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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
JUNE 2018
GRADE 10
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PAPER 1
TIME: 1½ hours
MARKS: 100
12 pages + 1 data sheet
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Physical Sciences Grade 10 P1 Gauteng June 2018 QP (Eng)
Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the Gauteng June 2018 (English), 13 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2
Paper 1 GRADE 10
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10
(Paper 1)
TIME: 1½ hours
MARKS: 100
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 7 questions. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Do not spend too much time on one question
4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
5. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
6. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
9. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
10. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, for example between Question 2.1 and
Question 2.2.
11. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
12. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places where
needed.
13. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 3
Paper 1 GRADE 10
SECTION A
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) on the answer book. Each answer counts
TWO MARKS.
1.1 Which one of the following is a source of electromagnetic waves?
A Magnets
B Transverse waves
C Longitudinal waves
D Accelerating charges (2)
1.2 Which one of the following is equal to 1 Volt?
A 1 J.C-1
B 1 C.s-1
C 1 s-1
D 1 Hz (2)
1.3 The distance between two consecutive crests in a wave train is 8 cm. If two
complete waves pass a point in 1 s, then the velocity of the wave would be …
A 16 cm·s–1
B 8 cm·s–1
C 4 cm·s–1
D 1,25 cm·s–1 (2)
1.4 Study the following sketch showing two charged spheres that are brought into
contact and separated.
The following is correct for A and B after they touched each other:
A 3 C and -4 C
B -0,5 C each
C Both neutral
D -1 C each (2)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 4
Paper 1 GRADE 10
1.5 Consider the diagram of a wave with a frequency of 5 Hz.
The distance XY can be described as …
A the wavelength.
B the amplitude.
C the period.
D twice the amplitude. (2)
1.6 Which one of the following electromagnetic waves has the GREATEST penetrating
ability?
A Microwaves
B Ultraviolet rays
C Gamma rays
D X-rays (2)
1.7 Ferromagnetic materials have many useful applications in everyday life. Which one of
the following is correct in representing ferromagnetic materials?
A Cobalt, carbon and nickel
B Iron, nickel and sulphur
C Cobalt, iron and nickel
D Iron, copper and cobalt (2)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 5
Paper 1 GRADE 10
1.8 Consider the following diagram of a circuit. The light bulbs are not necessarily
identical.
The reading on A2 will be equal to …
A the reading on A1.
B half the reading on A1
C the reading on A3 minus the reading on A1.
D the reading on A1 minus the reading on A3. (2)
1.9 10 C of charge passes a point in a circuit in 2 minutes. The current in the
circuit is …
A 0,083 A.
B 0,2 A.
C 5 A.
D 12 A. (2)
1.10 Consider the following statements regarding voltmeters:
(i) The reading of voltmeters connected across resistors is inversely
proportional to the resistance of the resistor.
(ii) When a switch in a circuit is closed, a voltmeter connected across a
battery reads the emf of the battery.
(iii) Voltmeters connected across equal resistors which are in parallel, will
give the same reading.
(iv) Voltmeters are always connected in parallel. (2)
Which of the above statements is true?
A (i), (ii) and (iii)
B (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C (ii) and (iv)
D All of the above
TOTAL SECTION A [20]
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 6
Paper 1 GRADE 10
SECTION B
QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)
2.1 The distance between 13 consecutive wave crests in a ripple tank is 1,8 m.
The waves travel through the water at a speed of 0,225 m·s-1.
2.1.1 Define the term wavelength of a wave. (2)
2.2 Calculate the …
2.2.1 wavelength of the wave, in meters. (3)
2.2.2 frequency of the wave. (3)
2.3 The graph below shows the displacement of a leaf on a dam at intervals of
0,2 s after a disturbance has moved through the water at 12 m·s -1 .
10 A D
Displacement (cm)
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8
time (s)
•C
10
B
2.3.1 At position C, is the leaf moving upwards or downwards? (1)
2.3.2 Consider the points A,B, C and D in the diagram. Identify TWO points
which are in phase. (1)
2.4 Calculate …
2.4.1 the frequency of the wave.
(2)
2.4.2 wavelength produced. (3)
2.5 What is meant by the term amplitude of a wave? (2)
2.6 The amplitude of the wave is now doubled. What is the value, in metres, of the
new amplitude of the wave? (2)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 7
Paper 1 GRADE 10
QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page)
The diagram below shows two pulses, P and Q, that move towards each other in a
slinky coil. Pulse P has an amplitude of 12 cm, and pulse Q has an amplitude of
8 cm. The pulses meet at position Y. Assume there is no loss of energy.
