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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Physical Sciences Grade 12 P1 NSC Supplementary 2012 QP
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NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
SECTION A (25)
SECTION B (125)
4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
5. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED DATA SHEETS.
8. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
9. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
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NSC
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: ONE-WORD ITEMS
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term
next to the question number (1.1–1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1 The type of energy an object has due to its motion (1)
1.2 The phenomenon which occurs when two light waves meet at a given point (1)
1.3 The unit of measurement of electrical resistance (1)
1.4 The basic principle on which electric generators function (1)
1.5 The type of line spectrum observed when electrons in an atom move from the
excited state to the ground state (1)
[5]
QUESTION 2: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number (2.1–2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.
2.1 A car of mass m collides head-on with a truck of mass 2m. If the car exerts a
force of magnitude F on the truck during the collision, the magnitude of the
force that the truck exerts on the car is …
1
A F
2
B F
C 2F
D 4F (2)
2.2 An object moves in a straight line on a ROUGH horizontal surface. If the net
work done on the object is zero, then …
A the object has zero kinetic energy.
B the object moves at constant speed.
C the object moves at constant acceleration.
D there is no frictional force acting on the object. (2)
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NSC
2.3 A ball is released from rest from a certain height above the floor and bounces
off the floor a number of times. Ignore the effects of air resistance.
Which ONE of the following velocity-time graphs best represents the motion
of the ball?
A B
velocity (m·s )
-1
velocity (m·s )
-1
time (s)
time (s)
C D
velocity (m·s ) velocity (m·s )
-1 -1
time (s) time (s)
(2)
2.4 The diagram below shows plane water waves that spread out after passing
through a single slit.
barrier with single slit
plane water waves
The wave phenomenon observed after the water waves pass through the slit
is …
A reflection.
B diffraction.
C refraction.
D photoelectric effect. (2)
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NSC
2.5 Monochromatic light from a point source passes through a device X.
A pattern is observed on a screen, as shown in the diagram below.
Key:
screen
monochromatic light source X Colour band
Dark band
From the observation on the screen, it can be concluded that device X is a …
A prism.
B single slit.
C double slit.
D concave lens. (2)
2.6 In the circuit diagram below, the internal resistance of the battery and the
resistance of the conducting wires are negligible. The emf of the battery is E.
E
A 2R
V
R
S
When switch S is closed, the reading on voltmeter V, in volts, is ...
A 0
1
B E
3
2
C E
3
D E (2)
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NSC
2.7 Two identical small metal spheres on insulated stands carry equal charges
and are a distance d apart. Each sphere experiences an electrostatic force of
magnitude F.
The spheres are now placed a distance 21 d apart.
The magnitude of the electrostatic force each sphere now experiences is …
A 1
2 F
B F
C 2F
D 4F (2)
2.8 A fully charged capacitor is connected in a circuit, as shown below.
The capacitor discharges when switch S is closed.
R
S
V
Which ONE of the following graphs correctly shows the change in the
voltmeter reading with time when switch S is closed?
A B
potential difference (V) potential difference (V)
time (s) time (s)
C D
potential difference (V) potential difference (V)
time (s) time (s) (2)
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NSC
2.9 When light shines on a metal plate in a photocell, electrons are emitted.
The graph below shows the relationship between the kinetic energy of the
emitted photoelectrons and the frequency of the incoming light.
D
z
kinetic energy (J)
A B C
0z z z
frequency (Hz)
Which ONE of the points (A, B, C or D) on the graph represents the threshold
frequency?
A A
B B
C C
D D (2)
2.10 Overexposure to sunlight causes damage to plants and crops.
Which ONE of the following types of electromagnetic radiation is responsible
for this damage?
A Ultraviolet rays
B Radio waves
C Visible light
D X-rays (2)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 25
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NSC
SECTION B
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
2. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between
QUESTION 3.1 and QUESTION 3.2.
3. Show the formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
4. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
A stone is thrown vertically upward at a velocity of 10 m·s-1 from the top of a tower of
height 50 m. After some time the stone passes the edge of the tower and strikes the
ground below the tower. Ignore the effects of friction.
vi = 10 m·s-1
1,5 m
50 m
y1
3.1 Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing the force(s) acting on the stone
during its motion. (1)
3.2 Calculate the:
3.2.1 Time taken by the stone to reach its maximum height above the
ground (4)
3.2.2 Maximum height that the stone reaches above the ground (4)
3.3 USING THE GROUND AS REFERENCE (zero position), sketch a position-
time graph for the entire motion of the stone. (3)
3.4 On its way down, the stone takes 0,1 s to pass a window of length 1,5 m, as
shown in the diagram above.
Calculate the distance (y1) from the top of the window to the ground. (7)
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NSC
QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
The bounce of a cricket ball is tested before it is used. The standard test is to drop a
ball from a certain height onto a hard surface and then measure how high it bounces.
