connected between point X and point Y to prevent the wires from
overheating if a fault in the motor causes the current to get too high?

A an ammeter
B a fuse
C a transformer
D a length of thick copper wire

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34 The diagram shows a wire between two magnets. An electromotive force (e.m.f.) is induced in the
wire when it is moved up between the two magnets.

N S

Four tests are done.

1 The direction of movement of the wire is reversed.

2 The direction of the magnetic field is reversed.
3 The wire is moved more quickly.
4 The magnetic field strength is decreased.

Which tests will induce a smaller e.m.f. in the wire?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 only

35 Four positions of a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field, as in a d.c. motor, are shown.
In diagrams 2 and 4, the coil is at an angle of 45 to the field lines.

1 2 3 4

N S N S N S N S

coil

Which row is correct?

turning effect of the forces turning effect of the forces

in positions 1 and 3 in positions 2 and 4

A different different
B different same
C same different
D same same

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36 The diagram shows the magnetic field due to a current in a solenoid.

direction of current

The direction of the current is reversed.

Which row describes the effect that this has on the magnitude and on the direction of the
magnetic field?

magnitude of direction of
magnetic field magnetic field

A increases changes
B increases unchanged
C unchanged changes
D unchanged unchanged

37 The nucleus of an americium atom contains 146 neutrons and 95 protons. It decays by emitting
an -particle.

How many neutrons and how many protons remain in the nucleus when this form of americium
decays?

number of neutrons number of protons

remaining remaining

A 142 93
B 142 95
C 144 93
D 144 95

38 A sample of americium decays and changes into neptunium. The half-life of americium is
432 years.

Which fraction of the americium will remain after 1728 years?

A 0 B 1 C 1 D 1
16 8 4

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39 The graph shows the decay curves of four different radioactive isotopes.

Which isotope has the largest half-life?

A
count rate
B

D
0
0 time

40 The diagrams show -particles and -particles passing through an electric field.

Which diagram shows the correct paths of the -particles and -particles?

A B

+ + + + + + + + + + + +
" "

# #
– – – – – – – – – – – –

C D

+ + + + + + + + + + + +
" "

# #
– – – – – – – – – – – –

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PHYSICS 0625/23
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) October/November 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*4199489879*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 20 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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1 For which purpose is a micrometer screw gauge suitable?

A measuring the current in a coil that is known to be about 3  10–6 A

B measuring the diameter of a ball bearing that is known to be about 3  10–3 m

C measuring the mass of a grain of sand that is known to be about 3  10–3 g

D measuring the moment used to turn a screw that is known to be about 3  10–6 N m

2 The graph shows how the speed of a car varies with time at the start of a journey.

6
speed 5
m/s
4
3
2
1
0
0 1 2 3 4
time / s

Which distance–time graph represents the motion of the car over the same time period?

A B
12 12
10 10
distance / m distance / m
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
time / s time / s

C D
6 6
5 5
distance / m distance / m
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
time / s time / s

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3 Which statement about mass and weight is correct?

A Mass is a property that causes change in motion.

B Mass is caused by a gravitational field acting on a weight.
C Weight is a property that resists change in motion.
D Weight is caused by a gravitational field acting on a mass.

4 Which substance in the table has the lowest density?

substance mass / g volume / cm3

A nylon 1.2 1.0

B cotton 1.5 1.0
C olive oil 1.8 2.0
D water 2.0 2.0

5 The diagram shows a uniform bar resting on two supports, P and Q.

0 10 50 60 100
cm
P Q

The weight of the bar is 4.0 N.

What is the force exerted on the bar by support P?

A 0.80 N B 2.0 N C 3.2 N D 4.0 N

6 A spring, which obeys Hooke’s law, has an unstretched length of 10 cm.

A load of 20 N is suspended from the spring.

The new length of the spring is 36 cm.

What is the spring constant k of the spring?

A 0.56 N / cm B 0.77 N / cm C 1.3 N / cm D 1.8 N / cm

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7 A cricket ball has a mass of 0.16 kg. The ball travels at 30 m / s. The ball is hit by a bat with a force
of 10 800 N. After being hit, the ball moves off at 30 m / s in the opposite direction.

30 m / s

30 m / s

For how long was the ball in contact with the bat?

A 0.0004 s B 0.00089 s C 0.0044 s D 0.015 s

8 Electrical energy may be obtained from nuclear fission.

In which order is the energy transferred in this process?

