PHYSICS B
OCR 2024
GCSE PHYSICS B
(TWENTY FIRST CENTURY SCIENCE)
J259/03 BREADTH IN PHYSICS (HIGHER TIER)
COMPLETE WITH MARKING SCHEME 100% VERIFIED.
,Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 answers 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 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 2
1 A student wants to find the resistance of a piece of wire.
They clip the wire into a circuit with an ammeter, voltmeter and variable power supply. The
diagram shows how they clip the wire into the circuit.
crocodile clips
wire
metre ruler
0 10 20 30 40
to rest of circuit to rest of circuit
(a) Draw a circuit diagram to show the full circuit they use.
Use:
• this symbol for the wire
• this symbol for the variable power supply
[3]
, 3
(b) The student records the data shown in the table and plots
a graph.
Current (A) Potential difference (V)
0.20 1.0
0.40 2.0
0.65 3.2
0.85 4.0
0.98 4.8
1.20 6.0
(i) Plot the two missing points on the graph.
7.0
6.0
5.0
Potential 4.0
difference (V)
3.0
2.0
1.0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
Current (A)
[1]
(ii) Draw a line of best fit on the graph. [1]
(iii) Calculate the gradient of the line.
Gradient =..................................................................[2]
(iv) Find the resistance of the wire.
Resistance =...............................................................Ω [1]
Turn over
OCR 2024
GCSE PHYSICS B
(TWENTY FIRST CENTURY SCIENCE)
J259/03 BREADTH IN PHYSICS (HIGHER TIER)
COMPLETE WITH MARKING SCHEME 100% VERIFIED.
,Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 answers 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 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 2
1 A student wants to find the resistance of a piece of wire.
They clip the wire into a circuit with an ammeter, voltmeter and variable power supply. The
diagram shows how they clip the wire into the circuit.
crocodile clips
wire
metre ruler
0 10 20 30 40
to rest of circuit to rest of circuit
(a) Draw a circuit diagram to show the full circuit they use.
Use:
• this symbol for the wire
• this symbol for the variable power supply
[3]
, 3
(b) The student records the data shown in the table and plots
a graph.
Current (A) Potential difference (V)
0.20 1.0
0.40 2.0
0.65 3.2
0.85 4.0
0.98 4.8
1.20 6.0
(i) Plot the two missing points on the graph.
7.0
6.0
5.0
Potential 4.0
difference (V)
3.0
2.0
1.0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
Current (A)
[1]
(ii) Draw a line of best fit on the graph. [1]
(iii) Calculate the gradient of the line.
Gradient =..................................................................[2]
(iv) Find the resistance of the wire.
Resistance =...............................................................Ω [1]
Turn over
