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Cambridge IGCSE™
PHYSICS 0625/22
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) February/March 2022
45 minutes
You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

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 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.
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 Take the weight of 1.0 kg to be 10 N (acceleration of free fall = 10 m / s2).
INFORMATION
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 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.
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1 A student investigates a pendulum.
He measures the time for the pendulum to complete 20 oscillations.
He repeats the experiment three more times.
The readings are shown.
time for
experiment
20 oscillations / s
1 17.6
2 19.8
3 17.6
4 18.6
What is the average period of the pendulum?
A 0.88 s B 0.92 s C 17.6 s D 18.4 s
2 A tennis ball falls from the upstairs window of a house.
What can be said about the acceleration of the ball if air resistance is ignored?
A It depends on the density of the ball.

B It depends on the mass of the ball.
C It increases as the ball falls.
D It stays the same as the ball falls.
3 A car joins a road at a speed of 14 m / s and accelerates at 4.0 m / s2 for 5.0 seconds.
What is the final speed of the car?
A 18 m / s B 20 m / s C 32 m / s D 34 m / s
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4 The gravitational field strength is 8.8 N / kg on Venus and 3.8 N / kg on Mars.
An object has a weight of 42 N on Venus.
What are the mass and the weight of the object on Mars?
mass / kg weight / N
A 4.8 18
B 4.8 42
C 11 42
D 11 97
5 A student carries out an experiment to find the density of a rock.
measuring
cylinder
liquid
rock
200 g balance 264 g
Which two measurements does the student need to make to determine the density of the rock?
measurement 1 measurement 2
A increase in mass increase in volume of liquid

B final mass increase in depth of liquid
C increase in mass increase in depth of liquid
D final mass increase in volume of liquid
6 A car has a mass of 1500 kg. A constant resultant force acts on the car and the car accelerates
from 15 m / s to 20 m / s in 4.0 seconds.
What is the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the car?
A 300 N B 1200 N C 1900 N D 7500 N
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7 A metal wire is loaded up to the limit of proportionality.
Which statement is correct?
A Hooke’s law is not obeyed when the load is increased from zero to this point.
B When the load is increased beyond the limit of proportionality, the diameter of the wire will
increase.
C When the load is removed, the wire returns to its original length.
D Up to the limit of proportionality, there is no change in the shape of the wire.
8 The diagram shows a uniform metre rule, MN, pivoted at its midpoint P.
M P N
W1 W2
Two weights, W1 and W2, are hung either side of the pivot.
The rule remains balanced.
Which row is correct?
direction of resultant direction of resultant

moment about point M force on the rule
A clockwise downwards
B clockwise zero
C zero downwards
D zero zero
9 Which physical quantity is a vector?
A mass
B density
C temperature
D velocity
10 A resultant force of 500 N acts for 10 s on a car of mass 1000 kg. This causes the velocity of the
car to double.
What is the final velocity of the car?
A 5m/s B 10 m / s C 20 m / s D 50 m / s
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11 A child pushes a toy car along a horizontal surface and then releases it.
As the car slows down, what is the main energy transfer?
A from chemical to thermal

B from chemical to kinetic
C from kinetic to gravitational (potential)
D from kinetic to thermal
12 At time = 0, a cannonball is stationary inside a cannon. The cannonball is then fired from the
cannon.
At time = t, the cannonball moves forwards and the cannon moves backwards.
What happens to the total kinetic energy and the total momentum of the cannon and the
cannonball between time = 0 and time = t ?
total kinetic energy of total momentum of

cannon and cannonball cannon and cannonball
A changes changes
B changes remains the same
C remains the same changes
D remains the same remains the same
13 In a small hydroelectric power scheme, 800 kg of water drops through a vertical height of 2.2 m
every second. The electrical output is 10.6 kW.
What is the efficiency of the scheme?
A 0.60% B 17% C 60% D 75%
14 An object is at rest on a horizontal surface.
Which equation is used to calculate the pressure that the object exerts?
mass of the object
A
area of contact
weight of the object
B
area of contact
C mass of the object  area of contact
D weight of the object  area of contact

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15 Smoke particles, illuminated by a bright lamp, are seen through a microscope. They move about
randomly.
What causes this motion?
A attraction between the smoke particles and the molecules of the air
B collisions between the smoke particles and the molecules of the air
C evaporation of the faster-moving smoke particles
D warming of the smoke particles by the lamp
16 Ether is a liquid that evaporates easily at room temperature.
The rate at which ether evaporates can be increased by bubbling air through it.
The diagram shows this process.
air
air bubbles
ether
Students give three suggestions why the rate of evaporation increases when air is bubbled
through.
Student 1 suggests that the temperature of the ether is decreased.

Student 2 suggests that the surface area of the ether is increased.
Student 3 suggests that evaporated molecules are removed at a greater rate.
Which students are correct?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 3 only
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17 Some ice is slowly heated and its temperature is measured. A graph is plotted of temperature
against time.
100
temperature / qC
X
0
–10 time
Which row describes what happens to the thermal energy and to the temperature in section X?
thermal energy temperature of ice
A gained by ice rises

B gained by ice stays the same
C not gained by ice rises
D not gained by ice stays the same
18 The diagram shows the apparatus needed for an experiment to determine the specific heat
capacity of the material from which an object is made.
thermometer
A
heater
object
V stop-clock
balance
Which piece of apparatus could be omitted if the purpose of the experiment is to determine the
thermal capacity of the object?
A ammeter
B balance
C stop-clock
D thermometer

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19 Both boiling and evaporation involve a change of state from liquid to gas.
Which row gives the correct difference between boiling and evaporation?
boiling evaporation
A no bubbles are formed bubbles are formed

B occurs at all temperatures occurs at a definite temperature
C occurs throughout the liquid occurs at the surface only
D the temperature falls the temperature remains constant
20 Which statement describes thermal conduction in a metal by electrons?
A Atoms and electrons move freely throughout the metal.

