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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/07 Physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
H
* 1 3 7 8 8 5 3 9 7 0 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
Science Physics B (inside this document)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 2 6 0 0 7 *
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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1* The diagram shows a pumped storage system.
Pump and generator
station Upper reservoir
Water flow
Lower reservoir
Electricity is used to pump water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir. When the water
flows back down, its kinetic energy store is used to generate electricity.
Describe the benefits and risks of replacing fossil fuel power stations with wind farms and solar
panels and explain how pumped storage systems can help to reduce the risks.
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(a) A student is investigating the motion of a trolley travelling down a ramp, using the equipment
shown in Fig. 2.1.
Fig. 2.1
Trolley
Ramp
Describe how the student can use a metre ruler and a stopwatch to find out the average speed of
the trolley down the ramp.
distance
Use the idea that average speed =
time
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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/07 Physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
H
* 1 3 7 8 8 5 3 9 7 0 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
Science Physics B (inside this document)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 2 6 0 0 7 *
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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8690/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW/FC) 343583/3 Turn over
, 2
BLANK PAGE
PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE
© OCR 2024
, 3
1* The diagram shows a pumped storage system.
Pump and generator
station Upper reservoir
Water flow
Lower reservoir
Electricity is used to pump water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir. When the water
flows back down, its kinetic energy store is used to generate electricity.
Describe the benefits and risks of replacing fossil fuel power stations with wind farms and solar
panels and explain how pumped storage systems can help to reduce the risks.
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2
(a) A student is investigating the motion of a trolley travelling down a ramp, using the equipment
shown in Fig. 2.1.
Fig. 2.1
Trolley
Ramp
Describe how the student can use a metre ruler and a stopwatch to find out the average speed of
the trolley down the ramp.
distance
Use the idea that average speed =
time
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