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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/01 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
You must have:
* 9 9 8 6 9 2 7 8 0 7 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 9 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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 the 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 32 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 word describes the charge on the nucleus of an atom?
A Negative
B Neutral
C Positive
D Zero
Your answer [1]
2 A student makes an electrical circuit.
R P
1Ω 1Ω
The current at point P in the circuit is 2 A.
What is the current at point R?
A 0A
B 1A
C 2A
D 4A
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 A teacher calculates the average speed of a student swimming the length of a pool.
The teacher measures:
• the distance of one length of the pool
• the time for the student to swim one length of the pool.
Which measuring instruments should the teacher use?
Distance Time
A 30 cm ruler analogue clock
B 30 cm ruler stopwatch
C trundle wheel analogue clock
D trundle wheel stopwatch
Your answer [1]
4 Energy is steadily supplied to a solid substance.
The graph shows the change in temperature with time.
Temperature
X
Time
Which term describes what is happening to the substance at point X?
A Boiling
B Condensing
C Freezing
D Melting
Your answer [1]
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5 A current-potential difference graph of an electrical component is shown.
Current
0
Potential
difference
Which row describes the type of graph and identifies the electrical component?
Type of graph Component
A linear diode
B linear filament lamp
C non-linear diode
D non-linear filament lamp
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/01 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
You must have:
* 9 9 8 6 9 2 7 8 0 7 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 9 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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 the 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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8651/3] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/FC) 339824/7 Turn over
, 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 word describes the charge on the nucleus of an atom?
A Negative
B Neutral
C Positive
D Zero
Your answer [1]
2 A student makes an electrical circuit.
R P
1Ω 1Ω
The current at point P in the circuit is 2 A.
What is the current at point R?
A 0A
B 1A
C 2A
D 4A
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
, 3
3 A teacher calculates the average speed of a student swimming the length of a pool.
The teacher measures:
• the distance of one length of the pool
• the time for the student to swim one length of the pool.
Which measuring instruments should the teacher use?
Distance Time
A 30 cm ruler analogue clock
B 30 cm ruler stopwatch
C trundle wheel analogue clock
D trundle wheel stopwatch
Your answer [1]
4 Energy is steadily supplied to a solid substance.
The graph shows the change in temperature with time.
Temperature
X
Time
Which term describes what is happening to the substance at point X?
A Boiling
B Condensing
C Freezing
D Melting
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024 Turn over
, 4
5 A current-potential difference graph of an electrical component is shown.
Current
0
Potential
difference
Which row describes the type of graph and identifies the electrical component?
Type of graph Component
A linear diode
B linear filament lamp
C non-linear diode
D non-linear filament lamp
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
