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Physical Sciences/P1 2 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name and class (for example 10A) in the appropriate spaces on
the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 11 questions. