# Physical Sciences Grade 12 P1 NSC Supplementary 2012 Memo

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                                      NATIONAL
                                 SENIOR CERTIFICATE
                                     NASIONALE
                                 SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT

                                        GRADE/GRAAD 12

                        PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
                        FISIESE WETENSKAPPE: FISIKA (V1)

                  FEBRUARY/MARCH/FEBRUARIE/MAART 2012

                                        MEMORANDUM

MARKS/PUNTE: 150

                        This memorandum consists of 15 pages.
                      Hierdie memorandum bestaan uit 15 bladsye.

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Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V1    2                                     DBE/Feb.–Mar./Mrt. 2012
                                     NSC/NSS – Memorandum

                     Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards
                       Leeruitkomste en Assesseringstandaarde
             LO/LU 1                   LO/LU 2                 LO/LU 3
 AS 12.1.1:                           AS 12.2.1:                           AS 12.3.1:
 Design, plan and conduct a           Define, discuss and explain          Research, discuss, compare and
 scientific inquiry to collect data   prescribed scientific knowledge.     evaluate scientific and
 systematically with regard to        Definieer, bespreek en               indigenous knowledge systems
 accuracy, reliability and the need   verduidelik voorgeskrewe             and knowledge claims by
 to control variables.                wetenskaplike kennis.                indicating the correlation among
 Ontwerp, beplan en voer ŉ                                                 them, and explain the
 wetenskaplike ondersoek uit om                                            acceptance of different claims.
 data te versamel ten opsigte van                                          Doen navorsing, bespreek,
 akkuraatheid, betroubaarheid en                                           vergelyk en evalueer
 die kontroleer van veranderlikes.                                         wetenskaplike en inheemse
                                                                           kennissisteme en
                                                                           kennisaansprake deur die
                                                                           ooreenkoms aan te dui en
                                                                           verduidelik die aanvaarding van
                                                                           verskillende aansprake.

 AS 12.1.2:                           AS 12.2.2:                           AS 12.3.2:
 Seek patterns and trends,            Express and explain prescribed       Research case studies and
 represent them in different forms,   scientific principles, theories,     present ethical and moral
 explain the trends, use scientific   models and laws by indicating        arguments from different
 reasoning to draw and evaluate       the relationship between different   perspectives to indicate the
 conclusions, and formulate           facts and concepts in own words.     impact (pros and cons) of
 generalisations.                     Verduidelik en druk                  different scientific and
 Soek patrone en tendense, stel       voorgeskrewe wetenskaplike           technological applications.
 dit in verskillende vorms voor,      beginsels, teorieë, modelle en       Vors gevallestudies na en lewer
 verduidelik tendense, gebruik        wette uit deur die verwantskap       etiese en morele argumente uit
 wetenskaplike beredenering om        tussen verskillende feite en         verskillende perspektiewe om die
 gevolgtrekkings te maak en te        konsepte in eie woorde aan te        impak (voordele en nadele) van
 evalueer, en formuleer               dui.                                 verskillende wetenskaplike en
 veralgemenings.                                                           tegnologiese toepassings aan te
                                                                           dui.

 AS 12.1.3:                           AS 12.2.3:                           AS 12.3.3:
 Select and use appropriate           Apply scientific knowledge in        Evaluate the impact of scientific
 problem-solving strategies to        everyday life contexts.              and technological research and
 solve (unseen) problems.             Pas wetenskaplike kennis in          indicate the contribution to the
 Kies en gebruik geskikte             kontekste van die alledaagse         management, utilisation and
 probleemoplossingstrategieë om       lewe toe.                            development of resources to
 (ongesiene) probleme op te los.                                           ensure sustainability
                                                                           continentally and globally.
                                                                           Evalueer die impak van
                                                                           wetenskaplike en tegnologiese
                                                                           navorsing en dui die bydrae tot
                                                                           bestuur, benutting en
                                                                           ontwikkeling van bronne om
                                                                           volhoubaarheid kontinentaal en
                                                                           globaal te verseker.
 AS 12.1.4:
 Communicate and defend
 scientific arguments with clarity
 and precision.
 Kommunikeer en verdedig
 wetenskaplike argumente
 duidelik en presies.

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Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V1    3                     DBE/Feb.–Mar./Mrt. 2012
                                     NSC/NSS – Memorandum

SECTION A/AFDELING A

QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1

1.1       Kinetic energy/Kinetiese energie                                                       (1)

1.2       Interference/Interferensie                                                             (1)

1.3       Ohm                                                                                    (1)

1.4       Electromagnetic induction/Elektromagnetiese induksie 
          OR/OF
          Faraday's law/Faraday se wet                                                            (1)

1.5       (Line) emission (spectrum)                                                             (1)
          (Lyn)emissie(spektrum)                                                                  [5]

QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2

2.1       B                                                                                     (2)

2.2       B                                                                                     (2)

2.3       C                                                                                     (2)

2.4       B                                                                                     (2)

2.5       C                                                                                     (2)

2.6       A                                                                                     (2)

2.7       D                                                                                     (2)

2.8       D                                                                                     (2)

2.9       C                                                                                     (2)

2.10      A                                                                                      (2)
                                                                                                  [20]

                                         TOTAL SECTION A /TOTAAL AFDELING A:                      25

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SECTION B/AFDELING B
QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3
3.1
                         Accepted Labels/Aanvaarde benoemings
                Fg / Fw / force of Earth on stone/weight/mg/gravitational force
          w
                Fg / Fw / krag van Aarde op klip/gewig/mg/gravitasiekrag

                
                 w 
                                                                                                      (1)
3.2.1     Option 1/Opsie 1:
          Upward positive/Opwaarts positief:          Upward negative/Opwaarts negatief:
          v f = vi + a ∆t                            v f = vi + a ∆t 
          0 = 10 +(-9,8) ∆ t                        0 = -10 + 9,8 ∆ t 
          ∴ ∆ t = 1,02 s                             ∴ ∆ t = 1,02 s 
          Option 2/Opsie 2:
          Upward positive/Opwaarts positief:          Upward negative/Opwaarts negatief:
          v f = v i + 2a∆y                            v f = v i + 2a∆y
             2     2                                     2     2

          02 = 102 + 2(-9,8) ∆ y    Both            02 = (-10)2 + 2(9,8) ∆ y   Both
                                     formulae/                                   formulae/
          ∴ y = 5,1 m                                 ∴ y = -5,1 m
                                        Beide                                          Beide
                                        formules                                       formules
                 v + vf                                    v + vf 
          Δy =  i         Δt                         Δy =  i       Δt
                 2                                         2 
                  10 + 0                                       − 10 + 0
          5,1 = (        )∆t                         -5,1 = (          )∆t 
                    2                                             2
          ∴ ∆ t = 1,02 s                             ∴ ∆ t = 1,02 s                                  (4)

3.2.2     POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 3.2.1 TO QUESTION 3.2.2
          POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN VRAAG 3.2.1 NA VRAAG 3.2.2
          Option 1/Opsie 1:
          Upward positive/Opwaarts positief: Upward negative/Opwaarts
          v f = v i + 2a∆y                  negatief:
             2     2

                                             v f = v i + 2a∆y 
                                                2     2
          02 = 102 + 2(-9,8) ∆ y 
          ∴ ∆ y = 5,1 m                      02 = (-10)2 + 2(9,8) ∆ y 
                                             ∴ ∆ y = -5,1 m
          Height/Hoogte = 50 +  5,1
                          = 55,1 m          Height/Hoogte = 50 +  5,1
                                                             = 55,1 m 

