SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
OCR GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway
Science) J249/03 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
H
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(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 90.
• 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 26 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.
1.A car travels around a roundabout at a constant speed of 12 m/s. Which statement is correct?
A The car has zero acceleration because its speed is constant
B The car accelerates because its direction is constantly changing
C The resultant force on the car is zero
D The car has constant velocity
Your answer [1]
2.The diameter of a proton is 1.7 × 10⁻¹⁵ m and the diameter of a hydrogen atom is 1.06 × 10⁻¹⁰ m.
What fraction of the hydrogen atom's diameter is the proton's diameter?
A 1.6 × 10⁻⁶
B 1.6 × 10⁻⁵
C 1.6 × 10⁻⁴
D 1.6 × 10⁻³
Your answer [1]
3.An alpha particle is fired at a thin gold foil in Rutherford's experiment. Most alpha particles pass
straight through. What does this tell us about the atom?
A The nucleus is large and negatively charged
B The atom is mostly filled with positive charge
C The atom is mostly empty space with a tiny dense positive nucleus
D Electrons are spread evenly throughout the atom
Your answer [1]
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4.In a circuit, an LDR is connected in series with a fixed resistor and a 9V supply.
In bright light, the LDR resistance decreases. What happens to the voltage across the fixed
resistor?
A It decreases because total resistance increases
B It stays the same because the supply voltage is fixed
C It increases because more of the supply voltage is shared across the fixed resistor
D It decreases because current decreases
Your answer [1]
5.A force of 36 N is applied to a spanner at a perpendicular distance of 0.25 m from a nut.
What is the moment produced?
A 0.69 N m
B 9Nm
C 10 N m
D 144 N m
Your answer [1]
6.A gas is compressed into a smaller volume at constant temperature.
Which statement correctly describes the density and pressure of the gas?
Density Pressure
A increases decreases
B decreases increases
C decreases decreases
D increases increases
Your answer [1]
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PREDICTED PAPER
OCR GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway
Science) J249/03 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
H
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(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 90.
• 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 26 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1.A car travels around a roundabout at a constant speed of 12 m/s. Which statement is correct?
A The car has zero acceleration because its speed is constant
B The car accelerates because its direction is constantly changing
C The resultant force on the car is zero
D The car has constant velocity
Your answer [1]
2.The diameter of a proton is 1.7 × 10⁻¹⁵ m and the diameter of a hydrogen atom is 1.06 × 10⁻¹⁰ m.
What fraction of the hydrogen atom's diameter is the proton's diameter?
A 1.6 × 10⁻⁶
B 1.6 × 10⁻⁵
C 1.6 × 10⁻⁴
D 1.6 × 10⁻³
Your answer [1]
3.An alpha particle is fired at a thin gold foil in Rutherford's experiment. Most alpha particles pass
straight through. What does this tell us about the atom?
A The nucleus is large and negatively charged
B The atom is mostly filled with positive charge
C The atom is mostly empty space with a tiny dense positive nucleus
D Electrons are spread evenly throughout the atom
Your answer [1]
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, 3
4.In a circuit, an LDR is connected in series with a fixed resistor and a 9V supply.
In bright light, the LDR resistance decreases. What happens to the voltage across the fixed
resistor?
A It decreases because total resistance increases
B It stays the same because the supply voltage is fixed
C It increases because more of the supply voltage is shared across the fixed resistor
D It decreases because current decreases
Your answer [1]
5.A force of 36 N is applied to a spanner at a perpendicular distance of 0.25 m from a nut.
What is the moment produced?
A 0.69 N m
B 9Nm
C 10 N m
D 144 N m
Your answer [1]
6.A gas is compressed into a smaller volume at constant temperature.
Which statement correctly describes the density and pressure of the gas?
Density Pressure
A increases decreases
B decreases increases
C decreases decreases
D increases increases
Your answer [1]
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