A nuclear fuel  generator  reactor and boiler  turbines

B nuclear fuel  generator  turbines  reactor and boiler

C nuclear fuel  reactor and boiler  generator  turbines

D nuclear fuel  reactor and boiler  turbines  generator

9 Which energy resource has the Sun as its only source of energy?

A geothermal
B nuclear
C oil
D tidal

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10 A man, attached to an elastic cord, jumps from a platform. He falls 60 m before starting to rise.
The length of the unextended cord is 30 m.

The diagrams show four successive stages in his fall.

In which position is elastic (strain) energy and kinetic energy present?

A B C D

30 m
45 m

60 m

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11 The diagram shows three glass containers.

All three contain water filled to the same vertical height h.

P Q R

h h h

wooden block
supporting R

The base area of P is equal to the base area of R.

The base area of Q is larger than the other two.

Students are asked to compare the water pressure at the bottom of each container.

Student 1 says that the pressure at base R is more than the pressure at base P.
Student 2 says that the pressure at base Q is less than the pressure at base P.
Student 3 says that the pressures at all three bases are the same.

Which students are correct?

A none are correct

B 1 only
C 2 only
D 3 only

12 A liquid is evaporating. The liquid is not boiling.

Which statement about the liquid is correct at an instant in time?

A Any molecule can escape, and from any part of the liquid.
B Any molecule can escape, but only from the liquid’s surface.
C Only molecules with enough energy can escape, and only from the liquid’s surface.
D Only molecules with enough energy can escape, but from any part of the liquid.

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13 The same mass of a gas is trapped in four identical cylinders by a piston that can move.

The diagrams show the samples of gas in different conditions of volume and temperature.

1 2 3 4
piston

20 °C 40 °C 40 °C 50 °C

Which list gives the pressure of the gas in order from lowest to highest?

A 1234

B 1324

C 4231

D 4321

14 An aluminium block has a mass of 200 g.

The specific heat capacity of aluminium is 900 J / (kg C).

How much energy is needed to increase the temperature of the block from 20 C to 110 C?

A 2.0 J B 2000 J C 16 200 J D 16 200 000 J

15 A solid and a gas are each given the same increase in temperature. The gas is kept at a constant
pressure.

Which row is correct?

the one which

the reason
expands most
A the gas molecules in the gas each expand
more than the solid molecules
B the gas the molecules in the solid
are held strongly together
C the solid molecules in the solid each expand
more than the gas molecules
D the solid all the molecules in the gas are
separate from one another

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16 The diagram shows a pan used for cooking food.

handle of pan

base of pan

Which row is correct for the materials used to make the base and the handle of the pan?

base of pan handle of pan

A good thermal conductor good thermal conductor

B good thermal conductor poor thermal conductor
C poor thermal conductor good thermal conductor
D poor thermal conductor poor thermal conductor

17 In the diagram, the mountaineer can hear the stream although he cannot see it. When he is
closer to the gully, he can both hear and see the stream. When he is further from the gully, he
can neither hear nor see the stream.

gully
mountaineer

stream

Which statement is not correct?

A As he approaches the gully edge, he hears first the short wavelength, higher frequencies and
then the long wavelength, lower frequencies.
B As he approaches the gully edge, the sound becomes louder.
C He hears the stream because some of the sound is diffracted.
D He hears the stream because some of the sound is reflected from the opposite wall of the
gully.

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18 Which row correctly defines the frequency and the speed of a wave?

frequency speed
A number of waves distance travelled
per unit time
B number of waves time taken for one complete
wave to pass a point
C number of waves distance travelled
passing per unit time per unit time
D number of waves time taken for one complete
passing per unit time wave to pass a point

19 A ray of light travels from air into a glass block.

in air in glass

speed of ray va vg
wavelength of ray a g
frequency of ray fa fg

Three suggestions as to how the refractive index of glass n may be calculated are listed.

va
1 n=
vg

a
2 n=
g

fa
3 n=
fg

Which suggestions are correct?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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20 The diagram shows a ray of light in air incident on a glass block. Some of the light is refracted
and some of the light is reflected. Two angles, p and q, are marked on the diagram.

ray of
light
q
air p
glass

Which row gives the angle of incidence and states whether total internal reflection occurs?

angle of total internal

incidence reflection

A p no
B p yes
C q no
D q yes

21 A photographer sees his image as shown.

photographer image

What could X be?

