# Physical Sciences Grade 11 P1 2012 Memo > Grade 11 Physical Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Eastern Cape November 2012, 17 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p1-gr11-memo-ea-nov2012-1/3862f696-c578-4624-b8b7-059fa46eb912 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Physical Sciences - Grade: Grade 11 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2012 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 17 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11) › [Physical Sciences](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11/physical-sciences) › [Physical Sciences Grade 11 P1 2012 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p1-gr11-memo-ea-nov2012-1/3862f696-c578-4624-b8b7-059fa46eb912) ## About this document Physical Sciences · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2012. Memorandum, 17 pages. Read online or download the PDF. 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Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Province of the EASTERN CAPE EDUCATION NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE/GRAAD 11 NOVEMBER 2012 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 / FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 MEMORANDUM MARKS: 150 PUNTE This memorandum consists of 17 pages. / Hierdie memorandum bestaan uit 17 bladsye. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT STANDARDS LO1 LO2 LO3 AS 11.1.1 AS 11.2.1 AS 11.3.1 Plan and conduct a Define and discuss basic Recognise, discuss and scientific investigation to prescribed and scientific compare scientific and collect data systematically knowledge. indigenous knowledge with regard to accuracy, systems and knowledge reliability and the need to claims by indicating the control variables. correlation among them, and explain the acceptance of different claims. AS 11.1.2 AS 11.2.2 AS 11.3.2 Seek pattern and trends, Express and explain Identify ethical and moral represent them in different prescribed scientific theories, issues related to the forms to draw conclusions, models and laws by development of science and and formulate simple indicating the relationship technology and evaluate the generalisations. between different facts and impact (pros and cons) of concepts in own words. the relationship from a personal viewpoint. AS 11.1.3 AS 11.2.3 AS 11.3.3 Apply known problem- Apply scientific knowledge in Evaluate the impact of solving strategies to solve everyday life contexts. scientific and technological multi-step problems. knowledge on sustainable development of resources and suggest long-term and short-term strategies to improve the management of resources in the environment. AS 11.1.4 Communicate and present scientific arguments with clarity and precision. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 3 GUIDELINES FOR MARKING This section provides guidelines for the way in which marks will be allocated. The broad principles must be adhered to in the marking of Physical Sciences tests and examinations. 1.1 MARK ALLOCATION 1.1.1 Definitions: Two marks will be awarded for a correct definition. No marks will be awarded for an incorrect or partially correct definition. 1.1.2 Calculations: o Marks will be awarded for: correct formula, correct substitution, correct answer with unit. o No marks will be awarded if an incorrect or inappropriate formula is used, even though there may be relevant symbols and applicable substitutions. 1.1.3 Explanations and interpretations: Allocation of marks to questions requiring interpretation or explanation e.g. AS 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3, will differ and may include the use of rubrics, checklists, memoranda, etc. In all such answers emphasis must be placed on scientific concepts relating to the question. 1.2 FORMULAE AND SUBSTITUTIONS 1.2.1 Mathematical manipulations and change of subjects of appropriate formulae carry no marks, but if a candidate starts with the correct formula and then changes the subject of the formula incorrectly, marks will be awarded for the formula and the correct substitutions. The mark for the incorrect numerical answer is forfeited. 