Physical Sciences Grade 12 P1 Northern Cape November 2017 QP

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 1 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEPARTEMENT VAN ONDERWYS LEFAPHA LA THUTO ISEBE LEZEMFUNDO PROVINCIAL COMMON QUESTION PAPER GRADE 12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1) SEPTEMBER: 2017 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 16 pages and 3 data sheets

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 2 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your centre number and name in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK. 2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK. 3. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED DATA SHEETS. 7. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required. 8. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 9. Show the formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations. 10. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, for example between QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2. 11. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 3 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A – D) next to the question number (1.1 – 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.1 The magnitude of the gravitational acceleration on Earth is 𝑔𝑔. What will the value of the gravitational acceleration be on planet X, which has the same mass as Earth, but half the radius? 1 A 𝑔𝑔 4 1 B 𝑔𝑔 2 C 2𝑔𝑔 D 4𝑔𝑔 (2) 1.2 A ball with mass 𝑚𝑚, travelling west, hits a wall with a velocity of 𝑣𝑣⃗. It bounces back with a velocity 0,75𝑣𝑣 in an easterly direction. The change in momentum of the ball will be … A 0,25 𝑚𝑚 east 𝑚𝑚 B 0,25 𝑚𝑚 west 𝑚𝑚 C 1,75 𝑚𝑚 east 𝑚𝑚 D 1,75 𝑚𝑚 west 𝑚𝑚 (2) 1.3 The following diagram shows a racing car R driving along a straight line to the right. The driver of the racing car applies the brakes when the car reaches position P. In which of the following directions will the racing car R accelerate? A B C D (2)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 4 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE 1.4 A dove accidentally flies into the windscreen of an oncoming truck. In comparison with the magnitude of the force of the truck on the dove, the magnitude of the force of the dove on the truck during the crash is … A zero B the same C smaller D greater (2) 1.5 A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Which ONE of the following quantities will be zero when it reaches maximum height? A acceleration B kinetic energy C gravitational potential energy D gravitational force (2) 1.6 A source of sound approaches a stationary listener. Which one of the following will occur? A The amplitude of the observed sound wave will be more than the amplitude of the sound wave emitted by the source. B The frequency of the observed sound wave will be more than the frequency of the sound wave emitted by the source. C The wavelength of the observed sound wave will be greater than the wavelength of the sound wave emitted by the source. D The speed of the observed sound wave will be greater than the speed of the sound wave emitted by the source. (2) 1.7 Which ONE of the following combinations is CORRECT regarding the properties of electric field lines? Direction Strength of field A Positive to negative Strongest where the lines are the most dense B Negative to positive Weakest where the lines are the least dense C North to south Strongest where the lines are the most dense D North to south Weakest where the lines are the least dense (2)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 5 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE 1.8 The device that uses electrical energy to produce mechanical energy is called. A Dynamo B Alternator C Electric motor D Generator (2) 1. 9 A cell is connected to a resistor and an open switch. Five points are labelled D, E, F, G and H respectively. A voltmeter has a zero reading if it is connected across points … A ED B FH C FG D GH (2)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 6 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE 1.10 Which ONE of the following graphs best illustrates the relationship between maximum kinetic energy (Ekmax) of the emitted electrons from a metal surface and frequency (f) of the incident light? (2) [20]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 7 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 2 A velocity-time graph below shows the motion of a projectile. Study the graph and answer the following questions. 49 v v ( m·s ) -1 0 2.5 5 10 12.5 t (s) -49 2.1 What is the physical quantity represented by the gradient of the graph? (1) 2.2 Calculate the value of v on the graph. (3) 2.3 Use the graph (NOT equations of motion) to calculate the following: 2.3.1 the magnitude of the maximum displacement of the projectile. (2) 2.3.2 the magnitude of the displacement of the projectile after 12,5 s. (2) 2.4 Draw the position time graph for the projectile during 12,5 s. In your graph indicate the following (Use point of projection as zero position): • the position of the projectile at 5 s. • the time the projectile reaches the projection point. • position of the projectile at 12,5 s. (5) [13]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 8 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 3 Two blocks A and B of equal mass 0,2 kg slide down on an inclined planed as shown in the sketch below. