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Grade 12 Prep. Exam.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
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10.
uh
12.
Write your name and other information in the appropriate spaces on the
BOOK.
StartEACH 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 subquestions, for example between
QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
You may use a non-programmable calculator.
You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places where applicable.
Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
Write neatly and legibly.
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Grade 12 Prep. Exam.
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
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) nex ?the question numbers (1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g.1.41E
11 A bod: i$ moving at CONSTANT VELOCITY. The net force acting on it is ...
A zero.
B constant.
C increasing.
D
decreasing. (2)
1.2 | Aball has a mechanical energy E when it is at rest h metres above the ground.
The ball is then dropped from this rest position. What is the kinetic energy of
the ball when it is ; h metres above the ground?
A +E
3
B 7E
3
CE
D se (2)
1.3. Acar of mass m is travelling at a constant velocity and has momentum p. The
driver notices an object ahead of him and applies the brakes so that the
momentum of the car changes to = p.
2
of the diagrams below correctly shows the relationship between
?
A e pi
Pr Ap Pr a Ap
pr
Ap (2)
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1.4 An object of mass m is accelerated from a velocity v to a velocity 2v, as shown
in the diagram below.
j]
par
F,
Whee net work done on the object?
A mv?
B +m
2
Cc smv
2
D 2mv? (2)
1.5. A ball is thrown vertically upwards with velocity v, from the top of building, h
metres above the ground. A, B and C are the positions of the ball during its
motion as shown in the position-time graph below.
Position
ft time (Ss)
Which ONE of the following is correct for the VELOCITY and DISPLACEMENT
of the ball when it is at point C?
Velocity Displacement
(m-s*) (m)
A v 2h
B 0
Cc 2h
D -V 0
(2)
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1.6 Astronomers observed that light from a distant star undergoes a red shift.
Which ONE of the following combinations is correct for the OBSERVED
WAVELENGTH and the OBSERVED FREQUENCY when compared to
the wavelength and frequency of the light source?
(OBSERVED WAVELENGTH | OBSERVED FREQUENCY
Lower than Lower than
Higher than Lower than
Cc Lower than Higher than
D Higher than Higher than
(2)
1.7. Three small identical spheres A, B and C carry charges as shown in the
diagram below. The distance between spheres A and B is x.
+4Q -Q +Q
For sphere B to experience a ZERO net electrostatic force, what must the
distance between spheres B and C be?
A tx
4
B ; x
Cc 2x
D 4x (2)
1.8 The batteries in CIRCUITS P and Q are identical. Resistors R1, Re and R3
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are identical. The ammeters and conducting wires have negligible resistance,
the voltmeters have very high resistance, while the resistance of the batteries
CANNOT be ignored.
CIRCUIT P CIRCUIT Q
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Ri
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Which ONE of the following combinations is correct for the VOLTMETER
READING and the AMMETER READING in circuits P and Q?
— VOLTMETER READING AMMETER READING
a
"Nf Ve >Va Ap > Aa
|
By Vp < Va Ap > Aa
ee Vp > Va Ap < Aa
D Ve < Va Ap <Aa
(2)
1.9 Which ONE of the energy conversions below takes place when a DC
motor is in operation?
A __ Kinetic energy to Electrical energy.
B_ Electrical energy to Kinetic energy.
C_ Potential energy to Electrical energy.
D
Electrical energy to Potential energy. (2)
1.10 Which ONE of the following graphs correctly illustrates the relationship between
maximum kinetic energy (Ex(max)) of the emitted electrons from a metal surface
and frequency (f) of the incident light?
A, B
Eximax) Eximax)
0 . f 0 f
Cc D
Eximax) Ekimax)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
A block mi of mass 8 kg is connected by a light inextensible string which runs over a
light frictionless pulley to block mz also of mass 8 kg. Block m1 is moving up an incline
as shown in-the diagram below. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block m1
and the inclifiélis 0,2.
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m2
2.1. State Newton's Second Law of motion in words. (2)
2.2. Drawa labelled free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on
block m1. (4)
2.3. Consider the forces acting on each block separately, and calculate the
magnitude of the acceleration of the system. (6)
2.4 According to Newton's Third law, which force is the reaction to the weight
of block m2? (2)
2.5 While the blocks are moving, the string breaks. What is the direction of the
acceleration of block m: immediately after the string breaks?
Write only UP or DOWN the incline. (1)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
A crane is lifting bricks on a wooden pallet
at a constant velocity. When the pallet
reaches a height of 17,2 m above the
ground, on
pallet.
Ignore the ‘eff
The position versus time graph shows
the motion of the brick from the moment it
falls from the pallet, until it strikes the ground.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
the bricks falls from the
t of friction.
