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CES: INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT AND MODERATION SECTION
SUBJECT: ERRATA – PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2019
DATE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2019
The Physical Sciences P2 Grade 12 September was written on Monday, 09 September 2019.
We were made aware of certain amendments and omissions that were discovered during the
marking process.
In order to address this and to ensure that learners are not disadvantaged, the following
standardised approach to marking must be adopted across the Province. The following
guidelines with regard to marking was prepared in conjunction with the examiner and
moderator.
ERRATA
THE FOLLOWING IS THE CORRECT ANSWERS.
QUESTION 7
Identified problem
In QUESTION 7.3 an incorrect value (0,02) was used on the memorandum instead
of the correct value (0,2).
Implications
✓ This affected 7.3, 7.4.1 and 7.4.2.
✓ Learners who would have done it correctly may be marked incorrect by other
markers.
Recommendations
The solution provided must followed for marking the above-mentioned questions.
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Physical Sciences Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape Mock 2019 Errata
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7.3, 7.4.1 and 7.4.2:
7.3. T sin𝜃 = FE
480 sin 25o = FE
FE = 202,8567656 N
𝑘𝑄1 𝑄2
FE =
𝑟2
9 𝑥 109 𝑥 𝑄 2
202,8567656 =
0,22
Q = 3,00 x 10-5 C (5)
7.4.1 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.3
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
BOTH CHARGES POSITIVE BOTH CHARGES NEGATIVE
𝑘𝑄 𝑘𝑄
E = 𝑟2 E = 𝑟2
9 𝑥 109 𝑥 3,00 𝑥 10−5 9 𝑥 109 𝑥 3,00 𝑥 10−5
E1 = E1 =
0,152 0,152
E1 = 12 000 000 N.C-1 right E1 = 12 000 000 N.C-1 left
9 𝑥 109 𝑥 3,00 𝑥 10−5 9 𝑥 109 𝑥 3,00 𝑥 10−5
E2 = E2 =
0,052 0,052
E2 = 108 000 000 N.C-1 left E2 = 108 000 000 N.C-1 right
Enet =E1 + E2 Enet =E1 + E2
Enet = 108 000 000 – 12 000 000 Enet = 108 000 000 – 12 000 000
Enet = 96 000 000 N.C-1 left.
Enet = 96 000 000 N.C-1 right.
(5)
7.4.2 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.3
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
𝐹 𝑘𝑄 𝑄
Enet = 𝑛𝑒𝑡 F = 𝑟12 2
𝑞
𝐹 9 𝑥109 𝑥 3,00 𝑥10−5 𝑥1,6𝑥10−19
96 000 000 = 1,6 𝑥𝑛𝑒𝑡 F1 =
10−19 (50 𝑥 10−3 )2
Fnet = 1,536 x 10-11 N F1 = 1,728 x 10-11 N right both
Fnet = ma 9 𝑥109 𝑥 3,00 𝑥10−5 𝑥1,6𝑥10−19
F2 =
1,536 x 10-11 = 9,11 x 10-31 a (150 𝑥10−3 )2
a = 1,69 x 1019 m.s-2 F2 = 1,92 x 10-12 N left
Fnet = F1 + F2
Fnet = 1,728 x 10-11 – 1,92 x 10-12
Fnet = 1,536 x 10-11 N right
Fnet = ma
1,536 x 10-11 = 9,11 x 10-31 a
a = 1,69 x 1019 m.s-2 (5)
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QUESTION 8
Identified problem
Internal resistance was omitted in the circuit diagram of the Afrikaans version.
Implication
Afrikaans candidates will not be able to answer 8.3.1 with a total of 5 marks.
Recommendation
Afrikaans learners must be marked out of 145 marks and be converted to 150 marks.
We request that this must be brought to the attention of all educators marking these papers and
sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
Yours in education.
12 September 2019
MS N. MBELEKI DATE
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