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          Option 2/Opsie 2:                                                      Option 3/Opsie 3:
          Upward positive/Opwaarts positief:                                     Consider downward motion/
                v + vf                                                         Beskou afwaartse beweging:
          Δy =  i        Δt 
                2                                                                    v + vf 
                                                                                 Δy =  i       Δt 
                 10 + 0                                                                2 
          ∆y = (        )1 ,02 
                   2                                                                    − 10 + 0
                                                                                 ∆y = (          )1,02 
          ∴ = 5,1 m                                                                        2
                                                                                 ∴ = -5,1 m
          Height = 50 +  5,1
                 = 55,1 m                                                       Height = 50 +  5,1
                                                                                        = 55,1 m 

          Upward negative/Opwaarts negatief:                                     Upward negative/Opwaarts
                v + vf                                                         negatief:
          Δy =  i       Δt 
                2                                                                    v + vf 
                                                                                 Δy =  i       Δt 
                 − 10 + 0                                                              2 
          ∆y = (          )1,02 
                    2                                                                   − 10 + 0
                                                                                 ∆y = (          )1,02 
          ∴ ∴ ∆ y = - 5,1 m                                                                2
                                                                                 ∴ = - 5,1 m

          Height/Hoogte = 50 +  5,1                                             Height/Hoogte = 50 + 5,1
                        = 55,1 m                                                              = 55,1 m                                 (4)

3.3                                                                                                             Marks/
                                      Criteria for graph/Kriteria vir grafiek
                                                                                                                Punte
                                      Correct shape/Korrekte vorm                                                  
                                      Final position lower than initial position.                                  
                                      Graph ends on x axis./Grafiek eindig op x-as.                                

       Upward positive/Opwaarts positief                             Upward negative/Opwaarts negatief

                                                                        position/posisie (m)
                                                                                               0

          position/posisie (m)
                                 50                                                                            time/tyd(s)

                                                                                        -50

                                  0                time/tyd(s)

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3.4       Option 1/Opsie 1
                       1
          ∆y = v i ∆t + a∆t 2 
                       2
                           1
          1,5 = vi (0,1) + (9,8)(0,1)2 
                           2
          ∴ vi = 14,51 m∙s-1

          From maximum height/Van
          maksimum hoogte:
          v f = v i + 2a∆y 
             2     2

          14,512 = (0)2 + 2(9,8) ∆ y 
          ∴ ∆ y = 10,74 m

          Height/Hoogte = 55,1 –10,74
                           = 44,36 m 
          Option 2/Opsie 2                       Option 3/Opsie 3
                       1                                      1
          ∆y = v i ∆t + a∆t 2                   ∆y = v i ∆t + a∆t 2 
                       2                                      2
                           1                                      1
          1,5 = vi (0,1) + (9,8)(0,1)2         1,5 = vi (0,1) + (9,8)(0,1)2 
                           2                                      2
          ∴ vi = 14,51 m∙s-1                     ∴ vi = 14,51 m∙s-1

          Downwards from top of tower to top     From original point of projection:/Van
          of window:/Afwaarts van bopunt van     oorspronklike punt van projeksie
          toring tot bopunt van venster
           v f = v i + 2a∆y                     v f = v i + 2a∆y 
              2     2                              2     2

          14,512  = (10)2 + 2(9,8) ∆ y         14,512 = (-10)2 + 2(9,8) ∆ y 
          ∴ ∆ y = 5,64 m                         ∴ ∆ y = 5,64 m

          Height/Hoogte = 50 – 5,64              Height/Hoogte = 50 – 5,64
                           = 44,36 m                  = 44,36 m 
          Option 4/Opsie 4
               ∆y     1,5
          v =       =     = 15 m∙s-1
               ∆t     0,1
               v + vf
          v = i         = 15
                  2
          ∴ vi + vf = 30 m∙s-1
          ∴ vf = 30 – vi

          v f = vi + a ∆t 
          30 - vi = vi + 9,8(0,1) 
          ∴ vi = 14,51 m∙s-1
          v f = v i + 2a∆y 
             2     2

          14,512  = (0)2 + 2(9,8) ∆ y 
          ∴ ∆ y = 10,74 m
          Height/Hoogte = 55,1 – 10,74
                           = 44,36 m                                                                 (7)
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QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4

4.1       Impulse is the product of the (net/average) force and the time during which
          the force acts. 
          Impuls is die produk van die (netto/gemiddelde) krag en die tyd waartydens
          die krag inwerk. 

