# Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2013 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC November Exam 2013 (English), 13 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2013-eng/ccbd8845-3d79-4586-bf96-8ee64929d1f5 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Electrical Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2013 - Exam period: NSC November Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 13 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Electrical Technology](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/electrical-technology) › [Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2013 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2013-eng/ccbd8845-3d79-4586-bf96-8ee64929d1f5) ## About this document Electrical Technology · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2013. Question paper, 13 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY NOVEMBER 2013 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 12 pages and 1 formula sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 2 DBE/November 2013 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer ALL the questions. 2. Sketches and diagrams must be large, neat and fully labelled. 3. ALL calculations must be shown and must be correctly rounded off to TWO decimal places. 4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 5. Non-programmable calculators may be used. 6. Show the units of answers for all calculations. 7. A formula sheet is attached at the end of this question paper. 8. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 3 DBE/November 2013 NSC QUESTION 1: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 1.1 The majority of electricity generated in South Africa uses coal as its primary source of energy. 1.1.1 State TWO environmentally friendly alternatives. (2) 1.1.2 Describe why it is important to look for alternatives to coal to generate electricity. (2) 1.2 The provision of electrical energy to all South Africans should be a basic human right. 1.2.1 Describe why access to electricity may have educational benefits. (2) 1.2.2 Describe ONE factor that may increase the cost of generating electricity. (2) 1.2.3 Explain why the provision of electricity to people's homes may reduce air pollution. (2) [10] QUESTION 2: TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS 2.1 Describe the function of the following FOUR subsystems in the design of an electrical system: 2.1.1 Input (2) 2.1.2 Process (2) 2.1.3 Output (2) 2.1.4 Power supply (2) 2.2 Describe why it is important to evaluate a PAT project on completion. (2) [10] QUESTION 3: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 3.1 Name TWO unsafe acts that can cause injuries in an electrical technology workshop. (2) 3.2 List THREE electrical safety devices that will cut off the power supply in an emergency. (3) 3.3 Name the type of fire extinguisher that must be used to combat electrical fires. (1) 3.4 State TWO safety precautions that must be taken when connecting a multimeter in a circuit to measure current. (2) 3.5 Describe why it is important to have good ventilation in a workshop. (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 4 DBE/November 2013 NSC QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 4.1 State ONE advantage of a three-phase system over a single-phase system. (1) 4.2 Draw a delta-connected system showing the line and phase values of current and voltage. (4) 4.3 A three-phase balanced load is connected in star across a 380 V supply. At full load 60 kW, at a power factor of 0,85, is consumed. Given: VL = 380 V P out = 60 kW Cos θ = 0,85 4.3.1 Calculate the current drawn at full load. (3) 4.3.2 If the power factor of the load was improved to 0,98, describe what would happen to the current drawn at full load. (2) [10] QUESTION 5: RLC CIRCUITS 5.1 Name TWO factors that influence the value of the capacitive reactance of a capacitor. (2) 5.2 Explain the term inductive reactance with reference to a coil. (2) 5.3 Describe how an increase in the number of turns on a coil will affect the inductive reactance of the coil. (2) 5.4 Draw the voltage and current waveforms on the same axis of the following when connected in an AC circuit: 5.4.1 A pure resistor (2) 5.4.2 A pure coil (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 5 DBE/November 2013 NSC 5.5 A series circuit with a 200 µF capacitor, a 180 mH inductor and a resistor of 10 Ω is connected to a 220 V/50 Hz supply. Given: C = 200 µF L = 180 mH R = 10 Ω VS = 220 V f = 50 Hz Calculate: 5.5.1 The inductive reactance of the inductor (3) 5.5.2 The capacitive