1.2.2 When an error is made during substitution into a correct formula, a mark will be awarded for the correct formula and for the correct substitutions, but no further marks will be given. 1.2.3 Marks are only awarded for a formula if a calculation had been attempted, i.e. substitutions have been made or a numerical answer given. 1.2.4 Marks can only be allocated for substitutions when values are substituted into formulae and not when listed before a calculation starts. 1.2.5 All calculations, when not specified in the question, must be done to two decimal places. 1.3 UNITS 1.3.1 Candidates will only be penalised once for the repeated use of an incorrect unit within a question or sub-question. ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) 1.3.2 Units are only required in the final answer to a calculation. 1.3.3 Marks are only awarded for an answer, and not for a unit per se. Candidates will therefore forfeit the mark allocated for the answer in each of the following situations:  correct answer + wrong unit  wrong answer + correct unit  correct answer + no unit. 1.3.4 SI units must be used except in certain cases, e.g. V∙m-1 instead of N∙C-1, and cm.s-1 or km.h-1 instead of m.s-1 where the question warrants this. (This instruction only applies to Paper 1.) 1.4 POSTIVE MARKING Positive marking regarding calculations will be followed in the following cases: 1.4.1 Sub-question to sub-question: When a certain variable is calculated in one sub-question (e.g. 3.1) and needs to be substituted in another (3.2 or 3.3), e.g. if the answer for 3.1 is incorrect and is substituted correctly in 3.2 or 3.3, full marks are to be awarded for the subsequent sub-questions. 1.4.2 A multi-step question in a sub-question: If the candidate has to calculate, for example, current in the first step and gets it wrong due to a substitution error, the mark for the substitution and the final answer will be forfeited. 1.4.3 If a final answer to a calculation is correct, full marks will not automatically be awarded. Markers will always ensure that the correct/ appropriate formula is used and that workings, including substitutions, are correct. 1.4.4 Questions where a series of calculations have to be made (e.g. a circuit diagram question) do not necessarily always have to follow the same order. FULL MARKS will be awarded provided it is a valid solution to the problem. However, any calculation that will not bring the candidate closer to the answer than the original data, will not count any marks. 1.4.5 If one answer or calculation is required, but two given by the candidate, only the first one will be marked, irrespective of which one is correct. If two answers are required, only the first two will be marked, etc. 1.4.6 Normally, if based on a conceptual mistake, an incorrect answer cannot be correctly motivated. If the candidate is therefore required to motivate in question 3.2 the answer given to question 3.1, and 3.1 is incorrect, no marks can be awarded for question 3.2. However, if the answer for e.g. 3.1 is based on a calculation, the motivation for the incorrect answer for 3.2 could be considered. ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 5 1.4.7 If instructions regarding method of answering are not followed, e.g. the candidate does a calculation when the instruction was to solve by construction and measurement, a candidate may forfeit all the marks for the specific question. 