B Atoms and electrons vibrate about their fixed positions only.
C Electrons move freely throughout the metal.
D Electrons remain attached to atoms.
21 A tank contains water. Ripples are produced on the surface of the water. Refraction is observed.
What causes the ripples to refract?
A The cold water in the tank is replaced by warm water.

B The ripples change speed as they move from deep to shallow water.
C The ripples hit the wall of the tank.
D The ripples pass through a narrow gap.
22 The diagram shows wavefronts of a water wave passing through a gap in a barrier.
barrier
Which change will increase the diffraction of the wave as it passes through the gap?
A Increase the amplitude of the wave.

B Increase the width of the gap.
C Reduce the depth of water.
D Reduce the frequency of the wave.
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23 The diagrams each show a ray of light from an object O passing through a thin converging lens.
The principal focuses in each diagram are labelled F.
1 2
O O
F F F F
F F
Which diagrams are correct?
A 1 and 2 B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 3 only
24 The diagram shows a ray of light inside an optical fibre approaching point X.
normal to the
surface at X tangent to the
surface at X
X
P Q
The light is totally reflected within the fibre.
The refractive index of the material of the optical fibre is 1.39.
Which condition ensures that total internal reflection occurs?
A Q < 45 B Q > 47 C P > 47 D P=Q

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25 An eclipse of the Sun happens when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.
A Infrared radiation from the Sun disappears before visible light and ultraviolet radiation.
B Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun disappears before visible light and infrared radiation.
C Visible light from the Sun disappears before ultraviolet radiation and infrared radiation.
D Infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation and visible light from the Sun all disappear at the same
moment.
26 The diagram shows air particles in a sound wave.
V W X Y Z
Which row correctly identifies the position of a compression and position of a rarefaction?
compression rarefaction
A X Y
B Y X
C V Z
D Z V
27 Two isolated metal spheres are both negatively charged. The spheres are brought close together
but do not touch.
Which diagram shows the charge distribution on the spheres?
A B C D
– – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – –
28 Two separate circuits have different power supplies. Both power supplies provide the same
magnitude current.
Power supply P has an electromotive force (e.m.f.) of 1.5 V and power supply Q has an e.m.f. of
3.0 V.
Which statements about Q are correct when compared with P?
1 Q supplies twice the charge per unit time.

2 Q supplies twice the energy per unit charge.
3 Q supplies twice the energy per unit time.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
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29 The diagram shows a piece of metal resistance wire.
Which wire, made of the same metal, has a smaller resistance?
A a wire of the same length with a larger diameter

B a wire of the same length with a smaller diameter
C a wire of greater length with the same diameter
D a wire of greater length with a smaller diameter
30 Which labelled component in the circuit shown controls the brightness of lamp X?
A
V
X B
31 A circuit includes a battery, two identical resistors and five ammeters, P, Q, R, S and T.
P Q
A A
R
A
S T
A A
Which statement about the readings on the ammeters is not correct?
A P has a greater reading than Q.

B P has a greater reading than R.
C P has a greater reading than S.
D P has a greater reading than T.

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32 An electrician sets up a potential divider circuit in a fridge so that when the fridge door is open
and light from the room enters the fridge, a warning light turns on.
Which component does the electrician need to use in addition to a variable resistor?
A light-dependent resistor
B relay
C thermistor
D variable resistor
33 Two NAND gates are joined together as shown.
input 1
output
input 2
Which single logic gate is equivalent to this combination?
A AND B NAND C NOR D OR
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34 The diagram shows an electric drill and safety guard.
safety guard in electric motor

closed position
drill
The drill requires the logic circuit shown.
starting switch
on 1
A
off 0
motor on 1
motor
motor off 0
safety guard
open 0
B
closed 1
alarm on 1
? alarm
alarm off 0
The circuit must only allow the motor to start when the safety guard is closed. If the safety guard
is not closed when the starting switch is on, the alarm must sound.
Which logic gate is missing from the circuit?
A NOT B NAND C AND D NOR
35 Two magnets are placed near a current-carrying coil.
The diagram shows this experimental arrangement and the current direction in the coil.
X Y
N S N S
A Both X and Y are attracted to the coil.

B Both X and Y are repelled by the coil.
C X is attracted to the coil and Y is repelled.
D X is repelled by the coil and Y is attracted.

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36 Two circuits are set up as shown. The iron rods are placed close together and are able to move.
iron rod iron rod

X
What happens to the size of the gap at X when switch S is closed?
A It decreases.
B It decreases then increases.
C It increases.
D It does not change.
37 When a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a force.
Which statement about this force is correct?
A It is parallel to both the magnetic field and the direction of the current.
B It is parallel to the magnetic field and perpendicular to the direction of the current.
C It is perpendicular to the magnetic field and parallel to the direction of the current.
D It is perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the direction of the current.
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38 When a beam of -particles is incident on a thin metal foil, most of them follow a path
represented by path X in the diagram. A small number of -particles follow a path represented by
path Y in the diagram.
foil
Which row correctly describes a conclusion that can be drawn from each of these observations
about the structure of the atom?
most follow path X some follow path Y
A atom is mostly empty space atom contains something that repels -particles
B atom is mostly empty space nucleus contains protons and neutrons
C atom is neutral atom contains something that repels -particles
D atom is neutral nucleus contains protons and neutrons
39 Nuclear fusion is a reaction that takes place in stars.
Which row describes this reaction?
action of atomic nuclei energy

