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Write your name on the ANSWER BOOK.
This ques paper consists of TEN questions. Answer ALL the questions in
BOOK.
uestion 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 open 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 mathematical instruments.
You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL 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. 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.
Inna?
1.1 If the distance of an object above the surface of the Earth is increased, the weight
of thi ject vee
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A _ increases,
B_ decreases.
C remains same.
D __ increase then suddenly decrease. (2)
1.2 A constant,'resultant force acts on a body which is moving freely in a straight line.
Which PHYSICAL QUANTITY will remain constant?
A Velocity
B = Momentum
C Acceleration .
D Kinetic energy (2)
1.3 Which one of the following DOES NOT represent the units of a vector?
A N
B N-C*t
Cc Cs
DD J-m* (2)
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A car is moving on a straight, frictionless and horizontal road at CONSTANT
velocity. When the car enters on to a rough surface Q, the speed decreases and
the car comes to rest.
Which of the following statements about the car, after passing point Q is
true?
A inetic energy of the car remains constant.
B The mechanical energy of the car is conserved.
C The potential energy of the car is converted to kinetic energy.
D__ The kinetic energy of the car is used to do work against friction. (2)
Light of wavelength 680 nm coming from a receding distant galaxy is observed
by an astronomer on the Earth. The wavelength observed by the astronomer will
most likely be ...
A 700nm.
B 680nm.
Cc 600 nm.
D 630nm. (2)
A positive test charge is placed in the electric field of two identical positively
charged objects Q1 and Qz2as shown in the diagram below.
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The net force experienced by the test charge will be:
A zero 400
B upwards jaa
C downwards
D
to the left (2)
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1.7 Power may be defined as:
A force per unit displacement
B gy exchange
c of transfer of energy
D uct of work done and time
1.8 In the circuit shown below, the battery lights up all four identical bulbs °)
P, Q, Rand S.
Which one of the statements correctly describes the comparative brightness of
bulbs P, Q, R and S?
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Q
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A P and Q glow equally bright and are brighter than R and S.
B P,R and S are of equal brightness and glow brighter than Q.
Cc P and R are of equal brightness and glow brighter than Q and S.
D P glows the brightest followed by Q and then by R and S, which are of the
same brightness. oo (2)
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One difference between a DC generator and an AC generator is that a DC
generator ...
A gppprates a lower current than an AC generator.
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B “a sto ting and an AC generator has split ring commutator.
Cc rm split ring commutator and an AC generator has slip rings.
D generates electrical energy where the AC generator generates
mechanical energy. (2)
An absorption spectrum is the result of the ...
A material's absorption of red light.
B___ emission of specific frequencies of light when a gas is heated.
C atoms of a cold, dilute gas absorbing photons of certain frequencies of
white light.
D radiation of distinct lines of different frequencies when a low-density gas is
electrolysed. (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
A tow truck attempts to tow a broken down car of mass 400 kg. The coefficient of
Static friction is 0,60 and the coefficient of kinetic (dynamic) friction is 0,4. A tow
chain connectsifhe tow truck to the car as shown in the diagram below.
Janay
ft 400 kg Towchain
2.1 Calculate the force required to:
2.1.1 Just move the car if the rope is parallel to the road (3)
2.1.2 Keep the car moving at CONSTANT speed (2)
2.2 A rocket of mass of 20 000 kg moves vertically upwards with a uniform
acceleration from rest to a velocity of 40 m-s*in 1.6 s.
Ignore the effects of friction.
40 m-s*
2.2.1 State Newton’s Third Law of Motion in words. (2)
2.2.2 Drawa labelled free-body diagram of all the forces acting on the
rocket. ay (2)
2.2.3 What is the magnitude and direction of the total forcejexerted on the
rocket during first 1,6 s? Lonny (4)
inant
2.2.4 An astronaut of mass 80 kg is carried in the space le.
Determine the resultant force acting on him during the-first 1,6 s? (2)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
A helicopter moves vertically upwards at a constant velocity, releases a package.