1.4.8 For an error of principle, no marks are awarded (Rule 1) e.g. If the potential difference is 200 V and resistance is 25 Ω, calculate the current. CORRECT ANSWER (1) POSSIBLE ANSWER (2) POSSIBLE , ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) SECTION / AFDELING A QUESTION / VRAAG 1 1.1 weight / gewig √ [11.2.1] (1) 1.2 crumple zone / frommelsones √ [11.2.1] (1) 1.3 focal point / brandpunt √ [11.2.1] (1) 1.4 direct current / gelykstroom √ [11.2.1] (1) 1.5 Sound / klank √ [11.2.1] (1) [5] QUESTION / VRAAG 2 2.1 D √√ [11.1.3] (2) 2.2 D √√ [11.1.3] (2) 2.3 C √√ [11.1.3] (2) 2.4 B √√ [11.2.1] (2) 2.5 B √√ [11.1.3] (2) 2.6 C √√ [11.2.1] (2) 2.7 C √√ [11.1.2] (2) 2.8 A √√ [11.1.3] (2) 2.9 D √√ [11.2.1] (2) 2.10 C √√ [11.2.1] (2) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 25 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 7 SECTION / AFDELING B QUESTION / VRAAG 3 3.1 Force between q1 and q2 / krag Force between q1 and q3 / krag tussen q1 en q2 tussen q1 en q3 √ √ √ , √ , , √ , √ , Fq1q2 and Fq1q3 are acting in opposite directions / Fq1q2 en Fq1q3 werk in teenoorgestelde rigtings √ , , , to the right or towards q3 √ na regs of na q3 [11.2.3] (6) 3.2 3.2.1 Electrons flow from the negative charge q3 to the positive charge q1 √ until both have the same number of electrons and therefore also the same charge during contact. √/ Gedurende kontak vloei elektrone van die negatiewe lading q3 na die positiewe q1 √ totdat beide dieselfde aantal elektrone en dus ook dieselfde lading het. √ [11.1.1] (2) 3.2.2 The charges repel one another / ladings stoot mekaar af. √ [11.1.1] (1) [9] ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) QUESTION / VRAAG 4 4.1 The current in a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage or potential difference across its ends √ for a conductor at constant temperature. √ / Die stroom in die geleier is direk eweredig aan die spanning of potensiaalverskil oor sy ente √ vir ʼn geleier by konstante temperatuur. √ [11.2.2] (2) 4.2 √ √ , Ω √ [11.1.3] (3) POSITIVE MARKING FROM 4.2 / POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN 4.2. 4.3 √ , √ , √ [11.1.3] (3) POSITIVE MARKING FROM 4.3 / POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN 4.3 4.4 OR/OF √√ OR/OF Ω , , , √√ √ , √ , , , √ , √ Ω , √ , √ , , √ , √ [11.1.3] (4) 4.5 √ OR/OF lost/verlore volts – , √ , √ , √ , Ω√ , √ , Ω√ [11.1.3] (4) ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 9 4.6 The internal resistance becomes very high. √ Energy is used to move the charge through the cell and less energy is available for the external circuit. √ Die interne weerstand raak baie hoog. √ Energie word gebruik om lading deur die sel te beweeg en minder energie is beskikbaar vir die eksterne stroombaan. √ [11.3.2] (2) 4.7 The total resistance of the circuit will increase, √ the total current will decrease and the ammeter reading will decrease. √ Since emf and r stay the same, the internal voltage decreases; therefore reading on V1 will increase,√ the reading on V2 will be zero. √ Die totale weerstand van die stroombaan verhoog √ die totale stroom verminder en die ammeter verminder. √ Omdat die emk en r konstant bly, sal die interne volt afneem, dus die lesing op V1 sal vermeerder √ die lesing op V2 sal nul wees. √ [11.1.3] (4) [22] ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) QUESTION / VRAAG 5 5.1 Mark allocation / puntetoekenning 1 mark for uniform field between the plates 1 punt vir uniforme veld tussen plate 1 mark for field lines bent near the edges een punt vir veldlyne wat buig by kante 1 mark for direction of electric field lines i.e. from positive to negative plate 1 punt vir rigting van veldlyne van positief na negatief [11.1.2] (3) 5.2 The graph of potential difference vs time / Die grafiek van potensiaalverskil teenoor tyd Mark allocation / puntetoekenning 1 mark for labeling both axis with units 1 punt vir benoeming van beide asse met eenhede 2 marks for the shape of the graph 2 punte vir die vorm van die grafiek [11.1.2] (3) 5.3 The discharge is initially rapid √ but slows down as the potential difference across the plate drops. √ / Die ontlading is aanvanklik vinnig √ maar word stadiger soos die potensiaalverskil oor die plate minder word. √ [11.1.2] (2) ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 11 5.4 √ , √ , √ [11.1.3] (3) [11] QUESTION / VRAAG 6 6.1 Direct current supplies a constant magnetic flux √ and cannot induce current. √ / Gelykstroom veroorsaak ʼn konstante magnetiese vloed √ en kan nie stroom