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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2024
PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1
(PHYSICS)
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Physical Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Prelim 2024 QP
Grade 12 Physical Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Prelim Exam 2024 (English), 21 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your full NAME and SURNAME in the appropriate spaces on the
ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 11 questions. Answer ALL the questions in
the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1
and QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
9. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places.
10. Give brief motivations, discussions etc. where required.
11. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2024) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 3
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers
(1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example, 1.11 E.
1.1 A trolley moves on a flat, horizontal surface when a constant force, F, is
applied to it.
Which ONE of the following physical quantities will ALWAYS remain
constant while the trolley is moving?
A Momentum
B Acceleration
C Kinetic energy
D Gravitational potential energy (2)
1.2 A sphere is attached to a string, which is suspended from a fixed
horizontal bar, as shown in the diagram below.
The reaction force to the gravitational force exerted by the earth on the
sphere is the …
A force of the bar on the sphere.
B force of the string on the sphere.
C force of the sphere on the earth.
D force of the bar on the string. (2)
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1.3 The position versus time, graph below shows the motion of an object in a
vertical direction. Take the ground as zero reference.
Which ONE of the following velocity-time graphs below best represents the
motion of the object?
A B
C D
(2)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2024) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 5
1.4 A spacecraft, made up of two modules P and Q of masses 3m and m
respectively, is travelling horizontally at a velocity v due east. An explosion
causes the two modules to separate.
Module Q continues in its original direction immediately after the explosion with
a velocity of 3v. What will the magnitude and direction of module P’s velocity
immediately be after the explosion?
MAGNITUDE OF VELOCITY OF P DIRECTION OF P AFTER
EXPLOSION
A ⅓v East
B v West
C v East
D ⅓v West
1.5 A car moves from rest in a straight line under the influence of a constant net
force.
Which ONE of the following graphs best represents the net work done (Wnet)
on the car in relation to its displacement (∆x)?
A B
Wnet Wnet
∆x ∆x
C D
Wnet Wnet
∆x ∆x
(2)
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1.6 A source of sound approaches a stationary listener in a straight line at
constant velocity. It passes the listener and moves away from him in the
same straight line at the same constant velocity.
Which ONE of the following graphs best represents the change in observed
frequency against time?
A B
C D
(2)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2024) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 7
1.7 A small test charge +q is placed exactly halfway between two identical
positive charges, X and Y, each with a charge +Q, as shown below.
The test charge +q will …
A move vertically downwards.
B move towards X.
C move towards Y.
D remain stationary. (2)
1.8 The internal resistance of the battery in the circuit diagram below is
negligible.
When switch S is closed, which ONE of the following represents the change
in the voltmeter and ammeter readings?
VOLTMETER READING AMMETER READING
A Decreases Increases
B Increases Decreases
C Decreases Decreases
D Increases Increases (2)
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1.9 In the graph below, the solid line graph represents how the emf produced
by a simple generator, changes with time. The dotted line shows the emf of
the same generator after a change was made.
What change was made to produce the results on the dotted line graph?
A The speed of rotation is halved.
B The speed of rotation is doubled.
C A split-ring commutator is added.
D More brushes are added. (2)
1.10 When an excited electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower
energy level a specific ...
A emission line in an emission spectrum is observed.
B emission line in an absorption spectrum is observed.
C absorption line in an emission spectrum is observed.
D absorption line in an absorption spectrum is observed. (2)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2024) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 9
QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
A block with a mass of 4 kg is held at rest on a rough horizontal table. The block
is connected by a light inextensible string which passes over a light frictionless
pulley to another block of mass 2 kg. The 2 kg block hangs vertically as shown in
the diagram below.
The 4 kg block is now released, and the system of masses moves to the right. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the 4 kg block and the surface of the table is
0,25. Ignore the effects of air friction.
2.1 State Newton’s Second Law of motion in words. (2)
2.2 Draw a free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on the 4 kg block
before motion. (4)
2.3 Calculate the magnitude of the:
2.3.1 Frictional force acting on the 4 kg block (3)
2.3.2 Speed with which the 2 kg block mass strikes the ground (7)
2.4 Explain why the motion of the 2 kg block CANNOT be categorised as ‘free
fall’ motion. (2)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
Ball A is thrown vertically downwards from the top of a building, 90 m high, at a
velocity of 12 m·s-1. At the same instant, a second identical ball B is thrown
upwards at a velocity of 30 m·s-1. Ball A and ball B pass each other after
2,135 s.
Ignore the effects of air friction.
