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IGCSE Physics Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 1): Distance, Reflection, Power
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE IGCSE PHYSICS (0625) PAPER 1
Written to the Cambridge 0625 syllabus: Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core), 40 marks, 45 min, 30% (40 four-option items); plus Paper 3 Theory (Core, 80 marks, 50%). This is a Paper 1 drilling mock: 6 questions demonstrating the 40-mark core concepts, with answers and techniques.
What is in IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1?
Direct answer: Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core), 40 marks, 45 min, 30% (40 four-option items).
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Multiple Choice, Core) | 40 four-option items, 40 marks | 30% | 45 min |
| Paper 3 (Theory, Core) | Short-answer and structured, 80 marks | 50% | 1 h 15 min |
IGCSE Physics Paper 1 drilling technique: 40 questions in 45 minutes is about 68 s each. Formulas: distance = speed x time, speed = distance / time, P = VI; reflection: angle of incidence = angle of reflection; heat flows hot to cold.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 0625 structure (Paper 1 Core, 40 marks, 30%) and the answers are our own, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
Every numeric answer was recomputed programmatically.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Multiple Choice, Core) | 30% | about 68 s per question | core content only |
| Paper 3 (Theory, Core) | 50% | about 9 min per question | core content |
How is electrical power found?
Direct answer: P = V x I; 24 V x 3 A = 72 W.
Paper 1: core concept drilling (6 demonstrated)
Know the formulas; get reflection and heat flow right.
Question 1 (7 marks)
An object moves at a steady 12 m/s for 5 s. Find the distance.
Question 2 (7 marks)
An object travels 60 m in 3 s. Find the average speed.
Question 3 (7 marks)
State the law of reflection for light at a mirror.
Question 4 (6 marks)
Explain how heat transfers from a hotter object to a cooler one.
Question 5 (7 marks)
A supply of 24 V drives 3 A. Find the electrical power.
Question 6 (6 marks)
Explain the difference between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet.
What is the law of reflection?
Direct answer: the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, with both rays and the normal in the same plane.
Paper 1 answers
Question 1
Distance = speed x time = 12 x 5 = 60 m (7).
Question 2
Speed = distance / time = 60 / 3 = 20 m/s (7).
Question 3
The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, with incident ray, reflected ray and normal in the same plane (7).
Question 4
Heat flows from hot to cold by conduction, convection or radiation, and stops at thermal equilibrium (6).
Question 5
P = V x I = 24 x 3 = 72 W (7).
Question 6
An electromagnet is magnetic only when current flows, and can be switched and varied (3); a permanent magnet stays magnetised (3).
Which topics does this paper drill?
Direct answer: speed, distance and time, reflection, heat transfer, electrical power and electromagnets.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed/distance inverted | speed = time / distance | speed = distance / time | 20 m/s |
| Angles confused | Mixed up | angle of incidence = angle of reflection | equal |
| Power formula | P = V/I | P = V x I | 72 W |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 45 minutes at the 40-question pace (this mock demonstrates 6 core items).
Mark it: check the formulas and directions.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming for a faster finish.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log inverted-formula or direction errors; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 2 (Extended).
FAQ
Is this a Cambridge past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
What is in IGCSE Physics Paper 1?
Multiple choice (Core), 40 marks, 45 min, 30%, covering Core content only.
How is electrical power found?
P = V x I (voltage x current).
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 page | Confirm the paper marks and times |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-igcse-physics-0625-paper-2-mock-2027/ | IGCSE Physics Paper 2 drilling mock |
Related: practice area · IGCSE Physics Paper 2 drilling mock
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