OCR SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
A Level Physics A
WORKED SOLUTIONS
H556/01 Modelling physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 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 100.
• 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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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, Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
Answer all the questions.
1. A student measures the length of a wire five times and obtains: 12.3 cm, 12.5 cm, 12.2 cm, 12.4
cm, 12.6 cm. Which statement is correct?
A The results are precise but not accurate
B The results are accurate but not precise
C The results are both precise and accurate
D The precision cannot be determined from this data alone
Your answer [1]
2. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
A Temperature
B Speed
C Mass
D Acceleration
Your answer [1]
3. A car decelerates uniformly from 20 ms⁻¹ to rest in 4 s. What is the magnitude of its deceleration?
A 2.5 ms⁻²
B 4 ms⁻²
C 5 ms⁻²
D 80 ms⁻²
Your answer [1]
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,4. A ball is projected horizontally from a cliff top at 15 ms⁻¹. Ignoring air resistance,
which statement is correct?
A Its horizontal velocity increases with time
B Its vertical velocity remains constant
C Its horizontal and vertical motions are independent
D Its acceleration changes direction as it falls
Your answer [1]
5. A force of 60 N acts on an object of mass 12 kg. What is the acceleration of the object?
A 0.2 ms⁻²
B 5 ms⁻²
C 72 ms⁻²
D 720 ms⁻²
Your answer [1]
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, 6. An object falls through a viscous fluid. At terminal velocity, which of the following is true?
A The drag force equals zero
B The net force on the object is zero
C The object's acceleration equals g
D The drag force is greater than the weight
Your answer [1]
7. For an object undergoing simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is:
A Proportional to velocity
B Constant throughout
C Proportional to displacement, directed towards equilibrium
D Maximum at the equilibrium position
Your answer [1]
8. A spring has a spring constant of 40 Nm⁻¹. What force is required to extend it by 0.25 m,
assuming it obeys Hooke's law?
A 0.625 N
B 10 N
C 40 N
D 160 N
Your answer [1]
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PREDICTED PAPER
A Level Physics A
WORKED SOLUTIONS
H556/01 Modelling physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 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 100.
• 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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
Answer all the questions.
1. A student measures the length of a wire five times and obtains: 12.3 cm, 12.5 cm, 12.2 cm, 12.4
cm, 12.6 cm. Which statement is correct?
A The results are precise but not accurate
B The results are accurate but not precise
C The results are both precise and accurate
D The precision cannot be determined from this data alone
Your answer [1]
2. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
A Temperature
B Speed
C Mass
D Acceleration
Your answer [1]
3. A car decelerates uniformly from 20 ms⁻¹ to rest in 4 s. What is the magnitude of its deceleration?
A 2.5 ms⁻²
B 4 ms⁻²
C 5 ms⁻²
D 80 ms⁻²
Your answer [1]
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,4. A ball is projected horizontally from a cliff top at 15 ms⁻¹. Ignoring air resistance,
which statement is correct?
A Its horizontal velocity increases with time
B Its vertical velocity remains constant
C Its horizontal and vertical motions are independent
D Its acceleration changes direction as it falls
Your answer [1]
5. A force of 60 N acts on an object of mass 12 kg. What is the acceleration of the object?
A 0.2 ms⁻²
B 5 ms⁻²
C 72 ms⁻²
D 720 ms⁻²
Your answer [1]
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, 6. An object falls through a viscous fluid. At terminal velocity, which of the following is true?
A The drag force equals zero
B The net force on the object is zero
C The object's acceleration equals g
D The drag force is greater than the weight
Your answer [1]
7. For an object undergoing simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is:
A Proportional to velocity
B Constant throughout
C Proportional to displacement, directed towards equilibrium
D Maximum at the equilibrium position
Your answer [1]
8. A spring has a spring constant of 40 Nm⁻¹. What force is required to extend it by 0.25 m,
assuming it obeys Hooke's law?
A 0.625 N
B 10 N
C 40 N
D 160 N
Your answer [1]
for more: tyrionpapers.com
