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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/03 Physics (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
F
Science Physics B (inside this document)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator
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 95.
• 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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1 The table shows some of the main groupings of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(a) Complete the table.
Low frequency High frequency
Long wavelength Short wavelength
Radio wave Microwave Infrared Visible light Ultraviolet X-rays
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[1]
(b) Which statement correctly compares a radio wave and an X-ray?
Tick (✓) one box.
A radio wave has a longer wavelength than an X-ray.
A radio wave has a shorter wavelength than an X-ray.
A radio wave has the same wavelength as an X-ray.
[1]
(c) X-rays can remove electrons from atoms.
What is the removal of an outer electron from an atom called?
Tick (✓) one box.
Absorption
Conduction
Ionisation
[1]
final
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2
(a) The diagram shows some ocean waves.
B
D
A
C
Choose from A, B, C, or D.
(i) Which distance is the wavelength of the wave?
[1]
(ii) Which distance is the amplitude of the wave?
[1]
(b) The speed of some water waves on the ocean is 2.8 m /
s. The frequency of the waves is 0.35 Hz.
Calculate the wavelength of the waves.
wave speed
Use the equation: wavelength =
frequency
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