During such a test, a cricket ball of mass 0,15 kg is dropped from rest from a certain
height and it strikes the floor at a speed of 6,2 m·s-1. The ball bounces straight upwards
at a velocity of 3,62 m·s-1 to a height of 0,65 m, as shown in the diagram below. The
effects of air friction may be ignored.
0,15 kg
0,65 m
4.1 Define the term impulse in words. (2)
4.2 Calculate the magnitude of the impulse of the net force applied to the ball
during its collision with the floor. (3)
4.3 To meet the requirements, a cricket ball must bounce to one third of the
height that it is initially dropped from.
Use ENERGY PRINCIPLES to determine whether this ball meets the
minimum requirements. (5)
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NSC
QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
A wooden block of mass 2 kg is released from rest at point P and slides down a curved
slope from a vertical height of 2 m, as shown in the diagram below. It reaches its
lowest position, point Q, at a speed of 5 m·s-1.
P 2 kg
2m
9 kg
Q
5.1 Define the term gravitational potential energy. (2)
5.2 Use the work-energy theorem to calculate the work done by the average
frictional force on the wooden block when it reaches point Q. (6)
5.3 Is mechanical energy conserved while the wooden block slides down the
slope? Give a reason for the answer. (2)
5.4 The wooden block collides with a stationary crate of mass 9 kg at point Q.
After the collision, the crate moves to the right at 1 m·s-1.
5.4.1 Calculate the magnitude of the velocity of the wooden block
immediately after the collision. (4)
5.4.2 The total kinetic energy of the system before the collision is 25 J.
Use a calculation to show that the collision between the wooden
block and the crate is inelastic. (5)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
An ambulance approaches an accident scene at constant velocity. The siren of the
ambulance emits sound waves at a frequency of 980 Hz. A detector at the scene
measures the frequency of the emitted sound waves as 1 050 Hz.
6.1 Calculate the speed at which the ambulance approaches the accident scene.
Use the speed of sound in air as 340 m·s-1. (4)
6.2 Explain why the measured frequency is higher than the frequency of the
source. (2)
6.3 The principle of the Doppler effect is applied in the Doppler flow meter. State
ONE positive impact of the use of the Doppler flow meter on humans. (2)
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NSC
QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)
Learners investigate the change in the broadness of the central bright band formed
when monochromatic light of different wavelengths passes through a single slit.
They set up the apparatus, as shown in diagram below, and measure the broadness of
the central bright band in the pattern observed on the screen. The width of the slit is
5,6 x 10-7 m.
screen
y first dark band
midpoint of central
monochromatic light
θ y bright band
0,033 m
y first dark band
0,45 m
7.1 Write down an investigative question. (2)
7.2 Which TWO variables are kept constant? (2)
7.3 In one of their experiments, the distance from the midpoint of the central
bright band to the first dark band is measured to be 0,033 m.
Calculate the wavelength of the light used in this experiment. (5)
7.4 How will the broadness of the central bright band of red light compare with
that of blue light? Write down only GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN or
EQUAL TO.
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
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NSC
QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
Two metal spheres, P and Q, on insulated stands, carrying charges of +5 x 10-9 C and
+5 x 10-9 C respectively, are placed with their centres 20 mm apart. X is a point at a
distance of 10 mm from sphere Q, as shown below.
20 mm 10 mm
+5 x 10-9 C +5 x 10-9 C Q
P y
X
8.1 Define the term electric field. (2)
8.2 Sketch the net electric field pattern for the two charges. (3)
8.3 Calculate the net electric field at point X due to the presence of P and Q. (6)
8.4 Use your answer to QUESTION 8.3 to calculate the magnitude of the
electrostatic force that an electron will experience when placed at point X. (3)
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NSC
QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)
9.1 Learners use Ohm's law to determine which ONE of two resistors A and B
has the greater resistance.
For each resistor, they measure the current through the resistor for different
potential differences across its ends. The graph below shows the results
obtained in their investigation.
A
current (A)
B
potential difference (V)
9.1.1 The learners are supplied with the following apparatus:
6 V battery
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Rheostat
Resistors A and B
Conducting wires
Draw a circuit diagram to show how the learners must use the
above apparatus to obtain each of the graphs shown above. (4)
9.1.2 Write down ONE variable that must be kept constant during this
investigation. (1)
9.1.3 Which ONE of A or B has the higher resistance?
Give an explanation for the answer. (3)
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NSC
9.2 In the circuit diagram below, the battery has an emf of 12 V and an internal
resistance of 0,8 Ω. The resistance of the ammeter and connecting wires may
be ignored.
