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DEPARTEMENT VAN ONDERWYS
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LEFAPHA LA THUTO
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ISEBE LEZEMFUNDO
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PROVINCIAL PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
GRADE 12
PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1: PHYSICS
SEPTEMBER 2019
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Physical Sciences Grade 12 P1 Northern Cape November 2019 QP
Grade 12 Physical Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the Northern Cape November 2019, 18 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 2 September 2019
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your NAME in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
6. YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED DATA SHEETS.
7. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
8. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
9. Show the formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
10. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, for example between QUESTION 2.1
and QUESTION 2.2.
11. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 3 September 2019
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various possible options are provided as answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1 to 1.10) in
the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 D.
1.1 The physical quantity which is a quantitative measure of the resistance of an
object to any change in its state of rest or motion is called …
A weight.
B mass.
C acceleration.
D friction. (2)
1.2 A ball is released from rest from a certain height above the ground. Ignore the
effects of air resistance.
Which ONE of the following position-time graphs best represents the motion of
the ball?
A
B
position (m) position (m)
0 time (s) 0 time (s)
C D
position (m)
position (m)
0 time (s) 0 time (s) (2)
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1.3 The kinetic energy of a car moving at constant speed v is EK. The speed of the
1
car changes to 2 v. What is the new kinetic energy of the car?
1
A EK
4
1
B EK
2
C 2 EK
D 4 EK (2)
1.4 Two identical billiard balls, moving towards each other, collide head-on. The
first ball hits the second ball with a speed v, and the second ball hits the first
ball with a speed of 3v. After the collision, the first ball moves off in the opposite
direction with a speed 1,5v. Which ONE of the following expressions correctly
gives the speed of the second ball after the collision?
A 0,5 v
B 1,5 v
C 2v
D 3v (2)
1.5 A car with mass m moves at a constant velocity v and covers a distance Δx
under the action of a constant frictional force f. The power required to keep the
body in motion at this constant velocity is …
A f Δx.
1
B mv2 .
2
C f v.
D f Δt. (2)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 5 September 2019
1.6 An ambulance approaches an accident scene at a constant speed of 22,67 m∙s-1.
The siren of the ambulance emits sound waves at a frequency of 980 Hz. A
stationary detector at the scene measures the frequency of the emitted sound
waves.
Which ONE of the following frequency-time graphs shows the frequency
measured by the detector?
A B
f (Hz) f (Hz)
980 980
0 0
t (s) t (s)
C D
f (Hz) f (Hz)
980 980
0 t (s) 0 t (s)
(2)
1.7 The sketch below shows a negative and a positive point charge. The magnitude
of the positive charge is greater than that of the negative charge.
Midpoint
Where on the line that passes through the charges is the total electric field zero?
A To the right of the positive charge.
B To the left of the negative charge.
C Between the charges, to the left of the midpoint.
D Between the charges, to the right of the midpoint. (2)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 6 September 2019
1.8 In the circuit diagram below the internal resistance of the battery and the
resistance of the conducting wires are negligible. The emf of the battery is ε.
ε
S 2R V2
R
V1
1
When switch S is closed, the reading on voltmeter V1 is 3 ε and the reading on
voltmeter V2 is …
A 1
ε.
2
B 1
ε.
3
C 2
ε.
3
D ε. (2)
1.9 The component of a DC motor that ensures that the coil rotates continuously in
ONE DIRECTION is the ...
A split ring.
B slip rings.
C carbon brushes.
D battery. (2)
1.10 A grade 12 learner observes a sodium vapour light bulb through a
spectroscope. The spectrum observed consists of …
A two dark lines on the yellow part of the spectrum of white light.
B a full range of colours.
C many dark lines on the spectrum of white light.
D two yellow lines on a dark background. (2)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 7 September 2019
QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
A block A of mass 4 kg, resting on a rough horizontal table, is connected to another
block B of mass 8 kg by a light inextensible string which passes over a light
frictionless pulley. A force of magnitude 96 N is applied vertically upwards on block B
as shown in the diagram below.
F = 96 N
B 8 kg
4 kg
A
The kinetic frictional force acting on block A is 11,76 N. Ignore the effects of air
friction.