Bricks
LY
x
x
cereal ¢— Wooden
172 pallet
ig F
0
Position (m)
0 07 1,4 27 Time(s)
Explain what is meant by the term free fall. (2)
Write down the time taken by the brick to reach its maximum height after
falling off the pallet. (1)
Calculate the velocity of the brick just before it falls off the pallet. (3)
Calculate the distance covered by the brick during the last second of its
free fall. (5)
Draw an acceleration versus time graph for the motion of the brick from
the moment it falls from the wooden pallet until it just reaches the ground. (2)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
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4.2
A 400 g ball is approaching a baseball player horizontally in a westerly direction
at a speed of 40 m-s" as indicated in the diagram. The baseball player exerts
a forcésof 400 N on the ball in an easterly direction.
The ballis in contact with the bat for 0,1 s.
4.1.1 Define impulse. (2)
4.1.2 Calculate the velocity of the ball immediately after contact
with the bat. (4)
When cars are equipped with flexible bumpers, they will bounce off each
other during low-speed collisions, thus causing less damage. In one such
accident, car A with mass 1 750 kg, travelling to the right at 1,5 m-s"™,
collides with car B of mass 1 450 kg travelling to the left at 1,1 m-s”.
Measurements show that the speed of car A after the collision is
0,25 m:s‘ in its original direction.
Ignore the effects of friction during the collision.
Before After
A B A B
< —_———>
1,5 m-s* 1,1 m-s* 0,25 m-s*
4.2.1 Calculate the velocity of car B immediately after théldallision. (5)
4.2.2 "When cars are equipped with flexible bumpers, they will bounce off
each other during low-speed collisions, thus causing less damage.’
Explain how flexible bumpers reduce damages during low-speed
collisions. (3)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
After an emergency landing at Bloemfontein Airport, a passenger of mass 70 kg
evacuates the stationary aeroplane using the evacuation slide that makes an
angle of 40° wi fi the horizontal. When the passenger reaches a height of 2,8 m above
the ground, t s|bassenger has a speed of 0,35 m-s".
40°
ie the term non-conservative force.
tictional force acts on the passenger as he moves down the slide.
5.2. Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing all the forces exerted on
the passenger.
5.3. Name a non-conservative force acting on the passenger.
The coefficient of kinetic friction of the surface is 0,112.
5.4 Using energy principles, calculate the velocity of the passenger at the
lowest point of the slide.
5.5 The angle between the horizontal and the slide is increased. How will
the change influence the frictional force acting on the passenger?
Write only INCREASES, DECREASES or STAYS THE SAME. Explain
the answer.
(2)
(3)
(1)
(6)
(3)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
A learner investigates the relationship between the ratio of the observed frequency to
the source fri ncy (2) and the velocity with which the listener moves relative to the
. The experiment is repeated by increasing the magnitude of the
with which the observer moves relative to the same stationary
source.
The observed frequency (f.) is recorded and the ratio (2) is calculated for each
experiment. The graph below shows the results obtained.
1,45
fi
fs 1,10 -
OF
an
1,05
eH
1,00 @
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
vi (m-s")
6.1. State in words the phenomenon described above. (2)
Use the graph to answer the following questions.
6.2 Is the learner moving TOWARDS or AWAY FROM the stationary
source? Explain your answer. (2)
(1)
(4)
6.3. What does the gradient of the graph represent?
6.4 Calculate the speed of sound in air during the experimen
6.5 An observation of the spectrum of a distant star shows that Tris moving
away from the earth. Explain, in terms of the frequencies of the spectral
line, how it is possible to conclude that the star is moving away from the
earth. (2)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)
7.1
2
Two point charges A and B, carrying charges of +1,2 nC and +1,5 nC
ively are placed 5 cm apart along a straight line in a vacuum, as shown
7.1.1. State Coloumb's law in words. (2)
7.1.2 Calculate the net electrostatic force experienced by the electron. (5)
P is a point in an electric field 0,03 m from charged sphere A, as shown
in the diagram below. The electric field experienced at point P due to the
charged sphere A is 4x10’ N-C" to the right.
A
OQ»
0,03 m
7.2.1 Calculate the magnitude of the charge on sphere A. (3)
7.2.2 \|s the charge on sphere A POSITIVE or NEGATIVE? (1)
7.2.3, A point charge X, carrying an excess of 938 electrons, is now
placed at point P.
Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force experienced
by point charge X. (4)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery of emf 12 V and internal resistance
r. The battery is connected to resistors of 25 Q, 20 Q, 5Q and resistor X of unknown
resistance. Thelammeters, switch and the conducting wires have negligible resistance,
while the gue have very high resistance.
