# Physical Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape June 2024 Memo

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- Subject: Physical Sciences
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2024
- Exam period: Eastern Cape June Exam
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                               NATIONAL
                          SENIOR CERTIFICATE /
                               NASIONALE
                           SENIORSERTIFIKAAT

                         GRADE/GRAAD 12

                            JUNE/JUNIE 2024

             PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 /
            FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1
        MARKING GUIDELINE / NASIENRIGLYN

MARKS/PUNTE:    150

                      This marking guideline consists of 11 pages./
                       Hierdie nasienriglyn bestaan uit 11 bladsye.

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2                     PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1        (EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)

QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1

1.1     D                                                                               (2)

1.2     C                                                                               (2)

1.3     C                                                                               (2)

1.4     B                                                                               (2)

1.5     D                                                                               (2)

1.6     C                                                                               (2)

1.7     C                                                                               (2)

1.8     B                                                                               (2)

1.9     A                                                                               (2)

1.10    A                                                                              (2)
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(EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)         PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1                           3

QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2

2.1    The force that opposes the motion of a moving object relative to the
       surface. 
       Die krag wat die beweging van ŉ bewegende voorwerp relatief tot die
       oppervlakte teenwerk.                                                                      (2)

2.2                         N
                                          F 
        T 
               fk 

                            W                                                                    (5)

2.3    2.3.1            fk = μk N                   Any one / Enige een 
                        fk = μk mg - Fsinθ
                        fk = [0,2 x 20 x 9,8 - 105sin25o ] 
                        fk = 30,33 N                                                             (4)

       2.3.2          2 kg block / 2 kg-blok
                      Fnet = ma
                                            Any one / Enige een 
                      Fcosθ – T – f = ma
                      [105cos25o  – T – 30,33 = 20 x 2] 
                      T = 24,83 N                                                                (4)

       2.3.3          Fnet = ma
                      T – W = ma
                      T – mg = ma
                      24,83 – m x 9,8 = m x 2 
                      m = 2,10 kg                                                               (2)
                                                                                                [17]

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4                     PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1              (EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)

QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3

3.1 Each particle in the universe attracts every other body with a force that is directly
    proportional to the product of their masses  and inversely proportional to the
    square of the distance between their centres. 

     Elke liggaam in die heelal trek elke ander liggaam met ŉ krag direk eweredig aan
     die produk van hul masse,  en omgekeerd eweredig aan die kwadraat van die
     afstand tussen hul middelpunte aan.                                                      (2)

3.2 F = Gm1m2 
          r2
          (6,67 × 10-11 )(5,98 × 1024 )(1 500) 
     F=                           2
                       (2 ×108 ) 
     F = 14,96 N                                                                              (4)

3.3 EQUAL TO / GELYK AAN.  Newton’s 3rd law / Newton se 3de wet. 

                                           OR/OF

     When object A exerts a force on object B, object B simultaneously exerts an
     oppositely directed force on object A of equal magnitude. 

     Wanneer voorwerp A ŉ krag op voorwerp B uitoefen, sal voorwerp B gelyktydig
     ŉ krag van gelyke grootte en in die teenoorgestelde rigting op voorwerp A
     uitoefen.                                                                               (2)

3.4 Fnet = ma 
    [(4 x 14,98) = 1 500a] 
    a = 3,99 x 10-2 N 

                                           OR/OF

          GM
     g = r2 

          6,67 x 10-11 x 5,98 x 1024 
     g=
                  (1 x 108 )2 

     g = 3,99 x 10-2 N                                                                        (4)
                                                                                              [12]

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(EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)        PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1                                5

QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4

4.1 The motion of an object upon which the only force acting on it is gravitational
    force. 
    Die beweging waartydens die enigste krag wat op ŉ voorwerp inwerk
    gravitasiekrag is.                                                                               (2)