          OR/OF
          Impulse is the change in momentum. 
          Impuls is gelyk aan verandering in momentum.                                                (2)

4.2       Option 1/Opsie 1:                          Option 2/Opsie 2:
          Upward positive:/Opwaarts positief         Upward negative:/Opwaarts negatief

          Fnet ∆t = ∆p                              Fnet ∆t = ∆p 
                  = m(vf – vi)                               = m(vf – vi)
                  = 0,15(3,62 - (-6,2))                     = 0,15[(-3,62 - (6.2)) 
                  = 1,473 N∙s / kg∙m∙s-1                    = -1,473 N∙s /kg∙m∙s-1
                                  upward/opwaarts    Fnet ∆t = 1,473 N∙s /kg∙m∙s-1 
                                                                            upward/opwaarts
          Option 3/Opsie 3:                          Option 4/Opsie 4:
          Upward positive: /Opwaarts positief        Upward negative: /Opwaarts negatief

          Fnet ∆t = ∆p                              Fnet ∆t = ∆p 
                  = mvf – mvi                                = mvf – mvi)
                  = (0,15)(3,62) – (0,15)(-6,2)             = (0,15)(-3,62) – (0,15)(6,2) 
                  = 1,473 N∙s / kg∙m∙s-1                    = -1,473 N∙s /kg∙m∙s-1
                                 upward/opwaarts     Fnet ∆t = 1,473 N∙s /kg∙m∙s-1
                                                                            upward/opwaarts             (3)

4.3       (U + K)top/bo = (U + K)bottom/onder           K(bottom/onder) = U(top/bo)
          mghf + ½ m v 2f = mghi + ½ m v i2              Max.: 0
                                                                 4
          (0,15)(9,8)h + 0  = 0 + ½(0,15)(6,2)2 
          ∴ h = 1,96 m                                  Other formulae/Ander formules:
                                                         Emech(A) = Emech(B) / Emech(i) = Emech(f)
          1,96                                           Emech(top) = Emech(bottom)
               = 0,65 m                                  (Ep + Ek)A = (Ep + Ek)B
            3                                            (Ep + Ek)bottom = (Ep + Ek)top
          Yes/Meets requirements                        Ep + Ek)i = (Ep + Ek)f
                                                         (U + K)i = (U + K)f
          Ja/Voldoen aan vereistes.                     (U + K)A = (U + K)B
                                                         mghB + 21 mv i2 = mghB + 21 mv 2f               (5)
                                                                                                        [10]

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                                     NSC/NSS – Memorandum

QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5

5.1      The energy of an object due to its position 
         above the surface of the earth. 

         Die energie van 'n voorwerp as gevolg sy posisie 
         bokant die oppervlak van die aarde.                                                          (2)

5.2       Option 1/Opsie 1:
          Wnet = ∆K 
          mg∆ycosθ + W f = ½m v 2f – ½m v i2
          (2)(9,8)(2)cos0° + Wf = ½(2)(5)2– 0 
          ∴ W f = -14,2 J 

          Option 2/Opsie 2:
          Wnet = ∆K 
          -∆U + W f = ½m v 2f – ½m v i2
          mgh + Wf = ½m v 2f – ½m v i2
          (2)(9,8)(2) + W f = ½(2)(5)2– 0 
          ∴ W f = -14,2 J                                                                             (6)