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block A and the inclined plane is µA = 0,01 and the coefficient of kinetic friction between block B and the inclined plane is µB = 1,00. 450 3.1 State Newton`s second law of motion in words. (2) 3.2 Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on block (4) A as it slides down the incline. 3.3 Calculate the acceleration of the two blocks. (8) 3.4 Calculate the magnitude of the force exerted by block B on Block A. (3) 3.5 If the system is placed on the Moon where the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity is 1,62 m∙s-2 . How will it affect the acceleration of the blocks calculated in question 3.3? Write down INCREASES, DECREASES OR REMAINS THE SAME. Explain the answer. (3) [20]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 9 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 4 Peter and John are standing on a trolley, which is moving to the right at 2 m·s-1 as shown below. Peter has a mass of 70 kg and John a mass of 60 kg. The total mass of the trolley and both boys is 160 kg. -1 2 m·s John jumps off the trolley at 2.5 m∙s-1 in the direction of the motion of the trolley. When he lands on the ground he falls forward. 4.1 Name the principle (law) of Physics which explains why he falls forward after landing on the ground. (1) 4.2 State the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2) 4.3 Calculate the magnitude and the direction of the velocity of the combination of Peter and the trolley immediately after John has jumped off. (5) [8]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 10 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 5 The simplified diagram below shows a slide PQ at a playground. The slide is 3 m long and 1,5 m high. A boy of mass 40 kg and a girl of mass 22 kg stand at the top of the slide at P. The girl accelerates uniformly from rest down the slide. She experiences a constant frictional force of 1,9 N. The boy falls vertically down from the top of the slide through the height PR of 1,5 m. Ignore the effects of air friction. 5.1 State the principle of conservation of mechanical energy in words. (2) 5.2 Use the principle of CONSERVATION OF MECHANICAL ENERGY to calculate the speed of the boy when he reaches the ground at R. (4) 5.3 Use the WORK-ENERGY THEOREM to calculate the speed of the girl when (5) she reaches the end of the slide at Q. 5.4 How would the velocity of the girl at Q compare to that of the boy at R if the slide exerts no frictional force on the girl? Write down only GREATER THAN, (1) LESS THAN or EQUAL TO. [12]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 11 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 6 The siren of a police car produces a sound of frequency 420 Hz. A man sitting next to the road notices that the pitch of the sound changes as the car moves towards and then away from him. 6.1 Name and state in words the phenomenon described above. (3) 6.2 Calculate the frequency of the sound of the siren observed by the man, when (5) the car is moving towards him at a constant speed of 16 m∙s-1. Assume that the speed of sound in air is 340 m∙s-1. 6.3 The police car moves away from the man at a constant velocity, then slows down and finally comes to rest. 6.3.1 How will the observed frequency compare with the original frequency of the siren when the police car moves away from the man at constant velocity? Write only GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO. (1) 6.3.2 How will the observed frequency CHANGE if the car moves at a (1) lower speed away from the observer? Write only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. 6.4 Light from a star undergoes a red shift when observed from Earth. 6.4.1 Explain the term red shift. (2) 6.4.2 What can be concluded about the Universe from this red shift? (1) [13]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 12 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 7 A positive point charge Q1 of magnitude 5 μC, is placed 10 cm away from a negative point charge, Q2 of magnitude 5 μC. Q1 Q2 10 cm 7.1 Draw the electric field lines for the two point charges. (3) 7.2 State Coulomb’s Law in words. (2) 7.3 Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted by point charge Q2 on point charge Q1. (4) 7.4 How does the magnitude and direction of the force exerted by Q2 on Q1 compare with the magnitude and direction of the force exerted by Q1 on Q2. (No calculations are necessary). (2) 7.5 How will the magnitude of the force exerted by Q1 on Q2 change if the distance between the two charges is increased three times. (1) 7.6 Calculate the net electric field at a point 2 cm from charge Q1 between the two (6) charges. [18]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 13 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 8 Two grade 12 learners built a battery for the science fair. They used