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Tuesday 23 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 3 4 7 2 2 7 4 6 2 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Data Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics B (inside
this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 9 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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Answer all the questions.
1 Sundip wants to measure Alex’s reaction time.
Their teacher gives them a 30 cm ruler, and the table shown.
Reading on ruler Reaction time
(cm) (s)
12 0.15
15 0.17
18 0.19
21 0.20
24 0.22
27 0.23
30 0.24
(a) Explain how to use the ruler and the table to measure Alex’s reaction time.
You can draw a diagram to support your answer.
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(b) Suggest why the table does not include values below 12 cm.
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(c) Sundip wants to use the 30 cm ruler to measure the reaction times of her class.
Sundip
The 30 cm ruler will not be suitable to
measure some students’ reaction time
in my class.
Explain why Sundip is correct and suggest one solution to this problem.
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© OCR 2021 Turn over
H
Tuesday 23 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 3 4 7 2 2 7 4 6 2 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Data Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics B (inside
this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 9 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 answers 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 [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2021 [601/8685/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/CT) 300867/6 Turn over
, 2
Answer all the questions.
1 Sundip wants to measure Alex’s reaction time.
Their teacher gives them a 30 cm ruler, and the table shown.
Reading on ruler Reaction time
(cm) (s)
12 0.15
15 0.17
18 0.19
21 0.20
24 0.22
27 0.23
30 0.24
(a) Explain how to use the ruler and the table to measure Alex’s reaction time.
You can draw a diagram to support your answer.
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. [3]
(b) Suggest why the table does not include values below 12 cm.
...................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
© OCR 2021
, 3
(c) Sundip wants to use the 30 cm ruler to measure the reaction times of her class.
Sundip
The 30 cm ruler will not be suitable to
measure some students’ reaction time
in my class.
Explain why Sundip is correct and suggest one solution to this problem.
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. [2]
© OCR 2021 Turn over
