# Physical Sciences Grade 11 P1 Eastern Cape November 2013 QP > Grade 11 Physical Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2013 (English), 15 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p1-gr11-nov2013-qp-eng/e6ce42f6-b088-411a-b9b0-636a708ac74f - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Physical Sciences - Grade: Grade 11 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2013 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 15 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 Eastern Cape November 2013 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p1-gr11-nov2013-qp-eng/e6ce42f6-b088-411a-b9b0-636a708ac74f) ## About this document Physical Sciences · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2013. Question paper, 15 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2013 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 15 pages, including an answer sheet and data sheets. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (NOVEMBER 2013) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your full name and surname (and/or examination number if applicable) in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER SHEET and ANSWER BOOK. 2. Answer all the questions. 3. This paper consists of two sections. SECTION A: 25 marks SECTION B: 125 marks 4. Answer SECTION A on the attached ANSWER SHEET and SECTION B in the ANSWER BOOK. 5. Non-programmable calculators may be used. 6. Appropriate mathematical instruments may be used. 7. Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 8. Data sheets are attached for your use. 9. Wherever motivations, discussions, etc. are required, be brief. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 3 SECTION A QUESTION 1: ONE-WORD ITEMS Give one word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question number (1.1–1.5) on the ATTACHED ANSWER SHEET. 1.1 The force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it (1) 1.2 The ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in the material (1) 1.3 The incident angle that forms an angle of refraction of 90° (1) 1.4 Force per unit charge (1) 1.5 Product of power and time (1) [5] QUESTION 2: 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 make a cross (X) in the block (A–D) next to the question number (2.1–2.10) on the ATTACHED ANSWER SHEET. 2.1 force in newton The resultant of vectors R and P is … A 0 N. B 4 N to the right and 2 N down. C 2 N up. D 2 N down. (2) 2.2 Frictional force … A is opposite the direction of motion of an object and acts perpendicular to the surface the object is in contact with. B is in the same direction as the motion of an object and acts parallel to the surface the object is in contact with. C is in the same direction as gravitational force. D opposes the motion of an object and acts parallel to the surface the object is in contact with. (2) ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (NOVEMBER 2013) 2.3 A crate is pulled along a smooth frictionless surface by two forces, each with a magnitude F, as shown in the diagram. Which vector diagram correctly shows how the resultant force R on the crate can be determined? A B C D (2) 2.4 Which of the following diagrams represents TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION? (Өc is the critical angle) air air water water A B air water air water C D (2) ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 5 2.5 Diffraction of light is proof of the ... A particle nature of light. B wave nature of light. C dual nature of light. D rainbow nature of light. (2) 2.6 The degree of diffraction decreases when … A the wavelength decreases and the slit width increases. B both the wavelength and the slit width decreases. C the wavelength increase and slit width decreases. D both the wavelength and the slit width increases. (2) 2.7 The electric field experienced by a point charge is 800 N.C-1 at a distance of 30 cm from the centre of the sphere. The charge carried by the sphere is … A 26,7 nC. B 375 nC. C 8 nC. D 4 nC. (2) 2.8 A learner is provided with three identical resistors to insert in any manner in a circuit. Which ONE of the following circuit diagrams will allow the largest current through the ammeter? A B C D (2) ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (NOVEMBER 2013) 2.9 The magnitude of the electrostatic force between two identically charges spheres is given as . If the charge on each sphere is doubled, while the distance between them is halved, the new electrostatic force between the spheres will be … A . B . C . D . (2) 2.10 Work done per unit charge: A Energy B Potential difference C Power D Current (2) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 25 SECTION B INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Start each QUESTION on a new page. 2. Leave one line open between two sub questions, for example between QUESTION 3.1 and 3.2. 3. The formulae and substitutions must be shown in ALL calculations. 4. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places. 