2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
1 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H157/01 Foundations of physics
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning AS
Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157/01
Foundations of 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)
* H 1 5 7 0 1 *
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 [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
1 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
,2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
2 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
© OCR 2025 [601/4744/1] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL/SG) 354786/3 Turn over
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
2 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
,2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
3 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
3 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
, 2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
4 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 The power rating of a device is defined as the typical amount of:
A Electricity used in 1 second
B Energy transferred in 1 second
C Energy wasted by the device in 1 second
D Time taken to transfer 1 joule of energy
Your answer
[1]
2 The diagram shows two rays of light passing through a converging lens.
z
The distance z is called the:
A Focal length
B Focus
C Image length
D Power
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
4 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
1 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H157/01 Foundations of physics
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning AS
Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157/01
Foundations of 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)
* H 1 5 7 0 1 *
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 [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
1 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
,2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
2 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
© OCR 2025 [601/4744/1] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL/SG) 354786/3 Turn over
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
2 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
,2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
3 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
3 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
, 2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
OCR.2025
UK STUDIES
OCR AS |Level
Question
Physics
Paper
B (Advancing
with Exam-Ready
Physics)
Examiner
H157-01Mark
Foundations
Scheme of
|Page
physics
4 ofVerified
54 Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 The power rating of a device is defined as the typical amount of:
A Electricity used in 1 second
B Energy transferred in 1 second
C Energy wasted by the device in 1 second
D Time taken to transfer 1 joule of energy
Your answer
[1]
2 The diagram shows two rays of light passing through a converging lens.
z
The distance z is called the:
A Focal length
B Focus
C Image length
D Power
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
2025 OCR AS Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157-01 FoundationsPage
of physics
4 Verified
| Question
Question
Paper
paper
withwith
Exam-Ready
Marking Scheme
Examiner
Attached
Mark Scheme |
2025
2025
OCR
2025
OCRAS
OCRAS
Level
AS
Level
Physics
Level
Physics
Physics
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
B (Advancing
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
H157-01
H157-01
H157-01
Foundations
Foundations
Foundations
of physics
of physics
of physics
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached
Attached
Attached
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
- converted.pdf
