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IGCSE Physics 0625, topic 2.3.4

Consequences of thermal energy transfer: past paper questions

13 Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 questions on Consequences of thermal energy transfer (2.3.4) from 13 papers, 2023 to 2026. Mostly multiple choice. Open the paper or try a question free.

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Questions
13
Papers
13
Years
2023 to 2026
Total marks
35
Average per question
2.7 marks
Largest question
8 marks

By type: Multiple choice 9 · Structured 4

How hard the questions are

  • Recall0
  • Apply1
  • Analyse5
  • Not banded7

Derived from the command word Cambridge prints in each question, banded by a fixed table beside the syllabus's own definitions. A question printing no command word is unbanded: unknown, not middling.

Command words

  • explainAnalyse4 questions

    set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things clear / say why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

  • stateRecall3 questions

    express in clear terms

  • suggestAnalyse2 questions

    apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there are a range of valid responses in order to make proposals / put forward considerations

  • calculateApply1 question

    work out from given facts, figures or information

  • showApply1 question
  • show thatApply1 question

Where the questions come from

By year

  • 20262
  • 20253
  • 20243
  • 20235

By session

  • May/June8
  • Oct/Nov5

By paper

  • Paper 15
  • Paper 24
  • Paper 32
  • Paper 42

Questions on this topic

Showing 10 of 13, spread across the years. Open one to write your answer and have it marked.

  • Question 17May/June 2026, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

    The diagram shows a vacuum flask used to keep a liquid warm. Which methods of heat loss are reduced by the vacuum between the silvered walls?

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  • Question 16Oct/Nov 2024, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

    There is a vacuum between the double walls of a vacuum flask. Which types of thermal transfer are reduced by the vacuum?

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  • Question 16May/June 2025, paper 23Multiple choice1 mark

    An object has a constant temperature. Which statement is correct?

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  • Question 16Oct/Nov 2024, paper 22Multiple choice1 mark

    Which statement about the transfer of thermal energy is correct?

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  • Question 6Oct/Nov 2023, paper 32Structured6 marksHas a diagram

    Fig. 6.1 shows a cold drink in a thermal jug. The jug reduces thermal energy transfer from the surroundings to the drink. State the names of the two processes of thermal energy transfer that are prevented by the vacuum.

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  • Question 4May/June 2025, paper 42Structured7 marksHas a diagram

    Fig. 4.1 shows two metal containers, A and B. Container A has a dull black outer surface and container B has a shiny white outer surface.

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  • Question 5May/June 2024, paper 33Structured5 marksHas a diagram

    Fig. 5.1 represents an arrangement for heating water. The hot water is stored in the metal container. Explain why the hot water is available at the top of the container.

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  • Question 16May/June 2023, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

    The diagram shows a flask designed to reduce the loss of thermal energy from a hot liquid. Which methods of thermal energy transfer are the silvered walls designed to reduce?

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  • Question 16May/June 2023, paper 22Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

    Four cups A, B, C and D contain hot coffee. Which cup keeps the coffee warm the longest?

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  • Question 5May/June 2023, paper 42Structured8 marksHas a diagram

    Fig. 5.1 shows an electric heater used to heat a room. The dimensions of the room are 4.5 m×6.1 m×2.4 m. The density of air is 1.2 kg/m3.

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