Aslevel
OCR
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:
the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
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.
[601/4742/8] DC
© OCR 2023 (CJ/CB) 326552/4 OCR is an
,exempt Charity Turn over
, 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]
, 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 Kd
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
C resistivity
cross-sectional
area
D cross-sectional area
resistivity
Your answer [1]
OCR
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:
the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
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.
[601/4742/8] DC
© OCR 2023 (CJ/CB) 326552/4 OCR is an
,exempt Charity Turn over
, 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]
, 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 Kd
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
C resistivity
cross-sectional
area
D cross-sectional area
resistivity
Your answer [1]
