Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 25 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Physics) (Gateway Science)with
marking scheme
J250/05 Paper 5 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
*9132917161*
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
F
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 0 0 5 *
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 A spaceship travels from planet P to planet Q.
The diagram shows the size of the forces acting on the spaceship.
P Q
Which sentence describes the motion of the spaceship?
A It is accelerating.
B It is decelerating.
C It is staying at a constant speed.
D Its speed is decreasing then increasing.
Your answer [1]
2 Velocity is a vector.
Which row is correct for velocity?
Has size? Has direction?
A no no
B no yes
C yes no
D yes yes
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 Which voltmeter shows a reading of 0.5 V?
A
2 3
1 4
0 5
V
B
1.0 1.5
0.5 2.0
0 2.5
V
C
2 3
1 4
0 5
V
D
0.4 0.6
0.2 0.8
0 1.0
V
Your answer [1]
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4 The diagram shows the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
At which point is the magnetic field the weakest?
B
C
A
D
Your answer [1]
5 Which substance listed in the table has the highest density?
Substance Mass (kg) Volume (cm3)
A 1.0 1.5
B 1.0 3.0
C 1.0 4.5
D 1.0 6.0
Your answer [1]
6 How much of the total mass of a hydrogen atom is made up by the nucleus?
A None of the mass
B Half of the mass
C Almost all of the mass
D All of the mass
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023
Thursday 25 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Physics) (Gateway Science)with
marking scheme
J250/05 Paper 5 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
*9132917161*
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
F
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 0 0 5 *
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 2023 [601/8687/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/FC) 301056/8 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 A spaceship travels from planet P to planet Q.
The diagram shows the size of the forces acting on the spaceship.
P Q
Which sentence describes the motion of the spaceship?
A It is accelerating.
B It is decelerating.
C It is staying at a constant speed.
D Its speed is decreasing then increasing.
Your answer [1]
2 Velocity is a vector.
Which row is correct for velocity?
Has size? Has direction?
A no no
B no yes
C yes no
D yes yes
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023
, 3
3 Which voltmeter shows a reading of 0.5 V?
A
2 3
1 4
0 5
V
B
1.0 1.5
0.5 2.0
0 2.5
V
C
2 3
1 4
0 5
V
D
0.4 0.6
0.2 0.8
0 1.0
V
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
, 4
4 The diagram shows the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
At which point is the magnetic field the weakest?
B
C
A
D
Your answer [1]
5 Which substance listed in the table has the highest density?
Substance Mass (kg) Volume (cm3)
A 1.0 1.5
B 1.0 3.0
C 1.0 4.5
D 1.0 6.0
Your answer [1]
6 How much of the total mass of a hydrogen atom is made up by the nucleus?
A None of the mass
B Half of the mass
C Almost all of the mass
D All of the mass
Your answer [1]
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