Multiple choice questions
Multiple choice questions appear in both exam papers, and at both Tiers. Multiple choice questions are asked as questions, often starting with 'What is …' or 'Which of these …'.
You have four options to choose from in a multiple choice question. You must only choose one of these options, by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in a box.
It may help to reject any answers that you feel are obviously wrong, so that you can focus on choosing the right answer.
Sample question 1 - Foundation
Question
Which correctly describes electricity supply to homes in the UK? [1 mark]
| A | 50 Hz ac | |
| B | 50 Hz dc | |
| C | 230 Hz ac | |
| D | 230 Hz dc |
| A |
|---|
| 50 Hz ac |
| B |
|---|
| 50 Hz dc |
| C |
|---|
| 230 Hz ac |
| D |
|---|
| 230 Hz dc |
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Physics, Paper J249, 2016.
| A | 50 Hz ac | ✔ |
| B | 50 Hz dc | |
| C | 230 Hz ac | |
| D | 230 Hz dc |
| A |
|---|
| 50 Hz ac |
| ✔ |
| B |
|---|
| 50 Hz dc |
| C |
|---|
| 230 Hz ac |
| D |
|---|
| 230 Hz dc |
Sample question 2 - Foundation
Question
Which of these is evidence for an expanding Universe? [1 mark]
| A | Light from galaxies is red-shifted | |
| B | Nuclear fusion occurs in stars | |
| C | Many stars have orbiting planets | |
| D | Stars were formed from dust and gas |
| A |
|---|
| Light from galaxies is red-shifted |
| B |
|---|
| Nuclear fusion occurs in stars |
| C |
|---|
| Many stars have orbiting planets |
| D |
|---|
| Stars were formed from dust and gas |
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Physics, Paper J249, 2016.
| A | Light from galaxies is red shifted | ✔ |
| B | Nuclear fusion occurs in stars | |
| C | Many stars have orbiting planets | |
| D | Stars were formed from dust and gas |
| A |
|---|
| Light from galaxies is red shifted |
| ✔ |
| B |
|---|
| Nuclear fusion occurs in stars |
| C |
|---|
| Many stars have orbiting planets |
| D |
|---|
| Stars were formed from dust and gas |
Sample question 3 - Higher
Question
The National Grid transfers energy efficiently using high voltages.
Why are high voltages more efficient? [1 mark]
| A | High voltages produce a high current which heats wires less | |
| B | High voltages produce a low current which heats wires more | |
| C | High voltages produce a high current which heats wires more | |
| D | High voltages produce a low current which heats wires less |
| A |
| High voltages produce a high current which heats wires less |
| B |
| High voltages produce a low current which heats wires more |
| C |
| High voltages produce a high current which heats wires more |
| D |
| High voltages produce a low current which heats wires less |
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Physics, Paper J249, 2016 - Higher.
| A | High voltages produce a high current which heats wires less | |
| B | High voltages produce a low current which heats wires more | |
| C | High voltages produce a high current which heats wires more | |
| D | High voltages produce a low current which heats wires less | ✔ |
| A |
| High voltages produce a high current which heats wires less |
| B |
| High voltages produce a low current which heats wires more |
| C |
| High voltages produce a high current which heats wires more |
| D |
| High voltages produce a low current which heats wires less |
| ✔ |
Sample question 4 - Higher
Question
A hockey player used pads on her legs to reduce injuries when hit by the ball. How do the pads affect the ball? [1 mark]
| A | The acceleration and force of the ball is reduced | |
| B | The acceleration of the ball is increased and the force is decreased | |
| C | The acceleration of the ball is decreased and the force is increased | |
| D | The acceleration and force of the ball is increased |
| A |
|---|
| The acceleration and force of the ball is reduced |
| B |
|---|
| The acceleration of the ball is increased and the force is decreased |
| C |
|---|
| The acceleration of the ball is decreased and the force is increased |
| D |
|---|
| The acceleration and force of the ball is increased |
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Physics, Paper J249, 2016 - Higher.
| A | The acceleration and force of the ball is reduced | ✔ |
| B | The acceleration of the ball is increased and the force is decreased | |
| C | The acceleration of the ball is decreased and the force is increased | |
| D | The acceleration and force of the ball is increased |
| A |
|---|
| The acceleration and force of the ball is reduced |
| ✔ |
| B |
|---|
| The acceleration of the ball is increased and the force is decreased |
| C |
|---|
| The acceleration of the ball is decreased and the force is increased |
| D |
|---|
| The acceleration and force of the ball is increased |
