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AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H157/01 Foundations of physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 2 6 5 4 1 3 3 0 0 8 *
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* H 1 5 7 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 your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which unit is used to measure the amount of energy transferred?
A Ampere-hour
B Joule
C Newton
D Watt
Your answer [1]
2 A sample of a polymer stretches when a force is applied. When the force is removed, it goes
back to its original length.
What type of mechanical behaviour is this?
A Elastic deformation
B Fracture
C Permanent deformation
D Plastic deformation
Your answer [1]
3 A laptop charger typically has an output power of about 45 to 65 watts.
What is a typical amount of energy stored in a laptop battery?
A 2J
B 200 J
C 200 kJ
D 200 MJ
Your answer [1]
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4 Which is the correct circuit symbol for an LED?
A
B
C
D
Your answer [1]
5 An analogue signal is converted into N voltage levels.
How many bits are needed to store N voltage levels?
A log2 N
1
B log2 N
C log10 N
1
D log10 N
Your answer [1]
6 Which quantities are conserved in Kirchhoff’s laws?
A Charge and energy
B Charge and momentum
C Energy and momentum
D Charge, energy and momentum
Your answer [1]
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AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H157/01 Foundations of physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 2 6 5 4 1 3 3 0 0 8 *
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* H 1 5 7 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 your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© Cambridge OCR 2026 [601/4744/1] Cambridge OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ/J) 364636/5 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which unit is used to measure the amount of energy transferred?
A Ampere-hour
B Joule
C Newton
D Watt
Your answer [1]
2 A sample of a polymer stretches when a force is applied. When the force is removed, it goes
back to its original length.
What type of mechanical behaviour is this?
A Elastic deformation
B Fracture
C Permanent deformation
D Plastic deformation
Your answer [1]
3 A laptop charger typically has an output power of about 45 to 65 watts.
What is a typical amount of energy stored in a laptop battery?
A 2J
B 200 J
C 200 kJ
D 200 MJ
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026
, 3
4 Which is the correct circuit symbol for an LED?
A
B
C
D
Your answer [1]
5 An analogue signal is converted into N voltage levels.
How many bits are needed to store N voltage levels?
A log2 N
1
B log2 N
C log10 N
1
D log10 N
Your answer [1]
6 Which quantities are conserved in Kirchhoff’s laws?
A Charge and energy
B Charge and momentum
C Energy and momentum
D Charge, energy and momentum
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026 Turn over