induseer nie. √ [11.1.2] (2) 6.2 Step up transformer / verhogingstransformator √ [11.1.3 (1) 6.3 √ √ Ns , √ [11.1.3] (4) 6.4 √ , √ , √ [11.1.3] (4) [11] ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) QUESTION / VRAAG 7 7.1 OR/ OF FN FN Fa Fa w// f w┴ f w / Fg FN  normal force √ / normaalkrag Fa  Force applied √ / toegepaste krag w /Fg  weight of the car √ OR w// & w┴  components of weight gewig van kar OF komponente van gewig f  friction √ / wrywing [11.1.2] (4) 7.2 √ 7 √ , √ [11.2.2] (3) 7.3 µ= √ 0,23 = √ , f = 2 859,94 N √ [11.2.3] (3) POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.3 / POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN 7.3. 7.4 √ , – √ , √ [11.2.2] (3) [13] ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 13 QUESTION / VRAAG 8 8.1 Net force is the rate of change in momentum./ Netto krag is die tempo van verandering in momentum √√ [11.2.1] (2) 8.2 √ OR OF , , √ , √ , √ thus/dus 0,9 N [11.2.3] (4) 8.3 Greater than / groter as √ The change in momentum is greater than that of the clay √√ (since there was a direction change) / Die verandering in momentum is groter as die van klei (omdat daar ʼn rigtingverandering was). . Since m and t remain the same, thus Fnet α ∆v Fnet = m (vf – vi )/ Omdat m en t dieselfde bly, dus Fnet α ∆v Fnet = m (vf – vi ) √ [11.1.2] (4) 8.4 total momentum before collision = total momentum after collision √ totale momentum voor botsing = totale momentum na botsing 0 = m1vf1 + m2vf2 √ 0 = 54(2,5) √ + 88 (vf2) √ vf2 = -1,534 m.s-1 -1 = 1,53 m.s to the left / away from other skater √ na links / weg van ander skaatser [11.2.3] (5) 8.5 8.5.1 ‘Arrive alive campaign’ / ‘Kom veilig aan veldtog’ √ [11.3.1] (1) 8.5.2 Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol / Bestuur onder die invloed van dwelms en drank √ Exceeding speed limits / spoedgrens oorskry √ (Or any other relevant answer / Enige ander relevante antwoord) [11.1.2] (2) [18] ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) QUESTION / VRAAG 9 9.1 Newton’s law of Universal Gravitation / Newton se universele gravitasiewet √ [11.1.2] (1) 9.2 9.2.1 2F √√ [11.1.2] (2) 1/ 9.2.2 4 F √√ [11.1.2] (2) 9.2.3 4F √√ [11.1.2] (2) 9.2.4 2F √√ [11.1.2] (2) [9] QUESTION / VRAAG 10 10.1 Torque is force times perpendicular distance √ / Torque = force x perpendicular distance Draaimoment is krag maal loodregte afstand / draaimoment = krag x loodregte afstand [11.2.2] (1) 10.2 pivot/fulcrum / draaipunt of spil √ [11.2.2] (1) 10.3 10.3.1 0,02 √ or/of 0,0196 [11.1.2] (1) 10.3.2 0,1 √ o or/of 0,102 [11.1.2] (1) 10.3.3 0,29 √ or/of 0,294 [11.1.2] (1) 10.4 Neither / geen. √ [11.1.2] (1) 10.5 Principle of moments states that for any object that is in equilibrium √ the sum of clockwise moments is equal the sum of anti-clockwise moments. √ Die beginsel van kragmoment stel dat vir enige voorwerp in ewewig, die som van die kloksgewyse momente gelyk is √ aan die som van die antikloksgewyse momente. √ [11.1.2] (2) [8] ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 15 QUESTION / VRAAG 11 11.1 Doping / dotering √ [11.1.2] (1) 11.2 *There is an energy gap between the valence band and conduction band of a semi-conductor √ which makes it difficult for an electron to jump from the valence band to the conduction band / *Daar is ʼn energie-gaping tussen die valensband en geleidingsband van halfgeleiers wat dit vir elektrone moeilik maak om van die valensband na die geleidingsband te beweeg *When a semi-conductor is heated, √ the electrons become excited and jump to the conduction band √ and the semi-conductor becomes a conductor / Wanneer ʼn halfgeleier verhit word, kry elektrone energie om na die geleidingsband te beweeg en die halfgeleier word geleidend. OR/OF E Conduction Band N E e- R √√√ G Valence Band Y Energy / Energie Conduction band / Geleidingsband Valence band / Valensband [11.1.2] (3) 11.3 computer monitors, bank ATM, cellphones, closed circuit TV, closed circuit TV cameras, et cetera. (Any 2)/ rekenaarskerms, bank OTM, selfone, geslotebaan TV, geslotebaan TV