250 On 5Q X
8.1. Explain what is meant by an emf of 12 V. (2)
When switch S is closed, the reading on ammeter Az is 0,2 A and the reading
on voltmeter V2 is 5,5 V.
8.2 Calculate the:
8.2.1 Reading on ammeter Ai (3)
8.2.2 Resistance of resistor X (3)
8.2.3 Total external resistance of the circuit (3)
8.2.4 Internal resistance (r) of the battery (3)
8.3. Resistor X is replaced by another ammeter.
Will the reading on voltmeter Vi INCREASE, DECREASE on REMAIN
THE SAME? Explain the answer. T (4)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)
9.1 The diagram below is a simplified representation of a generator. The coil is
rotated . clockwise.
9.1.1 Is the above a DC or an AC generator? (1)
9.1.2 Write down the name of component X. (1)
9.1.3 Write down the function of component Y. (1)
9.1.4 Is the direction of the induced current from P to Q or from Qto P? (1)
9.2 The graph below shows the output voltage from a household AC
generator for the rotation of the coil for one complete cycle.
4
$+ 311,13 f pag
0,02
*t (s)
Output voltage (V)
- 311,13
v
9.2.1 The speed of rotation is doubled. Sketch the graph of the induced
emf versus the time for this change for one cycle. Indicate the
maximum voltage and relevant time values. (3)
9.2.2 An electrical device is connected to this generator. The-maximum
current passing through the device is 8 A.
Calculate the:
(a) Resistance of the device (4)
(b) Energy the device consumes in two hours (4)
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QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)
A learner uses two photoelectric cells to determine the maximum kinetic energy of
photoelectrons from caesium and sodium cathodes. Monochromatic light from the
SAME SOURGE is shone on the cathode of each photoelectric cell, as shown in the
diagram.
Ultraviolet light
The ammeter records a small current in each case.
The learner compiles the following data for the two metals:
MAXIMUM VELOCITY OF
WORK FUNCTION
METAL OF THE METAL (J) THE Pro ey RONS
Caesium 3,36 x 10°19 7,14 x 10°
Sodium 3,65 x 10°79 Vmax
10.1 Define the term work function of a metal. (2)
10.2 Use the information in the table to calculate the wavelength of the
light used in the experiment. (5)
10.3 Calculate the maximum velocity of an ejected electron from sodium metal. (4)
10.4 The intensity of the incident light was INCREASED. How does the
change affect the reading on the ammeter?
Write down only INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAINS THE SAME.
Explain the answer. (3)
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA)
GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12
ICAL CONSTANTS / TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
NAME / NAAM SYMBOL / SIMBOOL | VALUE / WAARDE
Acceleration due to gravity 3
Swaartekragversnelling 9 oe re
Uni i itational tant
niversal gravitational constan G 6,67 x 10" Nem2-kg2
Universele gravitasiekonstant
Radius of the Earth
6
Radius van die Aarde Re a al
Mass of the Earth M 5 98x 102k
Massa van die Aarde e oe 9
Speed of light in a vacuum er
Spoed van lig in 'n vakuum ° a nesendonien
Planck's constant
-34 |.
Planck se konstante 5 SESe 14s
Coulomb's constant k 9.0 x 10° N-m2-C2
Coulomb se konstante wx m
Charge on electron 48
Lading op elektron © Aeon
Electron mass
1-31
Elektronmassa me ari TOP
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TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
Vp =Vji + a Atay Ax =v,At+ tat? or/of Ay =v At+ tat?
ve aye ee orlof v,* =v, +2ady | Ax= [“ = Jat orlof Ay -(* = Jat
i
—"
FORCE/KRAG
Fret =ma p=nwv
f° =y,N f= U.N
F_,At =Ap
w=
Ap= mv, - mv; a
m.
Freon orlof Freon 9 =c4t orlof 9 =GS
WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING
W =FAxcos 0 U=mgh orlof Ep=mgh
7 4 Wyet = AK orlof =W,., = AE,
K=> mv? or/of E,= pnw’
AK=K,-K, oflof AE, =Ey —Ey
Wye = AK +AU orfof Wy, = AE, +AE, p=
Pav =Fvavy / Pgemia = FvVgemid
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
F
= T=,
v=fr f
+
aver gay E=hf orlof E=h®
viv, ViV, x
E = Wy + Excmax/maks) OF/Of E = Wy + Kmax/maxs Where/waar ae
7
ttf
E=hf and/en w, =hf, and/en Excmax/maks) = 5 MV vax sia
ce Syl
K qnax/maks) = 2mv max/maks
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ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
ke 12
tH
o|O I
n= or/of
Q
n=—
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE
emf (€ )= I(R +r)
R=
emk (€ )= I(R +r)
R, =R,+R_ +...
