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Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth 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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 A boat makes a journey along a canal.
Fig. 1.1 shows part of the canal drawn to
scale. The boat travels from A to C via B.
Fig. 1.1
A B C
(a) The distance travelled from A to C is 5000 m.
(i) Find the distance from A
to B. Use:
• Fig. 1.1
• a ruler.
Distance from A to B = ...................................................... m [2]
(ii) When the boat leaves A, the time is
09:23. When the boat reaches B, the
time is 09:53.
Calculate the average speed of the boat for its journey from
A to B. Use the Equation Sheet.
Give your answer in m / s.
Average speed = ................................................. m / s [3]
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(b) The boat sets off from A at constant acceleration and then reaches a constant speed.
Which row in the table shows the correct distance-time graph and speed-time
graph for the motion of the boat from A?
Tick (✓) one box.
Distance-time Speed-time
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
[1]
© OCR
2025
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth 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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025
OCR is an exempt
[601/8685/9] DC
Charity Turn over
(PQ/CB) 355844/5
, 3
1 A boat makes a journey along a canal.
Fig. 1.1 shows part of the canal drawn to
scale. The boat travels from A to C via B.
Fig. 1.1
A B C
(a) The distance travelled from A to C is 5000 m.
(i) Find the distance from A
to B. Use:
• Fig. 1.1
• a ruler.
Distance from A to B = ...................................................... m [2]
(ii) When the boat leaves A, the time is
09:23. When the boat reaches B, the
time is 09:53.
Calculate the average speed of the boat for its journey from
A to B. Use the Equation Sheet.
Give your answer in m / s.
Average speed = ................................................. m / s [3]
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2025
, 2
(b) The boat sets off from A at constant acceleration and then reaches a constant speed.
Which row in the table shows the correct distance-time graph and speed-time
graph for the motion of the boat from A?
Tick (✓) one box.
Distance-time Speed-time
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
[1]
© OCR
2025