reactance of the capacitor (3) 5.5.3 The impedance of the circuit (3) 5.5.4 The current through the circuit (3) 5.5.5 Draw the phasor diagram showing the current and voltages in the circuit. (5) 5.6 FIGURE 5.1 represents a parallel RLC circuit. Calculate the supply current of the circuit. Given: IL = 1,5 A XL IL = 1,5 A IC = 2A IR = 1A XC VS = 220 V IC = 2 A f = 50 Hz IR = 1 A R VS = 220 V/50 Hz (3) FIGURE 5.1: PARALLEL RLC CIRCUIT [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 6 DBE/November 2013 NSC QUESTION 6: SWITCHING AND CONTROL CIRCUITS 6.1 Draw a fully labelled symbol of an SCR. (3) 6.2 State TWO applications of an SCR. (2) 6.3 Describe how an SCR is switched on using a controlled gate pulse. (3) 6.4 Explain what determines the physical size of an SCR. (2) 6.5 Describe how a DIAC is switched on. (3) 6.6 The lamp dimming circuit in FIGURE 6.1 below is connected to a 220 V/50 Hz supply. Rload R1 Triac R2 Diac 220 V/50 Hz FIGURE 6.1: LAMP DIMMING CIRCUIT 6.6.1 Describe the function of the DIAC. (2) 6.6.2 If the value of R 2 is increased the brightness of the lamp will decrease. Explain how this occurs. (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 7 DBE/November 2013 NSC 6.7 The characteristic curve of a TRIAC is shown in FIGURE 6.2 below. +I[A] Forward conduction Gate IL VBO pulse IH -V +V[V] IH Gate IL pulse VBO Reverse conduction The TRIAC begins to conduct at VBO OR when a gate pulse is applied. -I FIGURE 6.2: CHARACTERISTIC CURVE OF A TRIAC 6.7.1 Describe how the voltage will be affected when the TRIAC begins to conduct. (3) 6.7.2 Explain the term holding current marked I H on the characteristic curve. (2) [25] QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS 7.1 With reference to positive feedback: 7.1.1 Describe the term positive feedback. (3) 7.1.2 Name the main disadvantage of positive feedback. (1) 7.1.3 State ONE application of positive feedback in amplifiers. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 8 DBE/November 2013 NSC 7.2 FIGURE 7.1 below is the symbol of an op-amp. Identify the labels marked 1, 2 and 3. +VCC 1 _ 3 2 + -VCC FIGURE 7.1: OP-AMP SYMBOL (3) 7.3 FIGURE 7.2 below is an op-amp circuit. RIN _ VRF Input + Output VRF=2 V FIGURE 7.2: OP-AMP CIRCUIT 7.3.1 Name the op-amp circuit. (1) 7.3.2 Draw the input and output waveforms on the same axis. (5) 7.3.3 Describe the function of the reference voltage. (3) 7.4 Draw a non-inverting amplifier circuit using an op-amp. (5) 7.5 Explain how a non-inverting op-amp may be converted into a voltage follower. (3) [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 9 DBE/November 2013 NSC QUESTION 8: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 8.1 Name ONE practical application of a transformer. (1) 8.2 Describe the basic operation of a transformer. (5) 8.3 If the load of an ideal transformer was doubled, what effect would it have on the following: 8.3.1 Input power (1) 8.3.2 Current (1) 8.3.3 Voltage (1) 8.4 A delta-star connected transformer supplies a factory with 66 kW at a power factor of 0,85. The primary line voltage is 11 kV, the secondary line voltage is 380 V. The transformer is 100% efficient. Given: P out = 66 kW V L(p) = 11 kV V L(s) = 380 V Cos θ = 0,85 Calculate: 8.4.1 The secondary line current (3) 8.4.2 The primary line current (3) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 10 DBE/November 2013 NSC QUESTION 9: LOGIC CONCEPTS AND PLCs 9.1 Name TWO practical applications of a PLC. (2) 9.2 Describe the function of the following PLC components: 9.2.1 Memory (2) 9.2.2 CPU (2) 9.2.3 Input interfaces (2) 9.3 Name THREE types of programming languages used in PLC programming. (3) 9.4 The circuit in FIGURE 9.1 below represents a relay logic function. Start Relay contact Relay coil (C) Lamp FIGURE 9.1: RELAY CIRCUIT 9.4.1 Name the logic function this circuit represents. (1) 9.4.2 Draw the equivalent logic symbol for this circuit. (2) 9.4.3 Draw the truth table of the logic function. (2) 9.4.4 Draw the ladder diagram of this circuit. (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 11 DBE/November 2013 NSC 9.5 FIGURE 9.2 below represents a ladder logic diagram. X0 X1 X3 Y0 Y0 FIGURE 9.2: LADDER LOGIC DIAGRAM 9.5.1 Identify the control circuit represented in the ladder logic diagram. (1) 9.5.2 Draw the relay control circuit that represents the ladder diagram in FIGURE 9.2. (6) 9.6 Describe the following advantages of PLC control over relay control: 9.6.1 Simplified design (2) 9.6.2 Improved reliability (2) 9.6.3 Compactness and standardisation (2) 9.7 Name a digital device that may be used to count bottles in a cold drink factory. (1) [35] QUESTION 10: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND CONTROL 10.1 State the TWO modes in which a three-phase stator winding may be connected. (2) 10.2 Name THREE electrical tests that must be carried out on the stator winding of a motor before installation. (3) 10.3 Name TWO mechanical inspections that must be carried out on a motor during maintenance. (2) 10.4 State how the direction of rotation of a three-phase induction motor may be reversed. (1) 10.5 State TWO advantages of three-phase motors over single-phase motors. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 12 DBE/November 2013 NSC 10.6 A three-phase 17 kW induction motor is connected in delta to a 380 V/50 Hz supply. The motor is 100% efficient with a power factor of 0,8 at full load. Given: P = 17 kW VL = 380 V f = 50 Hz η = 100% Cos θ = 0,8 Calculate: 10.6.1 The current drawn from the supply (3) 10.6.2 The apparent power of the motor (3) 10.7 Explain why the casing of a three-phase motor must be earthed. (2) 10.8 List THREE safety devices that must be included in a motor starter circuit. (3) 10.9 Describe ONE possible cause of overheating of a three-phase induction motor. (2) 10.10 Describe the term normally open with reference to electromagnetic relays. (2) 10.11 Explain the function of the end shield of the motor. (2) 10.12 Describe the purpose of using electrical switchgear in three-phase motor- control circuits. (3) [30] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology DBE/November 2013 NSC FORMULA SHEET X L = 2πFL P = 3 VL I L cosθ 1 S = 3 VL I L XC = Three phase 2πFC Q = 3 VL I L sin θ Z= R2 + (X L ≅ X C )2 V L = V ph I T = I + (I C ≅ I L ) Delta IL = 2 2 R 3 I ph VT = V R2 + (VC ≅ V L ) 2 V L = 3 V ph Star I L = I ph VR = IR 1 f = VL = IX L T VC = IX C V ph ( P ) N P I ph ( S ) = = V ph ( S ) N S I ph ( P ) 1 fr = 2π LC 1 L Q= R C X L VL Q= = R VR IR Cosθ = IT R Cosθ = Z P = VI cosθ S = VI Single phase Q = VI sin θ Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Electrical Technology Nov 2013 Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2013-afr/5b3d2439-6e39-4a1d-8508-3f15ea3a7427) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2013 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2013 Memo Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2013-memo-eng/bfddc3bc-e5b8-440e-ab87-54e4e0ff5d2e) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2013 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2013 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2013-memo-afr/c5668cd1-3a24-4fe8-8318-41c8680c45f4) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2013 · Afr - [Gr12 ELTT P1 S13 QP Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr12-eltt-p1-s13-qp-eng/d71ed1fe-b82e-47c2-8648-81b0baa62ee8) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2013 · Eng - [Gr12 ELTT P1 S13 QP Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr12-eltt-p1-s13-qp-afr/56c0d028-d8c7-4aa0-909b-30234b836764) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2013 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2023 (Digital) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2023-digital-eng/4a107a27-0591-497e-b467-344367a396a8) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Electrical Technology - [Gr 12 Dig Elec ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-dig-elec-atp-2023-24/8d3b2ee7-1d14-498d-a86b-d9fc34674531) — ATP - [ELECTRIC TECH (Digital) MEMO GR12 SEPT 2025 ENG watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electric-tech-digital-memo-gr12-sept-2025-eng-watermark/0a867070-2654-43cf-8e48-5037555e0c3d) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Electrical Technology P1 (Electronics) (English) June 2025 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-p1-electronics-english-june-2025-possible-answers/4302563e-89b7-4f54-8a21-63b2020e985f) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2025 (Digital) MG Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-electrical-technology-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum/3b862a0c-6a87-4296-b5b6-09b072c7d1e9) — Memo · 2025 · Afr - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Power Systems Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-power-systems-afrikaans/1a395c97-b838-42e6-9bd6-30a85a714b11) — Memo · 2024 · Afr - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Power Systems English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-power-systems-english/bea78337-b137-406a-9b4a-c6e631a84c9d) — Memo · 2024 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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