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Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/02 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
(Verified Question Paper With Mark
Scheme Combined June 2025)
, INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra
space use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers
must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working.
Marks might be given for using a correct method, even if your answer is
wrong.
INFORMATION
**
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this
section. Write your answer to each question in the box
provided.
1 Which statement describes how the Sun was formed?
A By the electromagnetic attraction of dust and gas
B By the gravitational attraction of dust and gas
C By the heating of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
D By the nuclear fission of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
Your answer [1]
2 A hot drink is poured into a mug.
Which method would not help to keep the drink hot?
A Use a lid on the mug.
B Use a mug with a larger surface area.
C Use a mug with thicker sides.
D Wrap the mug with an insulating material.
Your answer [1]
3 Which row explains how energy moves from object X to object Y by an electromagnetic
wave?
Object X Electromagnetic wave Object Y
A absorbs energy emits energy transfers energy
B absorbs energy transfers energy emits energy
C emits energy absorbs energy transfers energy
D emits energy transfers energy absorbs energy
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Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/02 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
(Verified Question Paper With Mark
Scheme Combined June 2025)
, INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra
space use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers
must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working.
Marks might be given for using a correct method, even if your answer is
wrong.
INFORMATION
**
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025
OCR is an exempt
[601/8651/3] DC
Charity Turn over
(DE/SG) 355450/5
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this
section. Write your answer to each question in the box
provided.
1 Which statement describes how the Sun was formed?
A By the electromagnetic attraction of dust and gas
B By the gravitational attraction of dust and gas
C By the heating of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
D By the nuclear fission of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
Your answer [1]
2 A hot drink is poured into a mug.
Which method would not help to keep the drink hot?
A Use a lid on the mug.
B Use a mug with a larger surface area.
C Use a mug with thicker sides.
D Wrap the mug with an insulating material.
Your answer [1]
3 Which row explains how energy moves from object X to object Y by an electromagnetic
wave?
Object X Electromagnetic wave Object Y
A absorbs energy emits energy transfers energy
B absorbs energy transfers energy emits energy
C emits energy absorbs energy transfers energy
D emits energy transfers energy absorbs energy
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Your answer [1]
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