Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Examinations Higher GCSECombined
Science Physics A Gateway
ScienceJ250/12: Paper 12 (Higher Tier)
General Certificate of Secondary
Education with marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 16 June 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Physics)
(Gateway Science)
J250/12 Paper 12 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
H
* 9 1 3 4 0 3 5 7 5 9 *
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 2 *
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 sentence describes the law of conservation of energy?
A Energy can be created in a power station.
B Energy can be transferred into power.
C Energy can only be transferred between stores.
D Energy can only be destroyed in the surroundings when it is wasted.
Your answer [1]
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, 3
2 Which diagram shows how transformers are used in the national grid?
A
Power station Step-up Power lines Step-down House
transformer transformer
B
Power station Step-down Power lines Step-up House
transformer transformer
C
Power station Step-up Power lines House
transformer
D
Power station Power lines Step-down House
transformer
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
Examinations Higher GCSECombined
Science Physics A Gateway
ScienceJ250/12: Paper 12 (Higher Tier)
General Certificate of Secondary
Education with marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 16 June 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Physics)
(Gateway Science)
J250/12 Paper 12 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
H
* 9 1 3 4 0 3 5 7 5 9 *
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 2 *
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/JG) 300914/6 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 sentence describes the law of conservation of energy?
A Energy can be created in a power station.
B Energy can be transferred into power.
C Energy can only be transferred between stores.
D Energy can only be destroyed in the surroundings when it is wasted.
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023
, 3
2 Which diagram shows how transformers are used in the national grid?
A
Power station Step-up Power lines Step-down House
transformer transformer
B
Power station Step-down Power lines Step-up House
transformer transformer
C
Power station Step-up Power lines House
transformer
D
Power station Power lines Step-down House
transformer
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
