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Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the KZN June Exam 2023, 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Prysicallensslaasiadfirom Stanmorephysics.com June 2023 Common Test
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of SIX questions. Answer ALL the questions in
the ANSWER BOOK.
2 Start EACH:auestion on a NEW paae in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, for example between
QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
7. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
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 et cetera where required.
as Write neatly and legibly.
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Physical Science P1 (Grade 10) phy: ane en June 2023 Common Test
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four 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 number (1.1-1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 E.
4.1 Which of the following indicates a wave in which the particles of the medium
vibrate parallel to the direction of motion of the wave?
A Water waves
B ‘Transverse waves
C Light waves
D Sound waves (2)
a2 Which graph represents the relationship between the frequency and the speed
of LIGHT waves in a vacuum?
A B Cc D
= 7 % a
S — E Ss
i i i i
3 3
a | a o a
frequency (Hz) frequency (Hz) frequency (Hz) frequency (Hz)
(2)
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1.3 Consider the circuit diagram below. Which is the correct relationship between
the voltmeter readings?
A V2=V3
B V3=0,5V2
Cc V2=0.5V3
D W1=V2+V3 (2)
1.4 Which ONE of the following is equivalent to 1 Volt?
A 1sC
B 1A‘s
Cc 1c
D 1A-s* (2)
15 A perspex rod is rubbed on a woollen cloth, and becomes negatively charged.
Which ONE of the following explains why the perspex rod becomes negatively
charged?
A __ Itloses electrons.
B__ It gains electrons.
Cc It gains protons.
D It loses protons. (2)
2x5=10
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.) :
The diagram below represents a transverse wave moving from left to right.
Ls d= 13,5 cm ST
The time taken for 3 consecutive crests to pass a given point is 2,5 seconds.
2.1 Write down the amplitude of the wave. (1)
2.2 Define the term wavelength in words. (2)
2.3 For the above wave, calculate:
2.3.1 The wavelength. (2)
2.3.2 The period of the wave. (2)
2.3.3 The wave speed. (3)
2.4 Determine the distance between six consecutive crests in this wave pattern. (3)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
3.1. Aninvestigation was conducted to determine the relationship between the
energy and frequency of a photon of light. The results obtained are shown in the
graph belo
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h of Frequency and Energy of a photon
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Energy (x10) J
Nn
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Frequency (x 1024) Hz
3.1.1. Write a suitable investigative question. (2)
3.1.2 What is the mathematical, relationship between the energy of a photon and its
frequency? (1)
3.1.3. Explain your answer to Question 3.1.2 by referring to the shape of the graph. (2)
3.1.4. Determine the wavelength of the photon associated with point P on the graph. (3)
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3.2 The table below displays data for different types of-electromagnetic radiation in
order of increasing energy.
TYPE OF RADIATION Energy (J)
Radio waves Jay 2,65 x 10°27
Microwaves nl 1,99 x 10°28
Infrared (IR) (200) 3,99 x 1022
Visible light 1,33 x 10°79
Ultraviolet (UV) light 4,64 x 10-8
X-rays 9,95 x 10°77
Radiation Y 2:32 x.10-4
3.2.1 Identify the type of radiation represented by Radiation Y. (1)
3.2.2 Write down the energy value for the type of radiation with the highest
wavelength. (1)
3.2.3 Determine the frequency of ultraviolet light. (3)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
Aman standing between 2 buildings, as shown in the diagram below, sounds a siren.
He hears the echo of the sound produced by the siren from building 1 after 8 seconds,
and the echo from building 2 after 6 seconds.
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1366 m = fs
Building 2
Building 1 X
The distance between the man and building 1 is 1366 m.’ The man and both buildings
are on the same plane and in a straight line.
4.1 Calculate the speed of sound in air. fat (3)
4.2 Determine the distance “X” between both buildings. (4)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
Two small identical spheres, P and R, are suspended on long silk threads, as shown
in the sketch below. Sphere P is initially neutral and the initial charge of R is unknown
cloar
Sphere P is rubbed with a cloth and gains 2x10" electrons.
5.1 Determine the new charge of sphere P. (3)
5.2 State the principle of conservation of charge in words. (2)
6.3 Sphere P, is now brought into contact with Sphere R and the two spheres are
then separated. Both spheres have a charge of 6,4 uC after they are separated.
Calculate:
5.3.1 The initial charge on Sphere R. (4)
5.3.2 The number of electrons transferred from sphere P to sphere R. (4)
5.4 Your hand feels a small sharp electric shock when you touch a metal doorknob,
after walking on carpet on a dry day.