1 1°41 q=lAt
ee
R, R, R,
W=Vq pW.
At
W=VIAt
P=VI
W=FPRAt
5 P=PR
w=“ _ve
R
ALTERNATING CURRENT/WISSELSTROOM
mo 2
V
v= Max
m2
I ——maks
we 2
V,
Voge =
Pires = V sired rae / Pyemiddela = Vuk Tce
Pas =17,.R / Pryemidaeta = Fg
v2 v2 fy
Fu ~ R / Few = =
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QUESTION/VRAAG 1
1.4
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1.3
1.4
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16 By'¥
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QUESTION/VRAAG 2
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
If any of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct context are omitted:
- 1 mark per word/phrase. Net/Resultant force mentioned at least once.
Indien enige van die onderstreepte sleutelwoorde/-frases in die korrekte
konteks weggelaat word:
- 1 punt per woord/frase. Netto/resultante krag ten minste een keer genoem.
2.1. When a resultant/net force acts on an object, the object will accelerate
in the direction of the net force at an acceleration that is directly
proportional to the net/resultant force v and inversely proportional to the
mass of the object. v
Wanneer 'n resulterende/netto krag op 'n voorwerp inwerk, sal die voorwerp
versnel in die rigting van die netto krag by 'n versnelling wat direk eweredig
is aan die netto/resultante krag en omgekeerd eweredig aafdie massa van
die voorwerp.
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v TY
v
Accept the following symbols/Aanvaar die volgende simbole
T
F1/Force on the rope/Krag op die tou
Ww.
Fg /weight/gewig
N
Fn/Normal/Normal force/Normaal/Normaalkrag
fk
NINES
f/Friction/frictional force/kinetic frictional force
f/Wrywing/Wywingskrag/Kinetiese wrywingskrag (4)
NB: Allocate ONE mark for each correct arrow and label in first option.
For the second option, give one mark for both components of weight,
correctly drawn with arrows and labels.
Deduct one mark for any additional forces.
NB: Ken EEN punt toe vir elke korrekte pyltjie en etiket in eerste opsie.
Vir die tweede opsie, gee een punt vir beide komponente van gewig,
korrek geteken met pyle en byskrifte.
Trek een punt af vir enige bykomende kragte.
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23 OPTION/OPSIE 1
Take the direction of motion of each block as positive
Neempdie bewegingsrigting van elke blok as positief
w+ (-T)=ma
(8)(9,8) — TY = 8as
Form:
Any/Enige v
Fret = ma
T + (-wi) + (-fx) = 8a
T-(8x9,8)sin30°V - 0,2(8)(9,8)cos30°V = 8a ....(2)
142:
(8)(9,8) - (8x9,8)sin30° - 0,2(8)(9,8)cos30° = 16a
a= 1,6 m-s?v
OPTION/OPSIE 2 a
Take the direction of motion of ea
Neem die bewegingsrigting van elke’
iS negative
negatief
For/Vir m2
Fret = ma ¥
-w2+ T =-ma
-(8)(9,8) + TY = -8a......... (1)
For m1
Any/Enige Vv
Fret = ma
T + (-wi) + (-fx) = 8a
-T+(8x9,8)sin30°v + 0,2(8)(9,8)cos30°V = -8a ....(2)
T2:
-(8)(9,8) + (8x9,8)sin30° + 0,2(8)(9,8)cos30° = -16a
a=1.6 ms? ¥
(6)
2.4 — The force that block(mz) exerts on the earth. vv
Die krag wat blok (m2) op die aarde uitoefen. (2)
2.5 Down (the incline)/Af (die helling) Vv (1)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 3
3.1. Motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational force only.v ¥