4.2 4.2.1                                       OPTION 1/OPSIE 1
                Upwards positive /                       Downwards positive /
                Opwaarts as positief                     Afwaarts as positief
                vf = vi + a∆t                           vf = vi + a∆t 
                0 =(15) + (-9,8) ∆t                     0 = (-15) + (9,8 ) ∆t 
                ∆t = 1,53 s                              ∆t = 1,53 s
                ∆ttotal/totaal = 2 x 1,53 = 3,06 s      ∆t total/totaal = 2 x 1,53 = 3,06 s 

                                      OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
                Upwards positive /               Downwards positive /
                Opwaarts as positief             Afwaarts as positief
                vf = vi + a∆t                   vf = vi + a∆t 
                -15 = (15) + (-9,8) ∆t          15 = (-15) + (9,8 ) ∆t 
                ∆t = 3,06 s                     ∆t = 3,06 s                                          (3)

      4.2.2     Upwards positive /                        Downwards positive /
                Opwaarts as positief                      Afwaarts as positief
                vf = vi + a∆t                            vf = vi + a∆t 
                [0 = (vi) + (-9,8 )(1,03) ]             [0 = vi + (9,8 )(1,03)  ] 
                vi = 10,094 m.s-1 upwards/                vi = - 10,094
                opwaarts                                 vi = 10,094 m.s-1 upwards /
                                                          opwaarts                                    (4)

      4.2.3     Upwards positive /                        Downwards positive /
                Opwaarts as positief                      Afwaarts as positief
                Ball A height above the ground /          Ball A height above the ground/
                Hoogte van bal A bo die grond:            Hoogte van bal A bo die grond:
                vf 2 = vi2 + 2 a∆y                       vf 2 = vi2 +2 a∆y 
                0 = (15)2 + 2 (-9,8) ∆y                  0 = (-15)2 + 2 (9,8) ∆y 
                ∆y = 11,48 m                              ∆y = 11,48 m

                Ball B height above the ground/           Ball B height above the ground/
                Hoogte van bal B bo die grond:            Hoogte van bal B bo die grond:
                vf 2 = vi2 +2 a∆y                         vf 2 = vi2 +2 a∆y
                0 = (10,094)2 + 2 (-9,8) ∆y              0 = (- 10,094)2 + 2 (9,8) ∆y 
                ∆y = 5,20 m                               ∆y = 5,20 m

                Height of the building / Hoogte           Height of the building / Hoogte
                van die gebou:                            van die gebou :
                Height/Hoogte (h) = 11,48 -5,20          Height/Hoogte (h) = 11,48 – 5,20 
                h = 6,28 m                                h = 6,28 m                                 (5)

      4.2.4     They will have the same velocity.  They are both undergoing free fall
                motion.  /
                Hulle sal dieselfde snelheid het.  Albei ondergaan vryval beweging.                  (2)

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6                           PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1                      (EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)

4.3    Upwards positive /                           Downwards positive /
       Opwaarts as positief                         Afwaarts as positief

                                                                  15
                   15

                                                      v (m.s-1)
      10,094

       v (m.s-1)
                                                                   0
                    0 0,5                                               0,5       1,53        3,06
                            1,53       3,06

                                                     -10,094

                                                                  -15

                                        Marking criteria for sketch/                     Marks/Punte
                                        Nasienkriteria vir skets
                                        Initial velocity of ball A./                            
                                        Aanvanklike snelheid vir bal A.
                                        Initial velocity of ball B./                            
                                        Aanvanklike snelheid vir bal B.
                                        Shape of both graphs with graph                         
                                        of B starting at 0,5 s/
                                        Vorm van beide grafieke met
                                        beginpunt van grafiek B by 0,5 s
                                        Time at maximum height/                                 
                                        Tyd by maksimum hoogte
                                        Final velocity and time when                            
                                        balls reach the ground/
                                        Finale snelheid en tyd wanneer
                                        die balle die grond bereik                                              (5)
                                                                                                               [21]

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(EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)         PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1                         7

QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5

5.1    A system in which the net external force is equal to zero./ 
       ŉ Stelsel waar die netto eksterne krag gelyk aan nul is.                                 (2)

5.2    The total linear momentum in an isolated system remains constant (is
       conserved). 
       Die totale lineêre momentum in ŉ geїsoleerde stelsel bly konstant (is
       behoue).                                                                                 (2)

5.3    5.3.1     Σpi = Σpf
                                                   Any one/ Enige een 
                 m1vf1 + m2vf2 = (m1 + m2) v i
                 1 500 x 20  + 0 = (1 500 + 900) v i 
                 v i = 12,5 m.s -1                                                             (4)

       5.3.2     Fnet. ∆t = ∆p                     Fnet. ∆t = ∆p 
                 Fnet . 0,2 ✓ = 900 (12,5 – 0)     Fnet . 0,2 ✓ = 1 500 (12,5 – 20) 
                 Fnet = 56 250 N left/links        Fnet = 56 250 N left/links                 (4)

5.4    Ek = ½mv2 
       Eki = ½ x 1 500 x 202 + 0 
       Eki = 300 000 J
       Ekf = ½ x 1 500 x 12,52 + ½ x 900 x 12,52 
       Ekf = 187 500 J
       Eki ≠ Ekf 
       Inelastic collision / Onelastiese botsing                                               (5)

5.5    The bubble wrap provides a soft surface  which increases the contact time of
       the collision,  and decreases the net force exerted on the equipment.  /
       Die borrelplastiek verskaf ŉ sagte oppervlakte wat die kontaktyd van die botsing
       verhoog en verlaag die netto krag wat op die toerusting uitgeoefen word.                (3)
                                                                                              [20]

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8                     PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1              (EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)

QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6

6.1
                           N 

                                                f
                                                ✓✓✓

                                  Fg                                                           (3)

6.2 Wnet = ∆ EK
    Wf + WFg = ½ mv2f – ½ mv2i         Any one / Enige een 
    Wf + (-∆Ep) = ½ mv2f – ½ mv2i
           10                                        10
    [50( sin30º )  x cos180o]  + 60 x 9,8sin30o( sin30º )cos0o  = ½ x 60 x vf2 – 0 
    vf = 12,75 m.s-1 

                                           OR/OF

      Wnc = ∆Ep + ∆Ek
      Wf = mgh2 – mgh1 + ½ mv2f – ½ mv2i Any one / Enige een 
            10
      [50( 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 )  x cos180o]  = 0 – 60 x 9,8 x 10  + ½ x 60 x vf2 – 0 

      vf = 12,75 m.s-1                                                                         (6)

6.3 6.3.1     The net work done on an object is equal to the change in kinetic energy
              of an object./ 
              Die netto arbeid wat op ŉ voorwerp verrig is, is gelyk aan die verandering
              in kinetiese energie van ŉ voorwerp.                                              (2)

      6.3.2   Wnet = ∆ EK
              Wf = ½ mvf2 – ½ mvi2            Any one / Enige een 
              f.∆xcosθ = ½ mv2f – ½ mv2i
              (0,15 x 60 x 9,8)  x ∆xcos180o]  = 0 – ½ x 60 x 12,742 
              ∆x = 55,29 m                                                                    (5)
                                                                                              [16]

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(EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)      PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1                          9

QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7

7.1 A force in which the work done by the net force depends on the path
    taken./ 
    ŉ Krag waarvoor die arbeid verrig deur die netto krag afhanklik is van die roete
    wat gevolg word.                                                                          (2)

7.2 (Air) friction  and tension/ 
    (Lug) wrywing en spanning                                                                 (2)

7.3
                               T
                               ✓✓✓
                                 Ff 

                               w                                                             (3)

7.4 OPTION 1/OPSIE 1

      Wnet = ΔEk
      T.∆xcosθ + f .∆ x cosθ = ΔEk             Any one / Enige een 
      T.∆xcosθ + f .∆ x cosθ = ½mvf2 – ½mvi2
      950 x 30 cos180°  + f x 30 cos180°  + 150 x 9,8 x 30cos0° = 0 
      f = 520 N 

