# Physical Sciences Grade 10 LP March Test 2026 Paper & Memo

> Grade 10 Physical Sciences question paper and memo from the LP March Test 2026, 21 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.

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- Subject: Physical Sciences
- Grade: Grade 10
- Document type: Question paper and memo
- Year: 2026
- Exam period: LP March Test
- Curriculum: CAPS
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LIMPOPO.

~~ PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

CONTROL TEST 1
18 MARCH 2026

MARKS: 100

DURATION: 2 HOURS

This question paper consists of fourteen (14) pages including an information sheet.

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Physical Sciences/Gr 10 2 LDoE/March 2026

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.
2.
3.

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Answer ALL your question in your answer book
This question paper consists of eight questions
Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK

Number the answers correctly acco e NUmbering system used in this

question paper

Leave ONE line between two su e een QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.

You may use a non-programmable ¢
You may use appropriate mathematical instrumer

Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
Give brief motivation, discussions, etc. where required.

You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS

Write neatly and legibly

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PhysiéatSciences/Gr 10 3 LDoE/March 2026
QUESTION 1; MULTIPLE OF CHOICE QUESTIONS

Various options are provided as possible with answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A-
D).next to the question numbers (1.1 to 1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.8 E

1.1 Asingle disturbance in a medium is called

A. Transverse wave

B. Amplitude
C, Pulse

D. Longitudinal wave (2)

1.2 The diagram below shows a wave pattern produced on a slinky spring.
g, compare the positions of points A, B, and
type of wave?
POINTA POINT B TYPE OF
WAVE

A. Rarefaction Compression Transverse

B. | Compression Rarefaction Longitudinal

C. | Rarefaction Rarefaction Transverse

D. | Compression Compression Longitudinal (2)

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Physical Sciences/Gr 10

nnn a longitudinal wave, such as a sound wave traveling through air, how
a] do the particles of the medium move in relation to the direction of the
~~ wave's motion

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10 . The particles vibrate perpendicular (at 90°) to the direction of the wave.
B. The particles move in a circular motion as the wave passes.
C. The particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave.
D. The particles move permanently from the source to the listener. (2)
1.4. An equipment used to examine bones of a patient uses a certain type of
electromatic radiation. Which one of the radiations is used:
A. X Rays
B. Radio waves

C. Microwaves

. Gamma rays (2)

influence the energy of a

(2)
B. Electrons are lost
C. Electrons are gained
D. Protons are gained
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4.7. Which statement correctly describes the difference between the emf of a
battery and the potential difference (V) measured across its terminals
when the battery is connected to a working circuit?

A. Emf is the energy provided per coulomb of charge when no current is

flowing, while potential difference is the energy transferred per coulomb
when the circuit is closed. " a”

B. Emfis measured in Amperes (A
in Volts (V).

rence is measured

C. Emfis the work done to move a ¢

xternal circuit only,
while potential difference is the w

e entire circuit.

D. Emf is always smaller than the a e because of the
resistance of the wires. (2)

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f

The two pulses meet at point X and the resulting amplitude is shown
below

2.1. Define the princ jon. (2)
2.2 Write down the ty, | 3 4 (3)

2.3 In which direction (' e after the two pulses = (1)
pass each other?
2.4 Determine the amplitude of pulse W. (2)

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7 LDoE/March 2026

n d 9 ram below represents a water wave moving from left to right. The time between
‘two consecutive crests is 0,5 s.

Direction of motion
ee ——

(1)
(1)
3.3. Define the term wavelength (2)
3.4 Determine the wavelength of the wave. (3)
3.5 Write down TWO points on the wave above that are in phase (1)
3.6 How many waves are represented in the diagram (1)
3.7 Calculate:
3.7.1 Frequency of the wave (3)
3.7.2 The speed of the wave (3)
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QUESTION 4

A learner uses a slinky spring to produce a wave pattern below as shown in the diagram
below.

A longitudinal wave in the slinky has a cor sompression distance of 6 m as shown
below. It takes one complete wave 2 s to pi

(2)

ompression and rarefaction. (4)

the wave. (3)
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QUESTION 5

The earners in grade 10 conducted an experiment to investigate the effect of
temperature on the speed of sound. One of the learners blew a whistle, while another
learner, 75 m away recorded the time travelled by the sound.