Beweging van 'n voorwerp slegs onder die invloed van gravitasiekrag. (2)
(1)
3.3 OPTION/OPSIE 1
OPTION/OPSIE 2
UPWARDS POSITIVE DOWNWARDS POSITIVE
OPWAARTS POSITIEF | AFWAARTS POSITIEF
vi = vi + gAtY
Vt = vi + gAtY 0 = vi + (9,8)(0,7) ¥
0 = vi t (-9,8)(0,7) ¥ Vi = —6,86
vi = 6,86 m-st¥ vi =6.86 ms? ¥
OPTION/OPSIE 3 OPTION/OPSIE 4
UPWARDS POSITIVE DOWNWARDS POSITIVE
OPWAARTS POSITIEF | AFWAARTS POSITIEF
Ay = viAt + ZgAryY
= 2
Ay = MiAt + Vagaty’ -2,4 = vi + (9,8)(0,7)2¥
2,4 = vi + (-9,8)(0,7)°¥
aa is vi = —6,86
vi = 6,86 m-s vi = 6,86 m-s? ¥
OPTION/OPSIE 5 OPTION/OPSIE 6
UPWARDS POSITIVE UPWARDS POSITIVE
OPWAARTS POSITIEF OPWAARTS POSITIEF
vp = vp + 2gAyY
v7 = vp + 2gAyv
0 = v? + 2(9,8)(— 2,4)”
0 = v? + 2(—9,8)(2,4)¥
yV+v
ay = (“aw
vj = 6,86 m:s-t¥ iy = G86
v; = 6,86m:s iv
OPTION/OPSIE 7 OPTION/OPSIE 8
UPWARDS POSITIVE UPWARDS POSITIVE
OPWAARTS POSITIEF OPWAARTS POSITIEF
vi + Y,
ay = (7S 1) tw
vp = 6,86m-s71¥
(mgh + sv”); = (mgh + 5mv*) v
(gh + 30); = (gh + 5v),
9,8(2,4) +5(0) = 9,8(0) +5u7Y
v,it+0
i +0 2,4 = (— v
24= e )o7v 2,4 ( )o7
- -1 Wr vy; = —6,86
vy, = 6,86 m:s~* down/af % = 6,86 m-s-* dewn/afv
OPTION/OPSIE 9 OPTION/OPSIE10
Wnet = AKY
mgAxcos6 =-sm{v; — v7)
9,8(2,4)(1) = 3(v} — 0)
vp = 6,86m-s-t¥
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OPTION/OPSIE 1
UPWARDS POSITIVE
Ay = pile + 5ghtey
= (-9,8)(1) + 3(-9,8)(1)? ~
=-14,7m
Distance/Afstand = 14,7 mv
OPTION/OPSIE 2
DOWNWARDS POSITIVE
AFWAARTS POSITIEF
Whole motion/Hele beweging
ve = vj + gdt
— 6,86 + (9,8)(1,7)¥
98mst
Ay 3 =v;At + 5gAtev
= (9; Hay +5(9,8)(1)? ~
= +14,7m
Distance/Afstand = 14,7 mY
Wil
UPWARDS POSITIVE
OPWAARTS POSITIEF
vy = y, + gAt
= 6,86 + (—9,8)(1,7)¥
= -98ms"!
Velocity striking the ground./
Snelheid as dit grond tref.
(Whole motion/Hele beweging)
ve = v + gdt
= 6,86 + (—9,8)(2,7)”
= -19,6m:s7}
OR/OF
(Maximum height/Maksimum hoogte)
vy = Y, + gAt
= 0 + (—9,8)(2)
= -19,6m:s71
OR/OF
(Point of launch/Punt waar vrygelaat)
vy = YH + gdt
= —6,86 + (—9,8)(1,3)
= -19,6m-s7}
OR/OF
(Last one second/Duur een sekonde)
Ve = yi + ght
—9,8 + (—9,8)(1)
—19,6m:s7!
oil
OPTION/OPSIE 3
UPWARDS POSITIVE
OPWAARTS' POSITIEF
vp = v} + 2ghyY
(- ~19,6)? = (-9,8)?
» + 2(—9,8) (Ay) ¥
Ay = -14,7m
Distance/Afstand = 14,7 mY
OPTION/OPSIE 4
DOWNWARDS POSITIVE
AFWAARTS POSITIEF
> ve = vp + 2gdyv
(19,6)? = (9,8)? + 2(9,8)(Ay)“
Ay = +14,7m
Distance/Afstand = 14,7 m¥
OPTION/OPSIE 5
UPWARDS POSITIVE
OPWAARTS POSITIEF
> Ay = 5) AtY
_ care jay
Ay = -14,7m
Distance/Afstand = 14.7mv
OPTION/OPSIE 6
DOWNWARDS POSITIVE
AFWAARTS POS TIEF
1m xs (“ + say
ee 19,6
2
av
Ay = 14,7m
Distance/Afstand = 14,7m~”
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AFWAARTS POSITIEF AFWAARTS POSITIEF
vy a
m-s?
t(s) (m-s*) 9 t(s)
-9,8 vv
QUESTION/VRAAG 4
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4.1.1. The product of the resultant/net force acting on an object and the time the
resultant/net force acts on the object. VW
Die produk van die resulterende/netto krag wat op 'n voorwerp inwerk
(2/0)
en die tyd wat die resulterende/netto krag op die voorwerp inwerk.
Accept/Aanvaar:
Impulse is the change in momentum of an object. (2/0)
Impuls is die verandering in momentum van 'n voorwerp.
