OCR SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H557/02 Scientific literacy in physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
worked solutions
You must have:
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
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 100.
• 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 29 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
Answer all the questions.
1.An engineer is testing two materials, X and Y, for use in a bridge cable by performing tensile
tests and plotting stress–strain graphs.
(a) A cylindrical sample of material X has a cross-sectional area of 4.5 × 10⁻⁵ m².
A tensile force of 1350 N is applied along its axis.
(i) Calculate the stress in the sample.
Stress = .............................................................Pa [2]
(ii) The sample has an original length of 0.80 m and extends by 1.2 mm. Calculate the strain.
Strain = ............................................................. [1]
(iii) Using your answers to (i) and (ii), calculate the Young modulus of material X.
Young modulus = .............................................................Pa [2]
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The stress–strain graph for material X and material Y are shown in figure 1.1
Fig 1.1
Material Y
Material X
(b) The shape of each material's stress–strain graph reveals important information about its
behaviour.
(i) State the name of the stress value at which material X's graph first becomes non-linear.
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.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
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PREDICTED PAPER
A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H557/02 Scientific literacy in physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
worked solutions
You must have:
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
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 100.
• 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 29 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
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, 2
Section A
Answer all the questions.
1.An engineer is testing two materials, X and Y, for use in a bridge cable by performing tensile
tests and plotting stress–strain graphs.
(a) A cylindrical sample of material X has a cross-sectional area of 4.5 × 10⁻⁵ m².
A tensile force of 1350 N is applied along its axis.
(i) Calculate the stress in the sample.
Stress = .............................................................Pa [2]
(ii) The sample has an original length of 0.80 m and extends by 1.2 mm. Calculate the strain.
Strain = ............................................................. [1]
(iii) Using your answers to (i) and (ii), calculate the Young modulus of material X.
Young modulus = .............................................................Pa [2]
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, 3
The stress–strain graph for material X and material Y are shown in figure 1.1
Fig 1.1
Material Y
Material X
(b) The shape of each material's stress–strain graph reveals important information about its
behaviour.
(i) State the name of the stress value at which material X's graph first becomes non-linear.
...................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
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