The experiments were repeated at different temperatures at different times of the
day. They recorded their findings in the table below:

Temperature(°C) Time(s)

5 0,250

10 0,240

15 0,238

20 0,237

25 0,236

Sis For this investigation, write down the:

5.1.1. Controlled variable (1)
5.1.2. Dependent variable (1)
5.1.3. Investigative question (2)

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5.2. Calculate the speed of sound at 25°C (3)

5.3; Consider the following diagrams that represent sound waves as
shown on an oscilloscope:

5.3.1. Identify the wave with higher pitch.
Explain your answer. (2)

5.3.2. Identify the wave that produces the loudest sound (1)

5.4, A bat flying in a dark cave emits an ultrasonic pulse to locate a moth.
The bat receives an echo 0,08 seconds after emitting the sound.
Assume the speed of sound in the cave is 340 m.s

5.4.1. Define ultrasound. (2)
5.4.2 Calculate the distance between the bat and the moth. (3)
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QUESTION 6

Consider the diagrams of different electromagnetic radiation and answer the questions
that follow:

Microwave

Gamma rays

6.1. Explain the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation. (2)
6.2. What is the source of electromagnetic wave? (1)
6.3. List two properties of electromagnetic waves. (2)
6.4. Give the type of electromagnetic waves that are used in

6.4.1. TV remote
(1)

(1)

6.5. Write down one use of Gamma rays in the health industry. (1)

6.4.2. Cell phone

6.6. Aphoton has a wavelength of 850 nm

6.6.1. Define the term photon. (2)
6.6.2. Calculate the energy of this photon. (4)
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QUESTION 7

Two identical spheres, V and L are placed on an insulated surface. They carry charges
of -5nC and 9 nC respectively. The spheres are bought into contact.

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7.1 Explain why the spheres are placed on insulated stands. (1)
2 State the principle of conservation of charge. (2)
7.3 Which one of the two spheres will gain electrons? (1)
7.4 Calculate the following:
7.4.1 new charge on sphere V after contact (3)
7.4.2 the amount of charge transferred (2)
7.4.3 the number of electrons transferred (3)

75 Write down the physics principle used to respond to question 7.4.3 (1)
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QUESTION 8
You are given the following materials to construct an electric circuit:

Wires, two cells, voltmeter, ammeter, resistor

8.1 Draw a labeled electric circuit am to show.how you will use all

the materials to construct a work’ (4)
8.2 A battery with an emf of 12 V is co 1 it. Current
strength of 0,5 A flows through the 0 sé€conds.
8.2.1 Define the term current stre! (2)
Calculate the following:
8.2.2 The total amount of charge passing through the circuit in 120
seconds (3)
8.2.3 The total energy transferred by the battery to the charges
during this time. (3)
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TOTAL: 100

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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

NAME SYMBOL VALUE
Acceleration due to gravity 9,8 ms2
Speed of light in a vacuum 3,0 x 108 m:s"t
Planck's constant 6,63 x 1074 Js
Charge on electron -1,6 x 10°2.C
Electron mass 9,11 x 10°" kg

v=fa T= ;
E=HF oriof Bal
ELECTROSTATICS

n= Q Q =2+

e

oe

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE

;
Q=l At R, R

w
R,=R,+R2+- me

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LIMPOPO

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

GRADE/GRAAD 10

MARKS/PUNTE — : 100

This marking guideline consists of 7 pages/Hierdie nasienriglyne bestaan uit 7
bladsye

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE OF CHOICE QUESTIONS/VRAAG 1: MEERVOUDIGE KEUSE
VRAE

1.1 Cvv (2)
1.2 BY v (2)
‘ie cvv a (2)
1.4 AvY (2)
15 Cvy ofl (2)
1.6 Cvv (2)
a1 AvY (2)

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QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2

2.1. The algebraic sum of the amplitudes of two pulses that occupy the same space
at the same time. “ v/ Die algebraiese som van die amplitudes van twee pulse
wat dieselfde ruimte op dieselfde tyd beset (2)

2.2 Destructive interference “/ Destruktiewe interferensie

The crest of one pulse from the left overlaps with the trough from the right,
resulting in a pulse of reduced amplitude. v “/ Die kruin van een puls van links

oorvieuel met die trog van regs, wat lei tot 'n puls van verminderde amplitude. (3)
2.3 Right“/regs (1)
2.4
W+(-8) = —4v
W =4cmv
(2)
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Marking Guidelines/Nasienriglyne
QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3
3.1. Transverse wavev/ Transversale golf (1)
3.2. 1,5 mv (1)

=o The distance between two succ!
twee opeenvolgende punte in fé

ive points in.phase v v/ Die afstand tussen

(2)

3.4. _ distance
number of waves

v

ale

ll
_

mv

(2)
3.5. Aand/en EY

OR/OF
D and/en FY (1)
3.6. 2,5/ 2 waves/golwev (1)

3.7.