      OPTION 2/OPSIE 2

      Wnc = ∆Ep + ∆Ek
                                                   Any one / Enige een 
      Wf + WT = mgh2 – mgh1 + ½ mvf2 – ½ mvi2
      f x 30cos180°  + 950 x 30cos180°  = 0 – 150 x 9,8 x 30 + 0
      f = 520 N                                                                             (5)
                                                                                            [12]

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10                          PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1        (EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)

QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8

8.1 The Doppler Effect is the change in the observed 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. /
    Die Doppler-effek is die verandering in frekwensie (toonhoogte) van die klank
    waargeneem deur ŉ luisteraar omdat die klankbron en die luisteraar verskillende
    snelhede relatief tot die medium waarin die klank voortgeplant word het.

                                                   OR / OF

      The apparent change in the (observed) frequency when there is relative motion
      between the sound source and the observer. 
      Die skynbare verandering in (waargenome) frekwensie (toonhoogte) as daar
      relatiewe beweging tussen die bron en die waarnemer (luisteraar) is.                       (2)

8.2 As the observer moves towards the sound source the wavefronts ahead become
    compressed,  the wavelength decreases  and the frequency increases. /
    Soos die waarnemer na die klankbron beweeg, word die golffront saamgepers,
    die golflengte neem af en die frekwensie neem toe.                                           (3)

8.3          v ± vL
      fL =            fs
             v ± vs
                                 Any one / Enige een 
             v + vL
      fL =            fs
               v

                       340 + vL
      2 500  =                     x 2 450 
                           340
      vL   = 6,94 m·s-1                                                                         (5)

8.4 8.4.1          Stays the same / Bly dieselfde                                               (1)

      8.4.2        Decreases / Verlaag                                                          (1)

8.5 8.5.1          Increase / Verhoog                                                           (1)

      8.5.2        Stays the same / Bly dieselfde                                               (1)

      8.5.3        Stays the same / Bly dieselfde                                               (1)

8.6 To measure the heart beat of a foetus in the womb. /
    To measure the speed of blood in the veins. /
    Om die hartklop van ŉ fetus in die baarmoeder te meet.
    Om die spoed van bloed in die are te meet.                                                   (2)
                                                                                                [17]

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(EC/JUNE/JUNIE 2024)                 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V1                      11

QUESTION 9/VRAAG 9

9.1 The electrostatic force between two-point charges is directly proportional to the
    product of the magnitude of the charges, and inversely proportional to the square
    of the distance between the charges. /
    Die elektrostatiese krag tussen twee puntladings is direk eweredig aan die produk
    van die groottes van die ladings, en omgekeerd eweredig aan die kwadraat van
    die afstand tussen hulle.                                                                          (2)

9.2 NEGATIVE / NEGATIEF                                                                              (2)

9.3 9.3.1              kQ1 Q2
                F=                    
                            r2

                                 9 × 109 × 2 × 10-6 × Q
                0,012  =                                 
                                            2,52

                Q = 4,17 x 10-6 C                                                                     (4)

      9.3.2     The electrostatic force experienced per unit positive charge. /
                Die elektrostatiese krag per eenheidspositiewe-lading ervaar.                          (2)

      9.3.3            kQ
                E=               
                       r2

                       9 × 109 × 2 × 10-6
                E1 =                           
                                     1,52

                E1 = 8 000 N.C-1 Left/Link

                       9 x 109 x 4,17 x 10-6
                E2 =                               
                                     1,02

                E2 = 37 530 N.C-1 Right/Regs

                Enet = E2 – E1
                Enet = 37 530 – 8 000 
                Enet = 29 530 N.C-1 Right/Regs                                                        (5)
                                                                                                      [15]

                                                                             TOTAL/TOTAAL:            150

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