*1861356338*
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.
© OCR 2025 [601/8687/2] DC (CE/CB) 353359/4
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 identifies features of a light wave?
Travels through
Transverse Longitudinal
space
A ✗ ✓ ✗
✓ wave has this
B ✗ ✓ ✓
feature
C ✓ ✗ ✓
✗ wave does not
D ✓ ✗ ✗ have this feature
Key
Your answer
2 What is a typical speed for a strong wind?
A 2m/s
B 13 m / s
C 56 m / s
D 330 m / s
Your answer
3 Which electromagnetic wave is used for cooking?
A Gamma rays
B Infra-red radiation
C Ultraviolet radiation
D X-rays
Your answer
© OCR 2025
, 3
4 A radio wave has a wavelength of 5.0 m.
A second radio wave has a wavelength which is a thousand times greater.
What is the wavelength of the second radio wave?
A 0.005 m
B 5.0 m
C 125 m
D 5000 m
Your answer
5 Which energy source is non-renewable?
A Biofuel
B Nuclear fuel
C Solar
D Wind
Your answer
6 Which statement about electrons in atoms is correct?
A Electrons gain energy as they absorb electromagnetic waves.
B Electrons have a positive charge.
C Electrons lose energy by emitting alpha particles.
D Electrons rise to higher energy levels as they emit electromagnetic waves.
Your answer
7 The diagram shows a photograph of the pattern of water waves, drawn to scale.
A student measures the wavelength of the water waves with a ruler.
© OCR 2025 Turn over
, 4
Which method will not improve the accuracy of the student’s measurement?
A Place the ruler at a right angle to the wavefront.
B Measure the length of 5 complete waves and divide this length by 5.
C Place the ruler flat on the photograph and read the scale at right angles from
above.
D Use a longer ruler to measure one wavelength.
Your answer
8 A group of scientists discover a new particle.
What must the scientists do so that their discovery is accepted?
A Give the new particle a name.
B Have their work reviewed by other scientists.
C Make a television documentary about the discovery.
D Post the discovery on the internet.
Your answer
9 A student calculates that the energy used to make steel for a car is 1 260 000 000 J.
Which of these is equal to 1 260 000 000 J?
A 1260 GJ
B 1260 kJ
C 1260 MJ
D 1260 nJ
© OCR 2025
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.
© OCR 2025 [601/8687/2] DC (CE/CB) 353359/4
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 identifies features of a light wave?
Travels through
Transverse Longitudinal
space
A ✗ ✓ ✗
✓ wave has this
B ✗ ✓ ✓
feature
C ✓ ✗ ✓
✗ wave does not
D ✓ ✗ ✗ have this feature
Key
Your answer
2 What is a typical speed for a strong wind?
A 2m/s
B 13 m / s
C 56 m / s
D 330 m / s
Your answer
3 Which electromagnetic wave is used for cooking?
A Gamma rays
B Infra-red radiation
C Ultraviolet radiation
D X-rays
Your answer
© OCR 2025
, 3
4 A radio wave has a wavelength of 5.0 m.
A second radio wave has a wavelength which is a thousand times greater.
What is the wavelength of the second radio wave?
A 0.005 m
B 5.0 m
C 125 m
D 5000 m
Your answer
5 Which energy source is non-renewable?
A Biofuel
B Nuclear fuel
C Solar
D Wind
Your answer
6 Which statement about electrons in atoms is correct?
A Electrons gain energy as they absorb electromagnetic waves.
B Electrons have a positive charge.
C Electrons lose energy by emitting alpha particles.
D Electrons rise to higher energy levels as they emit electromagnetic waves.
Your answer
7 The diagram shows a photograph of the pattern of water waves, drawn to scale.
A student measures the wavelength of the water waves with a ruler.
© OCR 2025 Turn over
, 4
Which method will not improve the accuracy of the student’s measurement?
A Place the ruler at a right angle to the wavefront.
B Measure the length of 5 complete waves and divide this length by 5.
C Place the ruler flat on the photograph and read the scale at right angles from
above.
D Use a longer ruler to measure one wavelength.
Your answer
8 A group of scientists discover a new particle.
What must the scientists do so that their discovery is accepted?
A Give the new particle a name.
B Have their work reviewed by other scientists.
C Make a television documentary about the discovery.
D Post the discovery on the internet.
Your answer
9 A student calculates that the energy used to make steel for a car is 1 260 000 000 J.
Which of these is equal to 1 260 000 000 J?
A 1260 GJ
B 1260 kJ
C 1260 MJ
D 1260 nJ
© OCR 2025
