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Friday 14 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/12 Physics (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Combined
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Science A (Physics) (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 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 20 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 A student uses a ruler to measure a friend’s reaction time.
Student
Friend
How does the student determine the friend’s reaction time?
A Divide the length of the ruler by the time taken to catch the ruler.
B Measure the length of the ruler where the friend catches it and convert to a time.
C Multiply the length of the ruler by the time taken to catch the ruler.
D Time how long it takes the ruler to hit the floor.
Your answer [1]
2 Some students design a practical to model radioactive decay.
Which model is correct?
A Throw a coin in the air 100 times and count the number of heads or tails.
B Throw 10 dice in a tray 10 times and add up the scores.
C Throw 100 dice in a tray and remove the ones with a 6 facing up.
D Throw 100 identical wooden blocks in a tray.
Your answer [1]
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