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Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
PHYSICS 0625/32
Paper 3 Core Theory May/June 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 80
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1(a) flexible rule/tape measure/measuring tape B1
1(b)(i) 58.75 (s) B1
1(b)(ii) speed = distance ÷ time in any form C1
0.85 (m / s) A1
1(b)(iii) 7.12 (s) B1
Total: 5
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2(a)(i) 6500 (g) B1
2(a)(ii) density = mass ÷ volume in any form B1
1.3 A1
g / cm3 B1
2(b) density (of brush) is less (than) density of paint B1
Total: 5
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3(a) weight = mass × gravitational field strength in any form C1
20.0 × 10.0 C1
200 (N) A1
3(b)(i) moment = force × (perpendicular) distance (from pivot) in any form C1
180.0 × 2.5 C1
450 (N m) A1
3(b)(ii) 2nd box down ticked decrease the length of the arm holding the sun-shade B1
Total: 7
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4(a) radiation B1
4(a)(ii) thermometer near door or B is at higher temperature B1
any 2 from: B2
darker colours are better absorbers (of thermal energy)
darker colours are better emitters (of thermal energy)
white/lighter colours are better reflectors (of thermal energy)
white/lighter colours are poorer absorbers (of thermal energy)
white/lighter colours are poorer emitters (of thermal energy)
4(b) any 3 from: B3
cold air is denser (than warm air)
cold air will fall
the cold air is warmed and expands
less dense/warm air rises or replaces the cold air
(forming a) convection (current)
Total: 7
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5(a) any two from: B2
more collide with walls
more often
so pressure is greater (inside bag)
5(b) density (of sea water) B2
depth (of sea water)
(in either order)
5(c)(i) barometer B1
5(c)(ii) 3.4 or 1.3 seen C1
2.1 C1
1035.7 A1
Total: 8
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6(a)(i) normal line drawn at 90° to mirror by eye B1
6(a)(ii) reflected ray drawn with i = r by eye B1
6(a)(iii) angle of incidence = angle of reflection B1
6(a)(iv) Mark is for the explanation linked to candidate’s diagram. B1
e.g. if answer is YES they should state that the reflected ray hits/reaches the (other)driver/car or can be seen
6(b)(i) ray refracted toward the normal B1
6(b)(ii) angle of incidence labelled B1
angle of refraction labelled B1
Total: 7
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7(a)(i) visible light B1
gamma rays B1
7(a)(ii) wavelength B1
frequency B1
7(b) (sound) is a longitudinal wave (radio waves are transverse) B1
(sound) needs a medium to be transmitted (but radio waves do not)
7(c) any four from: only award 4 marks if valid procedure B4
(use tape measure) to measure distance of at least 100 m
blocks banged together
stopwatch started when blocks are SEEN to hit
stopwatch stopped when sound heard
time taken recorded/calculated
speed = distance ÷ time
Total: 9
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8(a) At least 2 curves drawn from one end of magnet to the other B1
pattern is symmetrical by eye above and below middle of magnet B1
Arrow from N to S B1
8(b) any 2 from: B2
magnet/block/metal placed in coil
coil connected to d.c. supply
(d.c.) current in coil (for short time)
8(c) tick in 4th box steel B1
Total: 6
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9(a) arrow drawn pointing from C to D B1
arrow on /near side CD pointing upwards B1
9(b) any 2 from: B2
increase (size of) current
increase strength of magnet
increase number of turns in coil
9(c)(i) electrons B1
9(c)(ii) current is smaller B1
(as) resistance of coil/wire is greater B1
Total: 7
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10(a) in any order: B3
cells/battery (connected) incorrectly
voltmeter used instead of ammeter
thermistor symbol used instead of LDR symbol
10(b)(i) resistance decreases as brightness increases B1
10(b)(ii) (resistance at 60% full brightness) = 2000 (ohms) B1
V C1
resistance = voltage ÷ current in any form e.g. I =
R
8.0 ÷ 2000 C1
4 × 10–3 (A) A1
Total: 8
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11(a) protects circuit B2
if current too large
11(b)(i) copper B1
11(b)(ii) NS VS C1
= in any form
NP VP
16 NS 224 308 C1
= or =
224 308 16 NS
22 (turns) A1
Total: 6
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12(a) proton B1
positive or +1 B1
12(a)(ii) tick in third box B1
12(b) idea of mass being halved, e.g. 0.5 C1
0.25 (mg) A1
Total: 5
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