Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 14 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/02 Depth in physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
You must have:
* 1 3 7 7 7 0 4 7 4 7 *
• 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 2 *
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 90.
• 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 A bar magnet is a permanent magnet. It has a north-pole N and a south-pole S.
N
S
(a) Which metal can be used to make a permanent magnet?
Tick (✓) one box.
Aluminium
Copper
Steel
[1]
(b) A paperclip is an induced magnet.
(i) The diagram shows a paperclip being brought close to the S-pole of a magnet.
N S
X
What happens?
Tick (✓) one box.
Point X is attracted to the S-pole.
Point X is repelled by the S-pole.
Nothing.
[1]
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(ii) The magnet is turned so the paperclip is now brought close to the N-pole of the magnet.
S N
X
What happens?
Tick (✓) one box.
Point X is attracted to the N-pole.
Point X is repelled by the N-pole.
Nothing.
[1]
(c) A magnetic compass consists of a magnetic pointer that can rotate freely.
E
Describe how a compass can be used to show that the core of the Earth is magnetic.
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2 A student investigates the I-V characteristics of an unknown component X.
The diagram shows the circuit they build.
A
X
Variable resistor
V
(a)
(i) The student needs to measure the current and the potential difference in the circuit.
Name the two pieces of measuring equipment shown in the circuit.
………………………................... and ………………………................... [2]
(ii) Why is there a variable resistor in the circuit?
Tick (✓) one box.
To change the power of the battery.
To change the potential difference across X.
To measure the charge flowing in the circuit.
[1]
(iii) The student states that component X is getting hot whilst they are doing the experiment.
Describe one precaution the student can take to prevent the component from over heating.
..........................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
© OCR 2024
Friday 14 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/02 Depth in physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
You must have:
* 1 3 7 7 7 0 4 7 4 7 *
• 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 2 *
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 90.
• 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8685/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL/SW) 342547/5 Turn over
, 2
1 A bar magnet is a permanent magnet. It has a north-pole N and a south-pole S.
N
S
(a) Which metal can be used to make a permanent magnet?
Tick (✓) one box.
Aluminium
Copper
Steel
[1]
(b) A paperclip is an induced magnet.
(i) The diagram shows a paperclip being brought close to the S-pole of a magnet.
N S
X
What happens?
Tick (✓) one box.
Point X is attracted to the S-pole.
Point X is repelled by the S-pole.
Nothing.
[1]
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(ii) The magnet is turned so the paperclip is now brought close to the N-pole of the magnet.
S N
X
What happens?
Tick (✓) one box.
Point X is attracted to the N-pole.
Point X is repelled by the N-pole.
Nothing.
[1]
(c) A magnetic compass consists of a magnetic pointer that can rotate freely.
E
Describe how a compass can be used to show that the core of the Earth is magnetic.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................... [2]
© OCR 2024 Turn over
, 4
2 A student investigates the I-V characteristics of an unknown component X.
The diagram shows the circuit they build.
A
X
Variable resistor
V
(a)
(i) The student needs to measure the current and the potential difference in the circuit.
Name the two pieces of measuring equipment shown in the circuit.
………………………................... and ………………………................... [2]
(ii) Why is there a variable resistor in the circuit?
Tick (✓) one box.
To change the power of the battery.
To change the potential difference across X.
To measure the charge flowing in the circuit.
[1]
(iii) The student states that component X is getting hot whilst they are doing the experiment.
Describe one precaution the student can take to prevent the component from over heating.
..........................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
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