A B C D

mirror translucent transparent transparent

glass block glass prism semicircular
glass block

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22 The Sun emits infrared radiation and light.

Light from the Sun reaches the Earth in 8 minutes.

Which row gives correct information about the infrared radiation?

wavelength of time taken for infrared

infrared radiation radiation to reach the Earth

A longer than wavelength of light 8 minutes

B longer than wavelength of light much less than 8 minutes
C shorter than wavelength of light 8 minutes
D shorter than wavelength of light much more than 8 minutes

23 Which row gives the typical values of the speed of sound at room temperature in the materials
stated?

speed of sound
m/s
air water iron

A 340 1500 5100

B 340 5100 1500
C 5100 1500 340
D 3.0  108 3.0  108 3.0  108

24 What is ultrasound?

A sound waves that are so loud that they damage human hearing
B sound waves that are too high-pitched for humans to hear
C sound waves that are too low-pitched for humans to hear
D sound waves that are too quiet for humans to hear

25 A stationary, charged particle is in a field.

Which fields can cause there to be a force on this particle due to its charge?

1 gravitational field
2 magnetic field
3 electric field

A 1 and 2 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 3 only

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26 An electric current in a copper wire is due to the flow of charge.

Which particles are moving along the wire?

A -particles
B copper nuclei
C electrons
D protons

27 Which row is correct?

direction of
definition of current I
conventional current
Q
A I= from positive terminal
t to negative terminal

Q
B I= from negative terminal
t to positive terminal

C I=Qt from positive terminal

to negative terminal
D I=Qt from negative terminal
to positive terminal

28 The diagram shows a circuit containing two resistors of resistance 1.0  and 2.0 .

A voltmeter is connected across the 1.0  resistor by connecting P to X.

The reading on the voltmeter is 6.0 V.

1.0 Ω X 2.0 Ω Y

P
V

P is moved to point Y in the circuit.

What is the new reading on the voltmeter?

A 3.0 V B 6.0 V C 12 V D 18 V

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29 Which graph shows the current–voltage characteristic for a filament lamp?

A B C D

I I I I

0 0 0 0
0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V

30 The diagrams show pairs of circuits containing logic gates.

In which diagram does the lower circuit of the pair behave differently from the upper circuit?

A B

C D

31 Two 3.0  resistors and one 6.0  resistor are connected in series with a cell.

Which statement is correct?

A The current in the cell is equal to the current in the resistors.

B The current in the cell is greater than the current in the resistors.
C The potential difference (p.d.) across each resistor is equal to the p.d. across the cell.
D The potential differences across each resistor are equal.

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32 Two resistors, with resistances R1 and R2, are connected in parallel.

The resistance R1 is greater than the resistance R2.

R1

R2

What is the resistance of the parallel combination?

A less than either R1 or R2

B equal to R1
C equal to R2
D the average of R1 and R2

33 Circuit breakers and fuses are devices used to protect a circuit from overloading.

Which statement correctly describes the difference between a circuit breaker and a fuse?

A Circuit breakers can be reset if they operate but fuses need to be replaced.
B Circuit breakers need to be replaced if they operate but fuses can be reset.
C Circuit breakers can be used in an a.c. circuit but fuses cannot.
D Circuit breakers cannot be used in an a.c. circuit but fuses can.

34 Electrical energy is transferred by transmission lines at high voltage.

Which statement explains why a high voltage is used?

A The voltage is alternating.

B The transmission lines have a larger resistance.
C The transmission lines carry greater power.
D There is a smaller current in the transmission lines for the same power.

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35 Which diagram shows the magnetic field around a straight, current-carrying wire?

A B

current current

C D

current current

36 The coil in a d.c. motor is connected to a split-ring commutator.

What is the purpose of the split-ring commutator?

A to ensure that the coil continues to rotate in the same direction

B to ensure that the size of the current in the coil remains constant
C to ensure that the size of the turning effect on the coil remains constant
D to ensure that the turning effect on the coil changes direction

37 The nucleus of an americium atom contains 146 neutrons and 95 protons. It decays by emitting
an -particle.

How many neutrons and how many protons remain in the nucleus when this form of americium
decays?

number of neutrons number of protons

remaining remaining

A 142 93
B 142 95
C 144 93
D 144 95

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38 The half-life for lead-202 is 52 500 years.