A an atomic nucleus splits into absorbed
two or more smaller nuclei
B an atomic nucleus splits into released
two or more smaller nuclei
C atomic nuclei join together absorbed
to form a larger nucleus
D atomic nuclei join together released
to form a larger nucleus

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40 When a radioactive isotope is set up close to a counter, a count rate of 38 000 counts / s is
obtained. The table shows the count rate from the isotope over a three-year period.
count rate
time / years
counts / s
0 38 000
1 26 000
2 17 000
3 12 000
What is the half-life of the isotope?
A less than 1 year

B more than 1 year but less than 2 years
C more than 2 years but less than 3 years
D more than 3 years
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PHYSICS 0625/11
Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2010
45 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser
*0334676086*
Soft pencil (type B or HB recommended)
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has been done for you.
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 separate Answer Sheet.
Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
This document consists of 17 printed pages and 3 blank pages.
IB10 06_0625_11/4RP
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1 A scientist needs to determine the volume of a small, irregularly shaped rock sample. Only a rule
and a measuring cylinder, partially filled with water, are available.
cm3
cm
rock sample rule
measuring
cylinder
To determine the volume, which apparatus should the scientist use?
A both the measuring cylinder and the rule

B neither the measuring cylinder nor the rule
C the measuring cylinder only
D the rule only
2 A student uses a stopwatch to time a runner running around a circular track. The runner runs two
laps (twice around the track). The diagrams show the reading on the stopwatch when the runner
starts running, at the end of the first lap, and at the end of the second lap.
reading when reading at end reading at end

runner starts of first lap of second lap
What is the time taken for the runner to run the second lap?
A 0 min 50 s B 1 min 10 s C 1 min 13 s D 2 min 03 s
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3 Two distance / time graphs and two speed / time graphs are shown.
Which graph represents an object that is at rest?
A B
distance distance
0 0
0 time 0 time
C D
speed speed
0 0
0 time 0 time
4 A snail moves along a ruler. It takes 20 s to move from Q to R.
P Q R
0 2 cm 12
What is its average speed from Q to R?
A 12 cm / s
20
B 12 − 2 cm / s
20
C 20 cm / s
12
D 20 cm / s
12 − 2
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5 Two blocks of metal X and Y hang from spring balances as shown in the diagram.
N0 N0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
X
Y
What does the diagram show about X and Y?
A They have the same mass and the same volume but different weights.
B They have the same mass and the same weight but different volumes.
C They have the same mass, the same volume and the same weight.
D They have the same weight and the same volume but different masses.
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6 The graph shows how weight varies with mass on planet P and on planet Q.
400
planet P
weight / N
300
planet Q
200
100
0
0 20 40 60 80
mass / kg
An object weighs 400 N on planet P. The object is taken to planet Q.
mass of object weight of object

on planet Q / kg on planet Q / N
A 40 200
B 40 400
C 80 200
D 80 400
7 The diagram shows a rectangular block of density 2 g / cm3.
3 cm
2 cm
2 cm
What is the mass of the block?
A 2g B 6g C 14 g D 24 g

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8 Which statement about a moving object is correct?
A When an object is accelerating, the resultant force acting on it must equal zero.
B When an object is moving at a steady speed, the air resistance acting on it must equal zero.
C When an object is moving at a steady speed, the resultant force acting on it must equal zero.
D When an object is moving, there must be a resultant force acting on it.
9 An experiment is carried out to measure the extension of a rubber band for different loads.
The results are shown below.
load / N 0 1 2 3
length / cm 15.2 16.2 18.6
extension / cm 0 1.0 2.1 3.4
Which figure is missing from the table?
A 17.2 B 17.3 C 17.4 D 17.6
10 Energy is stored in a battery and in a box of matches.
Which type of energy is stored in each of them?
a battery a box of matches
A chemical chemical
B chemical internal (thermal)
C electrical chemical
D electrical internal (thermal)
11 A man lifts 20 bricks, each of weight 6 N.
What other information is needed to calculate the useful work done in lifting the bricks?
A the distance he lifts the bricks

B the mass of the bricks
C the time taken to lift the bricks
D the volume of the bricks
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12 To prevent a cement mixer sinking into soft ground, the mixer is placed on a large flat board.
cement mixer
board
soft ground
Why does this prevent the mixer sinking?
A The large area decreases the pressure on the ground.

B The large area increases the pressure on the ground.
C The large area decreases the weight on the ground.
D The large area increases the weight on the ground.
13 The pressure of a gas is measured using a manometer as shown in the diagram.
pressure to
be measured
h
mercury
The mercury in the manometer is replaced with a liquid which is less dense.
How does the value of h change?
A It becomes zero.
B It decreases, but not to zero.
C It stays the same.
D It increases.

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14 The diagram represents the molecules of a gas in a closed container of constant volume.
What happens to the molecules when the gas is heated?
A They expand.
B They hit the walls less often.
C They move further apart.
D They move more quickly.
15 A liquid is left in an open dish. After several days there is less liquid in the dish.
Which statement explains this?
A The least energetic molecules leave the surface and escape into the air.
B The least energetic molecules leave the surface and return.
C The most energetic molecules leave the surface and escape into the air.
D The most energetic molecules leave the surface and return.
16 A thermometer has a scale which starts at –10 °C and ends at 110 °C.
–10 0 100 110
°C
What is the value of the lower fixed point and of the upper fixed point of the scale?
lower fixed point upper fixed point

/ °C / °C
A –10 100
B –10 110
C 0 100
D 0 110
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17 A student carries out an experiment to find the melting point of wax. The graph shows how the
temperature of the wax changes as it cools.
X
temperature
/ °C
Y
melting point
of wax Z
0
0
time
A At X the temperature drops more slowly than at Z.

