2-25 GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science) J259/04 Depth in physics (Higher Tier) (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined June 2025)

Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science) J259/04 Depth in physics (Higher 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 24 pages. ADVICE •Read each question carefully before you start your answer. © OCR 2025 [601/8685/9] DC (WW/CT) 357090/5 OCR is an exempt Charity Turn over 1 According to Newton’s third law, when two objects interact, they apply forces on each other. (a)A person pushes on a wall with a force of 100 N. The diagram shows two forces that form an interaction pair between the person and the wall. Force of wall pushing on person Force of person pushing on wall = 100 N Which statements about this pair of forces are true and which are false? Tick () one box in each row. [3] (b)Which of these forces is a contact force? Tick () one box. Electrostatic Friction Gravitational Magnetic [1] (c)Complete the sentences in the table to describe each interaction pair of forces. Use words from the list. attracting Earth Moon negatively positively repelling Sun A magnet attracting an iron bar. The iron bar the magnet. A positively charged rod attracting a piece of paper. The piece of paper attracting the ........................................ charged rod. The gravitational force of the Earth on the Moon. The gravitational force of the on the ........................................ . [4] 2 Scientists advise people to use sunscreen when they are outside on a sunny day. Sunscreen absorbs the UV radiation from the Sun. (a)* Explain: •how exposure to UV radiation can cause damage to human tissue •why it is important to use sunscreen when outside on a sunny day. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................