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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J259/01 Breadth in physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
* 1 3 7 6 9 3 2 6 5 2 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 9 0 1 *
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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 36 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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DC (CJ/CB) 341802/4 Turn over
, 2
1 A student builds a circuit with two lamps connected in parallel.
3V
3V
3V
(a)
(i) What feature of the circuit makes it a parallel circuit?
Tick (3) one box.
It has a 3 V cell.
It has branches.
It has two identical lamps.
[1]
(ii) A third lamp is now connected in parallel.
What happens to the brightness of the original lamps?
Tick (3) one box.
Lamps get brighter.
Lamps get dimmer.
Lamps stay the same brightness.
[1]
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, 3
(b) The student now uses the same equipment to build a circuit with all three lamps in series.
Which circuit diagram shows this circuit?
Tick (3) one box.
[1]
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, 4
(c) The student then uses some resistors to control the brightness of the lamps.
Draw a line from each circuit symbol to the type of resistor it represents.
Circuit symbol Type of resistor
Light dependent resistor
Thermistor
Variable resistor
[2]
© OCR 2024
Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J259/01 Breadth in physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
* 1 3 7 6 9 3 2 6 5 2 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 9 0 1 *
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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 36 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8685/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CJ/CB) 341802/4 Turn over
, 2
1 A student builds a circuit with two lamps connected in parallel.
3V
3V
3V
(a)
(i) What feature of the circuit makes it a parallel circuit?
Tick (3) one box.
It has a 3 V cell.
It has branches.
It has two identical lamps.
[1]
(ii) A third lamp is now connected in parallel.
What happens to the brightness of the original lamps?
Tick (3) one box.
Lamps get brighter.
Lamps get dimmer.
Lamps stay the same brightness.
[1]
© OCR 2024
, 3
(b) The student now uses the same equipment to build a circuit with all three lamps in series.
Which circuit diagram shows this circuit?
Tick (3) one box.
[1]
© OCR 2024 Turn over
, 4
(c) The student then uses some resistors to control the brightness of the lamps.
Draw a line from each circuit symbol to the type of resistor it represents.
Circuit symbol Type of resistor
Light dependent resistor
Thermistor
Variable resistor
[2]
© OCR 2024