OPTION/OPSIE 1
EAST AS POSITIVE
OOS AS POSITIEF
Fnet At = Ap ¥
FnetdAt = m(vr — vi)
(400)(0,1) “= 0,4v1—-(0,4)(-40) ¥
vr = 60 m-s"', east/oos ¥
OPTION/OPSIE 2
EAST AS NEGATIVE
OOS AS NEGATIEF
Fnet At = Ap ¥
FnetAt = m(vr — vi)
(-400)(0,1) ¥ = 0,4vr—(0,4)(40) ¥
vr = - 60 m-s*!
*. ve = 60 m-s", east/oos ¥
OPTION/OPSIE 3
EAST AS POSITIVE
OOS AS POSITIEF
Fret = ma
400 = 04a v
a= 1000 m-s?
vf = vi + aAtv
= -40 +(1000)(0,1)¥
= 60 m-s", east/oos ¥
OPTION/OPSIE 4
EAST AS NEGATIVE
OOS AS NEGATIEF
Fret = ma
- 400 = 0,4a Vv
a=-1000 m-s?
vf = vi + aAtY
= 40 +(-1000)(0,1)”
=-60m
= 60 m-s", east/oos ¥
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OPTION/OPSIE 1
RIGHT AS POSITIVE/REGS AS POSITIEF
Zp(before/voor) = Xp(after/na) ~
mavai + MBVBi = MBVif + MBV2F
a 750 5) + (1450)(-1,1)” = (1750)(0,25) + (1450)verr
ver = 0,41 ms" to the right/na regs ¥
OPTION/OPSIE 2
LEFT AS POSITIVE/LINKS AS POSITIEF
=p(before/voor) = Xp(after/na) ~
mavai + MBVBi = MaVvaf + MBVBF
(1750)(-1,5) + (1450)(1,1)” = (1750)(-0,25) + (1450)varw
Ver = - 0,41 m-s
ver = 0,41 m-s"'v to the right/na regs V
OPTION/OPSIE 3
RIGHT AS POSITIVE/REGS AS POSITIEF
A pa =- A paY
m(var — Vai) = - M(Ver — VBi)
1750(0,25 — 1,5)” = -1450(ver— (-1,1))”
ver = 0,41 m-s"'v to the right/na regs¥
OPTION/OPSIE 4
LEFT AS POSITIVE/LINKS AS POSITIEF
A pa =- A paY
m(var — Vai) = -m(Ver — VBi)
1750(0,25 — 1,5)” = -1450(var— 1,1)”
=-0,41 ms"
ver = 0,41 m-s‘'v to the right/na regs ¥
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4.2.2 Flexible bumpers reduce the net forcev by increasing the ti
to bring about the same change in momentum. “
required
Buigsame buffers verminder die netto krag deur die tyd wat-benodig word
om dieselfde verandering in momentum teweeg te bring, te verhoog. (3)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 5
5.1. A force for which the work done (in moving an object between two points)
ds-on the path taken. VV
arvoor die arbeid verrig (om 'n voorwerp tussen twee punte te
fhanklik is van die roete wat gevolg word. (2)
NP
4
52
fv
Accept the following symbols/Aanvaar die volgende
simbole
w Fg /weight/gewig v
N Fn/Normal/Normal force/Normaal/normaalkrag | ¥ (3)
wy f f/Friction/frictional force/kinetic frictional force | /,
Wrywing/wrywingskrag/kinetiese wrywingskrag
5.3. Frictional force/Wrywingskrag ¥ (1)
5.4
OPTIO/OPSIE 1
x 2,8
2,8 x =n age ~ #956
Wnhet = 4K
1
= 2 2
Wegjj + We = zm(v7 -v?) v AnylEnige
Fg//Axcos@ + fAxcos® = sm(vf — v?)
v
) cos 0° + 0,112(70x9,8)cos 40° (
inae , % 1 2 _ Yaor2
70(9,8) sin 40 (= aa ) cos 1.85 = 5 (70) [v7 0,357]
ve = 6,905 m-s! v
sin 40°
OPTION/OPSIE 2
Whee = AK
mgAxcos@ + fAxcosé = 5m(v} -
70(9,8) 50° ( ae ye 0° + 0,112(70 x98) 40° ( co
HIE sin4o) ©°S : ndeOs! sin40°.
v Any/Enige
vf) [nme
v v
) cos1g0° = 5(70)[v? — 0,357)
ame
ve = 6,905 m:s tv
OPTION/OPSIE 3
Ming: = Abs “BU v Any/Enige
fxcoosd = m(v} — v7) + mg(hy — hy) weg ,
v v v
0,112(70 x 9,8)cos40° (=) cos180° = 3(70)[v?'— (0,35)2] + 9,8)(0 — 2,8)
vp = 6,905 m:s7?”
