IGCSE Physics 0625 • Question Bank

Scalars & Vectors (1.1.4–1.1.6)

Supplement Topic • 21 Exam-Style Questions

• 1.1.4: Understand scalar = magnitude only, vector = magnitude + direction
• 1.1.5: Know scalars (distance, speed, time, mass, energy, temperature)
• 1.1.6: Know vectors (force, weight, velocity, acceleration, momentum, field strengths)

Paper 2: Multiple Choice Questions

40 questions total • ~1 minute per question • Focus: Definitions, Examples, Traps

Which of the following best defines a scalar quantity?

A.A quantity that has direction only

B.A quantity that has magnitude only✓ CORRECT

C.A quantity that has both magnitude and direction

D.A quantity that has neither magnitude nor direction

Which of the following best defines a vector quantity?

A.A quantity that can be negative

B.A quantity that has magnitude and direction✓ CORRECT

C.A quantity that is always measured in meters

D.A quantity that changes with time

A student walks 100m north, then 100m south. What is the total distance traveled and the displacement?

A.Distance = 0m, Displacement = 200m

B.Distance = 200m, Displacement = 0m✓ CORRECT

C.Distance = 200m, Displacement = 200m

D.Distance = 100m, Displacement = 100m

Which ONE of the following is a scalar quantity?

A.Weight

B.Velocity

C.Mass✓ CORRECT

D.Acceleration

A car travels around a circular track at constant speed. Which statement is correct?

A.Both speed and velocity are constant

B.Speed is constant but velocity is changing✓ CORRECT

C.Velocity is constant but speed is changing

D.Both speed and velocity are changing

Which pair contains only vector quantities?

A.Distance, speed

B.Force, momentum✓ CORRECT

C.Mass, time

D.Energy, temperature

A student records: 'The plane flies at 800 km/h towards the east.' Which quantity is being described?

A.Speed only

B.Distance only

C.Velocity✓ CORRECT

D.Acceleration

Paper 2 MCQs

Paper 4 Questions

Paper 6 Tasks

Total Exam-Style Questions

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