2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A Physics PAPER 7 + MARK SCHEME

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OCR GCSE Combined Science A – Physics Paper 7 (Higher Tier) (J250/07) – Question Paper + Mark Scheme (2025)

This paper assesses students’ understanding of the Physics 2 topics in the OCR GCSE Combined Science A (9–1) specification at Higher Tier level, focusing on application, analysis, calculations, and scientific reasoning.

Paper 7 covers Physics 2 content, including:

Forces – motion, acceleration, Newton’s laws, momentum, and stopping distances

Energy – energy stores, transfers, efficiency, and energy resources

Waves – properties of waves, electromagnetic spectrum, and wave behaviour

Magnetism and electromagnetism – magnetic fields, motors, generators, and transformers

The exam includes multiple-choice questions, structured questions, calculations, data interpretation, practical-based questions, and extended responses, requiring students to apply physics knowledge to unfamiliar situations and real-world contexts.

The included mark scheme provides:

Detailed marking points and accepted answers

Full calculation methods and final answers

Level-of-response descriptors for extended questions

Examiner notes explaining how marks are awarded

This resource is ideal for exam revision, mock assessments, classroom teaching, and independent study, helping students strengthen problem-solving skills and achieve higher grades in Combined Science Physic