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Decreases ¥
The normal force decreases V (because cos@ decreases with increase
of the size of the angle to the horizontal). Friction is directly proportional
to the fetal / f =pN / (F< N). ¥
Die.normaalkrag neem af (omdat cos@ afneem met toename van die
grootte van die hoek met die horisontaal). Wrywing is direk eweredig
aan die normaal / f =iN / (f « N). (3)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 6
6.1
6.2
6.3
It is the (apparent) change in frequency (or pitch) of the sound (detected
by a listener) ¥ because the sound source and the listener have different
velocities relative to the medium of sound propagation. ¥
Dit is die (skynbare) verandering in frekwensie (of toonhoogte) van die klank
(bespeur deur 'n luisteraar) omdat die klankbron en die luisteraar verskillende
snelhede het relatief tot die medium van klankvoortplanting.
OR/OF
An (apparent) change in (observed/detected) frequency (pitch),
(wavelength) Y because of the relative motion between a source and
an observer (listener). ¥
'n (Skynbare) verandering in (waargenome) frekwensie (toonhoogte),
(golflengte) as gevolg van die relatiewe beweging tussen 'n bron en
'‘n waarnemer (luisteraar). (2)
Towards/Na ¥
& >1v OPTION/OPSIE 2 (2)
fs
£. increases as v, increases ¥
‘s
fu
— Neem toe soos wat v, toeneem
s
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Use any set of values from the graph.
Gebruik enige ste! waardes uit die grafiek.
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OPTION/OPSIE 1
OPTION/OPSIE 2
v
dh VE
v
20 v
1,06 =— +1
v
v = 333,33m:s ty
gradient =
= 0,003
= 0,003
ssir
1,06¥ —1v
20-0 VY
= 333,33m-s' y
OPTION/OPSIE 3
A
1,06 ¥ =
v(1,06 =
v = 333,33m:s tv
fi vt+uy,
v
v +20,
v
v + 20
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6.5
The spectral lines of the star are shifted towards the lower frequency
end Y which is the red end of the spectrum. “
Die spektraallyne van die ster word na die laer frekwensie-end verskuif
wat die rooi-end van die spektrum is.
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7.1.1. The magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted by one point charge on
another; int charge is directly proportional to the product of the
magnitude of the chargesY and inversely proportional to the square of
the si farice between them. “
Die piettte van die elektrostatiese krag wat deur een puntlading op
na ‘puntlading uitgeoefen word, is direk eweredig aan die produk
van die grootte van die ladings en omgekeerd eweredig aan die kwadraat
van die afstand tussen hulle. (2)
TAQ _ kQiQ2 v
Fae on r2
_ 9x 10° x (1,2 x 1079)(1,6 x 10719)
~ (4 x 1072)? v
= 1,08 x 10715 N, left/links
kQ1Q2
Fee = 72
9x 10° x (1,5 x 10°°)(1,6 x 10-1) v
(1 x 10-2)2
= 2,16 x 10-"4N , right/regs
Fret = Fae — Fee
= 1,08x 10-15 — 2,16 x 10714
— 2,052 x 10714
2,052 x 10-14 N , right/regs ¥
(5)
72H E=k%v
"
4x 107 =(9 x 109) pa
Q = 4x10-cv (3)
7.2.2 Positive/Positief V (1)
7.2.3] Q = nage OPTION/OPSIE 2
= 938 x 1,6x 10-19 v pia Ko
= 15 K 107% j a Q
4x10” =(9x10)°
OPTION/OPSIE 1 (0,03)?
Q = 4x10-°C
F
Bata
Q F=K — ¥
4x10? =———___ v d _ —
1,5 x 10-16 _ 9X 10°(1,5 x 10719)(4 x 107%) |
F = 6x10-°NY ~ (0,03)?
F =6x10-°NV (4)
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8.1
821
8.2.2 POSITIVE MARKING FROM/POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 8.2.1
8.2.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM/POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 8.2.2
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12 J Vof energy is transferred per one coulomb of charge.
