2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
J250/12 Physics (Higher Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/12 Physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• 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
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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DC (CE/CB) 353368/3
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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 student calculates that the energy used to make steel for a car is 1 260 000 000
J. Which of these is equal to 1 260 000 000 J?
A 1260 GJ
B 1260 kJ
C 1260 MJ
D 1260 nJ
Your answer [1]
2 Object X and object Y move at the same speed.
Object X has 10 J of kinetic energy.
Object Y has twice the mass of object X.
What is the kinetic energy of object Y?
A 5J
B 10 J
C 20 J
D 100 J
answer
Your [1]
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3 A student drops a ball.
The graph shows the relationship between the kinetic energy of the ball just before it hits the
ground and the height from which the ball is dropped.
Height from
which ball is
dropped (m)
0
0
Kinetic energy (J)
Which phrase describes this relationship?
A Directly proportional
B Negative correlation
C Non-linear
D Zero correlation
answer
Your [1]
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4 A geologist places different materials between a rock and a radiation detector to determine if
the rock emits beta particles.
Rock Material
Radiation detector and counter
The counter records if radiation from the rock is detected when each material is used.
Which row shows the geologist’s results if the rock emits beta particles?
Key
✓ radiation from the rock is detected
✗ radiation from the rock is not detected
Material placed between the rock and the detector
5 sheets of 10 mm of
1 cm of air
paper aluminium
A ✗ ✗ ✗
B ✓ ✗ ✗
C ✓ ✓ ✗
D ✓ ✓ ✓
answer
Your [1]
5 Which of these would not reduce unwanted energy transfers?
A Filling gaps around doors and window frames
B Lubricating a bicycle chain
C Increasing the temperature of your home
D Insulating a mug that contains a hot drink
answer
Your [1]
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J250/12 Physics (Higher Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/12 Physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• 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
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 [601/8687/2]
OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CE/CB) 353368/3
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 student calculates that the energy used to make steel for a car is 1 260 000 000
J. Which of these is equal to 1 260 000 000 J?
A 1260 GJ
B 1260 kJ
C 1260 MJ
D 1260 nJ
Your answer [1]
2 Object X and object Y move at the same speed.
Object X has 10 J of kinetic energy.
Object Y has twice the mass of object X.
What is the kinetic energy of object Y?
A 5J
B 10 J
C 20 J
D 100 J
answer
Your [1]
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2025
, 3
3 A student drops a ball.
The graph shows the relationship between the kinetic energy of the ball just before it hits the
ground and the height from which the ball is dropped.
Height from
which ball is
dropped (m)
0
0
Kinetic energy (J)
Which phrase describes this relationship?
A Directly proportional
B Negative correlation
C Non-linear
D Zero correlation
answer
Your [1]
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2025
, 4
4 A geologist places different materials between a rock and a radiation detector to determine if
the rock emits beta particles.
Rock Material
Radiation detector and counter
The counter records if radiation from the rock is detected when each material is used.
Which row shows the geologist’s results if the rock emits beta particles?
Key
✓ radiation from the rock is detected
✗ radiation from the rock is not detected
Material placed between the rock and the detector
5 sheets of 10 mm of
1 cm of air
paper aluminium
A ✗ ✗ ✗
B ✓ ✗ ✗
C ✓ ✓ ✗
D ✓ ✓ ✓
answer
Your [1]
5 Which of these would not reduce unwanted energy transfers?
A Filling gaps around doors and window frames
B Lubricating a bicycle chain
C Increasing the temperature of your home
D Insulating a mug that contains a hot drink
answer
Your [1]
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2025