It takes 6 s forthe package to reach the ground. The package strikes the ground
with a velocity-6#/49,8 m:s*. Ignore effects of air friction.
3.1 Define the term free fall. (2)
3.2 Why does the package rise before falling to the ground? (1)
3.3 If the time taken for the package to reach the maximum height is 0,8 s,
calculate the velocity of the helicopter. (3)
3.4 Calculate the height of the package above the ground at the moment it is
released from the helicopter. (3)
3.5 Draw a velocity-time graph that represents the motion of the package until it
reaches the ground.
Indicate the initial velocity, final velocity and times for entire motion on the
graph. (3)
3.6 Use the graph, drawn for question 3.5, to determine the maximum height
reached by the package above its point of release. (2)
3.7 After releasing the package, the helicopter continue to move vertically
upwards with the same constant velocity. Calculate how much higher the
helicopter moves, from the time it releases the package until the time that the
package reaches the ground. (2)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
Two trolleys are placed on a frictionless track in a Physics laboratory. A compressed spring
is placed between the two stationary trolleys. Trolley 1 has a mass of 500 g and trolley 2 has
a mass of 30 The spring is released and trolley 1 moves away with a velocity
of 2,4 m-s*.
41 State the law of conservation of momentum. (2)
4.2 Calculate the velocity of trolley 2 after the spring is released. (3)
4.3 If the release of the spring takes 0,12 s. Calculate the force which the spring
exerts on each of the trolleys. (3)
44 Describe how the acceleration of the trolleys would be affected if the masses
of the trolleys were doubled.
Choose from INCREASE, DECREASE OR REMAINS THE SAME.
Explain your answer. (2)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
Acyclist cycles up to the top of a hill with a length of 50 m ata CONSTANT velocity. The force
of kinetic friction that the bike encounters is 55 N. The combined mass of the cyclist and the
bicycle is 70 e slope forms an angle of 30° with the horizontal.
5.1 Draw a labelled free-body diagram to show all the forces acting on the
bicycle when the cyclist pedals up the slope. (4)
§.2 When the bicycle in going up the slope, calculate work done by the:
5.2.1 Force of friction (3)
5.2.2 Gravitational force -(3)
5.2.3 Applied force (4)
5.3 Determine magnitude of the applied force (2)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)
6.1 Diagram below represents sound waves which are emitted by the siren of a
police car. The speed of the police car is 100 km-h~! and frequency of sound
wav ‘ed is 800 Hz. The points L1 and Lz represents the stationery
listen anding on the road.
6.1.1 State the Doppler effect in words. (2)
6.1.2 What is the name of the instrument used to measure the rate of blood
flow in the arteries of a human being? (1)
6.1.3 Will the frequency of the sound heard by listener L1 be greater or less
than 800 Hz? Explain the answer. (3)
6.1.4 Calculate the frequency of sound heard by the listener Li. (4)
6.2 Galaxy Ais 1 500 million and Galaxy B 5 000 million light years away from
Earth. Light from which galaxy will have greater red shift?
Explain your answer. (3)
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Two dust particles are floating in the air. One dust particle carries a charge of -6 nC
and other carries a charge of -3 nC. When they are a certain distance r from each
other, they experience a force of 6,48 x 10° N.
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7.1 Write down the name of the force that exists between these two particles
and state the effect they have on each other. (2)
7.2 Suggest ONE way in which the particles could have acquired their
charge. (1)
7.3 Draw the electric field pattern, which exists between the two particles. (2)
74 Calculate the distance r between the particles. (4)
7.5 Calculate the magnitude and direction of net electric field at a point X which
is exactly halfway between the particles, when they are at distance rapart. (5)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
Two 9 V batteries are connected in a circuit with an ammeter, a switch, a voltmeter,
two 3 light bulbs and a resistor R as shown in the circuit diagram below. The battery has
an internal resistance r.
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30 30
8.1 When the switch is open, what will the reading be on the:
8.1.1 Voltmeter (1)
8.1.2 Ammeter (1)
8.2 When the switch is closed, voltmeter reading drops by 0,72 V and
ammeter reads 7,2 A.