(3)

G FROM 3.4 AND 3.7.1/POSITIEWE NASIEN

(3)
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QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4

4.1. Awave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of
motion of the wave. v v/ 'n Golf waarin die deeltjies van die medium parallel

met die bewegingsrigting van die golf vibreer (2)
4.2. Compression is a region of high pressure in longitudinal wave. vv/
Verdigting is 'n gebied van hoé ale golf
Rarefaction is the region of low pressure in tudinal wave. Vv v//
Verdunning is die gebied van lae dru longitudinale golf (4)
4.3. _ Distance af stand
v= - fox
Time tyd
= e797
2
=3ms lv (3)
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QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5
5.1.
5.1.1 Distance travelled by the soundv/ Afstand wat deur die klank afgelé
word (1)
5.1.2 The speed of soundv ./ Die spoed van klank
Accept: The time taken for sound to travelv/ Aanvaar: Die tyd wat dit
neem vir klank om te afstand af te lé (1)
5.1.1. How does temperature affect speed of sound in air? vv
OR
What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound in air? vv
(2)
afstand
5.2 speed = ae /spoed = _
= BEF
0,236,
= 317,797 m.s-1¥ (3)

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5.3

5.4

Marking Guidelines/Nasienriglyne

5.3.1 Wave Av /golfA
It has higher frequency~/ Dit het 'n hoér frekwensie
5.3.2 Wave Av/ golfA

%

5.4.1 It is a sound with frequentey h her than 20 kHz up to about 100 kHzvv
/ Dit is 'n klank met 'n frekwen. é kHz tot ongeveer 100 kHz

5.4.2 Time taken for sound waves -
neem vir klankgolwe om na di

el towards the moth / Tyd wat dit
of te beweeg:

= 008y
2
=0,04 m
Distance = speed x time /afstand = spoed x tyd
= 340 x 0,04 V¥
= 13,6mv

QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6

6.1.

6.2.
6.3.

6.4.

6.5.

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Electromagnetic radiation can best be explained as wave nature and as a
particle naturev v/ Elektromagnetiese straling kan die beste verduidelik word
as golfaard en as.'n deeltjieaard

Acceleration of chargesv/ Versnelling van ladings

- Can travel through a vacuum”/ Kan deur 'n vakuum beweeg
- Have a speed of 3x 10 ®m.s~!v/ Het 'n spoed van 3x 10 ®m.s~1

6.4.1. TV remote: Infrared waves”/ TV-afstandbeheer: Infrarooi golwe

6.4.2. Cellphone: Radio wavesv/ Selfoon: Radiogolwe

Treatment of cancer”/ Behandeling van kanker

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(2)
(1)

(2)

(3)

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(2)
(1)

(2)

(1)
(1)

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Marking Guidelines/Nasienriglyne

6.6.
6.6.1 Photon is a packet of energy found in lightv “/ Foton is 'n pakkie energie
wat in lig voorkom (2)
6.6.2E=“v
x10°34)(3x108 4
_ (6.6310 Je 10 Dig i
850x10" ™ \aee
E=2,34x107 jv | (4)
yi [14]
QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7 ae
TAs To prevent charges from leaking¥/ Om te verhoed dat ladings lek (1)
2. The net charge of an isolated system remains constant during any physical
process. Yv/ Die netto lading van 'n geisoleerde stelsel bly konstant tydens
enige fisiese proses (2)
race Sphere LY/Sfeer L (1)

74 7.4.1 Quew = 2v

= (-5x107)+(9x10™)
2

=2x10-°CV (3)
7.4.2 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.4.1/ POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 7.4.1

AQ = Qnew — Qinitiat
=2x10-°-(-5 x 107°) Vv
=7x 10-°¥ (2)

7.4.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.4.2/ POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 7.4.2

a ay
e
__ 1x ie
~~ 16a
= 4,375 x 101° (electrons/elekrone) ¥ (3)
7.5 Charge quantization”/ Ladingkwantisering (1)

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Marking Guidelines/Nasienriglyne

QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8

8.1 | L " | Battery
4 I
TAD nenrmever Conducting wire
/Geleidinsdraad
Marking criteria/Nasien kriteria
Cells connected correctly/ Selle korrek gekoppel v

Voltmeter connected across the resistor/ battery/ Voltmeter gekoppel v
oor die weerstand/battery

Ammeter connected correctly/ Ampéremeter korrek gekoppel v

All labels/ Alle byskrifte v

8.2

8.2.1 Current strength is the rate of flow of charge. Y “/ Stroomsterkte is die
tempo van vloei van lading

8.2.2 Q =IAtY
= 0,5 x 120¥
= 60 CV

8.2.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 8.2.2/ POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 8.2.2

_w
v= a”

_w
12= By

=720 Jv

TOTALITOTAAL = 100 MARKS/PUNTE

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(2)

(3)

(3)
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