Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/01 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(inside this document)
You can use:
F
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 90.
• 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science) J249/01
(Foundation Tier) QP and MS summer 2025
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which component gives out light?
A B
C D
Your answer
[1]
2 Which force is a non-contact force?
A Drag
B Friction
C Magnetic
D Tension
Your answer
[1]
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, 3
3 Which row shows the minimum number of forces needed to stretch an object and the minimum
number of forces needed to bend an object?
Minimum number of forces Minimum number of forces
needed to stretch an object needed to bend an object
A 1 1
B 1 2
C 2 1
D 2 2
Your answer
[1]
4 Which statement describes the gravitational field between two planets?
A It can be attractive or repulsive and depends on the mass of the planets.
B It can be attractive or repulsive and does not depend on the mass of the planets.
C It is always attractive and depends on the mass of the planets.
D It is always attractive and does not depend on the mass of the planets.
Your answer
[1]
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, 4
5 A student draws a free body force diagram of an object falling through water.
What is the correct label for the downwards force?
A Air resistance
B Upthrust
C Water resistance
D Weight
Your answer
[1]
6 There is a current of 50 mA in a wire for 250 s.
What is the charge flow?
Use the equation: charge flow = current × time
A 5.0 C
B 12.5 C
C 5000 C
D 12 500 C
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/01 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(inside this document)
You can use:
F
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 90.
• 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science) J249/01
(Foundation Tier) QP and MS summer 2025
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which component gives out light?
A B
C D
Your answer
[1]
2 Which force is a non-contact force?
A Drag
B Friction
C Magnetic
D Tension
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
, 3
3 Which row shows the minimum number of forces needed to stretch an object and the minimum
number of forces needed to bend an object?
Minimum number of forces Minimum number of forces
needed to stretch an object needed to bend an object
A 1 1
B 1 2
C 2 1
D 2 2
Your answer
[1]
4 Which statement describes the gravitational field between two planets?
A It can be attractive or repulsive and depends on the mass of the planets.
B It can be attractive or repulsive and does not depend on the mass of the planets.
C It is always attractive and depends on the mass of the planets.
D It is always attractive and does not depend on the mass of the planets.
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025 Turn over
, 4
5 A student draws a free body force diagram of an object falling through water.
What is the correct label for the downwards force?
A Air resistance
B Upthrust
C Water resistance
D Weight
Your answer
[1]
6 There is a current of 50 mA in a wire for 250 s.
What is the charge flow?
Use the equation: charge flow = current × time
A 5.0 C
B 12.5 C
C 5000 C
D 12 500 C
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
