2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A J250/05 Physics Foundation QP MS

ombined 2025
Science
OCRA (Gateway
GCSE Combined
Science)Science
J250-05APhysics
(Gateway(Foundation
Science) J250-05
Tier) Complete
PhysicsQuestion
(Foundation
paper
Tier)
withComplete
Marking Question
Scheme Combined
paper withThursday
Marking Scheme
22Page
May 2025
Combined
1 of 52
– Mornin
Thurs
1 of 52TITLE 2025 OCR GCSE Package Deal | 20251100%
Complete Exam
CORRECT
Question Papers with Marking Schemes, Foundation & Higher



2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
J250/05 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined




Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/05 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes

You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
F
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• 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 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.




DC (WW/FC) 354815/4
© OCR 2025 [601/8687/2] OCR is an exempt
SE.UK: Page
ombinedquestion
2025
Science 1paper,
OCR A (Gateway
GCSE
including
Combined
Science)
the complete
Science
J250-05A
Question
Physics
(Gateway
Paper
(Foundation
Science)
with Exam-Ready
J250-05
Tier) Complete
Physics
Examiner
Question
(Foundation
Mark
paper
Scheme.
Tier)
withComplete
Marking
CoversQuestion
Scheme
all examinable
Combined
paper content
withThursday
Marking
with Verified
Scheme
22 MayAnswers
2025
Combined
– Mornin
Thurs

,ombined 2025
Science
OCRA (Gateway
GCSE Combined
Science)Science
J250-05APhysics
(Gateway(Foundation
Science) J250-05
Tier) Complete
PhysicsQuestion
(Foundation
paper
Tier)
withComplete
Marking Question
Scheme Combined
paper withThursday
Marking Scheme
22Page
May 2025
Combined
2 of 52
– Mornin
Thurs
2 of 52TITLE 2025 OCR GCSE Package Deal | 20252100%
Complete Exam
CORRECT
Question Papers with Marking Schemes, Foundation & Higher


Charity
Turn over




SE.UK: Page
ombinedquestion
2025
Science 2paper,
OCR A (Gateway
GCSE
including
Combined
Science)
the complete
Science
J250-05A
Question
Physics
(Gateway
Paper
(Foundation
Science)
with Exam-Ready
J250-05
Tier) Complete
Physics
Examiner
Question
(Foundation
Mark
paper
Scheme.
Tier)
withComplete
Marking
CoversQuestion
Scheme
all examinable
Combined
paper content
withThursday
Marking
with Verified
Scheme
22 MayAnswers
2025
Combined
– Mornin
Thurs

,ombined 2025
Science
OCRA (Gateway
GCSE Combined
Science)Science
J250-05APhysics
(Gateway(Foundation
Science) J250-05
Tier) Complete
PhysicsQuestion
(Foundation
paper
Tier)
withComplete
Marking Question
Scheme Combined
paper withThursday
Marking Scheme
22Page
May 2025
Combined
3 of 52
– Mornin
Thurs
3 of 52TITLE 2025 OCR GCSE Package Deal | 20253100%
Complete Exam
CORRECT
Question Papers with Marking Schemes, Foundation & Higher




SE.UK: Page
ombinedquestion
2025
Science 3paper,
OCR A (Gateway
GCSE
including
Combined
Science)
the complete
Science
J250-05A
Question
Physics
(Gateway
Paper
(Foundation
Science)
with Exam-Ready
J250-05
Tier) Complete
Physics
Examiner
Question
(Foundation
Mark
paper
Scheme.
Tier)
withComplete
Marking
CoversQuestion
Scheme
all examinable
Combined
paper content
withThursday
Marking
with Verified
Scheme
22 MayAnswers
2025
Combined
– Mornin
Thurs

,ombined 2025
Science
OCRA (Gateway
GCSE Combined
Science)Science
J250-05APhysics
(Gateway(Foundation
Science) J250-05
Tier) Complete
PhysicsQuestion
(Foundation
paper
Tier)
withComplete
Marking Question
Scheme Combined
paper withThursday
Marking Scheme
22Page
May 2025
Combined
4 of 52
– Mornin
Thurs
4 of 52TITLE 2025 OCR GCSE Package Deal | 20254100%
Complete Exam
CORRECT
Question Papers with Marking Schemes, Foundation & Higher

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 What is the best apparatus to measure the length of a school corridor?

A 30 cm ruler

B Metre ruler

C Protractor

D Tape measure


Your answer [1]


2 A box is at rest on flat ground.

Which diagram shows the correct direction of the normal contact force acting on the box?




A B C D


Your answer [1]


3 A runner increases their velocity from 0 m / s to 8 m / s in 2 s.

What is their acceleration?
change in velocity
Use the equation: acceleration =
time
2
A 0.25 m / s

B 0.33 m / s2

C 3.0 m / s2

D 4.0 m / s2

Your answer [1]


© OCR 2025




SE.UK: Page
ombinedquestion
2025
Science 4paper,
OCR A (Gateway
GCSE
including
Combined
Science)
the complete
Science
J250-05A
Question
Physics
(Gateway
Paper
(Foundation
Science)
with Exam-Ready
J250-05
Tier) Complete
Physics
Examiner
Question
(Foundation
Mark
paper
Scheme.
Tier)
withComplete
Marking
CoversQuestion
Scheme
all examinable
Combined
paper content
withThursday
Marking
with Verified
Scheme
22 MayAnswers
2025
Combined
– Mornin
Thurs