# Physical Sciences Grade 10 P1 2020 Memo (Eng) > Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Mpumalanga National Exemplar Exam (NSC) 2020 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-sciences-p1-gr10-memo-nov2020-afr-engl/5649a7a5-414c-44ec-a379-b6d3d90353f2 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Physical Sciences - Grade: Grade 10 - Language: English - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2020 - Exam period: Mpumalanga National Exemplar Exam (NSC) - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 9 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [Physical Sciences](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/physical-sciences) › [Physical Sciences Grade 10 P1 2020 Memo (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-sciences-p1-gr10-memo-nov2020-afr-engl/5649a7a5-414c-44ec-a379-b6d3d90353f2) ## About this document Physical Sciences · Grade 10 · Mpumalanga National Exemplar Exam (NSC) · 2020 · English. Memorandum, 9 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 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE NASIONALE SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT GRADE/GRAAD 10 NOVEMBER 2020 PHYSICAL SCIENCES (PHYSICS) P1/ FISIESE WETENSKAPPE (FISIKA) V1 MARKING GUIDELINE/NASIENRIGLYN (EXEMPLAR/EKSEMPLAAR) MARKS/PUNTE: 150 This marking guideline consists of 12 pages./ Hierdie nasienriglyn bestaan uit 12 bladsye. ### Page 2 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1 1.1 A ✓✓ (2) 1.2 D ✓✓ (2) 1.3 C ✓✓ (2) 1.4 B ✓✓ (2) 1.5 C ✓✓ (2) 1.6 C ✓✓ (2) 1.7 D ✓✓ (2) 1.8 A ✓✓ (2) 1.9 C ✓✓ (2) 1.10 C ✓✓ (2) [20] QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2 2.1.1 The total distance travelled divided by total time ✓✓ Die totale afstand afgelê gedeel deur die totale tyd. (2) 2.1.2 v = ∆x/∆t ✓ = (500 + 800)/1 800 ✓ = 0,72 m.s-1 ✓ (3) 2.1.3 500 m ✓ 800 m ✓ 1300 m ✓ (3) 2.1.4 v = ∆x/∆t ✓ 0,72 ✓ = (500 + 500 + 1 300)/∆t ✓ ∆t = 3 194,44 s ✓ (4) 2.2.1 Distance/Afstand = ½ x 2πr ✓= ½ 2 x π x 25 = 78,57 m ✓✓ (3) 2.2.2 Displacement/Verplasing = 2 x radius = 50 m ✓ East/Oos ✓ (2) [17] Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ### Page 3 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 3 QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3 3.1 The rate of change of velocity ✓✓ Die tempo van verandering van snelheid (2) 3.2 54 km.h-1 = ✓✓ = 15 m.s-1 ✓ (3) 3.3 vf =vi + a∆t ✓ 20 ✓ = 0 + 2t ✓ ∆t = 10 s ✓ (4) 3.4 Police car / polisiemotor: ∆x = vi∆t + ½ at2 ✓ = (0)(10) + ½ (2)(10)2 ✓ ∆x = 100 m ✓ Van/ bakkie: ∆x = vi∆t + ½ at2 = (15)(10) + ½ (0)(10)2 ✓ ∆x = 150 m ✓ The van is ahead/Die bakkie is voor. ✓ (6) [15] Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ### Page 4 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4 4.1.1 5 m.s-1 ✓ EAST / OOS ✓ (2) 4.1.2 8.4 m.s-1 ✓✓ (Accept 8,2 to 8,6 m.s-1) (2) 4.2 4.2.1 The velocity is uniformly increasing / Die snelheid verhoog eenvormig ✓ Positive acceleration/ Positiewe versnelling ✓ (2) 4.2.2 Constant velocity/ Konstante snelheid ✓✓ OR/ OF acceleration is equal to zero / Versnelling is gelyk aan nul No acceleration / Geen versnelling (2) 4.3 4.3.1 Distance A to C / Afstand vanaf A na