OCR SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
AS Level Physics A
WORKED SOLUTIONS
H156/02 Depth in physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 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 70.
• 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 21 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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, Answer all the questions.
1. A student investigates the motion of a trolley on a frictionless ramp. The ramp is inclined at
angle θ to the horizontal. The trolley has a mass of 0.8 kg.
(a) The ramp makes an angle of 25° with the horizontal. Calculate the acceleration of the trolley
down the ramp. (g = 9.81 m s⁻²)
Acceleration of the trolley = ..................................................m/s2 [3]
(c) The trolley starts from rest at the top of the ramp. The length of the ramp is 1.2 m.
Calculate the speed of the trolley at the bottom.
Speed of the trolley at the bottom. = ..................................................m/s [2]
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, (d) In practice, the trolley reaches the bottom at a lower speed than calculated. State two
reasons why, without using "friction".
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PREDICTED PAPER
AS Level Physics A
WORKED SOLUTIONS
H156/02 Depth in physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 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 70.
• 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 21 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, Answer all the questions.
1. A student investigates the motion of a trolley on a frictionless ramp. The ramp is inclined at
angle θ to the horizontal. The trolley has a mass of 0.8 kg.
(a) The ramp makes an angle of 25° with the horizontal. Calculate the acceleration of the trolley
down the ramp. (g = 9.81 m s⁻²)
Acceleration of the trolley = ..................................................m/s2 [3]
(c) The trolley starts from rest at the top of the ramp. The length of the ramp is 1.2 m.
Calculate the speed of the trolley at the bottom.
Speed of the trolley at the bottom. = ..................................................m/s [2]
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, (d) In practice, the trolley reaches the bottom at a lower speed than calculated. State two
reasons why, without using "friction".
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
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