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Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
AS Level Physics A
H156/01 Breadth in 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)
• 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 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.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A metal wire has cross-sectional area of 4.0 × 10–6 m2. The number density of charge carriers in the
metal is 8.5 × 1028 m–3. The current in the wire is 1.5 A.
Calculate the mean drift velocity of the charge carriers.
A 4.4 × 10–6 m s–1
B 2.8 × 10–5 m s–1
C 3.6 × 10–4 m s–1
D 8.2 × 10–4 m s–1
Your answer [1]
2 A beam of length 4.0 m is pivoted at its centre.
Two equal and opposite forces of magnitude 2100 N are applied to opposite ends of the beam, as shown.
beam pivot
2100 N
2100 N
What is the torque due to the two forces shown?
A 2700 N m
B 3200 N m
C 5400 N m
D 6400 N m
Your answer [1]
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3 Four resistors, each of resistance 10 Ω, are connected in a network, as shown.
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A 2.5 Ω
B 10 Ω
C 25 Ω
D 40 Ω
Your answer [1]
4 Which is a possible wavelength of ultraviolet radiation?
A 10–6 m
B 10–8 m
C 10–10 m
D 10–12 m
Your answer [1]
5 The diagram shows a sound wave in an open pipe of length 1.4 m.
1.4 m
The speed of the wave is 330 m s–1.
Calculate the frequency of the wave.
A 160 Hz
B 240 Hz
C 350 Hz
D 710 Hz
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Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
AS Level Physics A
H156/01 Breadth in 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)
• 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 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.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A metal wire has cross-sectional area of 4.0 × 10–6 m2. The number density of charge carriers in the
metal is 8.5 × 1028 m–3. The current in the wire is 1.5 A.
Calculate the mean drift velocity of the charge carriers.
A 4.4 × 10–6 m s–1
B 2.8 × 10–5 m s–1
C 3.6 × 10–4 m s–1
D 8.2 × 10–4 m s–1
Your answer [1]
2 A beam of length 4.0 m is pivoted at its centre.
Two equal and opposite forces of magnitude 2100 N are applied to opposite ends of the beam, as shown.
beam pivot
2100 N
2100 N
What is the torque due to the two forces shown?
A 2700 N m
B 3200 N m
C 5400 N m
D 6400 N m
Your answer [1]
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3 Four resistors, each of resistance 10 Ω, are connected in a network, as shown.
X Y
What is the total resistance between points X and Y?
A 2.5 Ω
B 10 Ω
C 25 Ω
D 40 Ω
Your answer [1]
4 Which is a possible wavelength of ultraviolet radiation?
A 10–6 m
B 10–8 m
C 10–10 m
D 10–12 m
Your answer [1]
5 The diagram shows a sound wave in an open pipe of length 1.4 m.
1.4 m
The speed of the wave is 330 m s–1.
Calculate the frequency of the wave.
A 160 Hz
B 240 Hz
C 350 Hz
D 710 Hz
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