2.1 State Newton’s second law of motion in words. (2)
2.2 Draw a labelled free-body diagram for block B. (3)
2.3 Calculate the magnitude of the:
2.3.1 Normal force acting on block A (3)
2.3.2 Tension force acting on block A (6)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 8 September 2019
QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
Object A is dropped from a certain height and 5 s later object B is projected vertically
downwards from the same height. Ignore air resistance.
3.1 Explain what is meant by a projectile in Physics. (2)
3.2 Use equations of motion to calculate the following:
3.2.1 Time taken by object A to reach a speed of 245 m∙s-1 (3)
3.2.2 Initial velocity of object B, if object A has a velocity of 245 m∙s-1
downwards when they meet. (4)
3.3 Sketch a velocity-time graph for object B from the moment it was projected
until it reaches object A.
Indicate the following on the graph:
Initial velocity
Final velocity
Time taken by object B to reach object A (4)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 9 September 2019
QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
A 160 g cricket ball is thrown with a speed of 20 m·s -1. It is hit straight back towards the
cricket bowler. The contact time of the ball with the cricket bat is 6 x 10-3 s. The graph below
represents the force exerted by the bat on the ball as a function of time.
F (N)
3 000
-3
0 3 6 t (×10 s)
4.1 Define impulse of a force in words. (2)
4.2 What is the magnitude of the maximum force exerted by the ball on the bat? (1)
4.3 What does the area under the graph represent? (1)
4.4 Calculate the speed with which the ball leaves the bat. (4)
4.5 While catching a ball a cricket fielder pulls his arms towards his body. Explain
why this is done by using Newton’s second law in terms of momentum. (3)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 10 September 2019
QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
A 4 kg wooden triangle is at rest on a horizontal frictionless surface. A ball of mass
0,1 kg, thrown horizontally at 10 m∙s-1, collides ELASTICALLY with the wooden triangle.
As a result of the collision the ball rebounds vertically upwards as shown below. Ignore
air friction.
4 kg 4 kg
Before collision After collision
5.1 State the law (principle) of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2)
5.2 Explain when a collision is said to be elastic. (2)
5.3 Calculate the speed of the wooden triangle immediately after the collision. (4)
5.4 Use ONLY energy considerations to calculate the maximum height reached
by the ball after colliding ELASTICALLY with the wooden triangle. (6)
After the collision the wooden triangle continues to move on the horizontal frictionless
surface and then strikes a ROUGH surface. It experiences fictional force of 4,8 N
when sliding across the rough surface until it comes to rest.
5.5 Use ONLY energy principles to calculate the distance covered by the
wooden triangle on the ROUGH surface. (4)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 11 September 2019
QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
A whistle of a locomotive, moving at a constant speed, emits a sound wave of 2 000 Hz.
A man that stands on the side of the railroad hears a sound of frequency 1 836,0 Hz
when the locomotive moves away from him. A girl that stands on the side of the railroad
detects a sound of frequency 2 196,2 Hz when the locomotive approaches her. Use the
speed of sound in air as 340 m∙s-1.
6.1 State the Doppler Effect in words. (2)
6.2 Explain why the girl detects a sound of higher frequency as the locomotive
approaches her. (3)
6.3 Will the frequency detected by the driver of the locomotive be GREATER
THAN, EQUAL TO or SMALLER THAN 2 000 Hz? Give a reason for the
answer. (2)
6.4 Calculate the speed of the locomotive. (5)
6.5 Write down ONE application of Doppler Effect in medicine. (1)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 12 September 2019
QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below shows a metal sphere X of negligible mass on an insulated stand in
a vacuum. 3,125 x 1010 electrons have been removed from the sphere.
0,4 m 0,8 m
X
M P
7.1 Draw the electric field pattern associated with sphere X. (2)
7.2 Describe an electric field. (2)
7.3 Calculate the net charge on the sphere. (3)
7.4 Calculate the electric field at point P. (3)
7.5 How does the magnitude of the electric field at point M compare with the value
calculated in QUESTION 7.4? Write down only GREATER THAN, EQUAL TO
or SMALLER THAN. Give a reason for the answer. (2)
7.6 A metal sphere Y, on an insulated stand carrying a charge of -4 nC, is now
placed at point M. Show by calculations where a positive point charge Q
should be placed so that it is in equilibrium. (4)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
In the circuit diagram below the resistance of the conductors and the ammeter are
negligible. The emf of the battery is 12 V and the internal resistance is 0,5 Ω. The
switch S is closed.
