2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
J250/11 Physics (Higher Tier)Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Thursday 22 May 2025 – 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
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB penc
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 page 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.
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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 A car travels 9000 m in 90 seconds.
What is the car’s speed?
distance travelled
Use the equation: average speed =
time taken
A 0.01 m / s
B 0.1 m / s
C 10 m / s
D 100 m / s
Your answer [1]
2 A lift is stationary 20 m above the ground.
The lift moves upwards until it is now 100 m above the ground.
The lift then remains stationary.
The mass of the lift is 450 kg.
What is the increase in gravitational potential energy of the lift?
Gravitational field strength = 10 N / kg
Use the equation: gravitational potential energy = mass × gravitational field strength × height
A 45.0 J
B 56.3 J
C 360 000 J
D 450 000 J
Your answer [1]
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3 A mobile phone is charged for 3 hours.
The mean charging current is 0.15 A.
What is the charge transferred to the mobile phone in this time?
Use the equation: charge flow = current × time
A 0.45 C
B 27 C
C 540 C
D 1620 C
Your answer [1]
4 The graph shows the results for two springs, Spring X and Spring Y, as they are stretched.
25
Spring X
20
Force (N) Spring Y
15
10
5
0
0 5 10 15 20
Extension (cm)
Which observation is correct?
From 0 cm to 2 cm From 0 N to 10 N
A Spring X requires less force Spring Y obeys
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
B Spring X requires less force Spring Y does not obey
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
C Spring X requires more force Spring Y obeys
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
D Spring X requires more force Spring Y does not obey
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
Your answer [1]
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5 A 2 V power supply is connected to a motor.
250 C passes in 50 s.
How much energy is transferred?
Use the equation: energy transferred = charge × potential difference
A 5J
B 100 J
C 125 J
D 500 J
Your answer [1]
6 A student uses a stopwatch to measure the time it takes for a marble to travel down a ramp
between two markers.
Marker 1
Marble Marker 2
Support Ramp
Floor
Which change will make the results more accurate?
A Asking a second student to operate the stopwatch
B Decreasing the height of the ramp
C Moving the markers closer together
D Starting the stopwatch as soon as the marble is released
Your answer [1]
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J250/11 Physics (Higher Tier)Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Thursday 22 May 2025 – 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
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB penc
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 page 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 2025 [601/8687/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/FC) 354863/4 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 A car travels 9000 m in 90 seconds.
What is the car’s speed?
distance travelled
Use the equation: average speed =
time taken
A 0.01 m / s
B 0.1 m / s
C 10 m / s
D 100 m / s
Your answer [1]
2 A lift is stationary 20 m above the ground.
The lift moves upwards until it is now 100 m above the ground.
The lift then remains stationary.
The mass of the lift is 450 kg.
What is the increase in gravitational potential energy of the lift?
Gravitational field strength = 10 N / kg
Use the equation: gravitational potential energy = mass × gravitational field strength × height
A 45.0 J
B 56.3 J
C 360 000 J
D 450 000 J
Your answer [1]
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3 A mobile phone is charged for 3 hours.
The mean charging current is 0.15 A.
What is the charge transferred to the mobile phone in this time?
Use the equation: charge flow = current × time
A 0.45 C
B 27 C
C 540 C
D 1620 C
Your answer [1]
4 The graph shows the results for two springs, Spring X and Spring Y, as they are stretched.
25
Spring X
20
Force (N) Spring Y
15
10
5
0
0 5 10 15 20
Extension (cm)
Which observation is correct?
From 0 cm to 2 cm From 0 N to 10 N
A Spring X requires less force Spring Y obeys
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
B Spring X requires less force Spring Y does not obey
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
C Spring X requires more force Spring Y obeys
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
D Spring X requires more force Spring Y does not obey
to stretch than Spring Y Hooke’s Law
Your answer [1]
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5 A 2 V power supply is connected to a motor.
250 C passes in 50 s.
How much energy is transferred?
Use the equation: energy transferred = charge × potential difference
A 5J
B 100 J
C 125 J
D 500 J
Your answer [1]
6 A student uses a stopwatch to measure the time it takes for a marble to travel down a ramp
between two markers.
Marker 1
Marble Marker 2
Support Ramp
Floor
Which change will make the results more accurate?
A Asking a second student to operate the stopwatch
B Decreasing the height of the ramp
C Moving the markers closer together
D Starting the stopwatch as soon as the marble is released
Your answer [1]
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