Physical Sciences Grade 11 P1 November Mock 2026 QP (Eng)

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 11 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1) NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 12 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 (or examination number) in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK. 2. This question paper consists of TEN 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 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.11 E. 1.1 Which ONE of the following pairs consists of VECTOR quantities only? A Mass and weight B Displacement and force C Speed and time D Distance and velocity (2) 1.2 Two forces of 8 N and 6 N act simultaneously on the same point. The angle between the forces can be changed. Which ONE of the following CANNOT be the magnitude of the resultant of the two forces? A 2N B 10 N C 14 N D 16 N (2) 1.3 A passenger who is not wearing a seatbelt is thrown forward when a minibus taxi stops suddenly. Which ONE of the following laws BEST explains this observation? A Newton’s First Law of Motion B Newton’s Second Law of Motion C Newton’s Third Law of Motion D Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation (2) 1.4 A book rests on a horizontal table. The Earth exerts a gravitational force (weight) on the book. According to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, the REACTION to the weight of the book is the … A normal force that the table exerts on the book. B force that the book exerts on the table. C gravitational force that the book exerts on the Earth. D frictional force that the table exerts on the book. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.5 A crate rests on a rough horizontal floor. A HORIZONTAL force that slowly increases from zero is applied to the crate, but the crate does NOT move. While the applied force increases, the static frictional force on the crate … A remains constant. B increases. C decreases. D is zero. (2) 1.6 Planet X has TWICE the mass and TWICE the radius of the Earth. The gravitational acceleration on the surface of the Earth is g. The gravitational acceleration on the surface of planet X is … A 2g B g C 1 2g D 1g (2) 4 1.7 Two identical metal spheres on insulated stands carry charges of +8 µ C and –4 µ C respectively. The spheres are allowed to touch and are then separated. The charge on EACH sphere after separation is … A +2 µ C B +6 µ C C –2 µ C D +4 µ C (2) 1.8 Which ONE of the following statements about ELECTRIC FIELD LINES is CORRECT? A Field lines start on negative charges and end on positive charges. B Field lines may cross each other where the field is strong. C Field lines are closer together where the electric field is stronger. D Field lines are always parallel to each other. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.9 A flat coil is placed in a uniform magnetic field. The magnetic flux linked with the coil is a MAXIMUM when the plane of the coil is … A parallel to the magnetic field. B at an angle of 45◦ to the magnetic field. C at an angle of 60◦ to the magnetic field. D perpendicular to the magnetic field. (2) 1.10 Three IDENTICAL resistors, R1 , R2 and R3 , are connected to a battery as shown below. The current in resistor R1 is I. R2 R1 R3 The current in resistor R2 is … A 1I 2 B I C 2I D 1I (2) 3 [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.) Three forces act simultaneously on a point object O, as shown in the diagram below. The diagram is NOT drawn to scale. +y 50 N 35 N 30◦ +x O 20 N 2.1 Define the term resultant vector. (2) 2.2 Calculate the magnitudes of the horizontal (x) and vertical (y) components of the 50 N force. (4) 2.3 Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on object O. Give the direction as an angle measured from the positive x-axis. (6) 2.4 A fourth force is now applied to object O so that O is in EQUILIBRIUM. Write down the magnitude and direction of this fourth force. (2) [14] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.) A crate of mass 5 kg rests on a rough plank. One end of the plank is slowly raised. The crate is ON THE POINT OF SLIDING when the plank makes an angle of 28◦ with the horizontal, as shown below. 5 kg support 28◦ 3.1 Define the term static frictional force. (2) 3.2 Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on the crate when it is on the point of sliding. (3) 3.3 Calculate the magnitude of the MAXIMUM static frictional force acting on the crate. (3) 3.4 Calculate the coefficient of static friction between the crate and the plank. (3) The plank is now raised to an angle of 35◦ with the horizontal and the crate slides down the plank. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and the plank is 0,4. 3.5 Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the crate. (4) 3.6 The experiment is repeated with a 10 kg crate made of the SAME material. How will the angle at which this crate is on the point of sliding compare with 28◦ ? Choose from GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO. Give a reason for the answer. (2) [17] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.) Block A of mass 8 kg rests on a rough horizontal table. It is connected to block B of mass 4 kg by a light, inextensible string that passes over a light, frictionless pulley, as shown below. Block B hangs freely. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block A and the table is 0,25. The system is released from rest and block B moves downwards. A 8 kg B 4 kg 4.1 State Newton’s Second Law of Motion in words. (2) 4.2 Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on block A while it moves. (4) 4.3 Calculate the magnitude of the kinetic frictional force acting on block A. (2) 4.4 Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the system. (5) 4.5 Calculate the magnitude of the tension in the string. (3) 4.6 A 2 kg mass is now placed on top of block A and the experiment is repeated. How will the magnitude of the acceleration of the system compare with the answer to QUESTION 4.4? Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain the answer. (3) [19] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.) A learner of mass 60 kg stands on a bathroom scale (calibrated in newtons) on the floor of a lift. lift scale 5.1 State Newton’s Third Law of Motion in words. (2) 5.2 Describe the REACTION force to the force that the scale exerts on the learner. State its direction. (2) 5.3 The lift ACCELERATES UPWARDS at 1,5 m·s–2 . Calculate the reading on the scale. (3) 5.4 The lift now moves UPWARDS at a CONSTANT VELOCITY. Write down the reading on the scale. (1) [8] QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.) A robotic rover of mass 900 kg is sent to the planet Mars. Mars has a mass of 6,42× 1023 kg and a radius of 3,39× 106 m. 6.1 State Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation in words. (2) 6.2 Calculate the gravitational acceleration on the surface of Mars. (3) 6.3 Calculate the weight of the rover on the surface of Mars. (2) 6.4 During its descent, the rover is at a height of 2,0× 106 m ABOVE the surface of Mars. Calculate the magnitude of the gravitational force that Mars exerts on the rover at this height. (3) 6.5 How does the magnitude of the force that the rover exerts on Mars compare with the answer to QUESTION 6.4? Choose from GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO. (1) [11] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 10 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.) 7.1 Two identical small metal spheres, P and Q, on insulated stands carry charges of –5 nC and +9 nC respectively. The spheres are brought into contact and then separated. 7.1.1 State the principle of conservation of charge in words. (2) 7.1.2 Calculate the charge on sphere P after the spheres are separated. (2) 7.1.3 Calculate the number of electrons transferred during contact. State whether electrons were transferred from P TO Q or from Q TO P. (4) 7.2 Three point charges, Q1 = +2 µ C, Q2 = –3 µ C and Q3 = +4 µ C, are fixed in a straight line, as shown below. Q1 = +2 µ C Q2 = –3 µ C Q3 = +4 µ C 0,3 m 0,2 m 7.2.1 State Coulomb’s law in words. (2) 7.2.2 Calculate the net electrostatic force acting on Q2 . (6) [16] QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.) A small sphere A carrying a charge of +8 nC is placed 0,2 m to the LEFT of point P. Another small sphere B carrying a charge of –6 nC is placed 0,15 m directly BELOW point P, as shown in the diagram below. 0,2 m P A +8 nC 0,15 m B –6 nC 8.1 Define the term electric field at a point. (2) 8.2 Draw the electric field pattern around an isolated NEGATIVE point charge. (2) 8.3 Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric field at point P. (7) 8.4 An electron is now placed at point P. Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force that the electron experiences. (2) [13] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 11 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.) 9.1 A long, straight conductor passes vertically through a horizontal piece of cardboard. A current flows UPWARDS through the conductor, i.e. OUT OF the cardboard towards the observer looking down from above. I cardboard 9.1.1 Draw the magnetic field pattern around the conductor as seen from ABOVE. Indicate the direction of the field. (2) 9.1.2 Name the rule used to determine the direction of the magnetic field in QUESTION 9.1.1. (1) 9.2 A flat coil of 200 turns, each of area 0,03 m2 , is placed in a uniform magnetic field so that the field is PERPENDICULAR to the plane of the coil, as shown below. The ends of the coil are connected to a sensitive voltmeter. × × × × × × uniform magnetic field × × × × × × into the page × × × × × × V The magnetic field strength is increased uniformly from 0,2 T to 0,8 T in 0,15 s. 9.2.1 State Faraday’s Law of electromagnetic induction in words. (2) 9.2.2 Calculate the change in magnetic flux linked with EACH turn of the coil. (3) 9.2.3 Calculate the magnitude of the emf induced in the coil. (3) 9.2.4 State TWO changes that can be made to INCREASE the induced emf, using the same magnetic field change. (2) [13] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 12 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.) 10.1 In the circuit below the battery has an emf of 12 V and NEGLIGIBLE internal resistance. The resistances of the ammeter, switch and connecting wires may be ignored. Switch S is CLOSED. R2 = 6 Ω R1 = 4 Ω A 12 V R3 = 3 Ω S 10.1.1 State Ohm’s law in words. (2) 10.1.2 Calculate the total resistance of the circuit. (3) 10.1.3 Calculate the reading on the ammeter. (3) 10.1.4 Calculate the current in resistor R2 . (3) 10.1.5 Switch S is now OPENED. How will the reading on the ammeter change? Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain the answer. (4) 10.2 A household heater has a power rating of 2 000 W. It is used for 3 hours every day. Calculate the cost of using the heater for 30 days if electricity costs R2,85 per kW·h. (4) [19] TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 1 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11 PAPER 1 (PHYSICS) TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS NAME SYMBOL VALUE Acceleration due to gravity g 9,8 m·s–2 Universal gravitational constant G 6,67× 10–11 N·m2 ·kg–2 Radius of the Earth RE 6,38× 106 m Mass of the Earth ME 5,98× 1024 kg Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0× 108 m·s–1 Coulomb’s constant k 9,0× 109 N·m2 ·C–2 Charge on electron e –1,6× 10–19 C Electron mass me 9,11× 10–31 kg TABLE 2: FORMULAE FORCE Fnet = ma w = mg m m m m M M F = G 1 2 2 or F = G 12 2 g = G 2 or g = G 2 d r d r fs(max) f µs = µk = k N N Copyright reserved Please turn over

Physical Sciences/P1 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock ELECTROSTATICS kQ1 Q2 kQ F= E= 2 r2 r F Q Q E= n= or n = q e qe ELECTROMAGNETISM ∆Φ ε = –N Φ = BA cos θ ∆t ELECTRIC CIRCUITS V R= q = I∆t I 1 1 1 Rs = R1 + R2 + . . . = + +... Rp R 1 R 2 W W = Vq P= ∆t W = VI∆t P = VI W = I2 R∆t P = I2 R V2 ∆t V2 W= P= R R Copyright reserved