OCR SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
A Level Physics A
WORKED SOLUTIONS
H556/03 Unified 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 19 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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, Answer all the questions.
1. A stunt cyclist rides horizontally off the edge of a cliff at a speed of 18.0 m s⁻¹. The cliff is 45.0 m
above the sea surface below. Air resistance is negligible.
(a) Show that the time taken for the cyclist to reach the sea surface is approximately 3.0 s.
(g = 9.81 m s⁻²)
[2]
(b) Calculate the horizontal distance travelled by the cyclist from the base of the cliff before hitting the
sea.
Horizontal distance = ............................................................. m [2]
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, (c) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the cyclist's velocity at the moment of impact with the sea.
Magnitude of the cyclist's velocity = ............................................................. m/s
Direction of the cyclist's velocity = ............................................................. [4]
(d) The cyclist wears a safety helmet. The helmet compresses by 6.0 cm as the cyclist decelerates to
rest on hitting the water. The cyclist's mass is 75 kg.
Calculate the average decelerating force on the cyclist's head during impact.
State one assumption you make.
Average decelerating force = .............................................................N
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
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PREDICTED PAPER
A Level Physics A
WORKED SOLUTIONS
H556/03 Unified 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 19 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, Answer all the questions.
1. A stunt cyclist rides horizontally off the edge of a cliff at a speed of 18.0 m s⁻¹. The cliff is 45.0 m
above the sea surface below. Air resistance is negligible.
(a) Show that the time taken for the cyclist to reach the sea surface is approximately 3.0 s.
(g = 9.81 m s⁻²)
[2]
(b) Calculate the horizontal distance travelled by the cyclist from the base of the cliff before hitting the
sea.
Horizontal distance = ............................................................. m [2]
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, (c) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the cyclist's velocity at the moment of impact with the sea.
Magnitude of the cyclist's velocity = ............................................................. m/s
Direction of the cyclist's velocity = ............................................................. [4]
(d) The cyclist wears a safety helmet. The helmet compresses by 6.0 cm as the cyclist decelerates to
rest on hitting the water. The cyclist's mass is 75 kg.
Calculate the average decelerating force on the cyclist's head during impact.
State one assumption you make.
Average decelerating force = .............................................................N
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
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