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Physical Sciences Grade 12 P1 KwaZulu Natal Mock 2020 QP
Grade 12 Physical Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the KwaZulu Natal Mock Exam 2020, 33 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 (PHYSICS)
PREPARATORY EXAMINATIONS
SEPTEMBER 2020
MARKING GUIDELINE
Time: 3 Hours
Marks: 150
This marking guideline has 17 pages.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 B (2)
1.2 D (2)
1.3 D (2)
1.4 D (2)
1.5 D (2)
1.6 A (2)
1.7 D (2)
1.8 C (2)
1.9 C (2)
1.10 A (2)
2 x 10 = [20]
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 Normal force is the force or the component of a force which a surface
exerts on an object with which it is in contact, and which is
perpendicular to the surface. (2)
2.2
FAy
FA FAx
N N
Fgx
fk fk
Fgy
Fg
Accept the following symbols
N FN/Normal/Normal force
fk Kinetic friction force/f/Ff/fr
FA F/Fapplied
Fg W/78,4 N
Notes
• Mark is awarded for label and arrow.
• Do not penalise for length of arrows.
• Deduct 1 mark for any additional force.
• If force(s) do not make contact with body/dot : Max:3/4
• If arrows missing but labels are there: Max:3/4
(4)
2.3 Considering the forces parallel to the plane::
Fnet = ma
Fnet = 0
FAx – fk - Fgx = 0
FAcos fk + Fgx
51cos = 1 + 8(9,8)sin30o
o
(3)
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2.4 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 2.3
Consider the forces perpendicular to the plane:
Fnet = ma
Fnet = 0
FAy + N – Fgy = 0
FAsin N = Fgy
51sin 37,98o + N = 8 x 9,8cos(30o)
∴ N = 36,51 N (3)
2.5 Increases (1)
[13]
QUESTION 3
3.1
3.1.1 UPWARDS IS POSITIVE UPWARDS IS NEGATIVE
(3)
3.1.2 OPTION 1
UPWARDS IS POSITIVE UPWARDS NEGATIVE
vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
0 = 122 + 2(–9,8)Δy 0 = (–12)2 + 2(9,8)Δy
Δy = 7,35 m Δy = – 7,35m
∴Max height = 50+7,35 ∴Maximum height = 50 +7,35
= 57,35m = 57,35m
OPTION 2
POSITIVE MARKING FROM 3.1.1
UPWARDS IS POSITIVE UPWARDS IS NEGATIVE
]
Δy = 7,35 m Δy = –7,35 m
∴Max height = 50+7,35 ∴Max height = 50+7,35
= 57,35m = 57,35m
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OPTION 3
POSITIVE MARKING FROM 3.1.1
UPWARDS IS POSITIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2
Δy= (12)( 1,23) + ½(–9,8)(1,23)2
Δy = 7,35 m
∴Maximum height = 50+7,35
= 57,35m
UPWARDS IS NEGATIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2
Δy= (–12)( 1,23) + ½(9,8)(1,23)2
Δy = –7,35 m
∴Maximum height = 50+7,35
= 57,35m
OPTION 4
(K + U)1 = (K + U)2
(½mv2 + mgh)1 = (½mv2 + mgh)2
½m(12)2 + m(9,8)(50) = ½m(0)2 + m(9,8)h
h = 57,35 m (4)
3.1.3 OPTION 1
UPWARDS POSITIVE
vf = vi + aΔt
vf = 12 + (–9,8) (4)
vf = –27,20 m•s-1
∴ velocity of the ball is 27,20 m•s-1 downwards
UPWARDS NEGATIVE
vf = vi + aΔt
vf = –12 + (9,8) (4)
vf = 27,20 m•s-1
∴ velocity of the ball is 27,20 m•s-1 downwards
OPTION 2
UPWARDS POSITIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2
Δy= (12)(4) + ½(–9,8)(4)2
Δy = –30,40 m
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–
vf =–27,20 m•s-1
∴ velocity of the ball is 27,20 m•s-1 downwards
UPWARDS NEGATIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2
Δy= (–12)(4) + ½(9,8)(4)2
Δy = 30,40 m
–
vf =27,20 m•s-1
∴ velocity of the ball is 27,20 m•s-1 downwards
OPTION 3
UPWARDS POSITIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2
Δy= (12)(4) + ½(–9,8)(4)2
Δy = –30,40 m
vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
vf2 = (12)2 + 2(–9,8)( –30.40)
vf =27,20 m•s-1
∴ velocity of the ball is 27,20 m•s-1 downwards
UPWARDS NEGATIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2
Δy= (–12)(4) + ½(9,8)(4)2
Δy = 30,40 m
vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
vf2 = (–12)2 + 2(9,8)( 30.40)
vf =27,20 m•s-1
∴ velocity of the ball is 27,20 m•s-1 downwards (3)
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3.1.4 OPTION 1
UPWARDS POSITIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2 If candidate calculated 30.40 m in
Q 3.1.3. above award 2 marks
Δy= (12)(4) + ½(–9,8)(4)2
here.