5. Answer this section in the ANSWER BOOK. QUESTION 3: (Start on a new page.) 3.1 A force of 180 N is acting on a block at 55° to the horizontal as shown in the diagram. The block remains stationary. 180 N 55° 30 kg 3.1.1 CONSTRUCT a vector diagram to determine the x- and y-components of the force. (Use a scale of 3 N : 1 mm) (7) 3.1.2 Use your answer in QUESTION 3.1.1 and calculate the normal force. (3) ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 7 3.2 Define a resultant vector. (2) 3.3 Two forces act on a point as indicated in the diagram below. 3.3.1 CALCULATE the magnitude of the resultant force. A vector diagram MUST accompany your calculations. (3) 3.3.2 CALCULATE the direction of the resultant force clockwise from the positive y-axis. (2) 3.4 What is meant by a CLOSED vector diagram and what conclusion can be made from such a diagram? (2) [19] QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.) A sled travelling at 6 m.s-1 enters a stretch of snow as indicated in the diagram. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 6 x 10-2. Vi = 6 m.s-1 Vf = 0 m.s-1 4.1 Draw a free body diagram to show all forces that act on the sled. (NAME ALL FORCES.) (3) 4.2 Calculate: 4.2.1 The magnitude of the acceleration of the sled (4) 4.2.2 The distance travelled by the sled before stopping (3) [10] ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (NOVEMBER 2013) QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.) Douglie and Bulie are pushing a car with a mass of 2 000 kg on a rough surface which has a frictional force of 500 N. Douglie applies a force of 400 N to the right and Bulie applies a force of 250 N in the same direction. 250 N 400 N Frictional force = 500 N 5.1 Draw a free body diagram to show the horizontal forces acting on the car. (3) 5.2 Calculate the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the car. (4) 5.3 If the road has a slight incline of 5°, calculate the component of the car’s weight parallel to the incline. (2) 5.4 What will the motion of the car be on the incline, if Douglie and Bulie are applying the same force as before? Only write STATIONARY, ACCELERATE UP the incline, ACCELERATE DOWN the incline, MOVE AT A CONSTANT VELOCITY UP the incline OR MOVE WITH A CONSTANT VELOCITY DOWN the incline. (1) 5.5 The “Arrive alive campaign” always warns passengers and drivers to wear seatbelts when getting into vehicles to ensure their safety during accidents. What is inertia? (1) 5.6 Explain, using relevant laws of physics, how a seatbelt works when a vehicle suddenly slows down in an accident. (2) 5.7 A book is resting on a table as shown below. Write down Newton’s third law of motion (2) 5.8 Identify all the Newton-third pairs that act ON THE DESK. (3) [18] ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 9 QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.) Consider the diagram below, which is not drawn to scale. Calculate: 6.1 The magnitude of the gravitational force between the earth and sun at the position indicated in the diagram (5) 6.2 The acceleration due to gravity on the moon if the radius of the moon is 1,6 x 106 m (4) 6.3 The weight of a 50 g object on earth (3) [12] QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.) A light ray strikes an air-water surface at an angle of 47° with respect to the normal. [Refractive index for air = 1,00 and refractive index for water = 1,33] 7.1 Calculate the angle of refraction when the direction of a light ray is as follows: 7.1.1 From air to water 47° air water (4) 7.1.2 From water to air air water 47° (3) 7.2 Calculate the speed of light in water. (3) ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (NOVEMBER 2013) 7.3 Prove that the critical angle of water is 48,75°. (2) 7.4 Complete the following diagrams (not to scale): 7.4.1 30° air water (2) 7.4.2 30° water air (2) 7.5 Give ONE use of optical fibres. (1) [17] QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.) Light with a wavelength of 760 nm passes through a slit 8 x 10-6 m wide and a diffraction pattern is observed on a screen as shown in the diagram. pattern screen slit B w A 8.1 Write down Huygens’ principle. (2) 8.2 Describe the diffraction pattern which is observed on the screen by labelling A and B. (2) 8.3 Which part of the pattern (A or B) is the result of constructive interference? (1) 8.4 How will the broadness of A differ if the following changes are made to the setup? Write down only BROADER, NARROWER or REMAIN THE SAME. 8.4.1 Light with a wavelength of 900 nm is used (1) 8.4.2 A narrower slid is used (1) 8.5 Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 8.4.1. (2) [9] ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 11 QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.) Consider the diagram below, not drawn to scale. 9.1 Draw a free-body diagram for all the electrostatic forces that act on q1. Also show the net electrostatic force (Fnet). Label forces clearly. (3) 9.2 Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force between q1 and q2. (4) 9.3 Calculate the net electrostatic force on q1. (7) [14] QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.) 