PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PAPER 1
QUESTION 2: NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION
Drawing a labelled free body diagram (3)
Stating one of the Newton’s law of motion (2)
About 2 calculations, at least 2 marks for the formulae + 2 marks for substitution (4)
[9]
TIPS
Emphasise the use of simultaneous equations
QUESTION 3: VERTICAL PROJECTILE MOTION
2/3 calculations, formulae and substitution (4)
Using information from the graph/ drawing a graph (2)
[6]
TIPS
Sign conventions
Differentiate between Δt and t
Show frame of reference
Emphasise drawing and interpretation of graphs
QUESTION 4: MOMENTUM
Defining a term/stating a law/ principle ( Impulse, elastic/non-elastic collision,
principle of linear momentum) (2)
2/3 calculations (4)
[6]
TIPS
Be able to identify the initial and final velocity
Emphasise subscripts and understand what they mean especially net in FnetΔt=Δp
QUESTION 5: WORK, ENERGY & POWER
Defining a term/ stating a law/principle (Conservative/non-conservative force,
Conservation of mechanical energy) (2)
2/3 calculations (4)
[6]
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Grade 12 Physical Sciences Paper 1 study guide, 7 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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Label free body diagrams with arrows starting from the point
Correct choice of formulae
Differentiate between Wnet & Fnet
Differentiate between W = FΔxCos
QUESTION 6: DOPPLER EFFECT
Defining a term (Doppler effect) (2)
Calculation (3)
[5]
TIPS
Write the correct formula from the data sheet and know each symbol
Mathematical manipulation
QUESTION 7: ELECTROSTATICS (COULOMBS LAW)
Defining a term/ stating a law (Coulombs law, electric field) (2)
Direction of the electric field (1)
Calculation (3)
[6]
TIPS
Integrate with Newton’s laws concepts
Labelling of forces
QUESTION 8: ELECTROSTATICS (ELECTRIC FIELDS)
Defining a term/ stating a law (Ohm’s law) (2)
Calculation (3)
Interpreting a graph/using information from the graph
[5]
TIPS
Choice of formulae
Direction of the net field
Emphasise the vector nature of electric fields
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QUESTION 9: ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
Calculation (3)
Using information from the graph
[3]
TIPS
Choice of formulae
Mathematical manipulation
Use of correct units
Application of Ohm’s law
Differentiate between EMF and potential difference
Do the experiments stated in CAPS
QUESTION 10: ELECTRODYNAMICS
2/3 calculations (4)
[4]
TIPS
Know the difference between AC & DC circuits
Emphasise the use of subscripts
Be able to interpret Faraday’s law
QUESTION 11: PHOTOELCTRIC EFFECT
Defining a term (Work function, threshold frequency, cut-off frequency) (2)
2/3 calculations (4)
Making use of the graph
[6]
TIPS
Relate the gradient to hc
Be able to use the graph to determine the threshold frequency and Planck’s constant
TOTAL = 56/150
37%
NB: NOT INCLUSIVE OF MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS. 4 marks from MCQ will add up to
60/150= 40%
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES P 2
QUESTION 2, 3 & 4: INORGANIC MOLECULES
Functional groups, homologous series
IUPAC naming, formulae of compounds
(2)
Structural formulae (2)
Definitions of terms. hydrocarbon, isomer, saturated, unsaturated, functional group etc
(2)
Positional , functional and structural isomers (2)
Reaction conditions and types of reactions (2)
Dependant and independent variables (2)
Polymerisation, addition and condensation polymers ( differentiate) (2)
Intermolecular forces at least (2)
Reactants and products of combustion and balancing the equations (3)
± [20]
NB: THE FOLLOWING DOES NOT NECESARILY MEAN THAT ALL THE QUESTIONS
WOULD BE ASKED
QUESTION 5: RATE OF REACTIONS
Experiment investigating factors that influence the reaction rate (2)
Interpreting the graph/table (2)
Balancing equations, stating if they are exothermic or endothermic (3)
Calculation at least (2)
± [9]
TIPS
Revise stoichiometric calculations
Emphasise skills for interpreting the graphs
The use of the correct formulae
QUESTION 6: CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
Stating Le Chateliers principle (2)
Defining terms, reaction rate, reversible reaction, chemical/dynamic equilibrium (2)
Kc calculation, at least 4 marks from the Kc expression, 2 from the table and 1 from
Substitution (4)
± [8]
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TIPS
Identify the disturbance
State which reaction will be favoured when opposing the disturbance
The effect on what happens to the number of moles of the products etc
Different methods of calculating Kc
Drawing of Boltzmann distribution curve
QUESTION 7: ACIDS AND BASES
Defining terms, acid and bases according to Lowry Bronsted/Arhenius, Ampholyte
Mono & diprotic acids (2)
Conjugate acids/bases (2)
Know why acids are weak/strong/monoprotic and diprotic (1)
Know all the apparatuses for titration (2)
Calculation, at least 3 marks (3)
± [10]
TIPS
Emphasise the use of correct formulae and substitution
QUESTION 8: ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
Functions of the salt bridge (2)
Standard conditions under which a cell functions (2)
Cell notations at least (2)
Oxidising/reducing agents(name/formula) at least (1)
Energy conversions (1)
Calculating the EMF at least 3 marks (3)
± [11]
QUESTION 9: ELECTROLYTIC CELL
Defining terms, electrolyte, electrolysis (2)
Writing ½ reactions (2)
Oxidising/reducing agents(name/formula) (2)
Type of electrode cathode/anode (1)
[7]
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TIPS Q 8 & 9
Emphasise the writing of ½ reactions, the use of double arrows
Master the use of the table of standard reduction potentials
QUESTION 10: FERTILIZERS
Table
Writing a balanced equation (3)
Industrial preparations (1)
Name/formula of the catalysts, acids, fertilizers (1)
Calculations (2)
[7]
TIPS
Know all the industrial processes
Be able to use ratios in calculations
Emphasise conversions
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