CAIE
A Level
9702
Physics 2025 · Oct/Nov
36 Questions
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Questions & Model Answers 36 Qs
Q1
Short Answer
1 mark
What is a reasonable estimate of the weight of an adult human?
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
What describes a set of data with a high precision? A data measured using equipment with small scale divisions B data that is close to the accepted value C data with each value having a low uncertainty D data with repeats that are close to each other
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data measured using equipment with small scale divisions
B
data that is close to the accepted value
C
data with each value having a low uncertainty
D
data with repeats that are close to each other
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
Which physical quantity could have units of N A acceleration B force C mass D momentum
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acceleration
B
force
C
mass
D
momentum
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
A ball is released from rest. The distance the ball falls and the time the ball takes to fall that distance are both measured. The percentage uncertainty in the measured distance is negligible. The percentage uncertainty in the measured time is 4%. The distance and the time are then used to calculate the acceleration of free fall. Air resistance is negligible. What is the percentage uncertainty in the calculated value of the acceleration of free fall? A 2% B 4% C 8% D 16%
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ball is released from rest. The distance the ball falls and the time the ball takes to fall that
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2% B 4% C 8% D 16%
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
A car has an initial velocity u. The car then moves with constant acceleration a in a straight line through a displacement d. The car reaches a final velocity v. Which expression gives the initial velocity u of the car? A v - ad B adv2- C v + ad D v -
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car has an initial velocity u. The car then moves with constant acceleration a in a straight line
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v - ad B
C
v + ad D v -
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
A bicycle brakes so that it undergoes uniform deceleration from a speed of 8 m s to 6 m s over a distance of 7 The deceleration of the bicycle remains constant. Which further distance will the bicycle travel before coming to rest? A 7 m B 9 m C 16 m D 21 m
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bicycle brakes so that it undergoes uniform deceleration from a speed of 8 m s
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7 m B 9 m C 16 m D 21 m
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
The velocity-time graph for an object is shown. velocity time area 1 area 2 Which expression gives the total displacement of the object? A area 1 - area 2 2 area + 1 area C area 1 + area 2 D area 2 - area 1
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area 1 - area 2
C
area 1 + area 2
D
area 2 - area 1
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
Which statement describes the weight of an object? A It is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration. B It is equal to the resultant force when the object falls at terminal (constant) velocity. C It is the force acting on the object due to a gravitational field. D It is the property of the object that resists change in motion.
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It is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration.
B
It is equal to the resultant force when the object falls at terminal (constant) velocity.
C
It is the force acting on the object due to a gravitational field.
D
It is the property of the object that resists change in motion.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
What is a statement of the principle of conservation of momentum? A In an elastic collision, momentum is constant. B Momentum is the product of mass and velocity. C The force acting on a body is proportional to its rate of change of momentum. D The momentum of an isolated system is constant.
A
In an elastic collision, momentum is constant.
B
Momentum is the product of mass and velocity.
C
The force acting on a body is proportional to its rate of change of momentum.
D
The momentum of an isolated system is constant.
Q10
Short Answer
1 mark
The diagram shows the view from above of two balls moving along a horizontal frictionless surface before they collide. The momentum of each ball is also shown. 4.0 N s 8.0N s The balls stick together during the collision. Which vector diagram represents the combined momentum of the balls after the collision? A CBD
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
A skydiver is falling at constant velocity. She then opens her parachute. The graph shows the variation with time of her velocity. time velocity Which statements about the motion of the skydiver are correct? 1 The magnitude of the acceleration is maximum at time t 2 The magnitude of the drag force at time t 1 equals the magnitude of the drag force at time t 3 The magnitude of the drag force is maximum at time t A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 only D 3 only
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skydiver is falling at constant velocity. She then opens her parachute. The graph shows the
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1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 only D 3 only
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