5.3       No/Nee 
          Friction is present/Wrywing is aanwesig.                                                    (2)

5.4.1     Σ pbefore = Σ pafter                     Notes/Aantekeninge:
          (2)(5) + (9)(0) = 2vf2 + (9)(1)         Other formulae/Ander formules:
                                                    m1vi1 + m2vi2 = m1vf1 + m2vf2
          ∴ vf2 = 0,5 m·s-1                        m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2                          (4)

5.4.2     K(total after/total na) = ½m1 v 2f + ½m2 v 2f 
                         = ½(2)(0,5)2 + ½(9)(1)2 
                         = 4,75 J 
          K(total before) ≠ K(total after) 
          ∴ inelastic

          K(totaal na) ≠ K(totaal voor) 
          ∴ onelasties                                                                                  (5)
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QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6

6.1           v ± vL                 v
          fL =       f s OR fL =          fs 
              v ± vs               v − vs
                         340 + 0
          ∴ 1 050 =                (980) 
                         340 − v s
          ∴ vs = 22,67 m∙s-1                                                                         (4)

6.2       Waves in front of the moving source are compressed.
          The observed wavelength decreases. 
          For the same speed of sound, a higher frequency will be observed.

          Golwe voor die bewegende bron word saamgepers.
          Die waargenome golflengte verminder. 
          Vir dieselfde spoed van klank sal 'n hoër frekwensie waargeneem word.                      (2)

6.3      Any ONE/Enige EEN:
         • Determine whether arteries are clogged/narrowed 
           so that precautions can be taken in advance/to prevent heart attack
           /stroke. 
           Bepaal of are verstop/vernou is, 
           sodat voorsorg getref kan word/om hartaanvalle/beroerte te voorkom. 

         •   Determine heartbeat of foetus
             to assure that child is alive/does not have a heart defect.
             Bepaal die hartklop van 'n fetus
             om seker te maak of baba leef/geen hartdefekte het nie.                                  (2)
                                                                                                      [8]

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QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7

7.1
          Criteria for investigative question/Kriteria vir ondersoekende       Mark/Punt
          vraag:
          The dependent and independent variables are stated.
                                                                                       
          Die afhanklike en onafhanklike veranderlikes is genoem.
      -   Asks a question about the relationship between dependent and
          independent variables.
                                                                                       
          Vra 'n vraag oor die verwantskap tussen die afhanklike en
          onafhanklike veranderlikes.

          Dependent variable:
          Afhanklike veranderlike:
          Broadness of central (bright) band/degree of diffraction
          Breedte van sentrale (helder) band/mate van diffraksie
          Independent variable:
          Onafhanklike veranderlike:
          Wavelength (of light)/Golflengte (van lig)
          Example/Voorbeeld:
          How will the width of the central band change/differ when the wavelength (of
          the light) changes/is increased/is decreased?
          Hoe sal die breedte van die sentrale helder band verander wanneer die
          golflengte (van die lig) toeneem/afneem?                                                    (2)

7.2       Slit width/Spleetwydte 
          Distance between slit and screen/Afstand tussen spleet en skerm.                           (2)

7.3                0,033
          tan θ =          ∴ θ = 4,19(4)°
                    0,45
                  mλ
          sin θ =      
                   a
                            (1)λ
          sin4,19°  =               
                         5,6 × 10 −7

          ∴ λ = 4,1 x 10-8 m                                                                         (5)

7.4       Greater than/Groter as 
          Red light has a longer wavelength (and is diffracted more.) 
          Rooilig het 'n langer golflengte (en word meer diffrakteer.)

          OR/OF                                                                                        (2)
          Diffraction/Diffraksie α λ                                                                 [11]

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QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8
8.1       The (electrostatic) force experienced at a point 
          per unit charge at that point. 
          Die elektrostatiese krag ondervind by 'n punt 
          per eenheidslading by daardie punt. 