Δy = –30,40 m
∴Position above the ground = 50 – 30,40
= 19,60 m
UPWARDS NEGATIVE
Δy= viΔt + ½aΔt2
Δy= (–12)(4) + ½(9,8)(4)2
Δy = 30,40 m
∴Position above the ground = 50 – 30,40
= 19,60 m
OPTION 2
POSITIVE MARKING FROM 3.1.3
UPWARDS POSITIVE
–
Δy = – 30,40 m
∴Position above the ground = 50 – 30,40
= 19,60 m
UPWARDS NEGATIVE
–
Δy = 30,40 m
∴Position above the ground = 50 – 30,40
= 19,60 m
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OPTION 3
POSITIVE MARKING FROM 3.1.3
UPWARDS POSITIVE
vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
(–27,20)2 = (12)2 + 2(–9,8) Δy
Δy = –30,40
∴Position above the ground = 50 – 30,40
= 19,60 m
UPWARDS NEGATIVE
vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
(27,20)2 = (–12)2 + 2(9,8) Δy
Δy = 30,40
∴Position above the ground = 50 – 30,40
= 19,60 m (4)
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3.2
25
Vel
oci
ty 12
(m•
s-1)
1,23 time(s)
OR
Vel
oci
ty
(m•
s-1)
1,23 time(s)
–12
–25
CRITERIA FOR MARKING OF GRAPH
Correct shape (the three lines must have same
gradient)
Indication of initial velocity (12 m.s–1)
Indication of velocity of bounce (25 m.s–1)
1.23s
First line longer below x-axis than above (5)
If 25 m.s–1 line beyond x-axis then -1
Do not penalise if dotted lines are solid
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QUESTION 4
4.1 The resultant/net force acting on an object is equal to the rate of
change of momentum of the object in the direction of the resultant/net
force. (2)
4.2
4.2.1 (K + U)1 = (K + U)2
2 2
(½mv + mgh)1 = (½mv + mgh)2
(½(1,005)v2 + 0) = 0 + (1,005)(9,8)(0,5)
v1 = 3,13 m•s-1
∴The velocity of the block – bullet system immediately after
collision is 3,13 m•s-1 (3)
4.2.2 POSITVE MARKING FROM 4.2.1
Σpi = Σpf
m1v1i + m2v2i = (m1+ m2)vf
(0,005)v1i + (1)(0) = (0,005+ 1)(3,13)
v1i = 629,13 m•s-1 (4)
4.3 Less than (1)
[10]
QUESTION 5
5.1.1 Total mechanical energy of an isolated system remains constant (2)
5.1.2 No, (1)
5.1.3 OPTION 1
(K + U)P = (K + U)Q – Wf
OR
Wnc = ΔEp + ΔEk
(½mv2 + mgh)P = (½mv2 + mgh)Q – W f
[½(1200)(0,8)2 + (1200)(9,8)(1,8)]P = [½(1200)(4)2 + 0 – Wf]Q
Wf = –11952 J
Wf = Ff Δx cos 180
–11952 = –Ff 2,2
Ff =5432,73 N
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OPTION 2
Wnet = ΔK
Wf + W g = ½mvf2 - ½mvi2
Wf + mgh = ½m(vf2- vi2)
Wf + mgh = ½mvf2 - ½mvi2
Wf + 1200(9,8) (2,2) cos324,90o = ½(1200)(4)2 - ½(1200)(0,8)2
(accept 35.1o)
Wf = –11952 J
Wf = Ff Δx cos 180
–11952 = –Ff 2,2
Ff =5432,73 N (5)
5.2
5.2.1 The net/total work done on an object is equal to the change in
the object's kinetic energy. .
OR
The work done on an object by a resultant/net force is equal to
the change in the object's kinetic energy.
Note: -1 mark for each key word/phrase omitted in the correct
context. (2)
5.2.2 W = ΔK
net
2 2
Wf + W g + W N = ½mvf – ½mvi
8000cos180oΔx + 0 + 0 = ½(1000)(0) – ½(1000)(352)
Δx = 76,56 m (4)
5.2.3 W = ΔK
net
Wf + W g + W N = ½mvf2 – ½mvi2
8000cos180o(30) + 0 + 0 = ½(1000)vf2 – ½(1000)(352)
vf = 27,29m•s-1 (3)
5.2.4 INCREASE
On a rainy day the road surface would have less frictional force
needed for the braking. (2)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 Doppler Effect.