8.2.1 Explain why the voltmeter reading drops. (3)
8.2.2 Calculate the internal resistance r of the battery. (3)
8.2.3 Calculate the resistance of the resistor R (5)
8.3 If the resistor R is removed from the circuit, would the power dissipated in
the light bulbs INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAINS SAME.
Explain your answer without calculations. yA (3)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)
A company that. manufactures electrical appliances has produced a new cordless
electric drill which is operated by a 9 V battery.
9.1 Staté-the principle on which an electric motor works. (2)
9.2 Does the drill have a direct or alternating current motor? (1)
The diagram below shows a simplified version of structure of a motor.
The coil is placed between the opposite poles of two magnets.
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9.3 Name the structure that ensures the coil rotates in one direction only. (1)
9.4 If the current is flowing in the coil as indicated in the diagram, the coil is
undergoing anticlockwise rotation.
Is the magnetic field direction from B to Aor from A to B? (1)
9.5 Peter has an electric drill, which operates from an alternating current
supply.
The drill has the following markings on it: 240 V,1800 W, 50 Hz
The current passing through the drill while operating is represented in the
graph below:
10,6
1(A)
-10,6
9.5.1 The current passing through the drill changes within every cycle.
How long does it take to complete a cycle? (1)
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9.5.2 Calculate the rms current the drill draws when operating. (3)
9.5.3 What is the resistance of the drill? (4)
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9.6 Smalilectric motors are used in remote controlled toy cars.
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o6ne Write down two modifications that can be made to increase toy
ra car’s speed. (2)
9.6.2 As the motor turns, the wheels of the car rotates in one direction,
moving it forwards.
Write down TWO modifications to the motor that could make the
car to move in reverse direction. (2)
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QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)
A scientist was investigating certain material for possible use in a solar cell, Firstly the
scientist uses a source of blue light with wavelength 460 nm to produce photo electrons.
The kinetic energy of photo electron is 1,6 x 101° J. The scientist then carries an
experiment to find out whether light of other wavelengths also emits electrons from the
material. He used red light with wavelength 700 nm in this experiment.
10.1 What type of energy conversion is taking place in a solar cell? (2)
10.2. What is the aim of his investigation? (2)
10.3 Show by calculation whethi light will be able to emit electrons from
the material? ‘_ - (7)
10.4 Is the material used . suitable for making solar cells?
Explain your answer. (2)
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
EGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12
VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA)
TABLE 1: ICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE
Acceleration due to gravity 7
Swaartekragversnelling g 9,8 ms?
Universal gravitational constant G 6,67 x 101! N-m@-kg2
Universele gravitasiekonstant
Speed of light ina vacuum
Spoed van lig in 'n vakuum c 3.0 x 108 m-s
Plank oe honsante hn G6s% 10" ts
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TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
Vv, =V, +a Atoay Ax=v,At+4aAt? orlof Ay =v,At++taat?
VP =v? + Zan orlof v,? =v? +2ady | Ax= (“5a orlof Ay = (“Jas
Lt
FORCE/KRAG
Fra = ma p=mv
f°" =y,N f= HN
F,,At=Ap w=mg
Ap=mv, — mv,
mm mm M M
F=G~ a orlof F=G— > g “Ce orlof fe] =Gy
WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING
W=FAxcos 0 U=mgh oof E,=mgh
4 1 Whret = AK oof Wah» = AE,
K==mv? oof ££, =—mv?
2 2 AK=K,-K, ‘orof AE, =Ey —E,
Wye = AK +AU or/of W,, = AE, + AE, “
Pare =FV ave! Poemia = FV gemia
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
v=fr T= 7
vVtv VV, c
f= Lf. f= Lf E=hf orfof E=h— r
‘viv, ° ‘viv, ? " 2 *
E=W, +E may or/of E=W, +Ky, where/waar
E=hf and/en W, =hfy and/en Ej ina =p mVi or/of K jax =5
fo
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ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
p_KQ.Q, eka
vv ef
q q
Q
n=2 otlof n=
e le
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE
emf(&) = (R+1r)
emk (£) = (R+r)
R,=R,+R,+
1.1 1 q=1 At
rs
R, R, R,
W = Vq Ww
P=—
At
W = VIAt
P=VIi
W = PRAt
, P =IR
W = = p- ve
R
ALTERNATING CURRENT/WISSELSTROOM
Trax - Tina
Tins “2 / Tok ~ 2 Poe =Vinslms / Poemiddeld = Vig gk
Vv Pye Ta — Paemidets = "Bg
Vins = T= !