kameras, ensovoorts. √√ (Enige 2) [13.1.2] (2) [6] ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (NOVEMBER 2012) QUESTION / VRAAG 12 12.1 √ , √ [11.1.3] (2) 12.2 ‫√גּ‬ ‫√גּ‬ ‫גּ‬ , √ [11.1.3] (3) 12.3 The speed of light is much greater than the speed of sound √ and the time it takes for light to reach the observer is negligible √ √ since the speed of sound is approximately 333 m.s -1 √ and d = vt √ it takes sound 3 s to travel 1 000 m (1 km) √ Die spoed van lig is baie meer √ as die spoed van klank √ en die tyd wat dit neem vir lig om die waarnemer te bereik kan buite rekening gelaat word √ omdat die spoed van klank ongeveer 333 m.s -1 is √ en d = vt √ sal klank in 3 s 1 000 m (1 km) aflê. √ [11.1.2] (4) [9] ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2012) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 17 QUESTION / VRAAG 13 13.1 scale: skaal: 2 cm : 1 cm √ √ √ i/b o/v F F 2F distance of image = 24 cm (except 23 – 25 cm) √ beeldafstand = 24 cm (aanvaar 23 – 25 cm) [11.1.3] (4) 13.2 OR/OF m = image size / object size m = beeld grootte / voorwerp grootte = [11.1.3] (2) 13.3 The image is real, inverted and enlarged / Die beeld is reëel, omgekeer en vergroot. √ [12.2.3] (3) [9] TOTAL SECTION/ TOTAAL AFDELING B: 125 GRAND TOTAL / GROOTTOTAAL: 150 ## Related documents - [PHSC P1 Gr11 MEMO EA NOV2012](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p1-gr11-memo-ea-nov2012/3d832a88-5f64-44af-a1ac-479cb28272b4) — Physical Sciences · Memo · 2012 - [PHSC P1 Gr11 QP ENG NOV2012](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p1-gr11-qp-eng-nov2012/f42e27e2-33fa-4fea-978c-3fdc02e663bd) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2012 · Eng - [FIS WET GR11-P2 NOV 2012 MEMO](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/fis-wet-gr11-p2-nov-2012-memo/5bb6b20a-eba3-4983-bf40-44ba2d68ab92) — Physical Sciences · Memo · 2012 - [PHYS P1 GR11 QP MEMO NOV2020 ENG D](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-p1-gr11-qp-memo-nov2020-eng-d/bd115ce8-87af-4690-9fe1-4874548f73aa) — Physical Sciences · Memo · 2020 · Eng - [PHYS P1 GR11 QP MEMO NOV2020 AFR D](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-p1-gr11-qp-memo-nov2020-afr-d/bf347714-2d55-4e0d-b6e0-231b5d4c38c2) — Physical Sciences · Memo · 2020 · Afr - [PHYS P1 GR11 MEMO NOV2020 EA D - Copy](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-p1-gr11-memo-nov2020-ea-d-copy/d298680e-1a37-47a2-8ec4-76d04c1b2e22) — Physical Sciences · Memo · 2020 ## More from Grade 11 Physical Sciences - [Grade 11 Physical Sciences P2 November 2026 Mock 2](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11-physical-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-2-question-paper-paper-2/4bd46b50-41c8-4670-83a6-c99f40ba7aa1) — QP · 2026 · Eng - [PHYSICAL SC P1 QP GR11 NOV 2025 AFRIK watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/physical-sc-p1-qp-gr11-nov-2025-afrik-watermark/3757d93e-3b4a-4e27-9a6b-69591d990a97) — QP · 2025 · Afr - [KZN Physical Sciences Grade 11 November 2025 P1 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/kzn-physical-sciences-grade-11-november-2025-p1-and-memo/82b3d6a5-9e71-4efe-a8e0-f2a63d6aff58) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [KZN Physical Sciences Grade 11 November 2025 P2 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/kzn-physical-sciences-grade-11-november-2025-p2-and-memo/f6f699c6-e985-44e2-9d36-d660697bd6fe) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [LP Physical Sciences Grade 11 June 2025 P2 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/lp-physical-sciences-grade-11-june-2025-p2-and-memo/b76990f6-708a-47e3-a903-95cc3c58534d) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [MP Physical Sciences Grade 11 June 2025 P1 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mp-physical-sciences-grade-11-june-2025-p1-and-memo/4c5694d8-7cdc-4fd9-90b4-55bbb8969872) — QP + Memo · 2025 ## Collection - [Grade 11 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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