A-level physics A
OCR
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 26 May 2022 – Afternoon
A Level Physics A
H556/01 Modelling physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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SECTION A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
Answer all the questions.
1 A student has constructed the table below of possible scalar and vector quantities.
Scalar Vector
A acceleration momentum
B displacement amplitude
C frequency wavelength
D mass centripetal
force
Which row is correct?
Your answer [1]
2 The diameter of a wire is measured in five different places along
its length. The results are shown below.
1.92 mm 1.88 mm 1.90 mm 1.86 mm 1.89
mm What is the absolute uncertainty in the diameter of this wire?
A 0.01 mm
B 0.03 mm
C 0.05 mm
D 0.06 mm
Your answer [1]
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3 A student has plotted a velocity against time graph for a trolley moving down a ramp.
Which of the following pair of quantities can be determined from the gradient of the
graph and the area under the graph?
A acceleration, displacement
B acceleration, impulse
C displacement, kinetic energy
D force, work done
Your answer [1]
4 The diagram below shows the directions and magnitudes of the three forces acting
on an object at a specific time as it moves through water.
0.80 N
0.60 N
object
1.20 N
The weight of the object is 1.20 N, the upthrust on the object is 0.80 N and the drag
is 0.60 N. Which statement is correct about this object at this specific time?
A It has reached its terminal velocity.
B It is accelerating.
C It is decelerating.
D It is moving upwards.
Your answer [1]
© OCR Turn over
2022
OCR
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 26 May 2022 – Afternoon
A Level Physics A
H556/01 Modelling physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
,OCR is an exempt
Charity Turn over
, 2
SECTION A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
Answer all the questions.
1 A student has constructed the table below of possible scalar and vector quantities.
Scalar Vector
A acceleration momentum
B displacement amplitude
C frequency wavelength
D mass centripetal
force
Which row is correct?
Your answer [1]
2 The diameter of a wire is measured in five different places along
its length. The results are shown below.
1.92 mm 1.88 mm 1.90 mm 1.86 mm 1.89
mm What is the absolute uncertainty in the diameter of this wire?
A 0.01 mm
B 0.03 mm
C 0.05 mm
D 0.06 mm
Your answer [1]
© OCR
2022
, 3
3 A student has plotted a velocity against time graph for a trolley moving down a ramp.
Which of the following pair of quantities can be determined from the gradient of the
graph and the area under the graph?
A acceleration, displacement
B acceleration, impulse
C displacement, kinetic energy
D force, work done
Your answer [1]
4 The diagram below shows the directions and magnitudes of the three forces acting
on an object at a specific time as it moves through water.
0.80 N
0.60 N
object
1.20 N
The weight of the object is 1.20 N, the upthrust on the object is 0.80 N and the drag
is 0.60 N. Which statement is correct about this object at this specific time?
A It has reached its terminal velocity.
B It is accelerating.
C It is decelerating.
D It is moving upwards.
Your answer [1]
© OCR Turn over
2022