Two different blocks, P and Q, slide towards each other on a horizontal frictionless surface. The blocks have an elastic collision. The diagram shows the velocities of the two blocks immediately after the collision. cm s cm s Which row gives possible velocities of the two blocks immediately before the collision? velocity of P velocity of Q A 10 cm s to the right 60 cm s to the left B 50 cm s to the right zero C 20 cm s to the left 70 cm s to the right D 60 cm s to the right 30 cm s to the left
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10 cm s
B
50 cm s
C
20 cm s
D
60 cm s
Q13
Short Answer
1 mark
Which diagram shows a couple? FF F
Q14
Short Answer
1 mark
The diagram shows a uniform bar of mass M and length L resting on a pivot at a distance x from end X. An object of mass m is placed on the bar at distance y from the pivot so that the bar is in equilibrium. What is an expression for y? (L - x) C (L - 2x) (Lm - xM
Q15
MCQ
1 mark
The mass and volume of an object are varied. Which two changes, when made together, must increase the density of the object? mass volume A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase
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decrease decrease
B
decrease increase
C
increase decrease
D
increase increase
Q16
Short Answer
1 mark
On Earth, a solid object that is fully submerged in a liquid experiences an upthrust U E. On Mars, the same object, fully submerged in the same liquid, experiences an upthrust U The acceleration of free fall on Mars is 3.7m s Assume that the liquid's density and the object's volume have the same values on Earth and Mars. What is the ratio A 0.38 B 1.0 C 2.7 D 3.6
Q17
MCQ
1 mark
A student attempts to derive the formula for kinetic energy E K. She begins by considering an object of mass m that is initially at rest. A constant force F applied to the object causes it to accelerate to final velocity v in displacement s. The kinetic energy gained by the object is equal to the work done on the object by the force F. Which equation does the student not need in order to derive the formula for E K? A F = ma B W = Fs C E =D v= u + 2as
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student attempts to derive the formula for kinetic energy E K. She begins by considering an
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F = ma B W = Fs C E =D v= u
Q18
MCQ
1 mark
A ball falls towards the ground from point X. Point X is 2.4 m above the ground. The ball rebounds from the ground and rises to point Y. Point Y is 1.8 m above the ground. energy of the ball from X to Y. A 0.6 m B 1.8 m C 2.4 m D 4.2 m
A
ball falls towards the ground from point X. Point X is 2.4 m above the ground.
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0.6
Q19
MCQ
1 mark
The diagram shows a block on a slope. 1.8 8.0 A constant force of 1.8 N in a direction parallel to the slope is exerted on the block. This causes the block to move along the slope at a constant speed. The block moves a distance of 8.0 m along the slope and gains height h. The work done against the frictional force acting on the block is 4.8 The weight of the block is 4.0 What is the value of h? A 1.2 m B 2.4 m C 3.6 m D 4.8 m
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constant force of 1.8
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1.2
Q20
Short Answer
1 mark
The motor of a crane lifts a load of mass 600 kg. The load rises vertically at a constant speed of m per minute. What is the useful power output of the motor? A 0.12 kW B 1.2 kW C 7.2 kW D 71 kW
Q21
MCQ
1 mark
A platform is supported by a spring. A box is placed onto the platform. The diagram shows the spring before and after the box is placed onto it. before spring afterbox What is the term for the quantity marked as x? A compression B load C strain D stress
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platform is supported by a spring. A box is placed onto the platform. The diagram shows the
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compression
B
load
C
strain
D
stress
Q22
Short Answer
1 mark
A copper wire has length 1.7 m and uniform diameter 0.64 mm. Pa. What is the spring constant of the wire?N m N m N m N m
Q23
Short Answer
1 mark
The graph shows how the extension of a spring varies with the force used to stretch it. 10 20 30 2.0 4.0 extension / cm force / kN What is the elastic potential energy of the spring when the extension is 4.0cm? A 60 J B 120 J C 600 J D 1200 J
Q24
MCQ
1 mark
Which row describes a progressive longitudinal wave? transfers energy in a direction parallel to the oscillations requires a medium to travel through always travels at the same speed A false false true B false true true C true false false D true true false
A
false false true
B
false true true
C
true false false
D
true true false
Q25
Short Answer
1 mark
What is the phase difference between points P and Q on the progressive wave shown in the diagram? A 180° B 450° C 540° D 720°
Q26
Short Answer
1 mark
The graph shows the variation of displacement with distance for two progressive waves X and Y of the same type in the same medium. 1.0 0.5 -0.5 -1.0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 displacement distance / cm wave Y wave X The intensity of wave X is I. What is the intensity of wave Y? A 0.28I B 0.53I C 1.9I D 3.5I
Q27
MCQ
1 mark
A moving source emits sound of frequency 1200 Hz. A stationary observer hears sound of frequency 960 Hz. The speed of the sound is 340 m s What could be the velocity of the source? A 68m s directly away from the observer B 68m s directly towards the observer C 85m s directly away from the observer D 85m s directly towards the observer
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moving source emits sound of frequency 1200 Hz.
