NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 10
PHYSICAL SCIENCES/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE
JUNE/JUNIE 2017
MEMORANDUM
TIME/TYD : 2 HOURS/URE
MARKS/PUNTE: 150
This memorandum consists of 8 pages.
Hierdie memorandum bestaan uit 8 baldsye
Skip to contentAll 2017 papers 
%20June%202017%20Possible%20Answers_hlayiso.com_--0fb0998a-6926-4c87-87d7-e2d3feecd5a3/v1-645a8a270b194a72bcca/card.webp)
/2017%20Common%20Examination%20%20Final%20MG%20Grade%2010%20Physical%20Sciences%20P1--96117b86-4d2a-4f24-820f-6b910bc99edd/v1-823ecd938a18271b33a9/card.webp)


%20June%202017%20Question%20Paper_hlayiso.com_--6d187645-c5d2-4682-bb7b-e110bda17e26/v1-844f2a5034f8a261e39a/card.webp)
View all





Physical Sciences Grade 10 North West June 2017 Memo (Eng)
Grade 10 Physical Sciences memorandum from the North West June 2017 (English), 10 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
Physical Sciences · Grade 10 · North West June · 2017. Memorandum, 10 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
- Subject
- Physical Sciences
- Grade
- Grade 10
- Document type
- Memorandum
- Year
- 2017
- Exam period
- North West June
- Curriculum
- CAPS
- Pages
- 10
- File size
- 621.2 KB
Free to read online, no sign-up needed
Loading document…
Loading document…
1 of 10
This exam
North West June 2017
- Other filesQuestion paperMemo
Document textSearch extracted text and jump to a page.
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 2 NW/June 2017
QUESTION/VRAAG 1
1.1 C (2)
1.2 D (2)
1.3 B (2)
1.4 D (2)
1.5 B (2)
1.6 C (2)
1.7 C (2)
1.8 D (2)
1.9 C (2)
1.10 B (2)
[20]
QUESTION /VRAAG 2
2.1 Pure substance: A substance that cannot be separated into simpler
components by physical methods.
Suiwer stof. ‘n Stof wat nie in kleiner komponente d.m.v. fisiese metodes verdeel
kan word nie (2)
2.2.1 Homogeneous : Composition is uniform and all components a in
the same phase.
Homogeen: Die komposisie is uniform en alle komponente is in
dieselfde fase (2)
2.2.2 Heterogeneous: Composition is non-uniform and components are easily
identified.
Heterogeen. Die komposisie is nie uniform nie en kan maklik idetifiseer word
(2)
2.3.1 Chlorine Chloor (1)
2.3.2 17 (1)
2.3.3 19 (1)
2.3.4 17 (1)
2.3.5 K (1)
2.3.6 19 (1)
2.3.7 20 (1)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 3 NW/June 2017
2.3.8 19 (1)
2.4.1 Thermal Conductors: Material that allows heat to pass through easily.
Termiese geleiers: Materiaal wat hitte maklik deurlaat (2)
Insulators: Material that does not allow heat to pass through.
Isoleerders: Materiaal wat nie hitte deurlaat nie. (2)
2.4.2 The base/bottom of the potDie bodem van die pot (1)
2.4.3 The handle of the potDie handvatsel van die pot (1)
[20]
QUESTION 3 / VRAAG 3
3.1.1 AmoniaAmoniak (1)
3.1.2 NH3 (2)
3.2 Ionic Bonding: The transfer on electrons to form cations and anions that
attract each other to form a formula unit.
Ioniese Binding: Die oordrag van elektrone om katione en anione te vorm
wat mekaar aantrek om ‘n formule eenheid te vorm (2)
3.3.1 Ionic bond Ioniese bindng (2)
3.3.2
Criteria for Aufbau diagram: Mark
1s with 2 e- with opposite spins
1s met 2 e wat teenoorgesteld spin
2s with 2 e- with opposite spins
2s met 2 d wat teenoorgesteld spin
2px,2py and 2pz each with 2 e- with
opposite spins
2px,2py en 2pz elk met 2 e wat
teenoorgesteld spin
3s with 2 e- with opposite spins
3s met 2 e wat teenoorgesteld spin
3px,3py and 3pz each with 2 e- with
opposite spins
3px,3py en 3pz elk met 2 e wat
teenoorgesteld spin
n=3 3px 3py 3pz
3s
n=2 2px 2py 2pz
Copyright reserved
2s Please turn over
n=1
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 4 NW/June 2017
(5)
3.3.3 Hund’s Rule: No pairing of electron in P orbital until each orbital has at
least one electron.
Hund se wet: Geen paring van die elktrone in die P orbitale todat elke orbital
ten minste een elkektron bevat (3)
Pauli’s Exclusion Principle: An orbital can accommodate a maximum
of two electrons with opposite spins.
Pauli se uitsluitings beginsel. Elke orbital kan n maksimum van 2 elektrone
bevat wat teenoorgesteld spin (3)
[18]
QUESTION 4 / VRAAG 4
4.1 Transverse Pulse: A pulse in which the particles of the medium moves at
right angles to the direction of motion of the pulse.
Tranversale puls: ‘n Pulse waar die deeltjies van die medium loodreg tot die rigting
van beweging voortbeweeg (2)
4.2 T (1 wave) = 2s
T (8 waves) = 8 × 2s
T (8 waves) =16 s (2)
4.3 T = 2 s (1)
4.4 = = 2m (2)
4.5 f=
f =
f = 0,5sec (3)
4.6 v=f
v = 0,5Hz×2m
v = 1 m.s-1 (3)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 5 NW/June 2017
[13]
QUESTION/VRAAG 5
5.1 Principle of the superposition of waves: The algebraic sum of the
amplitudes of two pulses that occupy the same space at the same time
