Physical Sciences Grade 10 P1 November Mock 2026 QP (Eng)

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1) NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 10 pages and 2 data sheets. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your name and class (e.g. 10A) in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK. 2. This question paper consists of EIGHT questions. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK. 3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK. 4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2. 6. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments. 8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations. 9. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places. 10. Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required. 11. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS. 12. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Various options are provided as possible 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 1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.9 E. 1.1 Which ONE of the following is a VECTOR quantity? A Speed B Distance C Displacement D Time (2) 1.2 The GRADIENT (slope) of a velocity-time graph represents the … A displacement. B acceleration. C position. D distance. (2) 1.3 A trolley moving along a straight line has kinetic energy E. The speed of the trolley is now DOUBLED. The new kinetic energy of the trolley is … A 1 2E B E C 2E D 4E (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.4 Two pulses travel towards each other along the same rope, as shown below. Pulse X has an amplitude of 4 cm and pulse Y has an amplitude of 3 cm. 4 cm Y X 3 cm Which ONE of the following CORRECTLY describes the type of interference and the amplitude of the resultant pulse when the two pulses meet? TYPE OF INTERFERENCE AMPLITUDE (cm) A Destructive 1 B Destructive 7 (2) C Constructive 7 D Constructive 1 1.5 The PITCH of a sound is determined by its … A amplitude. B frequency. C speed. D loudness. (2) 1.6 Which ONE of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the HIGHEST penetrating ability? A Radio waves B Visible light C Ultraviolet radiation D Gamma rays (2) 1.7 Which ONE of the following statements about MAGNETISM is CORRECT? A Outside a bar magnet, magnetic field lines point from the south pole to the north pole. B Like magnetic poles attract each other. C The Earth’s geographic North Pole is close to a magnetic SOUTH pole. D The north pole of a compass needle points to the geographic South (2) Pole. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.8 Three IDENTICAL resistors, each of resistance R, are connected in PARALLEL. The equivalent (total) resistance of the combination is … A 1 3R B 1R 2 C R D 3R (2) [16] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.) The diagram below represents a TRANSVERSE wave travelling to the right along a long rope. The distance between points P and Q is 3,0 m. The source produces 10 complete waves in 2 seconds. Displacement (cm) A C direction of motion 15 Distance (m) P Q –15 B D 3,0 m 2.1 Define the term transverse wave. (2) 2.2 Write down the amplitude of the wave in METRES. (1) 2.3 Write down TWO letters that represent points that are IN PHASE. (1) 2.4 Determine the wavelength of the wave. (2) 2.5 Calculate the period of the wave. (3) 2.6 Calculate the speed of the wave. (3) [12] QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.) 3.1 A bat hunts at night by emitting ULTRASOUND pulses with a frequency of 40 kHz. A pulse is reflected by a moth flying directly in front of the bat, and the bat detects the echo 0,025 s after emitting the pulse. The speed of sound in air is 340 m·s–1 . 3.1.1 Is sound a TRANSVERSE or a LONGITUDINAL wave? (1) 3.1.2 Calculate the distance between the bat and the moth. (4) 3.2 Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage skin cells. A certain UV photon has a wavelength of 250 nm. 3.2.1 What is meant by a photon? (2) 3.2.2 Calculate the energy of this UV photon. (4) [11] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.) Two identical small metal spheres, A and B, on insulated stands carry charges of +6 nC and –14 nC respectively, as shown below. A B +6 nC –14 nC The spheres are brought into contact and then separated. 4.1 State the principle of conservation of charge in words. (2) 4.2 Calculate the charge on EACH sphere after separation. (2) 4.3 Calculate the number of electrons transferred during contact. State whether the electrons were transferred from A TO B or from B TO A. (4) [8] QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.) In the circuit below, the battery has an emf of 12 V. The resistances of the battery, the ammeter and the connecting wires may be ignored. 6Ω 4Ω A 12 V 12 Ω 5.1 Define the term emf of a battery. (2) 5.2 Calculate the total resistance of the circuit. (4) 5.3 Calculate the reading on the ammeter. (3) 5.4 Calculate the amount of charge that flows through the 4 Ω resistor in 2 minutes. (3) 5.5 The 12 Ω resistor is now removed from the circuit. How will the reading on the ammeter change? Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Give a reason for the answer. (2) [14] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.) A minibus taxi travels at a constant speed of 90 km·h–1 along a straight, level road. The driver suddenly sees a cow standing in the road 75 m ahead. The driver’s reaction time is 0,7 s, after which the brakes are applied and the taxi decelerates UNIFORMLY at 5,5 m·s–2 until it stops. taxi cow 75 m 6.1 Define the term acceleration. (2) 6.2 Convert 90 km·h–1 to m·s–1 . (1) 6.3 Calculate the distance travelled by the taxi during the driver’s reaction time. (2) 6.4 Calculate the braking distance of the taxi. (4) 6.5 Will the taxi stop BEFORE reaching the cow? Answer YES or NO. Use calculations to support the answer. (2) 6.6 Calculate the time taken for the taxi to stop once the brakes are applied. (3) [14] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.) The velocity-time graph below represents the motion of a cyclist along a straight, horizontal road. EAST is taken as positive. 8 Velocity (m·s–1 ) 6 4 2 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Time (s) 7.1 Describe the motion of the cyclist between t = 4 s and t = 10 s. (1) 7.2 Calculate the acceleration of the cyclist during the first 4 s. (3) 7.3 Use the graph to calculate the displacement of the cyclist after 14 s. (4) 7.4 Calculate the average velocity of the cyclist for the 14 s. (3) 7.5 Sketch the acceleration-time graph for the motion of the cyclist from t = 0 s to t = 14 s. Indicate the relevant values on the axes. (3) [14] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 10 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.) A skateboarder and her skateboard have a combined mass of 55 kg. She starts from REST at point A at the top of a ramp, 3,2 m above the ground. She moves down the ramp through point B on the ground and up the other side to point C, which is 1,5 m above the ground. Ignore the effects of friction and air resistance. A 3,2 m C 1,5 m B 8.1 Define the term gravitational potential energy. (2) 8.2 Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the skateboarder at point A. (3) 8.3 State the principle of conservation of mechanical energy in words. (2) 8.4 Use the principle of conservation of mechanical energy to calculate the speed of the skateboarder at point C. (4) [11] TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 1 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10 PAPER 1 (PHYSICS) TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS NAME SYMBOL VALUE Acceleration due to gravity g 9,8 m·s–2 Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0× 108 m·s–1 Planck’s constant h 6,63× 10–34 J·s Charge on electron e –1,6× 10–19 C Electron mass me 9,11× 10–31 kg TABLE 2: FORMULAE MOTION vf = vi + a∆t ∆x = vi ∆t + 21 a∆t2 ( ) vf + vi v2f = v2i + 2a∆x ∆x = ∆t 2 WORK, ENERGY AND POWER U = mgh or EP = mgh K = 12 mv2 or Ek = 21 mv2 EM = Ek + Ep or EM = K + U Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT 1 v = fλ T= f c E = hf or E = h λ ELECTROSTATICS Q1 + Q2 Q Q Q= n= or n = 2 e qe ELECTRIC CIRCUITS V R= Q = I∆t I 1 1 1 Rs = R1 + R2 + . . . = + +... Rp R 1 R 2 W V= Q Copyright reserved