potatoes as cells with zinc and copper plates as electrodes. They were curious to find out how many potato cells connected in series were needed to make a penlight bulb glow. 8.1 Write down : 8.1.1 a suitable hypothesis for the investigation. (2) 8.1.2 the dependent variable for the investigation. (1) They started with two potatoes connected in series They connected a voltmeter directly across the outer electrodes and measured a potential difference of 1,6 V. They then connected a 1,5 V penlight bulb between the electrodes. They observed that the bulb did not glow. When they measured the potential difference across the bulb it was 0,02 V. 8.2 What is the emf of the battery with two potato cells connected in series? (1) 8.3 Give a reason why the potential difference across the bulb was only 0,02 V. (1) 8.4 The bulb has a resistance of 2 Ω. Calculate the power dissipated by the bulb (3) even though it is not visibly glowing. [8]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 14 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 9 The circuit diagram below shows two resistors of resistance 4 Ω and 5 Ω each connected in parallel to resistor R1 of unknown resistance. The battery has an emf of 15 V and an unknown internal resistance (𝑟𝑟). 9.1 State Ohm's law in words. (2) The reading on the ammeter is 1,5 A and the voltmeter reading is 12,9 V. Calculate: 9.2 the resistance of resistor R1. (3) 9.3 the equivalent resistance of the parallel connection (combination). (3) 9.4 the internal resistance of the battery. (4) [12]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 15 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 10 The following diagrams show two types of generators. 10.1 Which type of generator is represented by diagram A? (1) 10.2 Which type of generator is represented by diagram B? (1) 10.3 How do the generators shown above differ? Refer to the components they (2) consist of. 10.4. The generator in diagram B induces an rms voltage of 220 V. (3) 10.4.1 Calculate the maximum (peak) voltage induced. 10.4.2 Draw a graph of voltage versus time for one cycle (one complete rotation) in diagram B. Indicate in the graph the values of: • rms voltage • maximum (peak) voltage (4) 10.5 Write down two examples of the use of generators. (2) [13]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 16 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE QUESTION 11 Grade 12 learners investigate the effect of frequency of light on the emission of electrons from a metal. They use ultraviolet and red light respectively, together with an electroscope and a piece of metal that has been cleaned. First they used red light to see the effect on the deflection of the electroscope. After that they used ultraviolet light. 11.1 Name the phenomenon that the learners are investigating. (1) 11.2 Write down an investigative question for this investigation. (2) 11.3 For this investigation write down: 11.3.1 the independent variable. (1) 11.3.2 the dependent variable. (1) 11.3.3 a control variable. (1) 11.4 Light with a wavelength of 7.8 x 10-7 m shines on the metal. The metal has a work function of 1,8 x 10-19 J. 11.4.1 Define work function in words. (2) 11.4.2 Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electrons. (5) [13] GRAND TOTAL: 150

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 1 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12 PAPER 1 (PHYSICS) GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12 VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA) TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 2 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES MOTION/BEWEGING v f = v i + a ∆t Δx = v i Δt + 21 a∆t 2 or/of Δy = v i Δt + 21 a∆t 2  v + vf   v + vf  v f = v i + 2a∆x or/of v f = v i + 2a∆y 2 2 2 2 Δx =  i  Δt or/of Δy =  i  Δt  2   2  FORCE/KRAG Fnet = ma p = mv = m sN max fs fk = µ k N Fnet ∆t = ∆p w = mg ∆p = mv f – mv i m1m 2 m1m 2 M M F=G or/of F=G g =G or/of g =G 2 d2 r2 d2 r WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING W = F∆x cos θ U = mgh or/of E P = mgh 1 1 Wnet = ∆K or/of Wnet = ∆Ek K= mv 2 or/of Ek = mv 2 2 2 ∆K = K f − K i or/of ∆Ek = Ekf − Eki Wnc = ∆K + ∆U or/of Wnc = ∆Ek + ∆Ep W P= ∆t Pave = Fv ave / Pgemid = Fv gemid WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG 1 v=fλ T= f v ± vL v ± vL c fL = fs fL = fb E = hf or/of E= h v ± vs v ± vb λ

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences/ Gr 12/P1 3 NCDOE/ SEPTEMBER 2017 PCE E = Wo + E k(max) or/of E = Wo + K max where/waar 1 1 E = hf and/en W0 = hf0 and/en E k (max) = mv max 2 or/of K max = mv max 2 2 2 ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA kQ 1Q 2 kQ F= E= r2 r2 W F V= E= q q Q Q n= or/of n= e qe ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE V emf ( ε ) = I(R + r) R= I emk ( ε ) = I(R + r) R s = R1 + R 2 + ... 1 1 1 q = I ∆t = + + ... R p R1 R 2 W W = Vq P= Δt W = VI ∆ t P = VI W = I R∆t 2 P = I 2R V 2 Δt W = R V2 P= R ALTERNATING CURRENT/WISSELSTROOM Pave = Vrms I rms / Pgemiddeld = Vwgk I wgk I max I I rms = / I wgk = maks 2 2 Pave = I rms 2 R / Pgemiddeld = I 2wgk R Vmax Vmaks Vrms = / Vwgk = V2 2 Vwgk 2 2 Pave = rms / Pgemiddeld = R R