Wednesday 20 May 2026 – Afternoon
A Level Physics A
H556/01 Modelling physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
You must have:
*
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* H 5 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 100.
• 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 36 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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DC (ST/FC) 368236/5 Turn over
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which option has the same unit as kg m s–2?
A Force constant × extension
B Force × distance
C Force × time
D Force × velocity
Your answer [1]
2 A football is kicked at 30° above the horizontal. Air resistance is negligible.
Which measurement changes while the ball is in the air?
A Horizontal component of velocity
B Mass of the ball
C Total energy store of the ball and Earth
D Total momentum of the ball
Your answer [1]
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3 Which object has a couple with a torque of 10 Nm?
The diameter of each spherical object is 1.0 m.
Each diagram shows forces acting tangentially at the rim.
20 N 10 N
A B
10 N 10 N
5N 20 N
C D
5N
Your answer [1]
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4 A parachutist jumps from an aeroplane. They accelerate until they reach terminal velocity. They
then open the parachute.
Which graph shows how the magnitude of the resultant force on the parachutist changes with
time from the start of the jump?
Magnitude of the Magnitude of the
resultant force resultant force
0 0
0 Time 0 Time
A B
Magnitude of the Magnitude of the
resultant force resultant force
0 0
0 Time 0 Time
C D
Your answer [1]
Cambridge OCR 2026
A Level Physics A
H556/01 Modelling physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
You must have:
*
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* H 5 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 100.
• 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 36 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Cambridge OCR 2026 [601/4743/X] Cambridge OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/FC) 368236/5 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which option has the same unit as kg m s–2?
A Force constant × extension
B Force × distance
C Force × time
D Force × velocity
Your answer [1]
2 A football is kicked at 30° above the horizontal. Air resistance is negligible.
Which measurement changes while the ball is in the air?
A Horizontal component of velocity
B Mass of the ball
C Total energy store of the ball and Earth
D Total momentum of the ball
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 Which object has a couple with a torque of 10 Nm?
The diameter of each spherical object is 1.0 m.
Each diagram shows forces acting tangentially at the rim.
20 N 10 N
A B
10 N 10 N
5N 20 N
C D
5N
Your answer [1]
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, 4
4 A parachutist jumps from an aeroplane. They accelerate until they reach terminal velocity. They
then open the parachute.
Which graph shows how the magnitude of the resultant force on the parachutist changes with
time from the start of the jump?
Magnitude of the Magnitude of the
resultant force resultant force
0 0
0 Time 0 Time
A B
Magnitude of the Magnitude of the
resultant force resultant force
0 0
0 Time 0 Time
C D
Your answer [1]
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