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Tuesday 23 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/03 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 3 4 8 0 0 5 8 8 1 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Data 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 3 *
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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, 3
Answer all the questions.
1 Jane wants to know if different types of radiation are absorbed, reflected or transmitted by different
materials.
(a) Complete the sentences to describe if electromagnetic radiation is absorbed, reflected, or
transmitted by the materials.
Put a ring around the correct answers.
Wood warms up when it absorbs / reflects / transmits infrared radiation.
Some metals are shiny because they absorb / reflect / transmit visible light.
Windows are made out of glass because glass absorbs / reflects / transmits visible light.
An X-ray scan can be hazardous because human bodily tissue absorbs / reflects / transmits
X-rays.
[4]
(b) Complete the sentences about wavelength.
Use the words.
You can use each word once, more than once, or not at all.
a shorter a longer the same
(i) X-rays have ...................................... wavelength compared to visible light. [1]
(ii) Infrared radiation has ...................................... wavelength compared to visible light. [1]
(iii) Radio waves have ...................................... wavelength compared to infrared radiation.
[1]
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F
Tuesday 23 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/03 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 3 4 8 0 0 5 8 8 1 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Data 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 3 *
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.
© OCR 2021 [601/8690/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (JP/FC) 300870/4 Turn over
, 2
BLANK PAGE
PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE
© OCR 2021
, 3
Answer all the questions.
1 Jane wants to know if different types of radiation are absorbed, reflected or transmitted by different
materials.
(a) Complete the sentences to describe if electromagnetic radiation is absorbed, reflected, or
transmitted by the materials.
Put a ring around the correct answers.
Wood warms up when it absorbs / reflects / transmits infrared radiation.
Some metals are shiny because they absorb / reflect / transmit visible light.
Windows are made out of glass because glass absorbs / reflects / transmits visible light.
An X-ray scan can be hazardous because human bodily tissue absorbs / reflects / transmits
X-rays.
[4]
(b) Complete the sentences about wavelength.
Use the words.
You can use each word once, more than once, or not at all.
a shorter a longer the same
(i) X-rays have ...................................... wavelength compared to visible light. [1]
(ii) Infrared radiation has ...................................... wavelength compared to visible light. [1]
(iii) Radio waves have ...................................... wavelength compared to infrared radiation.
[1]
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