          OR/OF
          The (electrostatic) force experienced 
          by a charge placed at that point divided by the charge itself. 
          Die (elektrostatiese) krag ondervind 
          deur 'n lading geplaas by daardie punt gedeel deur die lading self.                         (2)
8.2
                                                                                              Marks/
                                            Criteria for sketch/Kriteria vir skets
                                                                                              Punte
                                            Correct shape as shown.
                                                                                                
                                            Korrekte vorm soos getoon
                                            Direction from positive to negative.
                                                                                                
                                            Rigting van positief na negatief.
                                            Field lines start on spheres and do not cross.
                                            Veldlyne begin op elke sfeer en kruis nie.          

                                                                                                       (3)
8.3            kQ
          EP =      
                r2
              (9 × 10 9 )(5 × 10 −9 )
            =
                  (30 × 10 −3 )2 
            = 5 x 104 N∙C-1 to the right/na regs
                kQ
          EQ =
                r2
              (9 × 10 9 )(5 × 10 −9 )
            =
                  (10 × 10 −3 )2 
            = 4,5 x 105 N∙C-1 to the right/na regs
          Enet = 5 x 104 + 4,5 x 105
               = 5 x 105 N∙C-1 to the right/na regs                                                   (6)
8.4       POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 8.3 TO QUESTION 8.4/
          POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN VRAAG 8.3 NA VRAAG 8.4
              F
          E= 
               q
                         F
          5 x 105 =              
                    1,6 × 10 −19
          F = 8 x 10-14 N                                                                              (3)
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                                     NSC/NSS – Memorandum

QUESTION 9/VRAAG 9
9.1
9.1.1

               rheostat/reostaat                             A

                                            resistor

                                                V

         Criteria for circuit diagram/Kriteria vir stroombaandiagram          Mark/Punt
         Battery connected to the resistor as shown – correct symbols
         used.
                                                                                   
         Battery aan resistor geskakel soos getoon – korrekte simbole is
         gebruik.
         Rheostat connected in series with resistor – correct symbols
         used.
                                                                                   
         Reostaat in serie geskakel met resistor – korrekte simbole is
         gebruik.
         Ammeter connected in series so that it measures the current
         through resistor – correct symbols used.
                                                                                   
         Ammeter in serie geskakel sodat dit die stroom deur die resistor
         meet – korrekte simbole is gebruik.
         Voltmeter connected in parallel across resistor – correct symbols
         used.
                                                                                  
         Voltmeter in parallel geskakel oor resistor – korrekte simbole is
         gebruik.
                                                                                                        (4)

9.1.2     Temperature/Temperatuur                                                                      (1)

9.1.3     B
                      V
          The ratio     is greater than that of A. 
                      I
          B
                            V
          Die verhouding      is groter as die van A. 
                            I

          OR/OF
          B
                      I
          The ratio     is smaller than that of A. 
                      V
          B
                            I
          Die verhouding      is kleiner as die van A. 
                            V                                                                           (3)

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9.2
9.2.1     1 1 1      1 1
           = +    =  +   
          R r1 r2    4 16
          ∴ R = 3,2 Ω

          Reffective/effektief = 3,2 Ω + 2 Ω + 0,8 Ω
                               =6Ω                                                                            (4)

9.2.2     Option 1/Opsie 1:                             Option 2/Opsie 2:
          V = IR                                       emf = I(R + r) 
          12 = I(6)                                    12 = I(5,2 + 0,8) 
          I=2A                                         I=2A                                                  (3)