v2 P. _ Vine P Veck
Vovox = am ae R ! R-
2 [aYaYay
c=
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" MARKING GUIDELINES/NASIENRIGL YNE :
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These marking guidelines consist of 13 pages and a cognitive table/
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QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1
1.1 Bovv (2)
1.2 vv (2)
1.3 vv (2)
1.4 vv (2)
1.5 A vv (2)
1.6 Boovv (2)
1.7 Cc vw (2)
1.8 D vy (2)
1.9 G wx (2)
1.10 Cc vw (2)
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QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2
2.1.1 | Fs = UsFg
Fs=usN | any onev
= (0,6)(400)(9,8) v
Fs = 2852 Nv (3)
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2.1.2 [OP 1/0PSIE 1 OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
Fr =/UkFa Fret = ma
= pkN Fa — fk = 400 x 0
= (0,4)(400)(9,8) v Fa—0,4x 400x 9,8 =0V
= 1868 No" Fa = 1568 N ¥ (2)
2.2.1. When object A exerts a force on object B, object B simultaneously exerts an
oppositely directed force of equal magnitude on object A.v v
Wanneer voorwerp A ‘n krag op voorwerp B uitoefen, sal voorwerp B
gelyktydig ‘n krag van gelyke grootte en in die teenoorgestelde rigting op
voorwerp A uitoefen. (2)
22:2:
F Thrust /Frtoegepas
F on rocket
/F op vuurpyl
F on gas
F
IF op gas 9
Fthrust/Fapplied by gas/FToegepas v
Fg/mg/weight/ gravitational force/w/gravitasiekrag ve
Fon rocket/| Fop vuurpyl
Fon gas/ Fi ‘op gas
Accept any of the 2 forces/Aanvaar enige 2 kragte (2)
2.2.3 vr = vi + adt ¥
40 = 0 + (a)(1,6) ¥
a=25m:s
Frotal/Totaal = W + ma
= (20 000)(9,8) + (20 000)(25) v
= 696 000 NY
(4)
2.2.4 | Fnet= ma-w
= (80)(25) - (80)(9,8) v
= 1216 NY (2)
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QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3
3.1 Motion during which the only force acting on an object is the force
of gravity. “~~
Beweging waar die enigste krag wat op die voorwerp inwerk gravitasiekrag
is. (2;0¥¢/0f 0) (2)
3.2 It has;4n initial velocity as it is rising with the helicopter.v
Dit het“n aanvanklike snelheid soos dit saam met die helikopter opwaarts
beweeg.
OR/OF
Package has same initial velocity of that of the helicopter. v
Dit het ‘n aanvanklike snelheid dieselfde as die helikopter.
Accept explanation based on Newton’s first law
Aanvaar verduideliking gebaseer op Newton se eerste wet (1)
3:3 Consider upward motion of the package/Beskou opwaartse beweging van
die pakkie:
V=vi t+ adt ¥
0 = vi + (-9,8)(0,8) v
vi = 7,84 m-s upwards/opwaarts ¥
Initial velocity of the package is same as the velocity of helicopter.
Die aanvanklike snelheid van die pakkie is dieselfde as die snelheid van die
helikopter. (3)
3.4 vie = vit +2aAy ¥
(-49,8)? = (7,84)? + (2)(-9,8) Ay
Ay = -123,4 m
=123,4 m above the ground/bo die grond v (3)
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3.6
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POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 3.3
POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 3.3
v (m-s*)
t(s)
49,8v
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Labelling/Benoem 7,84 and/en 49,8 on the graph/op die grafiek vv
Labelling/Benoem 0,8 s and/en 6 s on the graph/op die grafiek V
Height reached = area under the graph/
Hoogte = opperviak onder die grafiek
Height/Hoogte = 2 bh
= % (0,8)(7,84) v
= 3,14 mv
Ay = viAt
=(7,84)(6) v
= 47,04 mv
QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4
4.1
4.2
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The total linear momentum of a closed system remains constant
(is conserved). VV
Die totale linieére momentum in ‘n geslote sisteem bly konstant.
