2025 OCR GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE B (TWENTY FIRST CENTUARY
SCIENCE)
J260/03 PHYSICS (FOUNDATION TIER)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B (Twenty First Century
Science)
J260/03 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1)
Combined Science Physics B (inside
this document)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 2 6 00 3 *
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 95.
• 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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1 Alex uses scalar and vector quantities to describe a journey through their school.
(a) Which statement describes a vector quantity?
Tick (✓) one box.
It has both magnitude and direction
It has direction only
It has magnitude only
[1]
(b) Complete the table to show which quantities are scalar and which are vector.
Tick (✓) one box in each row.
Quantity Scalar Vector
Distance
Speed
Velocity
[2]
(c) A distance–time graph of Alex’s journey is shown.
D E
Distance
B C
A
Time
Between points A and B Alex is walking at constant speed.
(i) Describe Alex’s motion between points B and C.
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. ....................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Describe how Alex’s motion between points C and D is different to their motion between points
A and B.
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SCIENCE)
J260/03 PHYSICS (FOUNDATION TIER)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B (Twenty First Century
Science)
J260/03 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1)
Combined Science Physics B (inside
this document)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 2 6 00 3 *
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 95.
• 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.
© OCR 2025 OCR is an exempt
[601/8690/2] DC Charity Turn over
(DE/JG) 354046/4
, 3
1 Alex uses scalar and vector quantities to describe a journey through their school.
(a) Which statement describes a vector quantity?
Tick (✓) one box.
It has both magnitude and direction
It has direction only
It has magnitude only
[1]
(b) Complete the table to show which quantities are scalar and which are vector.
Tick (✓) one box in each row.
Quantity Scalar Vector
Distance
Speed
Velocity
[2]
(c) A distance–time graph of Alex’s journey is shown.
D E
Distance
B C
A
Time
Between points A and B Alex is walking at constant speed.
(i) Describe Alex’s motion between points B and C.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ....................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Describe how Alex’s motion between points C and D is different to their motion between points
A and B.
..........................................................................................................................................................
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