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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/11 Physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
H
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR is an exempt Charity
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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 row describes the difference between a vector quantity and a scalar quantity?
Has magnitude Has direction
A scalar only vector only
B vector and scalar vector only
C vector and scalar scalar only
D vector only vector and scalar
Your answer [1]
2 Different scientists have contributed to the model of the atom.
What is the order of each scientist‟s contribution from the oldest to the newest? Oldest
Newest
A Bohr, Rutherford, Thomson
B Rutherford, Bohr, Thomson
C Thomson, Bohr, Rutherford
D Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr
Your answer [1]
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3 An object is rubbed with a cloth and becomes positively charged.
Which sentence explains how the object becomes positively charged?
A Electrons move from the cloth to the object.
B Electrons move from the object to the cloth.
C Protons move from the cloth to the object.
D Protons move from the object to the cloth.
Your answer [1]
4 An astronaut has a mass of 70 kg on Earth.
The mass of the Moon is smaller than the mass of the Earth.
Which row describes the astronaut‟s mass and weight on the Moon compared to their mass and weight on
Earth?
Mass of astronaut Weight of astronaut
A smaller larger
B larger stays the same
C stays the same smaller
D stays the same stays the same
Your answer [1]
5 Which two units measure the same quantity?
A W and J
B N m and J
C kg and N
D V and A
Your answer [1]
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6 A skydiver jumps from an airplane and reaches terminal velocity before the parachute opens.
Which statement describes what is happening when they reach terminal velocity?
A Air resistance equals the weight of skydiver.
B Air resistance has no effect on the skydiver.
C Air resistance is greater than the weight of skydiver.
D Air resistance is less than the weight of skydiver.
Your answer [1]
7 A sealed rigid container of air is in a room at 20 °C. The container is then placed in a refrigerator at 4 °C.
Which row explains what happens to the speed of the air molecules and the pressure inside the container?
Air molecules inside the container Pressure on the inside of the container
A move faster decreases
B move faster increases
C move slower decreases
D move slower increases
Your answer [1]
8 Four cars are travelling along a road.
Which car has the highest momentum?
Use the equation: momentum = mass × velocity
Mass of car (kg) Velocity of car (m / s)
A 1000 5
B 1000 10
C 2000 5
D 2000 10
Your answer [1]
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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/11 Physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
H
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR is an exempt Charity
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 row describes the difference between a vector quantity and a scalar quantity?
Has magnitude Has direction
A scalar only vector only
B vector and scalar vector only
C vector and scalar scalar only
D vector only vector and scalar
Your answer [1]
2 Different scientists have contributed to the model of the atom.
What is the order of each scientist‟s contribution from the oldest to the newest? Oldest
Newest
A Bohr, Rutherford, Thomson
B Rutherford, Bohr, Thomson
C Thomson, Bohr, Rutherford
D Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 An object is rubbed with a cloth and becomes positively charged.
Which sentence explains how the object becomes positively charged?
A Electrons move from the cloth to the object.
B Electrons move from the object to the cloth.
C Protons move from the cloth to the object.
D Protons move from the object to the cloth.
Your answer [1]
4 An astronaut has a mass of 70 kg on Earth.
The mass of the Moon is smaller than the mass of the Earth.
Which row describes the astronaut‟s mass and weight on the Moon compared to their mass and weight on
Earth?
Mass of astronaut Weight of astronaut
A smaller larger
B larger stays the same
C stays the same smaller
D stays the same stays the same
Your answer [1]
5 Which two units measure the same quantity?
A W and J
B N m and J
C kg and N
D V and A
Your answer [1]
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6 A skydiver jumps from an airplane and reaches terminal velocity before the parachute opens.
Which statement describes what is happening when they reach terminal velocity?
A Air resistance equals the weight of skydiver.
B Air resistance has no effect on the skydiver.
C Air resistance is greater than the weight of skydiver.
D Air resistance is less than the weight of skydiver.
Your answer [1]
7 A sealed rigid container of air is in a room at 20 °C. The container is then placed in a refrigerator at 4 °C.
Which row explains what happens to the speed of the air molecules and the pressure inside the container?
Air molecules inside the container Pressure on the inside of the container
A move faster decreases
B move faster increases
C move slower decreases
D move slower increases
Your answer [1]
8 Four cars are travelling along a road.
Which car has the highest momentum?
Use the equation: momentum = mass × velocity
Mass of car (kg) Velocity of car (m / s)
A 1000 5
B 1000 10
C 2000 5
D 2000 10
Your answer [1]
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