2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A – Physics J250/05 Foundation Tier – Question Paper with Official Examiner Mark Scheme

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2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
J250/06 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined




Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/06 Physics (Foundation 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 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.




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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 identifies features of a light wave?



Travels through
Transverse Longitudinal
space Key
A ✗ ✓ ✗
✓ wave has this
B ✗ ✓ ✓
feature
✓ ✗ ✓
✗ wave does not
C
D ✓ ✗ ✗ have this feature



Your answer [1]


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 [1]




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3 Which electromagnetic wave is used for cooking?

A Gamma rays

B Infra-red radiation

C Ultraviolet radiation

D X-rays


Your answer [1]


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 [1]


5 Which energy source is non-renewable?

A Biofuel

B Nuclear fuel

C Solar

D Wind

Your answer [1]




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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 [1]


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.




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 [1]




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