(2 or/of 0)
ZPbefore/voor = ZPafterina
mivi + mavi = mivr + mavs any one/enige een Vv
0 v= (0,5)(-2.4) +(0,3)(vi) ¥
vr = 4 m:s" towards right/na regs ¥
(3)
(2)
(2)
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4.3 | Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Formula v
Substitution to calculate Fnet ¥
Final answer
teen die trollie
OPTION-4/OPSIE 1 OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
Fret At Al i any one Vv Fret At = AP any one ¥
Fret Ai + ip vi) enige een Fret At = m(vr— vi) enige een
if -2,4) — (0,5) (0) ¥ Fret = (0,3)(4) — (0,3) (0) ¥
0,12 0,12
Fost = “10 Nv Fret = 10 N against the trolley/
= 10 N against the trolley/ teen die trollie v (3)
4.4 Decreases/Afneem Vv
Acceleration is inversely proportional to the mass/Versnelling is omgekeer
eweredig aan die massa V
1
ax—
(2)
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QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5
5:1 OPTION 1/OPSIE 1 OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
F
Fn P
Fa
Fa
Fy
Fr
Fg
Fg
Accepted labels/Aanvaarde benoemings
Nv Fn/Normal/Normal force
Normaal /Normaalkrag
Fv Fa/Applied force force
Fa/Toegepaste krag
Fr/rv Force of friction/Wrywingskrag_|
w ¥ OR/OF F,/mg/weight/ gravitational force:
Fgi and/en Fgt Fg/mg/gewig/ gravitasiekrag 1a)
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5.2 .1 | Wer= Fr Ax cos® ¥
Wer= (55)(50) (cos180) ¥
= -2750 J ¥ (3)
5.2.2 | Fe =masind
70)(9,8)(sin 30°)
N
Wo -=Fgi Ax cos®
“=-(343)(50)(cos180)V
=-17150 J ¥ (3)
5.2.3. | POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 5.2.1 and 5.2.2
POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 5.2.1 and 5.2.2
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1 OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
Whret =Wrapp + Wet + Wegi “ | Wea = FaAxcos® ¥
0 Y= Weapp -2750-17150 ¥ = (70 x 9.8 x sin30°+ 55) v(50)(cos0")”
Wrapp = 19900 J¥ = 19900 J v
(4)
5.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 5.2.3
POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF 5.2.3
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1 OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
W Fapp = Fapp Ax cos® Fapp = Fr+ Fai
49900 = Fapp x 50 x cos’ ¥ Fapp = 55 + 343 V
Fapp = 398 NV Fapp = 398 NV (2)
OPTION 3/OPSIE 3
Fnet = ma
Fa — (Fg + f) =ma
Fa = (70 x 9,8 x Sin 30°) + 55 v
= 398 Nv
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QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6
6.1.1. The change in frequency (or pitch) V of the sound detected by a listener
because the sound source and the listener have different velocities relative
to the medium of sound propagation. v / Die verandering in_die frekwensie
(toonhoogte) van die waargenome klank deur die luisteraat- ag Wv die
klankbron en die luisteraar wat verskillende snelhede relatief: fot mekaar het.
OR/OF
An (apparent) change in (observed/detected) frequency.(pitch),” as a
result of the relative motion between a source and an observer V (listener).