B At Y all the wax is solid.
C At Y thermal energy is being given out by the wax.
D At Z the wax molecules are not moving.
18 Hot liquid in a vacuum flask cools extremely slowly. This is because some methods of heat
transfer cannot take place in a vacuum.
Which methods cannot take place in a vacuum?
A conduction and convection only

B conduction and radiation only
C convection and radiation only
D conduction, convection and radiation

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19 A teacher demonstrates convection currents using a box with two chimneys and a lighted candle.
She holds a smoking taper at point P.
In which direction does the convection current cause the smoke to move?
P
A C
chimney chimney D
20 Which waves are longitudinal?
A B C D
88:88
light waves microwaves sound waves water waves

from a lamp in an oven from a trumpet on a pond
21 A navigation buoy floating on the sea oscillates up and down as a wave passes.
navigation
buoy
In exactly two minutes, six complete wavelengths pass the buoy.
What is the frequency of the waves?
A 0.050 Hz B 0.33 Hz C 3.0 Hz D 20 Hz
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22 The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the edge of a piece of glass. The angle i is bigger
than the critical angle.
Which arrow correctly shows the direction of the ray after it leaves the edge of the glass?
normal
ray of
D
light
i
glass
air C
A
B
23 Which diagram correctly shows rays of light passing through a converging lens in a camera?
A B
camera camera
object object
image image
lens lens
C D
camera camera
object object
image image
lens lens
24 What is the approximate value of the highest frequency that can be heard by a young person?
A 20 Hz B 200 Hz C 2000 Hz D 20 000 Hz

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25 A police car siren emits two different sounds P and Q. These are produced alternately. The
diagram represents the sounds emitted.
P P P
displacement
Q Q
time
Which sound is the louder and which has the lower pitch?
louder lower pitch
A P P
B P Q
C Q P
D Q Q
26 A magnet attracts two pieces of iron.
iron
N S
What is the arrangement of the induced poles in the pieces of iron?
A N S S N
B N S N S
C S N S N
D S N N S
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27 A piece of iron and a piece of steel are picked up by an electromagnet as shown.
electromagnet
N S
steel iron
The current to the electromagnet is switched off.
What happens?
A Both the iron and the steel remain magnetised.

B Neither the iron nor the steel remain magnetised.
C Only the iron remains magnetised.
D Only the steel remains magnetised.
28 The table shows the lengths and diameters of four copper wires.
Which wire has the least resistance?
length / m diameter / mm
A 0.50 1.0
B 0.50 2.5
C 0.75 1.0
D 0.75 2.5
29 A circuit is set up to measure the resistance of a resistor R. The meter readings are 2.0 A and
3.0 V.
A
V
What is the resistance of the resistor R?
A 0.67 Ω B 1.5 Ω C 5.0 Ω D 6.0 Ω

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30 The circuit shown is a potential divider.
X
output
What is component X?
A a light-dependent resistor
B a relay
C a thermistor
D a variable resistor
31 A lamp is connected in four circuits in turn, each using identical batteries.
The resistors are all identical.
In which circuit will the lamp be brightest?
A B
C D
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32 Which diagram shows the correct positions for both the switch and the fuse?
live wire switch
A lamp
neutral wire
fuse
fuse
live wire switch
B lamp
neutral wire
fuse
live wire
C lamp
neutral wire
switch
live wire
D lamp
neutral wire
fuse switch
33 After some building work in a house, a bare (uninsulated) live wire is left protruding from a wall.
What is the greatest hazard?
A a fire
B a fuse will blow
C an electric shock
D no current will flow

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34 A coil is connected to a battery and a soft iron bar is hung near to it.
soft iron
coil
The current is then reversed by reversing the battery connections.
How does the soft iron bar behave in the two cases?
with the battery as shown with the battery reversed
A attracted to the coil attracted to the coil

B attracted to the coil repelled from the coil
C repelled from the coil attracted to the coil
D repelled from the coil repelled from the coil
35 A transformer has 15 000 turns on its primary coil and 750 turns on its secondary coil.
Connected in this way, for what purpose could this transformer be used?
A to convert the 8000 V a.c. output of a power station to 160 000 V for long-distance power
transmission
B to convert the 160 000 V d.c. supply from a power line to 8000 V for local power transmission
C to use a 12 V d.c. supply to operate a 240 V razor
D to use a 240 V a.c. mains supply to operate a 12 V motor
36 What are cathode rays?
A a beam of electrons
B a beam of neutrons
C a beam of protons
D electromagnetic waves
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37 A cathode-ray tube has an anode and an earthed cathode.
Which row shows the charge on the anode and the temperature of the cathode?
cathode
anode charge
temperature
A negative cool
B negative hot
C positive cool
D positive hot
38 Which row describes the properties of α-particles?
ionizing radiation stopped

effect by aluminium?
A large no
B large yes
C small no
D small yes
39 A radioactive substance has a half-life of 2 weeks. At the beginning of an investigation the

substance emits 3000 β-particles per minute.
How many β-particles will it emit per minute after 6 weeks?
A 0 B 375 C 500 D 1500
40 The nuclide notation for radium-226 is 226

88 Ra .
How many electrons orbit the nucleus of a neutral atom of radium-226?
A 0 B 88 C 138 D 226
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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.
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.
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.
55q
glass block
33q
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.
T
glass
air
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?
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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
C The resistance is inversely proportional to its length and directly proportional to its
D The resistance is inversely proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its
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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.
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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219
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 0625/21
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) May/June 2022
45 minutes

