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2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science)
J260/03 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined

Thursday 22 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B (Twenty
First Century Science)
J260/03 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes

You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
F
Science Physics B (inside this document)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator


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 95.
• 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 24 pages.

ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.




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1 Alex uses scalar and vector quantities to describe a journey through their school.

(a) Which statement describes a vector quantity?

Tick (✓) one box.

It has both magnitude and direction

It has direction only

It has magnitude only
[1]

(b) Complete the table to show which quantities are scalar and which are vector.

Tick (✓) one box in each row.

Quantity Scalar Vector

Distance

Speed

Velocity

[2]

(c) A distance–time graph of Alex’s journey is shown.

D E

Distance
B C


A
Time

Between points A and B Alex is walking at constant speed.

(i) Describe Alex’s motion between points B and C.

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. .................................................................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Describe how Alex’s motion between points C and D is different to their motion between points A and B.

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3
2 A student is researching the structure of different atoms.

(a) Complete the sentences to describe the parts of an atom.

Put a ring around each correct option.

The nucleus of the atom has a negative / neutral / positive charge. The

nucleus is surrounded by negatively charged particles called
electrons / neutrons / protons.

The diameter of the nucleus is about a hundredth / hundred-thousandth / millionth of the diameter of the
atom.
[3]

(b) The table shows information about four different nuclei.

Nucleus Number of protons Number of neutrons
P 3 3
Q 2 2
R 3 4
S 4 3


A proton has a charge of +1. A
neutron has a charge of 0.

(i) Which nucleus has the largest charge?

. .................................................................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Which two nuclei are isotopes of the same element?

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4
3 Riley and Sam are investigating the speeds of water waves and sound waves.

(a) Fig. 3.1 represents a water wave.

Fig. 3.1

X
Displacement

Distance

Y




Draw lines to connect each description of the water wave with its correct feature.

Description Feature


Amplitude

Arrow X on Fig. 3.1

Frequency

Arrow Y on Fig 3.1

Period

The number of waves
passing a point each second
Wavelength

[3]




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