0625_s26_qp_32 2026 May-June Physics 0625 Question Paper 3 Variant 2 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0625_s26_qp_322026 May-June Physics 0625 Question Paper 3 Variant 2

This is the official Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Question Paper 3 (Variant 2) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 0625_s26_qp_32 · 0625/32/m/j/26 qp · 0625/32 May/June 2026 qp

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0625_s26_ms_32). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Physics question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Physics (0625).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 3

Based on analysis of 5 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2025)

1

Unit conversion errors — minutes to hours, kW to W, cm to m, km³ to m³

Incorrect answers chosen involved using an incorrect equation, not converting minutes to hours or not converting watts to kilowatts.Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Write every conversion: 1 hour = 60 min (not 100). 1 kW = 1000 W. 1 km = 1000 m, so 1 km³ = (1000)³ m³ = 10⁹ m³. For time: 3h 20min = 10/3 hours (not 3.20). Always convert BEFORE substituting into equations.

2

Equation rearrangement errors — dividing instead of multiplying

The most common incorrect answer was option A, indicating that candidates had not rearranged the equation correctly and instead they divided force by distance.Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Write the formula first. Then rearrange algebraically BEFORE substituting numbers. Check: if speed = distance/time, then distance = speed × time (multiply, not divide). Use the formula triangle if needed, but always verify the rearrangement makes sense.

3

'Show that' questions — manipulating numbers without stating the formula

When asked to 'show that' a quantity has a particular value, candidates must demonstrate that they know the formula they are applying. Manipulation of numbers given in the question to achieve the correct numerical answer is insufficient.Paper 4, May/June 2023

How to fix: For 'show that': (1) Write the formula in words or symbols. (2) Substitute ALL values with units. (3) Calculate to more decimal places than the given answer. (4) State the conclusion. Just rearranging the given numbers without showing the physics earns zero.

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