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INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
IB22 06_0625_21/3RP
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1 Which measuring devices are most suitable for determining the length of a swimming pool and
the thickness of aluminium foil?
length of a swimming pool thickness of aluminium foil
A ruler measuring cylinder

B tape measure micrometer screw gauge
C tape measure ruler
D ruler micrometer screw gauge
2 A man stands next to a railway track.
A train travelling at 40 m / s takes 2.0 s to pass the man.
What is the length of the train?
A 20 m B 38 m C 40 m D 80 m
3 A speed–time graph is used to describe the motion of an object.
Which quantities are calculated from the gradient of the graph and from the area under the
graph?
gradient of the graph area under the graph
A acceleration distance travelled

B acceleration total journey time
C distance travelled acceleration
D total journey time distance travelled
4 On the Moon, all objects fall with the same acceleration.
A On the Moon, all objects have the same weight.

B The Moon has a smaller gravitational field strength than the Earth.
C The weight of an object is directly proportional to its mass.
D The weight of an object is inversely proportional to its mass.
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5 A measuring cylinder contains 30 cm3 of a liquid.
cm3
50
40
30
20
10
balance
Some more of the liquid is added until the liquid level reaches the 50 cm3 mark.
The reading on the balance increases by 30 g.
What is the density of the liquid?
A 0.60 g / cm3 B 0.67 g / cm3 C 1.5 g / cm3 D 1.7 g / cm3
6 An object on the end of a string moves in a clockwise circular path at constant speed. The
diagram shows the object as viewed from above.
What is the direction of the resultant force on the object when it is in the position shown?
string
A
B object
D
C

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7 A beam is pivoted at one end, as shown.
40 cm beam
X
pivot
6.0 N
The beam weighs 6.0 N and its weight acts at a point X 40 cm from the pivot.
A force of 4.0 N is applied to the beam causing it to balance horizontally.
In which direction and where is the 4.0 N force applied?
A vertically downwards at 20 cm to the left of X

B vertically downwards at 20 cm to the right of X
C vertically upwards at 20 cm to the left of X
D vertically upwards at 20 cm to the right of X
8 On the diagram shown, what is the magnitude of the resultant force of the two vectors?
scale
2.0 N
6.0 N
8.0 N
A 2.0 N B 7.0 N C 10 N D 14 N
9 Three situations are listed.
1 An object has a resultant force acting on it.

2 A moving object experiences an impulse.
3 An object is decelerating.
In which situations is the momentum of the object changing?
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10 A ball of mass 0.16 kg is moving forwards at a speed of 0.50 m / s. A second ball of mass 0.10 kg
is stationary. The first ball strikes the second ball. The second ball moves forwards at a speed of
0.50 m / s.
What is the speed of the first ball after the collision?
A 0.0 m / s B 0.19 m / s C 0.31 m / s D 0.50 m / s
11 A mass hangs vertically from a spring.
The mass is raised to a point P and is then released.
The mass oscillates repeatedly between point P and a lower point Q.
Which energies alternately increase and decrease throughout the oscillations?
A gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and elastic energy

B gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy only
C gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and internal energy
D internal energy and elastic energy
12 A car has 620 kJ of kinetic energy. The car brakes and stops in a distance of 91 m.
What is the average braking force acting on the car?
A 0.15 N B 6.8 N C 6800 N D 56 000 N
13 The diagram shows a deep reservoir formed by a dam.
water
dam
X
On what does the pressure at X depend?
A the depth of the water at X

B the length of the reservoir
C the surface area of the water
D the thickness of the dam wall

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14 A sealed rigid container has a fixed volume. The container is filled with air.
The container is placed in a freezer cabinet and the temperature of the air in the container
decreases.
Which row correctly describes what happens to the air in the container?
average distance average speed

between air particles of air particles
A decreases increases
B decreases decreases
C no change increases
D no change decreases
15 Two open containers are filled with water at room temperature. The containers have different
shapes.
container 1 container 2
From which container does the water evaporate at the greater rate and how can the rate of
evaporation be increased?
container with the greater how the rate of

rate of evaporation evaporation can be increased
A 1 decrease the water temperature

B 1 increase the water temperature
C 2 decrease the water temperature
D 2 increase the water temperature
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16 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer.
°C
–10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
A student wishes to check the marking of the upper fixed point on this thermometer.
What should she do?
A Put the bulb in a beaker of boiling sea water.

B Put the bulb in a beaker of boiling pure water.
C Put the bulb in a beaker of ice and salt.
D Put the bulb in a beaker of pure melting ice.
17 Water in a beaker gains thermal energy at a rate of 3000 W. The water is at its boiling point.
The specific latent heat of vaporisation of water is 2260 J / g.
How long does it take for 250 g of the water to vaporise?
A 12 s B 188 s C 332 s D 750 s
18 A glass contains an iced drink on a warm and humid day. Water starts to form on the outside of
the glass.
What is the name of the effect by which the water forms?
A condensation
B conduction
C convection
D evaporation

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19 One end of a copper bar is heated to a high temperature.
Which mechanism is responsible for the transfer of thermal energy to the other end of the copper
bar?
A the lattice vibrations of copper ions only

B the lattice vibrations of copper ions and the movement of high energy electrons along the bar
C the movement of high energy copper ions along the bar
D the movement of high energy electrons along the bar only
20 The diagram shows a convection current caused by a piece of ice placed in a beaker of water at
room temperature.
ice
Which row correctly compares the temperatures and densities at water points P and Q?
temperature at P density at P
A higher than at Q higher than at Q

