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OCR GCSE Combined Science A Gateway Science J250-12 Physics Higher Tier Complete Question Paper Comprehensive Revision Guide 2025/ 2026

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Strengthen your OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science) understanding with OCR GCSE Combined Science A J250-12 Physics Higher Tier Complete Question Paper Comprehensive Revision Guide 2025/ 2026 with solution. This academic resource covers Physics Higher Tier topics, including energy, electricity, forces, waves, and atomic structure, with exam-style questions and mark scheme guidance to support revision and exam success.

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2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
J250/12 Physics (Higher Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined




Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/12 Physics (Higher 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 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.




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_2025//2026 OCR GCSE Package Deal | Complete Exam
Page
Question
2 Papers with Marking Schemes, Foundation & Higher
2 Tier Bu

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 A student calculates that the energy used to make steel for a car is 1 260 000 000 J.

Which of these is equal to 1 260 000 000 J?

A 1260 GJ

B 1260 kJ

C 1260 MJ

D 1260 nJ


Your answer [1]


2 Object X and object Y move at the same speed.

Object X has 10 J of kinetic energy.
Object Y has twice the mass of object X.

What is the kinetic energy of object Y?

A 5J

B 10 J

C 20 J

D 100 J


Your answer
[1]




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J25012
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16 June
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Marking
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Morning Combined
GCSE (9–1).pdf
Monday 16 June

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3 Papers with Marking Schemes, Foundation & Higher
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3
3 A student drops a ball.

The graph shows the relationship between the kinetic energy of the ball just before it hits the
ground and the height from which the ball is dropped.




Height from
which ball is
dropped (m)




0
0
Kinetic energy (J)

Which phrase describes this relationship?

A Directly proportional

B Negative correlation

C Non-linear

D Zero correlation


Your answer
[1]




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GCSE (9–1).pdf
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4
4 A geologist places different materials between a rock and a radiation detector to determine if the
rock emits beta particles.




Rock Material Radiation detector and counter

The counter records if radiation from the rock is detected when each material is used.

Which row shows the geologist’s results if the rock emits beta particles?

Key
✓ radiation from the rock is detected

✗ radiation from the rock is not detected


Material placed between the rock and the detector
5 sheets of 10 mm of
1 cm of air
paper aluminium
A ✗ ✗ ✗
B ✓ ✗ ✗
C ✓ ✓ ✗
D ✓ ✓ ✓


Your answer
[1]

5 Which of these would not reduce unwanted energy transfers?

A Filling gaps around doors and window frames

B Lubricating a bicycle chain

C Increasing the temperature of your home

D Insulating a mug that contains a hot drink


Your answer
[1]




© OCR 2025




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Mondaypaper
16 June
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– Scheme
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GCSE (9–1).pdf
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