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Friday 14 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/06 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 9 8 1 9 6 7 5 7 3 *
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
* J 2 5 0 0 6 *
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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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 a typical speed of a vehicle on a road with a 30 mph speed limit?
A 0.01 m / s
B 0.10 m / s
C 10 m / s
D 100 m / s
Your answer [1]
2 When some fireworks are lit, an explosive called gunpowder acts as a fuel and is ignited.
The gravitational potential store of the firework increases.
Which other energy changes take place when the firework is lit?
A A chemical store decreases and a kinetic store increases.
B A chemical store decreases and an elastic potential store increases.
C A nuclear store decreases and a kinetic store increases.
D A thermal store decreases and a chemical store increases.
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 A motorcycle has a mass of 200 kg and travels at 5 m / s.
What is the kinetic energy of the motorcycle?
1
Use the equation: kinetic energy = 2 × mass × (speed)2
A 2500 J
B 5000 J
C 100 000 J
D 200 000 J
Your answer [1]
4 A 4 kg mass is lifted 3 m vertically onto a shelf.
How much gravitational potential energy is gained?
Use the equation: gravitational potential energy = mass × gravitational field strength × height
Gravitational field strength = 10 N / kg
A 1.2 J
B 7.5 J
C 17 J
D 120 J
Your answer [1]
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5 Material X has a high thermal conductivity. Material Y has a low thermal conductivity.
Each material is wrapped around a different identical beaker containing water at 60 °C.
Which beaker of water would have the smallest temperature decrease if all other variables are
kept the same?
A 1 layer of material X wrapped around the beaker
B 1 layer of material Y wrapped around the beaker
C 2 layers of material X wrapped around the beaker
D 2 layers of material Y wrapped around the beaker
Your answer [1]
6 What does thinking distance mean?
A The distance travelled after pressing the brakes.
B The distance travelled while reacting.
C The time taken to react.
D The time taken to stop after pressing the brakes.
Your answer [1]
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Friday 14 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/06 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 9 8 1 9 6 7 5 7 3 *
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
* J 2 5 0 0 6 *
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.
© OCR 2024 [601/8687/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (EF/CB) 320885/8 Turn over
, 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 a typical speed of a vehicle on a road with a 30 mph speed limit?
A 0.01 m / s
B 0.10 m / s
C 10 m / s
D 100 m / s
Your answer [1]
2 When some fireworks are lit, an explosive called gunpowder acts as a fuel and is ignited.
The gravitational potential store of the firework increases.
Which other energy changes take place when the firework is lit?
A A chemical store decreases and a kinetic store increases.
B A chemical store decreases and an elastic potential store increases.
C A nuclear store decreases and a kinetic store increases.
D A thermal store decreases and a chemical store increases.
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
, 3
3 A motorcycle has a mass of 200 kg and travels at 5 m / s.
What is the kinetic energy of the motorcycle?
1
Use the equation: kinetic energy = 2 × mass × (speed)2
A 2500 J
B 5000 J
C 100 000 J
D 200 000 J
Your answer [1]
4 A 4 kg mass is lifted 3 m vertically onto a shelf.
How much gravitational potential energy is gained?
Use the equation: gravitational potential energy = mass × gravitational field strength × height
Gravitational field strength = 10 N / kg
A 1.2 J
B 7.5 J
C 17 J
D 120 J
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024 Turn over
, 4
5 Material X has a high thermal conductivity. Material Y has a low thermal conductivity.
Each material is wrapped around a different identical beaker containing water at 60 °C.
Which beaker of water would have the smallest temperature decrease if all other variables are
kept the same?
A 1 layer of material X wrapped around the beaker
B 1 layer of material Y wrapped around the beaker
C 2 layers of material X wrapped around the beaker
D 2 layers of material Y wrapped around the beaker
Your answer [1]
6 What does thinking distance mean?
A The distance travelled after pressing the brakes.
B The distance travelled while reacting.
C The time taken to react.
D The time taken to stop after pressing the brakes.
Your answer [1]
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