'n (Skynbare) verandering in (waargenome) frekwensie_ (toonhoogte), as
gevolg van die relatiewe beweging tussen die bron en _'n
waarnemer/luisteraar. (2)
6.1.2 Doppler flow meter/Doppler vioeimeterY (1)
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6.1.3. Less than/Minder as 800 Hz. ¥
As the police car moves away, fewer waves arriving per secondy v and
lesser the frequency/Soos die polisiemotor weg beweeg, verminder die
golwesper sekonde en verminder die frekwensie
OR/OF/
wavelength is inversely proportional to the frequency
golfle is omgekeerd eweredig aan die frekwensie (3)
6.1.4 | Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Formula to calculate fl ”
Substitution of (340-0) v
Substitution of (800) v
Final answer ¥
_Vtv, v
f= viv, f
Vs = 100 km-ht
Vs = 27,78 ms '
fL= (340-0)v (800) v
(340+27,78)
f. = 739,57 Hz Vv (4)
6.2 Galaxy/Sterreste/lsel B~”
The more distant the galaxy is,“ the greater the speed at which it is
moving.”
Hoe verder weg die sterrestelsel is, hoe groter is die spoed waarteen dit
beweeg. (3)
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
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Electrostatic force/Elektrostatiese krag V
They repel each other/stoot mekaar wegv
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Shape/Vormv
Correct direction/Korrekte rigtingY
kQ:Q,
2
6,48 x 10° v = (9x 109) (6 x 10°) (3x 10%) V
(r?
r =0,005mv/5x10%m
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Formula to calculate E/Formule om E te bereken Vv
Correct substitution to calculate Eenc/Korrekte vervanging om Eéenc te
bereken
Correct substitution to calculate Esnc/Korrekte vervanging om Enc te
bereken ~
Vector addition (subtraction) to calculate Enet/ Vektor addisie (aftrekking) om
Enet te bereken ~
Final answer/Finale antwoordv
POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 7.4
POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN VRAAG 7.4
pKa,
"
Eone=( 6x 10°) v
10°):
= x N-C*t to the left/na links fact
Esne =( 9 x 102) (3 x 10°) v
px
= 4,32 x 10° N-C*t to the right/na regs
Enet = (8,64 x 10°) — (4,32 x 106) v
= 4,32 x 10° N-C"' to the left/na links V
(2)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
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QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8
8.1.1 18VVv (1)
(1)
16 charges moves through the battery, some of the energy is lost ¥
in théiform of heat due to internal resistance. V Therefore there is less
potential difference available to the charges. V
Soos wat ladings deur die battery beweeg, sal van die energie verlore gaan
in die vorm van hitte a.g.v. interne weerstand. Daarom is daar minder
potensiaalverskil bekikbaar vir die ladings. (3)
8.2.2 | Viostivertore = |r ¥
0,72=7,2rv
r=0,1Q9V (3)
8.2.3 [POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 8.1.1 and 8.2.2
POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN VRAAG 8.1.1 EN 8.2.2
emf (£)=\(R +1) ¥
18 v= 7,2 (Rr+ 0,1) Vv
Rr=2,40
1.1 1
—=— ++
R, R, R,
has
2;
tiv
av (5)
Rolo
< 2s
4
R=
8.3 Decreases/Afneem Vv
There are fewer bulbs in parallel. Total resistance of the external circuit
increases and total current decreases. V Decrease in current results in a
decrease in the power. v
Daar is minder gloeilampe in parallel. Totale weerstand van die eksterne
stroombaan verhoog en totale stroom(sterkte) neem af. Afname in
stroom(sterkte) lei tot ‘n afname in drywing. (3)
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QUESTION 9/VRAAG 9
9.1 A current carrying conductor will experience a force,v when placed in a
magnetic field.”
Accept:Fleming’s left hand motor rule.
‘n Stroomdraende geleier sal ‘n krag ervaar wanneer dit in ‘n magnetiese
veld geplaas word.
