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

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

Education

North West Provincial Government
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

PROVINCIAL TASK

" PHYSICAL SCIENCES "
" 16 MARCH 2026 k
Marks: 100
Time: 2 HOURS

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

4.

10.

11.

This question paper consists of SEVEN (7) questions. Answer ALL
questions in the ANSWER BOOK.

Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.

Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used
in this question paper.

Leave ONE line between two sub questions, e.g. between QUESTION
2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.

You may use a non-programmable calculator.

You may use appropriate mates)
You are advised to use the attached Pi
Show ALL formulae and substitution LL calculations.

Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO
decimal places.

Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.

Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
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 A crest is...

A a single disturbance in a medium.

B highest point in a wave.

Cc the lowest point in a wave.

D the distance between two points in a wave. (2)

1.2 The transverse wave, shown in the diagram below, moves from left to
right. In which direction is particle A moving?

——_—>
Direction
of motion

A Up

B Down

Cc Left

D Right (2)

1.3 What is the term used for the time taken by a wave to complete one
complete wave pulse?

A Amplitude
B Wavelength
[e} Frequency
D

Period (2)

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1.4 The pitch of a musical sound depends on the sound wave’s...

A wavelength.

B frequency.

Cc speed.

D amplitude. (2)

1.5 The electromagnetic waves with the lowest energy are...

A x-rays.

B microwaves.

Cc gamma rays.

D radio waves. (2)
1.6 A glass rod is charged positively b th a silk cloth. During

this process... |

A electrons are transferred fr red to the silk cloth.

B electrons are transferred from the silk cloth to the glass rod.

Cc protons are transferred from the silk cloth to the glass rod.

D protons are transferred from the glass rod to the silk cloth. (2)
1.4 10 C of charge passes a point in a circuit in 2 minutes. The current in

the circuit is:

A 0,083 A

B 0,2A

Cc 5A

D 12A (2)

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

Two transverse pulses, A and B, approach a point, P, in the same medium.
Pulse B is travelling to the LEFT and has an amplitude three times larger than
that of pulse A, both pulses have a wavelength of 5 cm. The pulses experience
DESTRUCTIVE interference at point P where they form a trough with an
amplitude of 6 cm.

2.1 NAME and STATE the principle used to determine the resultant

amplitude of the pulse formed at point P. (3)
2.2 Calculate the amplitude of pulse B before it reaches point P. (3)
2.3 Write down the wavelength of the pulse A at point P. (1)
2.4 Draw the pulses after they pass point P. Label each pulse clearly. (3)

i
2.5 Consider the following wave and answer the questions that follow.
B E as: 7

p@----\------#------------
Direction
H = of motion

2.5.1 Distinguish between a pulse and a wave. (4)

2.5.2 With reference to the diagram of the wave shown above, write
down ‘the letter(s) that indicate:

a) Amplitude (1)
b) One wavelength from position B (1)
c) A point that is COMPLETELY out of phase with point E (1)
d) Two points that are in phase with point A " ‘1

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

Water waves can be made by vibrating a wooden bar up and down in a tray of
water. The bar moves up and down at a frequency of 5 Hz.

48cm
peeotaptie bae | ae
3:1 How many complete waves are there in 48 cm? (1)
3.2 Are the water waves longitudinal or transverse? Explain briefly. (3)

3.3 Calculate the period of the waves.

(3)

(4)
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3.4 Calculate the speed of the wa

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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

The diagram below shows a series of compressions and rarefactions travelling
through a slinky spring. The positions of the compressions and rarefactions is
shown every 0,25 s.

1.8m
SU
TET
Ue
THTETEVETTT
THEE
MLV
ITT i
4.1 Define the term rarefaction. is (2)
4.2 Determine the period of this wave. (2)
4.3 Determine the wavelength of the wave. (1)
4.4 How far did the first compression travel in 1,5 s? (1)
4.5 Calculate the speed of this wave. Ss

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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)

A wave source on a ship sends out sound waves of frequency 25 kHz to the
bottom of the sea. A receiver on the ship detects these waves a short while later.
The speed of sound in water is 1 500 m:s™.

5.1 Describe an echo. (2)
5.2 Calculate the wavelength of these sound waves. (3)
5.3. Can these sound waves be heard by the human ear? Give a reason. (2)

5.4 Calculate the depth of the water beneath the ship if the waves are
detected by the receiver 10 seconds after being emitted. (4)

Consider the electromagnetic spectrum below and answer the questions that
follow. (

Radio | Micro | Infrared A | Ultraviolet} B Gamma

waves | waves rays
5.5 Define the term photon. 7 (2)
5.6 Give the NAMES of electromagnetic radiations:
5.6.1 A (1)
5.6.2 B (1)
5.7 Calculate the energy of a photon of radiation A, with a frequency of
2,5 x 101° Hz. (3)
5.8 Explain why electromagnetic radiation B is best suitable to scan bones
and not radiation A. (2)
5.9 Calculate the wavelength of radiation B if its photons have an energy of
7,25x1073 J, (4)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)

Two identical spheres, X and Y, on an insulated surface, carry charges of
-5,3x10° C and +4,7x10° C respectively. The spheres are brought into contact
with each other and then separated.