It is the change in frequency (or pitch) of the sound detected by a
listener because the sound source and the listener have different
velocities relative to the medium of sound propagation.
OR
Doppler Effect.
It is the change in the observed frequency of a sound wave when the
source of sound is moving relative to the listener. (3)
6.2 Towards (1)
6.3 v vL
fL fs
v vs
OR
fs = 800 Hz (range: 800 – 833.33 Hz)
v = fsλ
340 = 800λ
λ = 0,425 m (range: 0,425 – 0,408) (7)
6.4 Greater than.
The reflected waves are moving toward the ambulance. (2)
6.5 ● blood flow meter
●echocardiograms.
●ultrasound technology
●monitor pregnancies
●examine soft tissue injuries. ( any two) (2)
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QUESTION 7
7.1.1 The magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted by one point charge
(Q1) on another point charge (Q2) is directly proportional to the
product of the magnitudes of the charges and inversely proportional
to the square of the distance (r) between them.
(2)
Note: -1 mark for each key word/phrase omitted in the correct
context.
7.1.2
Accept:
Density around R
maybe greater
than Q
Q R
Marking Criteria
Correct Shape
Field lines do not cross
Direction of field lines correct
(3)
T
7.1.3
FE
FG (3)
7.1.4 CONSIDERING THE HORIZONTAL FORCES:
Fnet = 0
Tsin = Fe
Tsin =
Tsin = 0,216 …………………………………… 1
CONSIDERING THE VERTICAL FORCES:
Fnet = 0
Tcos = mg
Tcos = 8 x 10-2 (9,8) ………………………. 2
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1 2
tan = 0,26/(8 x 10-2 (9,8))
= 15,40o
OPTION 2
F=
= 0.216N
Fg = mg
= 8 x 10-2 x 9,8
= 0,784 N
tan = F/Fg
= 0,216/0,784
= 15,40o
(6)
7.1.5 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.2
Tcos = 8 x 10-2 (9,8)
o
Tcos = 8 x 10-2 (9,8)
T = 0,81 N (3)
7.2.1 Electric field is a region of space in which an electric charge
experiences a force. (2)
(accept : force experienced per unit positive charged when placed at
that point)
7.2.2
OR ( E1 = E2)
2E1 =
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2 =
2 =
=
4q1 = q2
4 x 0,5 x 10-6 = q2
q2 = 2 x 10-6 C (4)
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QUESTION 8
8.1 The potential difference across a conductor is directly proportional to
the current in the conductor at constant temperature
NOTE
If constant temperature is omitted -1 mark (2)
8.2
8.2.1 Total Resistance = Rseries + Rparallel
Total Resistance = 4 + ( )-1
Total Resistance = 11,20
I=
I=
I = 1,07A (5)
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8.2.2 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 8.2.1
V4Ω = IR
V4Ω = 1,07 x 4
V4Ω = 4,28 V
V// = 12 - V4Ω
V// = 12 – 4,28
V// = 7,72 V
I10Ω =
I10Ω =
I10Ω = 0,43 A
P = I2R V10Ω = IR
V10Ω = 0,43 x 10
P = (0,43)2 (10) V10Ω = 4,3 V
P = 1,85 W P= P = VI
P = 4,3 X 0,43
P= P = 1,85 W
P = 1,85 W (5)
8.2.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 8.2.1
W = V.IΔt V2
W t
R
122
W = I2Rt x 30
11.2
385,71J
= 12 x 1.07 x 30 = 1,072x 11,2 x 30
= 385,20 J = 384,69 J
(3)
8.3 Decreases
If the 12 Ohm resistor stops working, the total resistance would
increase. Resistance is inversely proportional to the current. (3)
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QUESTION 9
9.1 AC (generator) (1)
9.2 Slip rings (1)
9.3 The AC potential difference/voltage which dissipates the same
amount of energy as DC.
OR
(The rms value of AC is) the DC potential difference/voltage which
dissipates the same amount of energy as AC. (2)
9.4
V Max
V RMS
2
V RMS
2
1
VRMS = 0,71 V (3)
9.5 0,04 s. (1)
9.6 Positive marking from Q 9.4
PAve V RMS I RMS
I
P Ave V RMS ( 2 )
Max
2
P Ave
0,71(
2
)
PAve = 1,00 W (3)
9.7 Any two:
(i) easier to generate and transmit from place to place
(ii) easier to convert from a.c. to d.c. than the reverse
(iii) voltage can be easily changed by stepping it up or down
(iv) high frequency used in a.c. make it more suitable for electric
motors (2)
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TOTAL: 150
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