V1
V2 12 V
R4 =10 Ω A1
R3 = 10 Ω R2 = 10 Ω
R1 = 15 Ω
S
8.1 State Ohm's law in words. (2)
8.2 Calculate the:
8.21 Reading on ammeter A1 (6)
8.2.2 Power dissipated in the 15 Ω resistor (4)
8.2.3 Reading on voltmeter V2 (3)
8.3 Switch S is now opened.
8.3.1 How will the reading on the ammeter A1 be affected? Write down
INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain the
answer. (3)
8.3.2 How will the reading on voltmeter V1 be affected? Write down
INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain the
answer. (3)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below shows a simplified version of a generator. A light bulb of 25 Ω is
connected to it with wires of negligible resistance.
9.1 What type of generator (AC or DC) is represented in the diagram? (1)
9.2 State the energy conversion in generators. (1)
9.3 Write down the name of component X. (1)
9.4 Explain the function of:
9.4.1 Component Y (1)
9.4.2 Component Z (1)
Component Z in the above generator is replaced by slip rings. The graph below shows
how the potential difference across the light bulb, resistance 25 Ω, changes with time
for one complete cycle when this generator is functioning.
V (V)
12,73
0
t (s)
-12,73
9.5 Calculate the:
9.5.1 rms voltage across the light bulb. (3)
9.5.2 Average power dissipated in the bulb (3)
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QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below shows an aluminium metal plate that emits electrons when
radiation of wavelength 200 nm is incident on it. The aluminium metal plate is
connected to a source of potential difference and an ammeter that reads the saturated
current as shown in the circuit below.
Electromagnetic
Aluminium metal plate radiation
Quartz window
- Evacuated
e
tube
A
10.1 Name the phenomenon described above. (1)
10.2 State the significance of this phenomenon. (2)
The work function of aluminium is 6,7 x 10-19 J.
10.3 Define the term work function of a metal in words. (2)
10.4 Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectrons. (4)
10.5 How will the reading on the ammeter change if the intensity of the
electromagnetic radiation is increased? Write down INCREASES,
DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain your answer. (3)
10.6 Incident radiation with a greater frequency is now used. How will the reading
on the ammeter change? Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or
REMAINS THE SAME. (1)
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Physical Sciences P1/Grade 12 16 1 September 2019
DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12
VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA)
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
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TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
v f v i a t Δx v i Δt 21 at 2 or/of Δy v i Δt 21 at 2
v vf v vf
v f v i 2ax or/of v f v i 2ay
2 2 2 2
Δx i Δt or/of Δy i Δt
2 2
FORCE/KRAG
Fnet ma p mv
sN
max
fs fk k N
Fnet t p
w mg
p mv f – mvi
m1m 2 m1m 2 M M
FG or/of FG g G or/of g G 2
d2 r2 d2 r
WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING
W Fx cos U mgh or/of EP mgh
Wnet K or/of Wnet Ek
1 1
K mv2 or/of E k mv 2
2 2
K K f K i or/of Ek Ekf Eki
W
Wnc K U or/of Wnc Ek Ep P
t
Pave Fv ave / Pgemid Fv gemid
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
vf T
f
v vL v vL c
fL fs fL fb E hf or/of E h
v vs v vb
E Wo Ek(max) or/of E Wo K max where/waar
1 1
E hf and/en W0 hf0 and/en E k (max) mvmax or/of K max mvmax
2 2
2 2
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ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
kQ1Q 2 kQ
F E
r2 r2
W F
V E
q q
Q Q
n or/of n
e qe
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE
V emf ( ε ) I(R + r)
R
I emk ( ε ) I(R + r)
R s R1 R 2 ...
1 1 1 q I t
...
R p R1 R 2
W
W Vq P
Δt
W VI t
P VI
W I2R t
P I 2R
V 2 Δt
W V2
R P
R
ALTERNATING CURRENT/WISSELSTROOM
I I Pave Vrms Irms / Pgemiddeld Vwgk I wgk
I rms max / I wgk maks
2 2 Pave IrmsR
2
/ Pgemiddeld I 2wgkR
V V 2 2
Vrms max / Vwgk maks P
Vrms
/ Pgemiddeld
Vwgk
2 2 ave
R R
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