3.1 Give the direction of the acceleration of ball B while moving upwards. (1)
3.2 Calculate the velocity of ball B the moment it passes ball A. (3)
3.3 Calculate the distance between ball A and B 2,5 s after the balls were
projected. (5)
3.4 On the same set of axes draw sketch position-time graphs for the motion of
ball A and ball B.
• For ball A, from the moment it was projected until it reached the
ground.
• For ball B from the moment, it was projected until it passed ball A.
• Clearly indicate the time at which the two balls pass each other.
• Use the ground as zero position.
• Label the graphs A and B. (3)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
A delivery vehicle of mass 5 000 kg, moving at a velocity of 15 m·s -1 to the right
collides head-on with a car of mass 2 000 kg moving at 20 m·s-1 in the opposite
direction. Immediately after the collision, the car moves at a velocity of 5 m·s -1 to
the right.
4.1 Write down the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2)
4.2 Calculate the magnitude of the velocity of the delivery vehicle immediately
after the collision. (4)
4.3 If the collision lasts 0,4 seconds, calculate the force the delivery vehicle
exerts on the car during the collision. (4)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
A boy on roller-skates moves at a constant velocity in an easterly direction along a
frictionless horizontal part AB of a track carrying a parcel. He decides to increase
his velocity by throwing the parcel horizontally away from him.
5.1 In which direction must the parcel be thrown to cause a maximum increase
in the velocity of the boy? (1)
5.2 Name and define in words the Law of physics that was applied in
QUESTION 5.1. (3)
He reaches point B at a velocity of 6 m∙s-1 and continues to move up a rough section
BC of the track and comes to rest at position X, 4 m above the ground as shown in
the diagram below. A constant frictional force of 40 N acts on the roller skates. The
combined mass of the boy and roller skates is 57 kg.
5.3 Calculate the value of Ө of the inclined plane. (5)
5.4 A remote-controlled car of mass 4 kg is driven up an inclined plane which
makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal by an average forward force of
80 N as shown in the diagram below. The car experiences a constant
frictional force of 15 N, as it moves up the inclined plane. The speed of the
car at the bottom of the inclined plane is 3 m∙s-1.
Use energy principles to calculate the speed of the car after it has travelled
5 m up the inclined plane. (6)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
The siren of a stationary fire truck emits sound waves with a frequency of
1 800 Hz. A car, travelling on a straight horizontal road at a constant speed of
30 m.s–1, passes the fire truck and continues at the same constant speed.
6.1 State the Doppler effect in words. (2)
6.2 How does the pitch of the siren, heard by the driver of the car, change when
the car is moving …
(State only INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME.)
6.2.1 Towards the fire engine? (1)
6.2.2 Away from the fire truck? (1)
6.3 Calculate the frequency detected by the driver of the car as the car moves
towards the fire truck. (Take the speed of sound in air as 330 m.s–1.) (5)
6.4 Sketch a graph to show how the frequency of the siren changes as a
function of time as the driver approaches and then passes the fire truck.
(No numerical values are required.) (3)
6.5 Name a medical instrument that makes use of the Doppler effect. (1)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)
Three small, identical metal spheres, K, M and G are placed in a vacuum. Each
sphere carries a charge of 6 nC. The spheres are arranged such that K and G are
each X mm from M as shown in the diagram below:
7.1 State Coulomb’s law in words. (2)
The magnitude of the net force exerted on M by K and G is 2,864 x 10-6 N.
7.2 Calculate the distance, X, between G and M. (8)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
Below is an isolated point charge, P, of magnitude + 200 nC.
8.1 Draw an electric field pattern around point charge P. (3)
A second point charge, Q, also carrying a charge of +200 nC, is placed 600 mm
away from the point charge P as shown in the diagram below:
Y is a point 200 mm to the right of point charge P.
8.2 Define the term electric field at a point. (2)
8.3 Calculate the net electric field at point Y due to charges P and Q. (5)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)
The battery in the circuit diagram below, has an internal resistance r. When
switch S is closed, the reading on voltmeter V2 is 18 V and resistor R dissipates
13,5 W.
9.1 State Ohm’s Law in words. (2)
9.2 Calculate the resistance of resistor R. (3)
9.3 Calculate the reading on the ammeter A. (5)
9.4 Explain, in words, what is meant by the term internal resistance of a
battery. (2)
9.5 Calculate the potential difference across the 10 Ώ resistor. (3)
9.6 When switch S was opened, the reading on voltmeter V1 was 45,9 V.
Calculate the internal resistance of the battery. (5)
9.7 Does the internal resistance in the circuit INCREASE, DECREASE, or
REMAIN THE SAME when resistor R is removed? (1)
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QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)
Study the sketch given below.
