Wednesday 13 May 2026 – Morning
AS Level Physics A
H156/01 Breadth in physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 2 6 5 3 6 2 4 0 6 1 *
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• an HB pencil
* H 1 5 6 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 28 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 a derived SI unit?
A Coulomb
B Kilogram
C Metre
D Second
Your answer [1]
2 What is a typical wavelength for X-rays?
A 100 nm
B 103 nm
C 106 nm
D 109 nm
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 A displacement–time graph for the motion of an object is shown.
Displacement
Time
Which velocity–time graph shows this motion?
Velocity
A Time
Velocity
B Time
Velocity
C Time
Velocity
D Time
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026 Turn over
AS Level Physics A
H156/01 Breadth in physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 2 6 5 3 6 2 4 0 6 1 *
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• an HB pencil
* H 1 5 6 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© Cambridge OCR 2026 [601/4742/8] Cambridge OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/TC) 368418/4 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 a derived SI unit?
A Coulomb
B Kilogram
C Metre
D Second
Your answer [1]
2 What is a typical wavelength for X-rays?
A 100 nm
B 103 nm
C 106 nm
D 109 nm
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026
, 3
3 A displacement–time graph for the motion of an object is shown.
Displacement
Time
Which velocity–time graph shows this motion?
Velocity
A Time
Velocity
B Time
Velocity
C Time
Velocity
D Time
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026 Turn over