C. ∆x = (l x b) + (1/2 bh) ✓ ∆x = (5 x 350)✓ + (1/2 x 150 x 5) ✓ ∆x = 2 125 m ✓ (4) 4.3.2 a = (vf – vi)/∆t = (0 – 10)/50 ✓✓ = -0,2 ✓ a= 0,2 m.s-2 west / wes ✓ (4) 4.4 Gradient/slope is the steepest / Gradiënt/helling is die steilste. ✓✓ (2) [18] Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ### Page 5 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 5 QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5 5.1 The total mechanical energy in an isolated system is constant ✓✓ Die totale meganiese energie in ʼn geïsoleerde sisteem bly konstant. (2) 5.2 0 (J) ✓ (2) 5.3 490 (J) ✓ 5.4 Ep = mgh ✓ = 5 x 9,8 x 6 ✓ = 294 J ✓ (3) 5.2.2 (1/2 mv2 + mgh)A = (1/2 mv2 + mgh)D ✓ 490✓ = ½ (5)v2 ✓ + (5)(9,8)(10) ✓ v=0✓ The ball will reach point D / Die bal sal punt D bereik. ✓ (5) [12] Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ### Page 6 6 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6 6.1.1 f = 1/T ✓ = 1/0,2 ✓ = 5 Hz ✓ (3) 6.1.2 v = fλ ✓ = 5 ✓ x 3/2 ✓ = 7,5 m.s-1 ✓ (4) 6.1.3 a and / en d ✓ b and / en f ✓ (2) 6.1.4 Amplitude = 30/2 = 15 m ✓✓ (2) 6.2.1 Pulse – single disturbance in a medium ✓✓ Puls – Enkele versteuring in ʼn medium (2) 6.2.2 Destructive interference ✓ Destruktiewe interferensie (1) 6.2.3 0.6 cm ✓ ✓ (2) [16] Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ### Page 7 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 7 QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7 7.1.1 A: rarefaction / verdunning ✓ B: compression / verdigting ✓ C: wavelength / golflengte ✓ (3) 7.1.2 Yes/ Ja ✓ (1) 7.2.1 B✓ Higher frequency / Hoër frekwensie ✓✓ (3) 7.2.2 A✓ (1) [8] QUESTION 8 / VRAAG 8 8.1 It has both wave-like characteristics /Dit het beide golfagtige eienskappe ✓ and particle-like characteristics / en deeltjie-agtige eienskappe ✓ (2) 8.2 Infrared, visible light, x-ray, gamma rays ✓✓ Infrarooi, sigbare lig, x-straal, gamma-straling (2) 8.3 A particle of light energy ✓✓ ʼn Deeltjie van ligenergie (2) 8.4 c=fxλ✓ 3 x 108✓ = f (0,025 x 10-9) ✓ f= 1,2 x 1019 Hz E= hf ✓ E= (6,63 x 10-34) (1,2 x 1019) ✓ E= 7,95 x 10-15 J ✓ (6) [12] Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ### Page 8 8 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) QUESTION 9/VRAAG 9 9.1 Is a region in space where magnetic substance can experience a force ✓✓ Is ʼn gebied in ruimte waar magnetiese stof ʼn krag kan ervaar. (2) 9.2 Shape / Vorm √√ Direction / Rigting √ (3) 9.3 No / Nee ✓ (1) [6] QUESTION 10/VRAAG 10 10.1.1 Less than / Minder as ✓ (1) 10.1.2 n = Q / qe 1013 ✓ = Q /-1,6 x 10 -19 ✓ Q = -1,6 x 10 -6 C ✓ ✓ Q new = -1,6 x 10 -19 + 2 x 10 -19 = 4 x 10 -18C (4) 10.2.1 The net charge of an isolated system remains constant. ✓✓ Die netto lading van ʼn geïsoleerde sisteem bly konstant. (2) 10.2.2 Qb = Qc = Qnet /2 ✓ = (-2 x 10-9 + 2 x 10-9)/2 ✓ = -2 x 10-9 C ✓ n = ∆Q/qe = (-2 x 10-9 + 6 x 10-9)/1.6 x 10-19) ✓✓ = 2,5 x 1010 electrons / elektrone ✓ (6) [13] Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ### Page 9 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1 9 QUESTION 11/VRAAG 11 11.1 The energy transferred per unit charge ✓✓ Die energie per eenheid-lading oorgedra (2) 11.2.1 1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 ✓ 1/Rp = 1/6 + 1/12 ✓ Rp = 4 Ω ✓ OR/OF Rp = R1.R2/(R1 + R2) = 6 x 12/(6 + 12) =4Ω (3) 11.2.2 I = 2/3 x 0,9 = 0,6 A ✓ I = Q/Δt ✓ 0,6 ✓ = Q/40 ✓ Q = 2,4 C ✓ (5) 11.2.3 SAME AS / DIESELFDE AS ✓ (1) 11.2.4 DECREASES / NEEM AF Total resistance decreases / Totaal weerstand neem af (2) [13] TOTAL/ TOTAAL: 150 Copyright reserved/Kopiereg voorbehou Please turn over/Blaai om asseblief ## Related documents - [Gr10 Phy P1 (English) 2020 Exemplars Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p1-english-2020-exemplars-possible-answers/ee187216-99cf-43c1-b1c9-359fb436efad) — Physical Sciences · Memo · 2020 · Eng - [PHYSC P2 GRD10 QP NOV2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/physc-p2-grd10-qp-nov2020-english/a0593b95-369a-4c97-a537-ab1e9db94a9b) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Eng - [PHSC SCIENCES P1 GR10 QP NOV2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phsc-sciences-p1-gr10-qp-nov2020-english/a845ea04-587e-4eb2-b3cb-3272479f54bd) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Eng - [Gr10 Phy P1 (English) 2020 Exemplars Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p1-english-2020-exemplars-question-paper/4ff40b51-a3f5-4dad-a82a-9434d88dbc1b) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Eng - [Gr10 Phy P1 (English) November 2018 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p1-english-november-2018-question-paper/602bf991-9d76-4bc2-8538-4746a0f14ab0) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2018 · Eng - [Physical Sciences P1 Grade 10 Nov 2016 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/physical-sciences-p1-grade-10-nov-2016-eng/b6505777-57d6-4c54-9193-a13e5129fe09) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2016 · Eng ## More from Grade 10 Physical Sciences - [Grade 10 Physical Sciences P2 November 2026 Mock 2](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10-physical-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-2-question-paper-paper-2/5bd7a947-8dcc-4f45-a4e1-7d600246d8f7) — QP · 2026 · Eng - [Gr 10 Phys Sci ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-10-phys-sci-atp-2023-24/f162614c-9eea-46bf-b61a-5a5dc6360c7b) — ATP - [EC AW Physical Sciences Grade 10 June 2025 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/ec-aw-physical-sciences-grade-10-june-2025-qp-and-memo/55c5e457-737d-42d8-a3e9-d141082f89d3) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [2025 EC - Physical Sciences Grade 10 March QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2025-ec-physical-sciences-grade-10-march-qp/bd09640b-cf56-4333-b958-01ad4331ee25) — QP · 2025 - [FS Physical Sciences Grade10 June 2025 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/fs-physical-sciences-grade10-june-2025-qp-and-memo/4bbbc06c-f9d3-4d47-9bd5-7421512cd012) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [KZN Physical Sciences Grade 10 November 2025 P1 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/kzn-physical-sciences-grade-10-november-2025-p1-and-memo/c5bea2ed-3318-4f7d-b1f6-2ac68a9d3399) — QP + Memo · 2025 ## Collection - [Grade 10 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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