10.1 Write down the function of the component labelled Q in the above sketch. (1)
Two changes are made to the structure of the device shown in the above sketch
to obtain the following output potential difference.
10.2 Write down the TWO changes that were made to the device. (2)
When a 60 W light bulb is connected to the new device, a peak current of 0,54 A
flows through the light bulb.
10.3 Calculate the potential difference of a DC supply that will produce the same
brightness as the light bulb. (5)
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QUESTION 11 (Start on a new page.)
The photoelectric effect has many practical applications. A photocell, such as the
one below used in burglar alarm systems, is one such application.
The largest wavelength of monochromatic light that will cause the ejection of
photoelectrons in the above photocell, is 229 nm. When a person interrupts the
beam, the sudden drop in current activates a switch, which sets off the alarm.
11.1 Calculate the frequency of the monochromatic light of wavelength
229 nm. (3)
11.2 Give the scientific term for the frequency that was calculated in
QUESTION 11.1 above. (1)
11.3 Define work function in words. (2)
11.4 Calculate the frequency of the monochromatic light that must be used, to
emit photoelectrons with a velocity of 1,57 x 106 m.s-1 from the cathode of
the above photocell. (4)
11.5 How will the answer in QUESTION 11.4 change if the largest wavelength
of monochromatic light needed to eject photoelectron is reduced to
189 nm?
Write down INCREASE, DECREASE, or REMAINS THE SAME.
Give a reason for your answer. (3)
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12
VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA)
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
SYMBOL/
NAME/NAAM VALUE/WAARDE
SIMBOOL
Acceleration due to gravity / g 9,8 m•s-2
Swaartekragversnelling
Universal gravitational constant / G 6,67 × 10-11 N•m2.kg-2
Universelegravitasiekonstant
Mass of earth / Massa op aarde M 5,98 × 1024 kg
Radius of earth / Radius van aarde RE 6,38 × 106 m
Speed of light in a vacuum / Spoed van lig in ʼn c 3,0 × 108 m•s-1
vakuum
Planck’s constant / Planck se konstante h 6,63 × 10-34 J•s
Coulomb’s constant / Coulomb se konstante k 9,0 × 109 N•m2•C-2
Charge on electron / Lading op elektron e -1,6 × 10-19 C
Electron mass / Elektronmassa me 9,11 × 10-31 kg
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
v f = vi + a t Δx = v i Δt + 21 at 2 or/of Δy = v i Δt + 21 at 2
v + vf v + vf
2 2 2 2
v f = v i + 2ax or/of v f = v i + 2ay Δx = i Δt or/of Δy = i Δt
2 2
FORCE/KRAG
Fnet = ma p = mv
fsmax = µsN fk = µkN
Fnet t = p
w = mg
p = mv f − mv i
Gm1 m2 M
F= 2 g = G d2
d
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WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING
W = F Δx cos θ U = mgh or/of Ep = mgh
Wnett = ΔK or/of Wnett = ΔEk
K = ½mv2 or/of Ek = ½mv2
ΔK = Kf - Ki or/of ΔEk = Ekf – Eki
W
Wnc = ΔK + ΔU or/of Wnc = ΔEk + ΔEp P=
t
Pave = Fv
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
v=f T=
f
v vL v vL c
fL = fs fL = fb E= hf or/of E = h
v vs v vb
E = Wo + Ek(max) where/waar
E = hf and/en W0 = hf0 and/en Ek(max) = ½mvmax2 or/of K(max) = ½mvmax2
ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
kQ 1Q 2 kQ
F= E=
r2 r2
W F
V= E=
q q
n=Q
qe
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ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE
emf ( ε ) = I(R + r)
V
R=
I emk ( ε ) = I(R + r)
R s = R1 + R 2 + ...
1 1 1 q=I t
= + + ...
R p R1 R 2
W = Vq W
P=
Δt
W = VI t
P = VI
W= I2R t
P = I2R
2
V Δt
W= V2
R P=
R
ALTERNATING CURRENT/WISSELSTROOM
Pav erage = Vrms I rms / Pgemiddeld = Vwgk I wgk
I I
Irms = max / I wgk = maks
2 2
Pav erage = I rms
2
R / Pgemiddeld = I 2wgk R
Vmax Vmaks
Vrms = / Vwgk = 2
2 2 V2 Vwgk
Pav erage = rms / Pgemiddeld =
R R
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