A sample of lead-202 produces 800 counts / s.

How long will it take for the count rate to drop to 100 counts / s?

A 105 000 years

B 157 500 years
C 210 000 years
D 420 000 years

39 Oxygen-15 is used in hospitals.

The count rate from a detector placed close to a sample of oxygen-15 was recorded over a
period of 15 min. The background count rate is 20 counts / min.

200

180
count rate
counts / min
160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
time / min

What is the half-life of this sample of oxygen-15?

A 2.0 min B 2.4 min C 2.8 min D 7.5 min

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40 Of the three types of ionising radiation, ,  and , why does -emission cause the most
ionisation?

A -particles have the smallest mass.

B -particles have the greatest mass.

C -particles move with the greatest speed.

D -particles travel the greatest distance in matter.

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PHYSICS 1524/22
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) May/June 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*9535955370*

You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
• There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
• For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
• Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
• Write in soft pencil.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
• Do not use correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You may use a calculator.
• Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• Each correct answer will score one mark.
• Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 20 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

IB21 06_1524_22/RP
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1 A micrometer screw gauge is used to determine the radius of a copper wire.

The reading on the screw gauge when measuring the diameter of the wire is 3.12 mm.

The reading on the screw gauge with no wire (zero error) is 0.04 mm.

What is the radius of the wire?

A 1.52 mm B 1.54 mm C 1.56 mm D 1.58 mm

2 An aeroplane flies from town X to town Z, stopping for 1 hour at town Y to pick up more
passengers. The distances between the towns are shown.

300 km 200 km Z

The total time taken between leaving X and arriving at Z is 3 hours.

What is the average speed of the aeroplane in the air?

A 500 km / h B 500 km / h C 500 km / h D 500 km / h

4 3 2 1

3 The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time.

At which labelled time is the object decelerating?

speed

0
0 A B C D
time

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4 Two objects, X and Y, are suspended from identical springs. The extension in both springs is the
same.

X Y

What does this show about the masses and about the weights of objects X and Y?

masses weights

A mass of X is equal to mass of Y weight of X is equal to weight of Y

B mass of X is equal to mass of Y weight of X is less than weight of Y
C mass of X is greater than mass of Y weight of X is greater than weight of Y
D mass of X is greater than mass of Y weight of X is equal to weight of Y

5 Three students are asked what they understand by the term mass.

Their answers are listed.

1 Mass is the property of an object that resists a change in motion.

2 Mass is the quantity of matter an object contains.
3 Mass is the effect of a gravitational field on an object.

Which students are correct?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

6 The mass and volume of four different materials, A, B, C and D, are measured.

Water has a density of 1000 kg / m3.

Which material will float in water?

mass / kg volume / m3

A 452 0.04
B 2340 0.30
C 90 0.03
D 320 0.40

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7 A satellite orbits the Earth above the atmosphere at a constant speed.

The diagram shows the satellite at one point in its circular orbit around the Earth.

Which labelled arrow shows the direction of the resultant force on the satellite at the position
shown?

direction
of orbit

D B
Earth
satellite
C

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8 The diagram shows a tower crane lifting a crate. The crate begins at X. The counterweight can be
moved between points P and Q to keep the crane balanced.

pivot
Q

counterweight

crate

Y X

The crate is slowly moved from position X to position Y.

The table describes the effect that the movement has on the:

● clockwise moment about the pivot created by the crate

● direction the counterweight moves to keep the crane balanced.

Which row is correct?

moment counterweight

A increases moves towards P

B increases moves towards Q
C decreases moves towards P
D decreases moves towards Q

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9 A car travels forwards along a straight horizontal road. Only the horizontal forces acting on the
car are shown.

air resistance
and friction
driving force

The length of each arrow represents the size of each force.

Which statement describes the effect of these forces on the motion of the car?

A The car moves at constant speed.

B The car starts to move backwards.
C The car slows down.
D The car’s forward speed increases.

10 An object of mass 2.5 kg is acted upon by a force of 8.0 N. The object has an initial speed of
3.0 m / s and, after time t, the speed of the object has increased to 7.0 m / s.

For which time t does the force act?

A 0.32 s B 0.80 s C 1.3 s D 3.1 s

11 Two railway wagons are on the same straight horizontal track. One wagon is moving with initial
velocity u and the other wagon is stationary.

The moving wagon collides with the stationary wagon.