B higher than at Q lower than at Q
C lower than at Q higher than at Q
D lower than at Q lower than at Q
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21 The diagram shows a wave.
2.0
displacement / cm
1.0
0
0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0
–1.0 distance / cm
–2.0
amplitude of wavelength of
the wave / cm the wave / cm
A 1.0 4.0
B 1.0 8.0
C 2.0 4.0
D 2.0 8.0
22 A sound wave is created by a loudspeaker that vibrates backwards and forwards 96 000 times
per minute.
The speed of sound is 320 m / s.
What is the wavelength of the sound wave?
A 0.20 m B 5.0 m C 300 m D 18 000 m

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23 A card is placed in front of a plane mirror so that its label is facing the mirror, as shown.
plane mirror
label
card
observer
The label is shown.
How does the image of the label formed by the mirror appear to the observer?
A B C D
24 A thin converging lens can produce both real and virtual images.
Which row describes a real and a virtual image?
real image virtual image
A rays converge to form the image image can be projected onto a screen
B rays converge to form the image image cannot be projected onto a screen
C rays diverge to form the image image can be projected onto a screen
D rays diverge to form the image image cannot be projected onto a screen
25 The speed of light in air is 3.0  108 m / s.
The critical angle for light in a transparent plastic material placed in air is 37.
What is the speed of light in the plastic material?
A 1.8  108 m / s
B 2.4  108 m / s
C 3.8  108 m / s
D 5.0  108 m / s
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26 Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used by a remote controller for a television?
A infrared waves
B microwaves
C radio waves
D visible light
27 Which statement correctly compares radio waves and X-rays?
A Radio waves have a longer wavelength and a greater speed in a vacuum.

B Radio waves have a longer wavelength and the same speed in a vacuum.
C Radio waves have a shorter wavelength and a greater speed in a vacuum.
D Radio waves have a shorter wavelength and the same speed in a vacuum.
28 A student counts how many iron pins an electromagnet picks up when its power supply is
switched on. Then, she counts how many pins are picked up when the power supply is switched
off.
core
d.c. power d.c. power

supply on supply off
iron pins
She repeats the experiment using cores made of different materials. The results are shown.
Which core is made out of soft iron?
pins picked up with pins picked up with

the power supply on the power supply off
A 0 0
B 2 7
C 8 5
D 12 0

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29 A plastic rod is brought near to a small plastic sphere suspended from a stand. The sphere is
repelled by the rod.
Why is this?
A The rod and the sphere have like charges.

B The rod and the sphere have unlike charges.
C The rod is charged and the sphere is uncharged.
D The rod is uncharged and the sphere is charged.
30 Which unit is equivalent to a volt (V)?
A A /  B J/C C J/s D W/C
31 A resistor converts 360 J of energy when there is a current of 3.0 A in it. The potential difference
across the resistor is 6.0 V.
For how long is there this current in the resistor?
A 0.05 s B 20 s C 180 s D 720 s
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32 The four circuits shown each contain four diodes.
In which circuit is the direction of the current in the resistor always from the red terminal to the
black terminal?
A B
12 V 12 V
red black red black

terminal terminal terminal terminal
C D
12 V 12 V
red black red black

terminal terminal terminal terminal

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33 The diagram shows a circuit of six identical lamps connected to a battery.
S
Q
P T
R
U
Which lamps are brightest?
A P only
B Q and R only
C S, T and U only
D P, Q, R, S, T and U are equally bright
34 A digital circuit is made of two logic gates.
W Y
Z
X
Which row is correct for this digital circuit?
W X Y Z
A 0 0 1 0
B 0 1 0 1
C 1 0 1 0
D 1 1 0 1
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35 A magnet is dropped vertically through a solenoid. This induces magnetic poles at both ends of
the solenoid.
X X
S
S
N
diagram 1 diagram 2 diagram 3
Which magnetic poles are induced at position X in diagram 1 and diagram 3?
diagram 1 diagram 3
A N pole N pole
B N pole S pole
C S pole N pole
D S pole S pole
36 Which transformer can change a 240 V a.c. input into a 15 V a.c. output?
A B
800 turns 40 turns 1000 turns 25 turns
C D
2400 turns 15 turns 1200 turns 75 turns

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37 What is the purpose of the split-ring commutator in an electric motor?
A to ensure that the magnetic field in the motor changes direction every half rotation
B to ensure that the magnetic field in the motor stays in the same direction at all times
C to ensure that the turning effect on the motor changes direction every half rotation
D to ensure that the turning effect on the motor stays in the same direction at all times
38 How do the sizes of the two nuclei produced in a nuclear fission reaction compare to the size of
the original nucleus?
A both larger than the original nucleus

B one larger and one smaller than the original nucleus
C both smaller than the original nucleus
D one smaller and one the same size as the original nucleus
39 Which statement about the radioactive decay of a substance is correct?
A It cannot be predicted when a particular nucleus will decay.

B Placing a radioactive substance inside a lead-lined box prevents it from decaying.
C The decay always produces poisonous gases.
D The rate of decay increases if the substance is dissolved in water.
40 The diagram shows a stream of -particles travelling in a line that passes between the poles of a
magnet.
-particles
In which direction will the -particles be deflected by the magnet?
A towards the N pole

B towards the S pole
C into the page
D out of the page
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PHYSICS 0972/21
Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) October/November 2022
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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
• 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
• 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.
IB22 11_0972_21/FP
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1 Which measuring instrument is used to measure the diameter of a thin metal wire?
A 30 cm rule
B measuring tape
C metre rule
D micrometre screw gauge
2 A car starts from rest.
The table shows the readings from its speedometer every 10 s.
time / s 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
speed
0 4 8 12 12 12 12
m/ s
Which row describes the car’s motion in the first 30 seconds and in the last 30 seconds?
motion during first 30 s motion during last 30 s
A non-zero acceleration at rest