A
stationary observer hears sound of frequency 960
A
68m s
B
68m s
C
85m s
D
85m s
Q28
MCQ
1 mark
A light wave passes through a single slit and a diffraction pattern forms. What happens to the frequency and the speed of the wave when it is diffracted? frequency speed A decreases increases B increases decreases C no change decreases D no change no change 29 The equation n light. Which quantity is not correct for use in this equation? symbol quantity A d distance from grating to screen C n order of intensity maximum
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light wave passes through a single slit and a diffraction pattern forms.
A
decreases increases
B
increases decreases
C
no change decreases
D
no change no change
C
n order of intensity maximum
Q30
MCQ
1 mark
Two progressive sound waves move in opposite directions and superpose to form a stationary wave. Which statement describes an antinode of this stationary wave? A a position where the phase difference between the two waves is always 0° B a position where the phase difference between the two waves is always 180° C a position where the stationary wave has maximum amplitude D a position where the stationary wave has minimum amplitude
A
a position where the phase difference between the two waves is always 0°
B
a position where the phase difference between the two waves is always 180°
C
a position where the stationary wave has maximum amplitude
D
a position where the stationary wave has minimum amplitude
Q31
MCQ
1 mark
A student connects two loudspeakers to a signal generator. signal generator As the student walks from P to Q, he notices that the loudness of the sound rises and falls repeatedly. What causes the loudness of the sound to vary? A diffraction of the sound waves B Doppler shift of the sound waves C interference of the sound waves D reflection of the sound waves
A
student connects two loudspeakers to a signal generator.
A
diffraction of the sound waves
B
Doppler shift of the sound waves
C
interference of the sound waves
D
reflection of the sound waves
Q32
MCQ
1 mark
The current in a resistor of constant resistance is 8.0 mA. The power dissipated by the resistor is P. The current in the resistor is increased to 12.0mA. What is the new power dissipated by the resistor? A 0.44P B 0.67P C 1.5P D 2.3P resistance R. A second piece of wire Y is made of a different metal. It has the same resistance as X but has twice the length of X. Which row gives possible values for the resistivity and the cross-sectional area of Y? resistivity area
A
0.44P B 0.67P C 1.5P D 2.3P
A
second piece of wire Y is made of a different metal. It has the same resistance as X but has
Q34
MCQ
1 mark
A cell of electromotive force (e.m.f.) E delivers a charge Q to an external circuit. Which statement is correct? A The energy dissipated in the external circuit isEQ. B The energy dissipated within the cell isEQ. C The external resistance isEQ. D The total energy dissipated in the cell and the external circuit isEQ.
A
cell of electromotive force (e.m.f.)
A
The energy dissipated in the external circuit isEQ.
B
The energy dissipated within the cell isEQ.
C
The external resistance isEQ.
D
The total energy dissipated in the cell and the external circuit isEQ.
Q35
Short Answer
1 mark
The diagram shows a circuit with a battery of electromotive force (e.m.f.) 60 V and negligible internal resistance, a 20 thermistor is 20 60 V The temperature of the thermistor decreases, and this causes its resistance to change by 50%. After this change, what is the reading on the voltmeter? A 20 V B 24 V C 36 V D 40 V
Q36
Short Answer
1 mark
A potentiometer circuit is used to determine the electromotive force (e.m.f.) E X of a cell. The circuit includes a second cell of known e.m.f. E 0 and negligible internal resistance, and a uniform resistance wire PQ of known length. X is less than E 0. The movable connection J can be positioned anywhere along the length of the resistance wire. Which circuit is suitable for determining E
Q37
MCQ
1 mark
The principles of conservation of which two quantities are associated with Kirchhoff's first and second laws? first law second law A charge energy B charge voltage C energy charge D voltage charge
A
charge energy
B
charge voltage
C
energy charge
D
voltage charge
Q38
MCQ
1 mark
An up quark in a hadron changes to a down quark. The elementary charge is e. What is the magnitude of the change in the charge of the hadron?A e C e D zero particle and particle X. What is particle X? A an antineutrino B an electron C a neutron D a neutrino 40 A nucleus of particles, eventually forming a nucleus ofPb. How many particles are emitted during the decay chain? particles A 8 6 B 8 10 C 16 6 D 16 22 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 www.cambridgeinternational.org after the live examination series. Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is a department of the University of Cambridge.
C
e D zero
A
an antineutrino
B
an electron
C
a neutron
D
a neutrino
A
8 6
B
8 10
C
16 6
D
16 22
Paper Details
| Board | CAIE |
| Level | A Level |
| Subject | Physics |
| Code | 9702 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Session | Oct/Nov |
| Q&A | 36 questions |
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