Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Examinations Higher GCSECombined
Science Physics A Gateway
ScienceJ250/11: Paper 11 (Higher Tier)
General Certificate of Secondary
Education with marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 25 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Physics) (Gateway Science)
J250/11 Paper 11 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
H
* 9 1 3 3 8 4 2 4 0 3 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 0 1 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 60.
• 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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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which new feature of the atomic model did Niels Bohr suggest?
A Electrons are in stable shells.
B Electrons orbit a nucleus.
C The atom has a nucleus.
D The nucleus is positive.
Your answer [1]
2 Two rooms have the same fixed volume. They contain identical gases at the same pressure.
Room H is at a higher temperature than room L.
Which statement is correct?
A The particles are moving at the same speed in both rooms.
B The particles are moving faster in room H.
C The particles are moving faster in room L.
D The particles are not moving in either room.
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 The graph shows how potential difference varies with current for a fixed resistor.
Potential
difference
Current
Which circuit could be used to produce the graph?
A B
V A
A V
C D
A V V A
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
Examinations Higher GCSECombined
Science Physics A Gateway
ScienceJ250/11: Paper 11 (Higher Tier)
General Certificate of Secondary
Education with marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 25 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Physics) (Gateway Science)
J250/11 Paper 11 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
H
* 9 1 3 3 8 4 2 4 0 3 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
Science A (Physics) (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 0 1 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 60.
• 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 2023 [601/8687/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/FC) 300617/6 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which new feature of the atomic model did Niels Bohr suggest?
A Electrons are in stable shells.
B Electrons orbit a nucleus.
C The atom has a nucleus.
D The nucleus is positive.
Your answer [1]
2 Two rooms have the same fixed volume. They contain identical gases at the same pressure.
Room H is at a higher temperature than room L.
Which statement is correct?
A The particles are moving at the same speed in both rooms.
B The particles are moving faster in room H.
C The particles are moving faster in room L.
D The particles are not moving in either room.
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023
, 3
3 The graph shows how potential difference varies with current for a fixed resistor.
Potential
difference
Current
Which circuit could be used to produce the graph?
A B
V A
A V
C D
A V V A
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