6.1 State the principle of charge quantisation. (2)
6.2 Calculate the number of excess electrons in sphere X before contact. (3)
6.3 Give a reason why we place charges spheres on insulated stands. (1)

6.4 Will the electrons be transferred from X to Y or from Y to X? Give a
reason for the answer. (2)

6.5 Calculate the charge on each sphere after they have moved away from
each other.

(3)

6.6 Calculate the number of electrons ta red | one sphere to the
other during contact. ,

(3)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)

Consider the circuit below. The reading on voltmeter V; is 6 V. The ammeter
reading is 1,5 A.

©)

I.
|
Ro lps

7.1. Define the term potential difference. (2)

s through Ra.

7.2 In 2 minutes, a charge of unknown magnitud
1 V2 if J of energy is used. (5)

Calculate the magnitude of the ri

7.3 Acharge of 18 C flows through a batte! alculate the current

passing through the battery. (3)

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TOTAL: 100

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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE
VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABLE/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES

NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE
Acceleration due to gravity g 9,8 m-s?
Swaartekragversnelling
Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0 x 108 m-s*t
Spoed van lig in 'n vakuum
Planck's constant h 6,63 x 1034 J's
Planck se konstante
Charge on electron e 1,6 x 10°79 C
Lading op elektron
Electron mass Me 9,11 x 10°" kg
Elektronmassa

WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG

v=fa Tz
f
c
E=hf orlof E= he
ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
Q Q,+Q
n=— or/of == q=—1 2
e Ge 2

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE

Vv
Q=IlAt Rar
R, =R,+R, +...

Ww
1.1.1 -
—=_ ++... q
R, R, R,

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¢

: PHYSICAL SCIENCES -
‘ FISIESE WETENSKAPPE "
: 16 MARCH/MAART 2026 "
t ; MARKING GUIDELINES/NASIENRIGL YNE Z

Marks/Punte: 100

These marking guidelines consists of 6 pages.
Hierdie nasienriglyne bestaan uit 6 bladsye.

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QUESTION/VRAAG 1
11 “Boovv
1.2 Bo ovv
13D. vv
14. Bovv
15 D vv
16 A vv
17 A vv
QUESTION/VRAAG 2

eit

2.2

Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:

af.

If any of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct context is
omitted deduct 1 mark. /indien enige van die onderstreepte
sleutelwoorde/frases in die korrekte konteks uitgelaat is, trek 1 punt

Principle of superposition.” The algebraic sum of the amplitudes of two

pulsesY that occupy the same space at the same time.v

Beginsel van superposisie. Die algebraiese som van die amplitudes van

twee pulse wat dieselfde ruimte op dieselfde tyd beslaan

OPTION/OPSIE 1

OPTION/OPSIE 2

Let the amplitude of Pulse A=x
The amplitude of Pulse B = -3x
x + (-3x) “= -6¥

x=3cm

amplitude of Pulse B= 3(x)
= 3(3)
=9cmv

Laat die amplitude van Puls A=x
Die amplitude van Puls B = -3x
X + (-3x) v= -6~

x=3cm

amplitude van Puls B= 3(x)
= 3(3)
=9cm~

Let the amplitude of Pulse Aaa x
The amplitude of Pulse B= -x

1

=x + (=x) V= -6 V

3 (-x)

x=9cmv

Laat die amplitude van Puls Aaxa
Die amplitude van Puls B= -x
aK + (-x) V=-6 v

1
=9comv—
= omw,

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(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)

(2)
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2.3 5cemv (1)

2.4 CRITERIA/Kriteria

Pulse A drawn as crest and pulse B drawn as
trough with labels v
Puls A geteken as ‘n kruin en puls B geteken as ‘n
trog met byskrifte.

