2025 OCR GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE A (GATEWAY SCIENCE)
J250/06 PHYSICS (FOUNDATION TIER)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Gateway
Science)
J250/06 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
• 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 00 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 Which row identifies features of a light wave?
Travels through
Transverse Longitudinal
space
Key
A ✗ ✓ ✗
B ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ wave has this
feature
C ✓ ✗ ✓
✗ wave does not
D ✓ ✗ ✗ have this feature
Your answer [1]
2 What is a typical speed for a strong wind?
A 2m/s
B 13 m / s
C 56 m / s
D 330 m / s
Your answer [1]
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3 Which electromagnetic wave is used for cooking?
A Gamma rays
B Infra-red radiation
C Ultraviolet radiation
D X-rays
Your answer [1]
4 A radio wave has a wavelength of 5.0 m.
A second radio wave has a wavelength which is a thousand times greater. What
is the wavelength of the second radio wave?
A 0.005 m
B 5.0 m
C 125 m
D 5000 m
Your answer [1]
5 Which energy source is non-renewable?
A Biofuel
B Nuclear fuel
C Solar
D Wind
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
J250/06 PHYSICS (FOUNDATION TIER)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Gateway
Science)
J250/06 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
• 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 00 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 2025 OCR is an exempt
[601/8687/2] DC Charity Turn over
(CE/CB) 353359/4
, 3
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which row identifies features of a light wave?
Travels through
Transverse Longitudinal
space
Key
A ✗ ✓ ✗
B ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ wave has this
feature
C ✓ ✗ ✓
✗ wave does not
D ✓ ✗ ✗ have this feature
Your answer [1]
2 What is a typical speed for a strong wind?
A 2m/s
B 13 m / s
C 56 m / s
D 330 m / s
Your answer [1]
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3 Which electromagnetic wave is used for cooking?
A Gamma rays
B Infra-red radiation
C Ultraviolet radiation
D X-rays
Your answer [1]
4 A radio wave has a wavelength of 5.0 m.
A second radio wave has a wavelength which is a thousand times greater. What
is the wavelength of the second radio wave?
A 0.005 m
B 5.0 m
C 125 m
D 5000 m
Your answer [1]
5 Which energy source is non-renewable?
A Biofuel
B Nuclear fuel
C Solar
D Wind
Your answer [1]
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