12 J “energie word per een coulomb lading oorgedra.
OPTION/OPSIE 2
302 = V2oa Vs0q = IR
1399 (30) = Izo9 (20) = 0,2(25 + 5)v
0,2(30) = Ingq(20)¥ = OY
= 034A V39 = Vaio =
I, = 0,3 + 02% , = oem
= 0,5AV =i
lbp = 0,3A
OPTION/OPSIE 3 1, = 0,34 + 0,24v
¥, = 0,2(30) = ia
= 6VV
1 1 1
Rp 20° 25 +5
Rp = 12.2
Vy = IpRp
6 =1,(12)¥
Ip = 0,5A¥
Ve
=—Vv
“ 55
=v
0,5
= 110V
OPTION/OPSIE 1
111
Ry Ri Ry
1 1
=— —vY
20 * 30
Ry = 120
Rent = Ry + Rg
=12+11”
= 230
OPTION/OPSIE 2
_ product/produk
Pp sum/som
_ 20x30 y
~ 20+30
=122
Rext = Rext +Rs
= 12+11
=230 7%
a
a
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OPTION/OPSIE 1 OPTION/OPSIE 2
e = TRi+ 1)” Viose = & — Vee
12 =105(23 + r) ~ ns 12— 115%
r dinny = 0,5
pul Viose = Inv
ge 0,5 = 0,5r (3)
r=10V
8.3 Decrease/Afneem ¥
Total external resistance decreases/Totale eksterne weerstand neem af
Total current increases/Totale stroom neem toe }v
Viost increases/neem toe V
Vext decreases/neem af V (Emr stays constant/bly konstant)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 9
9.1.1 AC/WS v (1)
9.1.2 Slip rings/Sleepringe ¥ (1)
9.1.3. To ensure conductivity between the slip rings and the external circuit. Vv
Om geleiding tussen sleepringe en die eksterne stroombaan te verseker. (1)
OR/OF Allow for rotation of the slip rings while maintaining contact with the
external circuit.
Laat die sleepringe roteer terwyl kontak met die eksterne stroombaan
behou word.
9.1.4 Pto/totQv (1)
oe + 620k --,¥----------------- MARKING CRITERIA
A NASIENKRITERIA
2 ! \ v | Shape/Vorm
§ ! 1 v | Amplitude +/-622V
3 Ya Y_| Half the period (0,01 s)
2 I 1/0,01s Helfte vat die tyd
3 0 t—_—1———*t (s) Jagr
s 1 I Inn:
z \ i eal
3 \ Lo
6 \! 3
- 622 -------- J-----------
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OPTION/OPSIE1 | OPTION/OPSIE 2
far -
pal Vnax Vinax = ImaxR¥
Wu “7s | 311,12%= BRv
311, R = 38,870Y
v2
=5,66A
Yims = IrmsRY
220 “= 5,66RY
R = 38,87 0Y
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9.2.2 (b) POSITIVE MARKING FROM/POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 9.2.2(a)
OPTION/OPSIE 1 OPTION/OPSIE 2 OPTION/OPSIE 3
Pave = Vems!rms Pave. = TrmsR p= Vins
= 220(5,66) = (5,66)?38,87 ave ~~ R-
1245,2W 1245,22W _ (220)?
~~ 38,87
pos p=“y 1245,18 W
At ae af At on
1245,2=>v 1245,22 = Tv ity
W = 8965440 Jv W = 8965611,16 JY v at
1 245,18 = —“-v
7200
W = 8965268,85 Jv
OPTION/OPSIE 4 OPTION/OPSIE 5 OPTION/OPSIE 6
W = VIAty, W = PRAtv
= 220(5,66}(7200)Y | = (5,66)2(38,87)(7200)¥
= 8965440 Jv = 8965611,16 JY
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10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
The work function of a metal is the minimum energy V that an electron
(in thé;metal) needs to be emitted/ejected from the(metal)surface. ¥
‘unksie van 'n metaal is die minimum energie wat 'n elektron
taal) uit die (metaal)opperviak moet vrygestel. (2)
E= Wo+ Kmax/maks AnviEnige 7
ny/Enige
1
he =Wo + 2 WV aaeprians
(3 x 108)”
vo
6,63 x 10-** = = 3,36 x'10-1 + 49,11 x 10-34)(7,14 x 105)?°v
a
A = 3,50 x 10-7 mY
(5)
Positive marking from/Positiewe nasien vanaf 10.2
E = Wo + Kmax/maks .
c 1 Any/Enige v
hy =Wo + 3 ™MVmax/maks
te
(3 X10)
3,50
Vmax/maks = 6,68 x
6,6,3 x 10734
1 v
65 x 10719 + 3 (9,11 % 10° VE a wimnniics
7 (4)
Increase V
More photo electrons strike the surface of the metal per unit time. ”
More electrons are ejected per unit time. ¥
From the formula J = 2 (= ra ; | « n) ammeter reading increases.
Verhoog
Meer fotoelektrone tref die opperviak van die metaal per eenheid tyd.
Meer elektrone word per eenheid tyd vrygestel.
Vir die formule 1 = 2 (= “4 ; 1 « n) ammeterlesing neem toe. (3)
TOTALITOTAAL: 150
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