Aanvaar: Fleming se linkerhand motorreél (2)
9.2 Direct current motor/Gelykstroom motor v (1)
9.3 Split ring commutator/Split ring kommutatorY” (1)
9.4 A to B/A na BY (1)
9.5.1 | T=1
50
=0,02 s v (1)
9.5.2 I
on = max wv
V2
_ 10,6 Z
V2
lms =7,5A% (3)
9.5.3 | POSITIVE MARKING FROM POSITIVE MARKING FROM
QUESTION 9.5.2 QUESTION 9.5.2
POSITIEWE MERK VAN VRAAG 9.5.2 | POSITIEWE MERK VAN
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1 VRAAG 9.5.2
Pave = I?rms x R ¥ OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
1800 v= 7,52 xRv¥ Pave = V2ims
R=32QV R
1800 v= 2402 v
R
R=32QVv (4)
9.6.1 Use stronger magnets/Gebruik sterker magnetev
Use a higher voltage battery/Gebruik 'n battery met hoér potensiaalverskilV
Increase number of turns of the armature (coil)./Verhoog die aantal
draaie(windings) van die spoel.
Any twolenige twee ann} (2)
9.6.2 Rotate poles of the magnetY OR change the poles of the battery
Roteer die pole van die magneet OF verander die pole van-die battery (2)
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10.1
10.2
10.3
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Light energy converts to electrical energy/Lig energie omgeskakel in
elektriese energie VV
To determine which wavelengths of light are suitable for use in a solar
cell¥ivs=
OPTION 1/ OPSIE 1
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Any of the formula/Enige formule ”
Correct substitution to calculate E for blue light/Korrekte substitusie om E
vir die blou lig te bereken
Correct substitution of kinetic energy/Korrekte substitusie van kinetiese
energie”
Final answer for Wo/Finale antwoord vir Wo ¥
Correct substitution to calculate E for red light/Korrekte substitusie om E vir
die rooi lig te bereken ~
Final answer for E for red light/Finale antwoord vir E van die rooi lig V
Writing the answer/Skryf van die antwoord Ered/rooi > Wo ¥
E = Wo + Exmax)
he = hfo + % mv?
A any one/enige een Vv
E= he
A
Wo = (6,63 x 10°)( 3 x 108) v- (1,6 x 10°79) v
(460 x 10°)
=2,72X109 Sv
Energy of a red light photon/Energie van ‘n rooilig foton
E= he
rN
E = (6,63 x 10°%4)(3 x 108) v
(700 x 10°)
= 2,84 X 10°19 J v
Red light will emit electrons since/Rooilig sal fotone vrystel want
Ered/rooi > Wo
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OPTION 2/ OPSIE 2
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Any of the formula/Enige formule v
Corregt-substitution to calculate E for blue light/Korrekte substitusie om E
vir die-blou lig te bereken~”
Correct substitution of kinetic energy/Korrekte substitusie van kinetiese
energiew
Finalanswer for Wo/Finale antwoord vir Wo
Correct substitution to calculate fo/Korrekte substitusie om fo te bereken ~
Correct substitution to calculate f for red light/Korrekte vervanging om f van
die rooi lig te bereken.v
Writing the answer/Skryf die antwoord f > fo v
E = Wo + Eximax)
he = hfo + % mv?
A any one/enige een ¥
E= he
A
E = (6,63 x 10°°4)(3 x 108 ) v
(460 x 10°9)
=4,32 x10? J
E = Wo + Eximax)
(4,32 x 1079) =Wo+(1,6x 109 v)
Wo = 2,72 x10"9 J v
Wo = hfo
(2,72 x 10°19) = (6,63 x 10°4) (fo)”
fo = 4,10 x 10% Hz
ye
>1lo
f=3x 108 v
700 x 10°
= 4,29 x 1014 Hz ¥
Red light will emit electrons since/Rooilig sal fotone vrystel want f > fo v (7)
Yes/Jav
Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible light spectrum.”
If red light could emit electrons from the material, all other: colours will
emit electrons.
Rooilig het die langste golflengte in die sigbare ligspektrum-2
Indien rooilig elektrone vrystel vanuit die materiaal, sal alle-ander kleure lig
ook elektrone kan vrystel. (2)
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SUBJECT: PHYSICAL SCIENCES PAPER 1 GRADE 12
ANALYSIS GRID SEPTEMBER 2023
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ANALYSIS GRID SEPTEMBER 2023
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