Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/02 (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) J249/02 (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 statement describes how the Sun was formed?
A By the electromagnetic attraction of dust and gas
B By the gravitational attraction of dust and gas
C By the heating of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
D By the nuclear fission of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
Your answer [1]
2 A hot drink is poured into a mug.
Which method would not help to keep the drink hot?
A Use a lid on the mug.
B Use a mug with a larger surface area.
C Use a mug with thicker sides.
D Wrap the mug with an insulating material.
Your answer [1]
3 Which row explains how energy moves from object X to object Y by an electromagnetic wave?
Object X Electromagnetic wave Object Y
A absorbs energy emits energy transfers energy
B absorbs energy transfers energy emits energy
C emits energy absorbs energy transfers energy
D emits energy transfers energy absorbs energy
Your answer [1]
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, 3
4 A ball is lifted vertically from a height of 1.6 m to a height of 2.0 m.
The force used to lift the ball is 3.0 N.
What is the work done on the ball?
Use the equation: work done = force × distance
A 1.2 J
B 3.2 J
C 4.8 J
D 6.0 J
Your answer [1]
5 The diagram shows a model of the Sun, the Earth and the Moon.
The dashed lines show the orbits of object Q and object R.
R
P
Q
Not to scale
Which row identifies each object?
Object P Object Q Object R
A the Earth the Moon the Sun
B the Moon the Earth the Sun
C the Sun the Earth the Moon
D the Sun the Moon the Earth
Your answer [1]
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, 4
6 The isotope aluminium-27 has the symbol 27
13Al.
How many neutrons are in a nucleus of aluminium-27?
A 13
B 14
C 27
D 40
Your answer [1]
7 What is the function of the earth wire in an electrical device?
A To complete the circuit
B To melt if the current is too high due to a fault
C To provide a low resistance path for the current if there is a fault
D To provide power to the device
Your answer [1]
8 Which material will gamma radiation not easily penetrate?
A A sheet of paper
B A thick block of lead
C A thin sheet of aluminium
D Human skin
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/02 (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) J249/02 (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 statement describes how the Sun was formed?
A By the electromagnetic attraction of dust and gas
B By the gravitational attraction of dust and gas
C By the heating of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
D By the nuclear fission of gas in a large cloud of dust and gas
Your answer [1]
2 A hot drink is poured into a mug.
Which method would not help to keep the drink hot?
A Use a lid on the mug.
B Use a mug with a larger surface area.
C Use a mug with thicker sides.
D Wrap the mug with an insulating material.
Your answer [1]
3 Which row explains how energy moves from object X to object Y by an electromagnetic wave?
Object X Electromagnetic wave Object Y
A absorbs energy emits energy transfers energy
B absorbs energy transfers energy emits energy
C emits energy absorbs energy transfers energy
D emits energy transfers energy absorbs energy
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
, 3
4 A ball is lifted vertically from a height of 1.6 m to a height of 2.0 m.
The force used to lift the ball is 3.0 N.
What is the work done on the ball?
Use the equation: work done = force × distance
A 1.2 J
B 3.2 J
C 4.8 J
D 6.0 J
Your answer [1]
5 The diagram shows a model of the Sun, the Earth and the Moon.
The dashed lines show the orbits of object Q and object R.
R
P
Q
Not to scale
Which row identifies each object?
Object P Object Q Object R
A the Earth the Moon the Sun
B the Moon the Earth the Sun
C the Sun the Earth the Moon
D the Sun the Moon the Earth
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025 Turn over
, 4
6 The isotope aluminium-27 has the symbol 27
13Al.
How many neutrons are in a nucleus of aluminium-27?
A 13
B 14
C 27
D 40
Your answer [1]
7 What is the function of the earth wire in an electrical device?
A To complete the circuit
B To melt if the current is too high due to a fault
C To provide a low resistance path for the current if there is a fault
D To provide power to the device
Your answer [1]
8 Which material will gamma radiation not easily penetrate?
A A sheet of paper
B A thick block of lead
C A thin sheet of aluminium
D Human skin
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