Explain this phenomenon. (3)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)
A battery with an emf of 18V is connected to four resistors as shown.
fy EMF =18V
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180 C of charge passes through the 20 resistor in 1,5 minutes.
6.1 Define current in words.
6.2 Calculate the reading on ammeter Az.
6.3 Determine the:
6.3.1 Effective resistance of the parallel combination
6.3.2 The reading on voltmeter V1
6.3.3 Energy transferred to the 20 resistor in 1,5 minutes
6.4 Awire of negligible resistance is connected from point X to
reading on Ai INCREASE, DECREASE OR REMAIN THE
Explain the answer.
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
NAME! SYMBOL VALUE
Speed of light inajvacuum c 3,0 x 108 m-s*
Planck's constant h 6,63 x 10% J-s
Charge on electron qe -1,6 x 107°C
Electron mass Me 9,11 x 10°" kg
TABLE 2: FORMULAE
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT
v=fa or c=fa rat
f
he
E=hf Sito
oe
ELECTROSTATICS
1+Q2
Q=nxq qul =2
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
Sow Sip dei
Q=Ix At ip ht R
Ww
Rs = Ry +R, + rae
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Dvv (2)
1.2 (2)
1.3 (2)
1.4 (2)
15 (2)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 4cm or 0,04 mv (1)
2.2 The distance between two successive/consecutive points in phase. VW (2)
2.3 POSITIVE MARKING FOR QUESTION 2.3
231 4-135
2,25
=6cmor0,06m ¥ (2)
2.3.2 -75 y
2
=1,25s v (2)
2.3.3 OPTION 1 OPTION 2
— 1 _ distance
f= T Speed = me”
= 1 = O12 /
1.25 2,5
= 0.8 Hz = 0,048 ms? v
v=f xA v
=0,8 x 0,06 v
= 0,048 m.s? ¥ (3)
vv
2.4 Distance =5x6
=30cmor0,3m ¥
(3)
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QUESTION 3
3.1
3.1.1. What is the relationship between the frequency and energy of a photon? vv (2)
3.1.2 y of a photon is directly proportional to the frequency ¥
Or (1)
portion ¥
con]
3.1.3 Thelgrath is a straight line Y starting from the origin v. (2)
Or
As the frequency increases the energy increases v proportionally v.
3.14 cH=fxXAv.
3x108=3x10%xA Vv.
A= 1x10%m Vv. (3)
3.2
3.2.1 Gamma rays v. (1)
3.2.2 2,65x 1077J v. (1)
3.2.3 E=hxf v.
4,64 x 10°78 =6,63x 10% xf v.
f= 7x10'%Hz v. (3)
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QUESTION 4
ds distance
4.1 SPeel™ “time v
_ 1366
= y
=341,5ms' v (3)
distance I
4.2 speed= ti Ica?
. ime an
v _ distance fam
341,5= 3 v =
Distance = 1024,5 m
X= 1024,5+ 1366 v
= 2390m ¥ (4)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Q=nxq, v
=2 x {0% x (1,6x 10%) v
= 3,2) SC Vv
Thereféte charge on sphere P is -3,2 x 10° C. (3)
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5.2 The net charge of an isolated system remains constant during any physical
process V¥ (2)
5.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 5.1
5.3.1 _ Q1+Q2
Q= 2 v
-3,2 x10°+Q,
6 , R
Vv 6,4 x10° = rr v
Qr=1,6x 10°C v (4)
53.2 n= 42
qe v
_ 6,4 x10° — 1,6 x 10° _ 64x10°— (-3.2x10%) ¥
1,6 x 10° OR “1,6 x 10° v
=6x 10'S electrons ¥ (4)
5.4 Whilst walking on the carpet, electrons are transferred to you. W
You pick up a negative charge, v due to the excess electrons.
When you touch the doorknob (a conductor) , the quick movement of electrons
¥ from you to the doorknob results in the sudden shock. (3)
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QUESTION 6
6.1
6.3
The rate of flow of charge V¥
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.2
6.3.3
v
v
1. 1~,1
Rp Ry Ro
_1 al
~3°6 v
Rp=20V¥
POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 6.3.1
Using Ratios
Vie - x18 v
=6V v¥
OR
Using Ohms Law
Vi=IxR
=2x3 v
=6V v¥
POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 6.3.2
Using Ratios
Vog= 2 x6 v
20= 3
=4V
W=VxQ v
=4x 180 Vv
=720J v
Using Ohms Law
V2a=1xR
=2x2v
=4V
W=VxQ v
=4x 180 v
=720J ¥
(2)
(3)
(2)
(2)
(4)
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6.4 Increase. ¥
The total resistance decreases. ¥ (3)
Current is inversely proportional to resistance. ¥
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