The two wagons connect to each other and move with a velocity of 5.80 m / s.

before after

stationary 5.80 m / s
u

mass = 8000 kg mass = 12 000 kg

What is the initial velocity u of the moving wagon before they collide?

A 3.87 m / s B 8.70 m / s C 9.67 m / s D 14.5 m / s

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12 A dog of mass 9.6 kg is running across a field. The kinetic energy of the dog is 9.4 J.

What is the speed of the dog?

A 0.70 m / s B 0.98 m / s C 1.4 m / s D 2.0 m / s

13 A man pushes a heavy crate along a horizontal surface.

Which row shows the measurements he makes to calculate his average power?

distance size of time weight of

moved pushing force taken the crate

A key
B = needed
C = not needed
D

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14 The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer used to measure atmospheric pressure.

P
level L

mercury

Atmospheric pressure decreases.

Which row states what happens to the pressure at point P and what happens to the level L of
mercury?

pressure at P level L

A decreases falls
B decreases rises
C stays the same falls
D stays the same rises

15 The diagrams show two identical containers filled to the same height with liquids of relatively high
and low density.

Points A and C are at the same small distance below the surfaces of the liquids.

Points B and D are at the same small distance above the bases of the containers.

Which point has the highest pressure?

A C

B D

liquid of high density liquid of low density

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16 A student writes four statements about evaporation from a liquid.

1 Evaporation happens at any temperature.

2 Evaporation happens at one fixed temperature only.
3 Evaporation happens at the surface of the liquid only.
4 Evaporation happens throughout the liquid.

Which statements are correct?

A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

17 A diver uses breathing apparatus under water at a depth where the pressure is 1.25 × 105 Pa.

A bubble of gas breathed out by the diver has a volume of 20 cm3 when it is released. The bubble
moves upwards to the surface of the water.

At the surface of the water, the atmospheric pressure is 1.00 × 105 Pa.

The temperature of the water is the same at all depths.

What is the volume of this bubble when it reaches the surface of the water?

A 15 cm3 B 16 cm3 C 20 cm3 D 25 cm3

18 The diagram shows a metal bridge. The ends of the bridge are fixed to the sides of a valley. The
air temperature is much less at night than it is during the day.

The solid line shows the bridge during the coldest part of the night.

Which dashed line shows the bridge at the hottest part of the day?

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19 Which statement describes the thermal capacity of a mass of water at 20 °C?

A the energy needed to evaporate all of the water

B the energy needed to raise the temperature of the water from 0 °C to 20 °C

C the energy needed to raise the temperature of the water from 20 °C to 21 °C

D the energy needed to raise the temperature of the water to its boiling point

20 A chef tests different types of saucepans. She wants the material that is the best conductor for
the bottom of the pan and the best insulator for the handle.

Which materials should she use?

bottom of
handle
the pan

A metal metal
B metal wood
C plastic wood
D wood wood

21 The diagrams show two water waves, P and Q, that are travelling at the same speed on the
surface of a pond. The diagrams are drawn to the same scale.

Which wave has the greater amplitude and which wave has the greater frequency?

greater amplitude greater frequency

A P P
B P Q
C Q P
D Q Q

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22 The wavefronts in the diagram spread out after passing through a gap in a barrier. This is an
example of diffraction.

barrier

wavefronts direction of
travel of wave

Which change will increase the spreading out of the wavefronts?

A Reduce the size of the gap and keep the wavelength the same.
B Increase the size of the gap and keep the wavelength the same.
C Keep the size of the gap the same and reduce the wavelength.
D Keep the size of the gap the same and increase the frequency.

23 A prism is made from transparent plastic. In this plastic, light travels at 0.80 c, where c is the
speed of light in air. Light enters one face of the prism at right angles, as shown.

NOT TO
SCALE

The light just escapes from the sloping face of the prism.

What is angle θ ?

A 37° B 40° C 50° D 53°

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24 The diagram shows the formation of an image by a thin converging lens.

F F image
object

Which description of the image is correct?

A diminished and upright

B diminished and inverted
C enlarged and upright
D enlarged and inverted

25 A ray of monochromatic light is incident on a glass prism.

ray of
monochromatic
light
prism

What is monochromatic light and which ray diagram shows this ray as it passes through the prism
and emerges from the opposite side?

red

spectrum

X Y violet

meaning of
correct diagram
monochromatic light

A multicoloured light X
B multicoloured light Y
C light of a single frequency X
D light of a single frequency Y

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26 In which way does ultrasound differ from audible sound?