P
Y
Q
3.1 Define the term transverse pulse. (2)
3.2 Write down the name of the phenomenon that occurs when the two pulses
meet at position Y. (1)
3.3 Calculate the amplitude of the resulting pulse when pulses P and Q meet at
position Y. (2)
3.4 Pulse P travels a distance of 0,6 m in 1,5 s. Calculate the speed of pulse P. (3)
3.5 A turning fork, with a frequency of 100 Hz, created a sound wave as
illustrated in the sketch below.
R
S
3.5.1 What type of wave does the tuning fork create? (1)
3.5.2 Name the parts labelled R and S. (2)
3.5.3 Calculate the period of the sound wave produced by the fork. (3)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 8
Paper 1 GRADE 10
3.6 During a thunderstorm, it is noted that the flash of lightning is seen before
the loud roar of thunder is heard.
Provide a scientific explanation for this observation.
[https://www.google.co.za/search?q=lightning+and+the+thunder&safe] (2)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 9
Paper 1 GRADE 10
QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page)
Learners investigate magnetism using a bar magnet. They place a sheet of paper
over the magnet and sprinkle iron filings on the sheet of paper and observe the
resulting pattern. They then place a compass in different positions around the bar
magnet and observe the compass needle’s direction.
N S
4.1 Briefly explain why the compass needle points are all pointing in the same
direction when not close to a magnet. (2)
4.2 Sketch the magnetic field pattern around the bar magnet. (3)
4.3 During the investigation the bar magnet falls and breaks into six pieces.
One of the learners suggests that they can now work individually by using
iron filings to obtain the magnetic field patterns around the pieces of the
bar magnet.
Will the magnetic field patterns obtained for each of the six pieces be the
same as that obtained for the original bar magnet? Write down YES or
NO. (1)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 10
Paper 1 GRADE 10
QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page)
Two small, metal spheres, B and C, on insulated stands, carry charges of
+2 x 10-9C and -6 x 10-9 C respectively.
+2 x 10-9 C -6 x 10-9 C
B C
5.1 How does the number of electrons on sphere B compare with the number
of protons on sphere B? Choose your answer from one of the following:
LESS THAN, THE SAME AS or MORE THAN.
Give a reason for your answer. (2)
5.2 The spheres are allowed to touch, after which they are separated again
and returned to their original positions.
B C
5.2.1 State the principle of conservation of charge. (2)
5.2.2 In which direction are the electrons flowing while spheres B
and C are in contact? Write down only from B to C or
from C to B. (1)
5.2.3 Briefly explain your answer to Question 5.2.2. (2)
5.2.4 Calculate the charge on each sphere after they are separated. (3)
5.2.5 Calculate the number of electrons transferred between the two
spheres. (3)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 11
Paper 1 GRADE 10
QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)
6.1 The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) has fast become a very necessary tool for
electronic communication, learning and accessing social platforms.
Electromagnetic waves are essential in wireless communication. Wi-Fi
makes use of low-frequency electromagnetic waves.
6.1.1 Name the type of electromagnetic waves used in Wi-Fi. (1)
6.1.2 State ONE advantage that the type of radiation named in
6.1.1 has for the use in Wi-Fi. (1)
6.2 A photon associated with a certain electromagnetic wave has
1,46 x 10-24 J of energy.
6.2.1 Define the term photon. (2)
6.2.2 What is the speed at which this electromagnetic wave
travels? (2)
6.2.3 Calculate the wavelength of this electromagnetic wave, in
metres. (3)
6.3 If the wavelength of this electromagnetic wave was doubled, what effect
would this have on its penetrating ability?
Write only INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME. (2)
6.4 Briefly explain your answer to Question 6.3. (2)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 12
Paper 1 GRADE 10
QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page)
Consider the circuit below: The bulbs are identical. The resistance of the battery,
ammeter and connecting wires can be ignored.
7.1 The three cells transfer 90 J of energy to 20 C of charge.
7.1.1 Define the term voltage. (2)
7.1.2 Calculate the voltage of all three cells. (3)
7.1.3 What would the potential difference of each cell be? (2)
7.2 A charge of 30 C passes a point in the main circuit in 40 s.
7.2.1 Determine the ammeter reading in this circuit. (3)
7.2.2 Determine the effective resistance of the parallel combination
of resistors. (3)
7.3 If one of the light bulbs burns out, how would the brightness of the
other two bulbs is affected? Write only BRIGHTER, DIMMER or NO
CHANGE. (1)
7.4 Briefly explain your answer to Question 7.3. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
TOTAL 100
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES 13
Paper 1 GRADE 10
DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
NAME SYMBOL VALUE
Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0 x 108 m·sˉ1
Plank's constant h 6,63 x 10-34 J·s
Charge on electron
e -1,6 x 10ˉ19 C
Electron mass me 9,11 x 10ˉ31 kg
TABLE 2: FORMULAE
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT
1 1
v f f or T
T f
hc
E hf
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
W Q
V I
Q t
1 1 1
Rs R1 R2 ... ...
R p R1 R 2
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