OR The addition of the disturbances of the two pulses that occupy the
same space at the same time.
Beginself van die superposisie van golwe: Die algebriese som van die amplitudes
van twee pulse wat dieselfde ruimte gedurende dieslefde tyd bevat.
OF Die som van die versteuring van twee pulse wat dieselfde ruimte in dieslfde tyd
bevat. (2)
5.2.1 Constructive interference Konstruktiewe interferensie (1)
5.2.2 Destructive interference Destruktiewe interferensie (1)
5.3.1
Criteria for sketch Mark
Shape of the resulting wave.
Vorm van die golf
Resulting Amplitude indicated
as A+B.
Resultante amp aangedui as
A+B
(3)
5.3.2
Criteria for sketch Mark
Shape of the resulting wave.
Vorm van die res golf
Resulting Amplitude indicated
as A+ (-B).
Resultante amp aangedui as
A+B
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 6 NW/June 2017
(3)
5.4.1 Wave B Golf B (1)
5.4.2 Wave B has a high frequency / short wavelength resulting in high
Note / pitch
Golf B het ‘n hoë frekwensie/kort golflengte wat verantwoordelik is vir n hoë noot
(2)
5.5.1 Amplitude. (1)
5.5.2
Criteria for sketch Mark
Same number of waves (i.e 4 waves)
Dieselfde hoeveelheid golwe
Same wavelength (4 units)
Dieslefde golflengte
Amplitude is doubled (2 units)
Die amplitude verdubbel
(3)
5.6 Sonar (Pregnancy) / Treatment (of Kidney stones) / Diagnosis (Blood flow
in arteries) (Any 2)
Sonar/ Nierstene/Bloedvloei (enige 2) (2)
[19]
QUESTION/VRAAG 6
6.1.1 Over exposure can damage eyes and skin OR Can cause skin cancer.
(Any ONE)
Blootstelling kan die oë of vel beskadig of velkanker veroorsaak (enige 1) (1)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 7 NW/June 2017
6.1.2 Over exposure can lead to cancer or skin damage.
Oormatige blootstelling kan tot kanker of velskade lei. (1)
6.2 Photon: A packet of energy found in light.
' n Foton: ‘n Pakkie energie (2)
6.3 Light A: Lig A
E = h f
E = 6.63×10-34 J.s × 5, 56×1014Hz
E = 3, 69 × 10-19 J
(3)
Light B: Lig B
E=
E = 5, 1 ×10-19 J (3)
3, 69 × 10-19 J < 5, 1 ×10-19 J (1)
Therefore, light B has the highest energy
Dus het lig B die hoogste energie
(1)
[12]
QUESTION/VRAAG 7
7.1 (NH4 )2CO3 → CO2 +H2O + 2 NH3
(5)
7.2 Oxygen + Sulphur dioxide →Sulphur trioxide (3)
Suurstof + swaeldioksied → Swaeltrioksied
[8]
QUESTION 8
8.1 17oC (1)
8.2 1170C (1)
8.3 Stays constantBly konstand (1)
8.4 Its boiling point is greater than 1000C Die kookpunt is hoër as 1000C
(2)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 8 NW/June 2017
8.5 Gaseous phase Gasfase
(2)
QUESTION/VRAAG 9
9.1.1 Magnetic Field: A region in space where a magnet or ferromagnetic
material will experience a force (non-contact).
Magnetiese veld: ‘n Omgewing in die ruimte waar ‘n magneet of ferromagnteiese
material ‘n krag sal ervaar (2)
9.1.2 -Some field lines are crossing.
-Direction of some field lines moves from the South pole.
-Space between field lines at some point of greater field bigger than where
at point where field is weak.
-Party veldlyne kruis
-Die rigting van party veldlyne is vanaf die suidpool
-Die spasie tussenj veldlyne by party punte is groter en lyk dus swakker as punte
waar die eintlik swakker is (3)
9.1.3 A Compass. ’n Kompas (1)
9.1.4
Criteria for sketch Mark
Direction of lines in at south pole, out at
north pole. Uit Suid en in by Noord
Correct shape for field pattern as shown.
Korrekte vorm vir veldpatrone
(2)
9.2 Earth’s magnetic field offers protection from solar winds (Stream of
radioactive and charged particles sent into space at high speeds due to
reaction on the reactions on the sun)
Die aarde se magnetise veld beskerm ons van sonwinde (Stroom van radioaktiewe
en gelaade deeltjies wat vanaf die son teen ‘n hoë spoed na die aarde aankom
(2)
[10]
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 9 NW/June 2017
QUESTION /VRAAG10
10.1.1 Lost electrons. Elektrone verloor (1)
10.1.2 Object is positively charged showing a deficiency/shortage of
electrons.
Voorwerp is positief gelaai en het dus ‘n tekort aan elektrone (2)
10.1.3 Q = nqe
+3.2 × 10-15 = n (1, 6 x 10 – 19)
∴ n = (electrons) (3)
10.2
Qnet = 4.8 x 10-9 C
(3)
10.3 Terminal potential difference: The voltage measured across the
terminals of the battery when charges are flowing in circuit.
Terminale potensiaalverskil; Die volts gemeet oor die terminale van die battery
wanner lading deur die stroombaan vloei
(2)
10.4.1 Q=It
Q = 1, 5 × 10
Q = 15 C (3)
10.4.2
R1 = 1. 33 Ω (3)
10.4. OPTION 1 OPTION 2
3
VT=V1 +V2
∴ V2= (3-2)
V2 =1V
but RT = 2 Ω
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Memo: Phy Sci Gr 10 10 NW/June 2017
but RT=R1 +R2
∴ R2= (2-1, 33)
R2 = 0, 67 Ω R2 =0, 67V
(6)
[23]
TOTAL : 150
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Study this subject
Recommended for this subject

