Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Examinations Foundation
GCSECombined Science Physics A
Gateway ScienceJ250/06: Paper 6
(Foundation Tier) General
Certificate of Secondary
Education with attached marking
scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 16 June 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Physics)
(Gateway Science)
J250/06 Paper 6 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 1 3 3 2 5 0 8 0 7 *
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 0 6 *
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 In an experiment, three students work out values for the speed of sound.
Student Speed of sound (m / s)
1 313
2 330
3 320
What is the range of values for the speed of sound?
A 313 m / s – 320 m / s
B 313 m / s – 330 m / s
C 320 m / s – 330 m / s
D 321 m / s – 330 m / s
Your answer [1]
2 Which part of the plug is connected to the metal case of an appliance?
A
13 A
C
B
D
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 A student calculates the efficiency of an energy transfer.
The input energy is 1600 J.
The useful output energy is 1200 J.
Which answer shows the correct calculation?
Use the Equation Sheet.
400
A Efficiency =
1600
1200
B Efficiency =
1600
1600
C Efficiency =
1200
1600
D Efficiency =
400
Your answer [1]
4 Four drivers travel along the same road at 30 mph.
Each driver sees a red traffic light.
The graph shows the distance each driver travels after seeing the red light, but before pressing
the brakes.
Which driver has the quickest reaction time?
12
10
Distance 8
travelled
before 6
pressing the
brakes (m) 4
2
0
A B C D
Driver
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
Examinations Foundation
GCSECombined Science Physics A
Gateway ScienceJ250/06: Paper 6
(Foundation Tier) General
Certificate of Secondary
Education with attached marking
scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 16 June 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Physics)
(Gateway Science)
J250/06 Paper 6 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 1 3 3 2 5 0 8 0 7 *
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 0 6 *
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) 300913/5 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 In an experiment, three students work out values for the speed of sound.
Student Speed of sound (m / s)
1 313
2 330
3 320
What is the range of values for the speed of sound?
A 313 m / s – 320 m / s
B 313 m / s – 330 m / s
C 320 m / s – 330 m / s
D 321 m / s – 330 m / s
Your answer [1]
2 Which part of the plug is connected to the metal case of an appliance?
A
13 A
C
B
D
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023
, 3
3 A student calculates the efficiency of an energy transfer.
The input energy is 1600 J.
The useful output energy is 1200 J.
Which answer shows the correct calculation?
Use the Equation Sheet.
400
A Efficiency =
1600
1200
B Efficiency =
1600
1600
C Efficiency =
1200
1600
D Efficiency =
400
Your answer [1]
4 Four drivers travel along the same road at 30 mph.
Each driver sees a red traffic light.
The graph shows the distance each driver travels after seeing the red light, but before pressing
the brakes.
Which driver has the quickest reaction time?
12
10
Distance 8
travelled
before 6
pressing the
brakes (m) 4
2
0
A B C D
Driver
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
