Tuesday 2 June 2026 ? Morning
GCSE (9?1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/05 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
*
2 You must have:
6 ? a ruler (cm/mm)
94 ? the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9?1) Combined F
3 Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
8 You can use:
5 ? a scientific or graphical calculator7
9 ? an HB pencil
1 * J 2 5 0 0 5 *
*
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 60.
? 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
? Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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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 The north poles of two magnets are brought close together.
What happens to the magnets?
A They attract
B They compress
C They extend
D They repel
Your answer [1]
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2 Two students are standing 102 m away from each other.
One of the students bangs two wooden blocks together to make a sound.
The other student hears the sound 0.3 s later.
What is the speed of sound in air in their experiment?
distance travelled Use the equation: speed = time
A 0.0029 m / s
B 0.0059 m / s
C 170 m / s
D 340 m / s
Your answer [1]
3 An athlete runs at 6 m / s. They increase their speed by 50%.
What is their new speed?
A 3m/s
B 9m/s
C 12 m / s
D 18 m / s
Your answer [1]
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GCSE (9?1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/05 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
*
2 You must have:
6 ? a ruler (cm/mm)
94 ? the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9?1) Combined F
3 Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
8 You can use:
5 ? a scientific or graphical calculator7
9 ? an HB pencil
1 * J 2 5 0 0 5 *
*
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 60.
? 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
? Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© Cambridge OCR 2026 [601/8687/2] Cambridge OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (DE/SG) 363025/7 Turn over
for more:
, 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 The north poles of two magnets are brought close together.
What happens to the magnets?
A They attract
B They compress
C They extend
D They repel
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026
for more:
, 3
2 Two students are standing 102 m away from each other.
One of the students bangs two wooden blocks together to make a sound.
The other student hears the sound 0.3 s later.
What is the speed of sound in air in their experiment?
distance travelled Use the equation: speed = time
A 0.0029 m / s
B 0.0059 m / s
C 170 m / s
D 340 m / s
Your answer [1]
3 An athlete runs at 6 m / s. They increase their speed by 50%.
What is their new speed?
A 3m/s
B 9m/s
C 12 m / s
D 18 m / s
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026 Turn over
for more:
