2025 OCR GCSE Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• 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
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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 A boat makes a journey along a canal.
Fig. 1.1 shows part of the canal drawn to scale.
The boat travels from A to C via B.
Fig. 1.1
A B C
(a) The distance travelled from A to C is 5000 m.
(i) Find the distance from A to B.
Use:
• Fig. 1.1
• a ruler.
Distance from A to B = ...................................................... m [2]
(ii) When the boat leaves A, the time is 09:23.
When the boat reaches B, the time is 09:53.
Calculate the average speed of the boat for its journey from A to B.
Use the Equation Sheet.
Give your answer in m / s.
Average speed = ................................................. m / s [3]
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(b) The boat sets off from A at constant acceleration and then reaches a constant speed.
Which row in the table shows the correct distance-time graph and speed-time graph for the
motion of the boat from A?
Tick (✓) one box.
Distance-time Speed-time
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
[1]
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(c) Fig. 1.2 shows the speed–time graph for the boat for a short period.
Fig. 1.2
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
Speed
(m / s)
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Time (s)
Calculate the acceleration of the boat.
Use Fig. 1.2.
Acceleration = ............................................... m / s2 [3]
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J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• 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
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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8685/9]
OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ/CB) 355844/5
Turn over
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1 A boat makes a journey along a canal.
Fig. 1.1 shows part of the canal drawn to scale.
The boat travels from A to C via B.
Fig. 1.1
A B C
(a) The distance travelled from A to C is 5000 m.
(i) Find the distance from A to B.
Use:
• Fig. 1.1
• a ruler.
Distance from A to B = ...................................................... m [2]
(ii) When the boat leaves A, the time is 09:23.
When the boat reaches B, the time is 09:53.
Calculate the average speed of the boat for its journey from A to B.
Use the Equation Sheet.
Give your answer in m / s.
Average speed = ................................................. m / s [3]
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(b) The boat sets off from A at constant acceleration and then reaches a constant speed.
Which row in the table shows the correct distance-time graph and speed-time graph for the
motion of the boat from A?
Tick (✓) one box.
Distance-time Speed-time
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
d Speed
t t
[1]
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(c) Fig. 1.2 shows the speed–time graph for the boat for a short period.
Fig. 1.2
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
Speed
(m / s)
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Time (s)
Calculate the acceleration of the boat.
Use Fig. 1.2.
Acceleration = ............................................... m / s2 [3]
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