10.1 Copy the following diagrams in your answer book and show the form and direction of the magnetic field due to the current in each case. 10.1.1 top view of current carrying conductor (2) 10.1.2 a solenoid (2) 10.2 A solenoid with 450 turns has a cross-sectional area of 176 cm2. It is positioned perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of 0,72 T. 10.2.1 Calculate the flux through the solenoid. (3) 10.2.2 Calculate the induced emf if the solenoid is pulled out of the magnetic field in 0,22 s. (3) [10] ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (NOVEMBER 2013) QUESTION 11 (Start on a new page.) 11.1 A number of meters and resistors are connected as shown in the diagram. A 3,0 V battery is connected to the terminals X and Y. 11.1.1 Determine the reading on V1. (1) 11.1.2 Calculate the reading on A. (3) 11.1.3 Calculate the reading on V2. (5) 11.2 A tumble dryer is labelled: 220 V; 2600 W 11.2.1 Calculate the resistance of the tumble dryer’s resistor. (4) 11.2.2 Calculate the cost of using the tumble dryer for 3½ hours if electricity costs R1,04 per kWh. (3) [16] TOTAL SECTION B: 125 GRAND TOTAL: 150 ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 13 DATA/GEGEWENS TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE Acceleration due to gravity g 9,8 m·s-2 Swaartekragversnelling Gravitational constant G 6,67 x 10-11 N·m2·kg-2 Swaartekragkonstante Coulomb’s constant k 9,0 x 109 N·m2·C-2 Coulomb se konstante Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0 x 108 m·s-1 Spoed van lig in ʼn vakuum Charge on electron e- -1,6 x 10-19 C Lading op elektron Electron mass me 9,11 x 10-31 kg Elektronmassa Radius of earth RE 6 6,38 x 10 m Radius van aarde Mass of earth ME 24 5,98 x 10 kg Massa van aarde TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES MOTION/BEWEGING vf  vi  a t x  vi t  21 at 2  v  vi  v f 2  vi2  2ax or/of v f  v i  2ay 2 2 x   f  t  2  FORCE/KRAG Fnet  ma w = mg Gm1m2 F fs(ma ) sN r2 f N WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG 1 vf T f c ni sin i = nr sin r n= v ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (NOVEMBER 2013) ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA kQ1Q 2 F E 9 2 -2 F (k = 9,0 x 10 N⋅m ·C ) r2 q kQ V E 2 E 9 2 -2 (k = 9,0 x 10 N⋅m ·C ) r d ELECTROMAGNETISM/ELEKTROMAGNETISME  ε  -N Φ BA cos t CURRENT ELECTRICITY/STROOMELEKTRISITEIT Q V I R t I … R  r1  r2  r3  ... R r r r W P= W = Vq t W VI Δt P = VI 2 W = I R Δt P=I R V t V W= P= R R ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1: ANSWER SHEET GRADE 11: NAME: SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 (5 x 1) [5] QUESTION 2 2.1 A B C D 2.2 A B C D 2.3 A B C D 2.4 A B C D 2.5 A B C D 2.6 A B C D 2.7 A B C D 2.8 A B C D 2.9 A B C D 2.10 A B C D (10 x 2) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 25 ## Related documents - [PHSC P1 GR11 NOV2013-QP-Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p1-gr11-nov2013-qp-afr/bc94e2a5-2ac8-45b3-b551-776fa854dd1f) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2013 · Afr - [PHSC-P2-GR11 NOV2013-QP-Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-p2-gr11-nov2013-qp-eng/648b46ff-1674-4a66-ad9e-78fae1f4d3aa) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2013 · Eng - [PHYS P1 GR11 QP NOV2020 AFR D](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-p1-gr11-qp-nov2020-afr-d/219f2b34-9903-4f73-9c5b-4730d5aec610) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Afr - [PHYS P1 GR11 QP NOV2020 Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-p1-gr11-qp-nov2020-afrikaans/d4278775-0f30-4e0c-960c-6cee080cc536) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Afr - [PHYS P1 GR11 QP NOV2020 English .docx](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-p1-gr11-qp-nov2020-english-docx/55f26d69-fb3c-4693-acd6-05d133531976) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Eng - [PHYS SCIENCES P1 QP GR11 NOV2019 Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-sciences-p1-qp-gr11-nov2019-afrikaans/890ec1c4-b8d6-41cd-80ca-721189f62915) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2019 · Afr ## More from Grade 11 Physical Sciences - [PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 GRADE 11 MEMO NOVEMBER 2025 ENG & AFR watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/physical-sciences-p2-grade-11-memo-november-2025-eng-afr-watermark/fb381415-e8f2-4b7c-86d6-7d7c27b3a4f4) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [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 - [PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 GR11 MEMO 2024 ENG AFR watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/physical-sciences-p2-gr11-memo-2024-eng-afr-watermark/f8ef6058-1783-44bd-b372-4b15bc7c5c5c) — Memo · 2024 · Eng ## 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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