A Ultrasound can travel through a vacuum.

B Ultrasound has a longer wavelength.
C Ultrasound has a higher frequency.
D Ultrasound travels at the speed of light.

27 The diagram shows a permanent bar magnet. A student draws arrows to show the direction of
the magnetic field at four points.

Which arrow correctly shows the direction of the magnetic field at that position?

D B
N S

28 A negatively charged insulating rod P is suspended from an insulating thread.

A second insulating rod Q is brought close to rod P.

Rod P swings towards rod Q.

What can be deduced from this experiment?

A Rod Q is either negatively charged or is uncharged.

B Rod Q is either positively charged or is uncharged.
C Rod Q is negatively charged.
D Rod Q is positively charged.

29 A piece of wire is 40 cm long and has a diameter of 2.0 mm.

The resistance of the piece of wire is 0.30 Ω.

Which wire of the same material has a resistance of 0.15 Ω?

length / cm diameter / mm

A 20 1.0
B 20 4.0
C 80 1.0
D 80 4.0

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30 A resistor transfers 240 J of energy when a charge of 60 C flows through it in 15 s.

What is the potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor and what is the current in the resistor?

p.d. / V current / A

A 0.25 0.25
B 0.25 4.0
C 4.0 0.25
D 4.0 4.0

31 Three resistors are connected in series with a cell. The values of the resistances are 1.0 Ω, 2.0 Ω
and 3.0 Ω.

Which statement is correct?

A The current in each resistor is different and the potential difference across each resistor is
different.
B The current in each resistor is the same and the potential difference across each resistor is
different.
C The potential difference across each resistor is the same and the current in each resistor is
different.
D The potential difference across the cell is greater than the sum of the potential differences
across each resistor.

32 The diagram shows two resistors connected in a circuit.

6.0 "

12 "

What is the combined resistance of the resistors in this circuit?

A 4.0 Ω B 6.0 Ω C 9.0 Ω D 18 Ω

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33 Which logic gate has the truth table shown?

input output

0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0

A B C D

34 A student holds a bar magnet next to a coil of wire connected to a galvanometer.

N S

What will cause a reading on the galvanometer?

A holding the magnet stationary inside the coil

B holding the magnet stationary with the S pole next to the coil
C moving both the magnet and the coil to the right at the same speed
D moving the magnet and the coil towards each other at the same speed

35 High voltages are used to transmit electricity over large distances.

Which row states the effect on the current and explains why this is a benefit?

effect on current explanation

A current increases decreases thermal energy losses

B current increases decreases sparking across insulators that support the cables
C current decreases decreases thermal energy losses
D current decreases decreases sparking across insulators that support the cables

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36 The diagram shows a d.c. motor.

direction
of current

X Y

N S
LEFT RIGHT

W Z

split-ring
commutator metal or graphite
brush contact

In which direction will side WX of the coil move?

A towards the bottom of the page

B to the left
C to the right
D towards the top of the page

37 The diagram shows α-particles being scattered by a very thin metal foil.

foil

#
Q

R P

P, Q and R represent three directions in which α-particles are scattered. The number of
α-particles scattered in each direction is NP, NQ and NR.

Which sequence correctly shows the number of α-particles from lowest to highest being scattered
in each direction?

A NP, NQ, NR
B NP, NR, NQ
C NQ, NR, NP
D NR, NP, NQ

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38 Which statement about different isotopes of a certain element must be correct?

A They have a different number of electrons.

B They have the same number of neutrons.
C They have the same number of nucleons.
D They have the same number of protons.

39 Ba-137 is a radioactive isotope of barium.

When a nucleus of this isotope decays, there is no change in its composition.

Which type of radiation is emitted?

A α-particles

B β-particles

C γ-rays
D neutrons

40 A detector is placed near a sample of a radioactive isotope of polonium to monitor the activity of
the sample.

The graph shows how the activity measured by the detector varies with time. It includes the
activity due to background radiation, which is 40 counts / s.

600
count rate
counts / s 500

400

300

200

100

0
0 2 4 6 8 10
time / minutes

What is the half-life of this isotope of polonium?

A 2.2 minutes
B 2.4 minutes
C 3.2 minutes
D 5.0 minutes

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