Question paper
Physical Sciences Grade 10 North West June 2017 QP
%20June%202017%20Possible%20Answers_hlayiso.com_--0fb0998a-6926-4c87-87d7-e2d3feecd5a3/v1-645a8a270b194a72bcca/card.webp)
Memorandum
Physical Sciences Grade 10 P1 Gauteng June 2017 Memo (Afr)
/2017%20Common%20Examination%20%20Final%20MG%20Grade%2010%20Physical%20Sciences%20P1--96117b86-4d2a-4f24-820f-6b910bc99edd/v1-823ecd938a18271b33a9/card.webp)
Memorandum
Physical Sciences Grade 10 P1 2017 Memo

Memorandum
Physical Sciences Grade 10 P2 National November 2017 Memo

Memorandum
Physical Sciences Grade 10 North West June 2019 Memo (Eng)
%20June%202017%20Question%20Paper_hlayiso.com_--6d187645-c5d2-4682-bb7b-e110bda17e26/v1-844f2a5034f8a261e39a/card.webp)
Question paper
Physical Sciences Grade 10 P1 Gauteng June 2017 QP (Afr)
More from Grade 10 Physical Sciences

Question paper
Physical Sciences Grade 10 P2 November Mock Exam 2 2026 QP

Annual teaching plan
Gr 10 Phys Sci ATP 2023 24

Question paper and memo
Physical Sciences Grade 10 Eastern Cape June 2025 QP & Memo

Question paper
Physical Sciences Grade 10 Eastern Cape March Test 2025 QP

Question paper and memo
Physical Sciences Grade 10 Free State June 2025 Paper & Memo

Question paper and memo