Pulse B has a greater amplitude than pulse A v
Puls B het ‘n groter amplitude as puls A
Pulse B drawn left of pulse A /
Puls B is links van puls A

7

— 8B a (3)

a

2.5.1 A pulse is a single disturbance ~¥ whereas a wave is a series of
disturbances. v ¥ -

‘n Puls as ‘'n enkele steuring in ‘n medium, fterwyl ‘n golf ‘n reeks

versteurings is. (4)
2.5.2 a) IBorloflHv ee (1)
b) Ev (1)
c) Cv (1)
d) Dand/enF v (1)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 3

31  6v (1)

3.2 Transverse”. The particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the

direction of motion of the wave.v ¥

Transversale. Die deeltjies van die medium vibreer reghoekig met die

__ bewegingsrigting van die golf. (3)
3.
f
=
6)
=0,2 sv (3)
3.4 OPTION/OPSIE 1 OPTION/OPSIE 2
~ distance/afstand/d /, v= fx Av >
time/tyd/t v=5 vx 0.08 v
v=0,4 mstv
gi 0,48 v
6x0,2 ¥
v=0,4m-s'¥ : , (4)
orepl [11]
QUESTION/VRAAG 4
4.1 A rarefaction is a region of low pressure (in a longitudinal wave).v ¥
‘n Verdigting is 'n gebied van hoé druk (in 'n longitudinale golf).
(2 or/of 0) (2)
42 0,25x2 =05svv
(One complete wavelength is generated at 0,5 s from the middle of
one compression to the middle of the next successive compression/
Een volledige golflengte is by 0,5 s gegenereer vanaf die middel van
een verdigting tot die middel van die volgende opeenvolgende
verdigting)
OR/OF
Period/Periode = tet
number of waves/aantal golwe
. . 1,5
Period/Periode = a v
=0,5sv¥ (2)
43 06mv (1)
44 1,8mv (1)

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4.5 OPTION/OPSIE 1 OPTION/OPSIE 2
_ distance/afstand He a
“> timeltyd rr
1
ios 22s
=1,2ms'v¥
vefaiv
=2x06v¥
=1,2m:stv (3)
[9]
QUESTION/VRAAG 5
5.1 Reflection of sound waves.v¥ ¥ (2)
5.2 v=fxAv
1500 = 25 000 x Av
A= 0,06 mv (3)
' by
5.3 No/Neev :
The frequency is beyond range for the ian ear./Die frekwensie is
buite die hoorbare klank vir die menslike oor. ~
OR/OF
Frequency is greater than 20 kHz/Frekwensie is groter as 20 kHz (2)
5.4 distance/afstand
=
Speed/Spoed ‘imeltyd
distance/afstand
1500 v = sv.
distance/afstand = 7500 m ¥ (4)
5.5 Aphoton is a quantum/packet of energy found in light. Vv“
‘n Foton is 'n kwantum/pakkie energie wat in lig voorkom. (2 orlof0) (2)
5.6.1 A: Visible light/Sigbare lig V (1)
5.6.2 B: X-rays/X-strale V (1)
5.7 E=hfv
= (6,63 x 10°) x (2,5 x 10") v
=1,66x 10°77 Jv (3)

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5.8 Radiation B has a higher frequency/energyY hence a higher penetrating
ability.
Straling B het 'n hoér frekwensie/energie en dus 'n hoér
penetrasievermoé.
OR/OF
X-rays are absorbed by bones to appear bright white v but visible light
is deflected by soft tissues of the body
X-strale word deur bene geabsorbeer om helder wit te lyk, maar sigbare
lig word deur sagte weefsels van die liggaam weerkaats. (2)
5.9 aft,
at
7.25% 19-18 v7 = x10 me (3 x 108) v
A= 2,74 x 10°73 mv (4)
[24]
QUESTION/VRAAG 6 3
me,
6.1 All charges in the universe consists of
of one electron. VV
Alle ladings in die heelal bestaan ull lgetalveelvoud van die lading
op een elektron. (2 orlof 0) (2)
62 44
e
— 5:3*10°
-1,6 x10"?
= 3,3125 x 1013 electrons/elektrone V (3)
6.3 To prevent the loss of electrons or charges /Om die verlies van elektrone
of ladings te voorkom. ¥
OR/OF
To prevent leakage of charges./Om lekkasie van ladings te voorkom. (1)
6.4 Xto/naY v
X has excess electrons./het ‘n oormaat elektrone ¥ (2)
6.5 6x om Qy
_47 x10 Hes x10°) y
=-3x107CV (3)

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6.6 -POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 6.5/POSITIEWE NASIEN

VANAF VRAAG 6.5
OPTION/OPSIE 1 OPTION/OPSIE 2
AQ= -3 x 107 — (-5,3 x 10%) V AQ= (- 3 x 107) —4,7 x 108 V
=5x 10°C =-5x 10°C
a _g
n=- n=-
“ee e
Xe 5 x10°° - -5 «10°
16x10" -1,6 x10"
n= 3,125 x 10'° electrons/ n= 3,125 x 10’? electrons/
elektrone ¥ elektrone V
QUESTION/VRAAG 7

7.1 The energy transferred per unit electric charge flowing through it. vv

Die energie oorgedra per eenheidslading wat daardeur vioei. (2 orlof 0)

72 28,
At

7.3

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