Cambridge Past Paper Questions

The Earth has a radius of 6.4 × 10⁶ m and rotates on its axis once in every 24 hours.

In this experiment, you will measure the volume of a straw by two different methods. You are provided with: • two identical round straws • two set ...

In this experiment you will investigate series and parallel combinations of resistors. You are provided with: • the circuit shown in Fig. 2.1 which...

In this experiment you will determine the mass of a metre rule. You are provided with: • a metre rule • a fixed mass taped to the rule at the 5.0 c...

A student uses ice cubes to investigate the time taken for different masses of ice to melt when the ice cubes are placed in water. Plan an experime...

In this experiment you will determine an approximate value for the density of the glass from which a test-tube is made. You are provided with: • a ...

In this experiment you will investigate how the resistance of a light-emitting diode (LED) changes with different currents. You are provided with: ...

Water is heated from room temperature to its boiling temperature in a glass beaker. Plan an experiment to investigate if the time taken for the wat...

A student measures the volume of two identical straws by different methods.

A student investigates series and parallel combinations of resistors. The student is provided with two resistors, X and Y, connected in the circuit...

A student does an experiment to find the mass of a metre rule. (a) A fixed mass is placed on the metre rule at the 5.0 cm mark as shown in Fig. 3.1...

A student determines an approximate value for the density of the glass from which a test-tube is made. The height h and the external diameter d of ...

A student investigates the resistance of a light-emitting diode (LED) when different currents flow through it. The student sets up the circuit show...

A student investigates the image formed by a converging lens. (a) The student: • arranges the apparatus as shown in Fig. 3.1 [Figure 3.1] • places ...

Object X is placed against a ruler. This ruler is placed against another ruler to measure the end correction. What is the length of the object X?

Quantities can be described as scalar or vector. Which row shows scalar quantities and vector quantities?

The diagram shows the speed-time graphs for two objects moving with uniform acceleration. A student uses the graphs to make two conclusions. 1 The ...

The diagram shows an athlete doing press-ups on a floor. The athlete is using both hands. The area of contact of each hand with the floor is S. The...

A parachutist falls towards the ground at constant speed with a fully open parachute. Which statement is correct?

A student measures the density of an irregularly shaped stone. Which items of equipment are needed?

The table shows how the extension of a spring varies with load. load/N: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 extension/cm: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, 27, 38 ...

A man stands at rest on the surface of the Earth. The weight of the man is the gravitational force that acts on him. According to Newton's third la...

The pressure and volume of a sample of gas at constant temperature are measured and plotted on a graph. The pressure is decreased to 12.5 kPa. What...

The diagram shows a solid metal block. Which equation is used to calculate the density of the metal from which the block is made?

Seven energy sources are listed. fossil fuel hydroelectric solar nuclear geothermal wind tides How many of these energy sources are renewable energ...

A student heats a substance in which the particles are in fixed positions and vibrate. After a short period of heating, the particles start to flow...

A student investigates how changing the temperature of a gas affects the volume of the gas. The gas is kept at a constant pressure. Which graph sho...

A sample of a solid melts and becomes a liquid. Which statement about the sample during the process of melting is correct?

Four metal cans are identical except for the colour and the texture of their outer surfaces. 100 cm³ of water at 70 °C is poured into each can. Whi...

The sentences describe sound waves. Three words have been omitted. Sound waves are longitudinal waves that consist of regions of higher pressure ca...

An object O is placed near to a thin converging lens. The diagram shows three rays of light from the object passing through the lens. Which row des...

A firework is launched vertically from the ground. When the firework reaches a height of 360m, the firework explodes, producing coloured light. A s...

A bar magnet is placed on a sheet of paper. The diagram shows the field lines due to the magnet. A soft-iron bar is placed on the paper on the rect...

Which material is an electrical conductor at room temperature?

A student investigates electrostatic charge using a balloon and a cloth. The balloon and cloth are initially uncharged. The student rubs the balloo...

A student connects four circuits using two identical cells, two identical resistors and a motor. In which circuit does the coil of the motor rotate...

The diagram shows a lightning strike. Charge flows between the cloud and objects on the ground. During the lightning strike, there is a current of ...

Two current-carrying conductors are placed next to each other. The current in the conductors is in the same direction. Which statement about the fo...

Which component is not needed to make a simple d.c. motor work?

Which component is used in an electric circuit to detect changes in temperature?

A kettle of power 2.0 kW is powered by the 230 V mains supply. What is the appropriate rating for the fuse in the circuit?

A student uses a simple iron-cored transformer. The primary coil has 250 turns. The secondary coil has 200 turns. The input voltage to the primary ...

Four statements about an atom are listed. 1 The atom has a nucleus surrounded by positively charged electrons. 2 Most of the atom is empty space. 3...

A smoke alarm contains a radioactive source, S. The useful emissions from S are blocked by a few centimetres of air. What is the useful radioactive...

A star is a distance of 4.2 light-years from the Earth. What is 4.2 light-years in metres?

What is a protostar?

A micrometer is used to measure the diameter of a piece of wire. [Figure 1.1] What is the reading shown on the micrometer?

Two forces act on an object. 1.5 N acts vertically upwards and 2.0 N acts horizontally. [Figure 2.1] What is the magnitude of the resultant force?

Which equation defines acceleration?

The acceleration of free fall on the surface of the Moon is 1/6 the acceleration of free fall on the surface of the Earth. What is the approximate ...