9.2.3
          Option 1/Opsie 1:                     Option 2/Opsie 2:
                                                     R
          Vparallel = IR                       Vp = p x V 
                    =(2)(3,2)                       R
                    = 6,4 V                          3,2
                                                   =      x 12  = 6,4 V
                                                      6
                 6,4                            ∴ V8Ω = 3,2 V 
          V8Ω =       = 3,2 V 
                  2
          Option 3/Opsie 3:                     Option 4/Opsie 4:
                 4                              emf = I(R + r) 
          I8Ω =     (2) 
                20                              12 = IR2 Ω + Vp + Ir
               = 0,4 A                          12 = (2)(2) + Vp + (2)(0,8) 
                                                Vp = 6,4 V
          V8Ω = IR 
             = (0,4)(8)                                   6,4
             = 3,2 V                           V8Ω =          = 3,2 V 
                                                            2
                                                                                                                (4)
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Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V1   14                            DBE/Feb.–Mar./Mrt. 2012
                                     NSC/NSS – Memorandum
QUESTION 10/VRAAG 10
10.1
10.1.1
    (a)   Reverses the direction of the current in the coil each half cycle. 
          Keer die stroomrigting in die spoel elke halwe siklus. 
          OR/OF
          Maintains constant direction of rotation of the coil.
          Onderhou die konstante rigting van rotasie van die spoel.                                      (1)
10.1.1    Makes electrical contact (with the commutator). 
    (b)   Maak elektriese kontak (met kommutator). 
          OR/OF
          Allows split-ring commutator to rotate freely.
          Laat splitringkommutator toe om vry te roteer.
          OR/OF
          Allows charges to flow/current in and out of the coil.
          Laat vloei van lading/stroom in en uit spoel toe.                                              (1)
10.1.2    B to/na A                                                                                     (1)
10.1.3    Maximum/Maksimum                                                                              (1)
10.1.4    Any ONE/Enige EEN:
          • Increase the current in the coil. 
            Verhoog die stroom in die spoel. 

          •   Increase the magnitude of the magnetic field./Use a stronger magnet.
              Vergroot die grootte van die magneetveld./Gebruik 'n sterker magneet.

          •   Increase the number of turns in the coil.
              Verhoog die aantal windinge in die spoel.
          •   Use a soft iron core as the core of the coil.
              Gebruik 'n sagte ysterkern in die spoel.
                                                                                                         (1)
10.2
10.2.1    Any ONE/Enige EEN:
          •   Can be transmitted over long distances without major energy loss. 
              Kan oor groot afstande oorgedra word sonder groot energieverlies. 
          •    The potential difference can be increased or decreased.
               Die potensiaalverskil kan verhoog of verlaag word.                                        (1)
10.2.2
    (a) Vrms/wgk = Vmax/ maks 
                         2
               Vmax/ maks
        230 =              
                    2
        Vmax/maks = 325, 27 V 
                                                                                                         (3)

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10.2.2
    (b) Pave = Vrms/wgkIrms/wgk 
          2 000 = (230)Irms/wgk 
            Irms/wgk = 8,70 A  (8,696 A)                                                    (3)
                                                                                            [12]

QUESTION 11/VRAAG 11

11.1      Photoelectric effect/Foto-elektriese effek                                       (1)

11.2
11.2.1    E = hf 
            = (6,63 x 10-34)(6,16 x 1014) 
            = 4,08 x 10-19 J                                                               (3)

11.2.2    E = W0 + K 
          4,08 x 10-19  = (6,63 x 10-34)f0 + 5,6 x 10-20 
          f0 = 5,31 x 1014 Hz                                                              (5)

11.3
11.3.1    Increases 
          More photoelectrons emitted per second 

          Vermeerder 
          Meer foto-elektrone vrygestel per sekonde                                        (2)

11.3.2    Remains the same 
          Intensity does not affect energy. 
          Bly dieselfde 
          Intensiteit het geen effek op energie nie. 

          OR/OF
          Remains the same 
          The frequency of light remains the same. 
          Bly dieselfde 
          Die frekwensie van die lig bly dieselfde.                                         (2)
                                                                                            [13]

                                              TOTAL SECTION B/TOTAAL AFDELING B:            125
                                                     GRAND TOTAL/GROOTTOTAAL:               150

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