B zero acceleration constant speed
C zero acceleration at rest
D non-zero acceleration constant speed
3 Which property of an object is a consequence of the effect of a gravitational field acting on it?
A density
B mass
C volume
D weight
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4 The diagram shows the dimensions of a solid rectangular block of metal of mass m.
q
p
Which expression is used to calculate the density of the metal?
A m
(p × q)
B m
(p × q × r )
C m×p×q
D m×p×q×r
5 A wheelbarrow has a weight W of 140 N.
F
0.8 m
1.4 m
Which vertical force F is needed to support the wheelbarrow in the position shown?
A 60 N B 80 N C 140 N D 245 N
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6 A car is travelling around a circular track at a constant speed, as shown.
In which direction is the resultant force on the car?
D
car
C A
direction of
movement
7 The diagram shows part of a hose used by a firefighter.
nozzle NOT TO
SCALE
water water
moving moving
at 6 m / s at 1 m / s
15 kg of water flows through the hose each second.
Which force is applied to the hose by the water?
A 15 N B 75 N C 90 N D 105 N
8 Brakes are used to slow down a moving car.
Into which form of energy is most of the kinetic energy converted as the car slows down?
A chemical
B elastic
C thermal
D sound
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9 An object has kinetic energy of 200 J.
A constant resultant force of 190 N is applied in the direction of its motion through a distance of
10 m.
What is the final kinetic energy of the object?
A 390 J B 1700 J C 2000 J D 2100 J
10 The statements describe what happens when the power of a machine is increased.
1 The work done in a given time decreases.

2 The work done in a given time increases.
3 The time taken to do a given quantity of work decreases.
4 The time taken to do a given quantity of work increases.
Which statements are correct?
A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
11 A manometer containing water is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply, as shown.
water
gas
supply
40 cm
10 cm
The density of water is 1000 kg / m3.
What is the pressure of the gas supply?
A 300 Pa above atmospheric pressure

B 400 Pa above atmospheric pressure
C 3000 Pa above atmospheric pressure
D 4000 Pa above atmospheric pressure

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12 A fixed mass of gas is trapped in a container. The temperature of the gas is increased but the
volume of the gas is kept constant.
fixed
mass
of gas
How does this change affect the average kinetic energy of the molecules and the pressure on the
walls of the container?
average
pressure
kinetic energy
A increases increases
B stays the same increases
C increases decreases
D decreases increases
13 Which row correctly describes boiling and evaporation of water?
boiling evaporation
A bubbles seen occurs at surface only

B bubbles seen occurs throughout the water
C no bubbles occurs at surface only
D no bubbles occurs throughout the water
14 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer.
bulb capillary tube
Which change increases the sensitivity of the thermometer?
A a narrower capillary tube

B a wider capillary tube
C thicker glass around the bulb
D thinner glass around the bulb
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15 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer with a uniform capillary tube.
liquid capillary tube

NOT TO
0 qC 100 qC SCALE
8 mm 64 mm
88 mm
Which temperature is indicated by the thermometer?
A 73 °C B 80 °C C 82 °C D 90 °C
16 Four thermometers, with their bulbs painted different colours, are placed at equal distances from
a radiant heater.
Which thermometer shows the slowest temperature rise when the heater is first switched on?
A dull black
B dull white
C shiny black
D shiny white
17 A wave source produces 3000 crests every minute. The wave has a speed of 300 m / s.
What is the wavelength of the wave?
A 0.10 m B 0.17 m C 6.0 m D 10.0 m

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18 The diagrams show two sets of wavefronts in a ripple tank.
wave wave
direction direction
barrier shallow water
A student makes two statements about the waves.
1 When the waves reflect from the barrier the direction changes but the wavelength
remains the same.
2 When the waves refract as they enter the shallow water the direction remains the
same, but the wavelength changes.
Which statements are correct?
A statement 1 and statement 2

B statement 1 only
C statement 2 only
D neither statement 1 nor statement 2
19 A composite block is made by joining together three transparent materials.
The diagram shows a ray of light passing through the composite block.
material 1
material 2
material 3
Which list gives the three materials in order of the speeds of light in the materials, from slowest to
fastest?
A 1→2→3 B 1→3→2 C 2→1→3 D 2→3→1
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20 An object is placed 30 cm in front of a plane mirror.
Which statement describes the image of the object?
A The image is the same size and 30 cm from the object.

B The image is the same size and 60 cm from the object.
C The image is smaller and 30 cm from the object.
D The image is smaller and 60 cm from the object.
21 A ray of light is shone onto the surface of a mirror.
2 3
1 4
Which two angles represent the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
22 The speed of sound in air is 330 m / s.
How do the speeds of sound in concrete and water compare with this speed?
speed in speed in
concrete water
A greater greater
B greater less
C less greater
D less less
23 What is the speed of microwaves in air?
A 3 × 108 µm / s
B 3 × 108 cm / s
C 3 × 108 m / s
D 3 × 108 km / s

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24 An observer stands at the finish line of a 100 m race. He wants to time the winner’s run. He starts
his stop-watch as soon as he sees the smoke from the starting gun instead of when he hears the
bang.
What is the reason for doing this?
A Light travels much faster than sound.

B There is a risk he might respond to an echo from a wall.
C Humans react slower to sound than to light.
D Humans react more quickly to sound than to light.
25 Which statement is not a method for magnetising an iron bar?
A Place the bar next to a magnet and hammer the bar.