12 V
0,8 Ω
2Ω A
4Ω
8Ω
8Ω
V
Calculate the:
9.2.1 Effective resistance of the circuit (4)
9.2.2 Reading on the ammeter (3)
9.2.3 Reading on the voltmeter (4)
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NSC
QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)
10.1 The essential components of a simplified DC motor are shown in the diagram
below.
coil
B C
A D
N S
brushes
split-ring commutator
When the motor is functioning, the coil rotates in a clockwise direction, as
shown.
10.1.1 Write down the function of each of the following components:
(a) Split-ring commutator (1)
(b) Brushes (1)
10.1.2 What is the direction of the conventional current in the part of the
coil labelled AB? Write down only FROM A TO B or FROM B TO
A. (1)
10.1.3 Will the coil experience a maximum or minimum turning effect
(torque) if the coil is in the position as shown in the diagram
above? (1)
10.1.4 State ONE way in which this turning effect (torque) can be
increased. (1)
10.2 Alternating current (AC) is used for the long-distance transmission of
electricity.
10.2.1 Give a reason why AC is preferred over DC for long-distance
transmission of electricity. (1)
10.2.2 An electric appliance with a power rating of 2 000 W is connected
to a 230 V rms household mains supply.
Calculate the:
(a) Peak (maximum) voltage (3)
(b) rms current passing through the appliance (3)
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NSC
QUESTION 11 (Start on a new page.)
In the diagram shown below, electrons are released from a metal plate when light of a
certain frequency is shone on its surface.
incident light
metal surface
e-
A
11.1 Name the phenomenon described above. (1)
11.2 The frequency of the incident light on the metal plate is 6,16 x 1014 Hz and
electrons are released with a kinetic energy of 5,6 x 10-20 J.
Calculate the:
11.2.1 Energy of the incident photons (3)
11.2.2 Threshold frequency of the metal plate (5)
11.3 The brightness of the incident light is now increased. What effect will this
change have on the following: (Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES
or REMAINS THE SAME.)
11.3.1 The reading on the ammeter
Explain the answer. (2)
11.3.2 The kinetic energy of the released photoelectrons
Explain the answer. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 125
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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NSC
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
NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE
Acceleration due to gravity
g 9,8 m·s-2
Swaartekragversnelling
Speed of light in a vacuum
c 3,0 x 108 m·s-1
Spoed van lig in 'n vakuum
Planck's constant
h 6,63 x 10-34 J·s
Planck se konstante
Coulomb's constant
k 9,0 x 109 N·m2·C-2
Coulomb se konstante
Charge on electron
e -1,6 x 10-19 C
Lading op elektron
Electron mass
me 9,11 x 10-31 kg
Elektronmassa
Permittivity of free space ε0 8,85 x 10-12 F·m-1
Permittiwiteit van vry ruimte
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NSC
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
v f = v i + a Δt Δx = v i Δt + 21 aΔt 2 or/of Δy = v i Δt + 21 aΔt 2
⎛ v +vf ⎞ ⎛ v +vf ⎞
2 2 2 2
v f = v i + 2aΔx or/of v f = v i + 2aΔy Δx = ⎜ i ⎟ Δt or/of Δy = ⎜ i ⎟ Δt
⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2 ⎠
FORCE/KRAG
Fnet = ma p = mv
Fnet Δt = Δp
w = mg
Δp = mv f − mv i
WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING
W = FΔx cos θ U = mgh or/of E P = mgh
1 1 Wnet = ΔK or/of Wnet = ΔEk
K = mv 2 or/of Ek = mv 2
2 2
ΔK = K f − K i or/of ΔEk = Ekf − Eki
W
P= P = Fv
Δt
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
v=fλ T=
f
E = hf
v ± vL v ± vL
fL = fs or/of fL = fb c
v ± vs v ± vb E= h
λ
E = Wo + Ek
mλ where/waar
sin θ =
a
1
E = hf and/en W0 = hf0 and/en Ek = mv 2
2
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NSC
ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
kQ 1Q 2 kQ
F= E=
r2 r2
V F
E= E=
d q
kQ Q W
U= 1 2 V=
r q
Q ε A
C= C= 0
V d
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE
V emf ( ε ) = I(R + r)
R=
I emk ( ε ) = I(R + r)
R s = R1 + R 2 + ...
1 1 1 q=I Δt
= + + ...
R p R1 R 2
W = Vq W
P=
Δt
W = VI Δ t
P = VI
W= I2R Δ t
P = I2R
V 2 Δt
W= V2
R P=
R
ALTERNATING CURRENT/WISSELSTROOM
Paverage = Vrms I rms / Pgemiddeld = Vwgk I wgk
I max I
I rms = / I wgk = maks
2 2
Paverage = I rms
2
R / Pgemiddeld = I 2wgk R
Vmax Vmaks
Vrms = / Vwgk = 2
Vrms
2
Vwgk
2 2 Paverage = / Pgemiddeld =
R R
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