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Friday 14 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/04 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
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You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics
A (inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 90.
• 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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A force of 1200 N moves an object a distance of 16 m.
What is the work done on the object?
Use the equation: work done = force × distance
A 75 J
B 9600 J
C 19 200 J
D 153 600 J
Your answer [1]
2 Which row describes the potential difference for a washing machine and for a battery-
operated torch?
Washing machine Torch
A 6 V a.c. 6 V a.c.
B 6 V d.c. 230 V d.c.
C 230 V a.c. 230 V d.c.
D 230 V a.c. 6 V d.c.
Your answer [1]
3 Which factor will increase the braking distance of a car travelling on a road?
A Drinking alcohol
B Driving when tired
C More people in the car
D Using new brake pads
Your answer [1]
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4 Which electromagnetic waves can cause cancer and help treat cancer?
A Gamma rays and X-rays
B Infrared and X-rays
C Microwaves and infrared
D Radio waves and gamma rays
Your answer [1]
5 A student drops a ruler and a friend catches it.
Student
Friend
The reaction time of the friend is calculated from the distance the ruler has fallen. The experiment
is repeated.
What does the student do to determine an accurate value for the reaction time?
A Check the reaction time with a stopwatch
B Drop the ruler at random times
C Drop the ruler from different heights above the friend’s hand
D Tell the friend when the ruler will be dropped
Your answer [1]
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