B Place the bar inside a solenoid. Switch on an alternating current (a.c.) in the coil and
gradually reduce the current.
C Place the bar inside a solenoid. Switch on a direct current (d.c.) in the coil and gradually
reduce the current.
D Stroke the bar repeatedly with a magnet.
26 The diagram shows a circuit containing a variable resistor connected to a variable power supply.
power
supply
The table shows the currents for different values of the potential difference (p.d.) and the
resistance.
p.d. / V resistance / Ω current
3.6 12 I1
1.2 12 I2
3.6 6 I3
What is the order of the currents from smallest to largest?
A I1 → I2 → I3 B I1 → I3 → I2 C I2 → I1 → I3 D I3 → I1 → I2
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27 Which diagram shows the electric field pattern around a positive charge?
A B C D
+ + + +
28 A negatively charged plastic rod P is placed above a positively charged plastic rod Q.
P
– – – – –
Q
+ + + + +
What are the directions of the electrostatic forces on rod P and on rod Q?
electrostatic force electrostatic force

on rod P on rod Q
A downwards downwards
B downwards upwards
C upwards downwards
D upwards upwards
29 A lamp rated 12 V, 2.0 A is switched on for one minute.
How much energy is transferred by the lamp?
A 6.0 J B 24 J C 360 J D 1440 J

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30 An alternating current (a.c.) power supply is connected in series with a resistor R and a diode.
Which graph shows how the voltage V across the resistor R varies with time?
A B
voltage V voltage V
0 0
0 time 0 time
C D
voltage V voltage V
0 0
0 time 0 time
31 A student makes four resistors using different pieces of wire. The wires have different diameters
and lengths. All the pieces of wire are made of the same material.
Which piece of wire will make the resistor with the largest resistance?
diameter / mm length / cm
A 0.8 10
B 0.8 17
C 2.0 10
D 2.0 17
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32 Which diagram shows a circuit containing a battery, a fuse and a buzzer?
A B
C D
33 The diagram shows a network of logic gates.
OUT
Which single logic gate, placed between X, Y and OUT, would have the same effect as the
network?
A B C D

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34 The diagram represents a transformer.
core
primary coil
Which row shows materials suitable for making the core and the primary coil?
core primary coil
A iron copper
B iron plastic
C steel copper
D steel plastic
35 The diagrams show the magnetic field lines around a wire carrying a current, I.
1 2
I I
3 4
I I
Which diagrams are correct?
A 1 only B 2 and 3 C 4 only D 1 and 3
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36 Which statement about electromagnetic induction is correct?
A A conductor moving parallel to magnetic field lines induces an electromotive force (e.m.f.) in
the conductor.
B The direction of the induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) opposes the change which produces
it.
C The induced current is in a direction parallel to the direction of motion producing it.
D The induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) decreases when the speed of the conductor moving
across the field lines increases.
37 A very important experiment increased scientists’ understanding of the structure of matter.
In the experiment, particles scattered as they passed through a thin metal foil.
Which particles were used, and to which conclusion did the experiment lead?
particles conclusion
A alpha-particles matter is made up of atoms

B alpha-particles atoms have a very small nucleus
C beta-particles matter is made up of atoms
D beta-particles atoms have a very small nucleus
38 Polonium, Po, has a proton number equal to 84 and a nucleon number equal to 218.
Polonium changes into astatine, At, by emitting a β-particle.
Which equation represents this decay?
218Po → 218 At + 0 β
84 85 –1
A
218Po + 0β → 218 At
84 –1 85
B
84Po → 85 At + –1 β
218 218 0
C
84Po + –1 β → 85 At
218 0 218
D

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39 The graph shows how the count rate from a radioactive isotope changes with time.
60
count rate 50
counts / s
40
30
20
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
time / s
What is the half-life of this isotope?
A 2.0 s B 6.0 s C 12 s D 53 s
40 What is the nature of α-emission?
A electromagnetic waves
B negatively charged particles
C positively charged particles
D uncharged particles
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1 A student investigates a pendulum.

He measures the time for the pendulum to complete 20 oscillations.

He repeats the experiment three more times.

The readings are shown.

What is the average period of the pendulum?

A 0.88 s B 0.92 s C 17.6 s D 18.4 s

2 A tennis ball falls from the upstairs window of a house.

A It depends on the density of the ball.

What is the final speed of the car?

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4 The gravitational field strength is 8.8 N / kg on Venus and 3.8 N / kg on Mars.

An object has a weight of 42 N on Venus.

5 A student carries out an experiment to find the density of a rock.

200 g balance 264 g

A increase in mass increase in volume of liquid

What is the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the car?

A 300 N B 1200 N C 1900 N D 7500 N

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7 A metal wire is loaded up to the limit of proportionality.

Which statement is correct?

The rule remains balanced.

Which row is correct?

direction of resultant direction of resultant

9 Which physical quantity is a vector?

What is the final velocity of the car?

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As the car slows down, what is the main energy transfer?

A from chemical to thermal

total kinetic energy of total momentum of

What is the efficiency of the scheme?

A 0.60% B 17% C 60% D 75%

14 An object is at rest on a horizontal surface.

D weight of the object  area of contact

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What causes this motion?

16 Ether is a liquid that evaporates easily at room temperature.

The diagram shows this process.

Student 1 suggests that the temperature of the ether is decreased.

Which students are correct?

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

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thermal energy temperature of ice

A gained by ice rises

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A no bubbles are formed bubbles are formed

20 Which statement describes thermal conduction in a metal by electrons?

A Atoms and electrons move freely throughout the metal.

What causes the ripples to refract?

A The cold water in the tank is replaced by warm water.

A Increase the amplitude of the wave.

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The principal focuses in each diagram are labelled F.

Which diagrams are correct?

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

The light is totally reflected within the fibre.