Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Examinations GCEPhysics
AH156/01: Breadth in physics
AS Level 2024
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 17 May 2023 – Morning
AS Level Physics A
H156/01 Breadth in physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 9 8 8 5 5 7 0 6 1 5 *
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* H 1 5 6 0 1 *
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 70.
• 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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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 What is a typical value, in cm, for the wavelength of microwave radiation?
A 0.0003
B 0.03
C 3
D 300
Your answer [1]
2 The diagrams show four systems of forces with three forces acting at a single point. The forces
are in the same plane. The diagrams are drawn to scale.
Which system could be in equilibrium?
A
B
C
D
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 An electron beam is passed through a thin slice of graphite and a diffraction pattern is produced.
The approximate spacing between the carbon atoms in the graphite is d.
The approximate de Brogie wavelength of an electron in the beam is λ.
Which statement is correct?
A λ≈d
1
B λ≈d
C λ&d
D λ%d
Your answer [1]
4 A student investigates a conducting wire of constant cross-sectional area, at constant
temperature.
The resistance R is measured for a range of lengths L.
The following graph is plotted:
R
L
Which expression is equal to the gradient of the graph?
A resistivity
B resistivity × cross-sectional area
resistivity
C
cross-sectional area
cross-sectional area
D
resistivity
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
Examinations GCEPhysics
AH156/01: Breadth in physics
AS Level 2024
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 17 May 2023 – Morning
AS Level Physics A
H156/01 Breadth in physics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 9 8 8 5 5 7 0 6 1 5 *
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* H 1 5 6 0 1 *
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 70.
• 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 2023 [601/4742/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CJ/CB) 326552/4 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 What is a typical value, in cm, for the wavelength of microwave radiation?
A 0.0003
B 0.03
C 3
D 300
Your answer [1]
2 The diagrams show four systems of forces with three forces acting at a single point. The forces
are in the same plane. The diagrams are drawn to scale.
Which system could be in equilibrium?
A
B
C
D
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023
, 3
3 An electron beam is passed through a thin slice of graphite and a diffraction pattern is produced.
The approximate spacing between the carbon atoms in the graphite is d.
The approximate de Brogie wavelength of an electron in the beam is λ.
Which statement is correct?
A λ≈d
1
B λ≈d
C λ&d
D λ%d
Your answer [1]
4 A student investigates a conducting wire of constant cross-sectional area, at constant
temperature.
The resistance R is measured for a range of lengths L.
The following graph is plotted:
R
L
Which expression is equal to the gradient of the graph?
A resistivity
B resistivity × cross-sectional area
resistivity
C
cross-sectional area
cross-sectional area
D
resistivity
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
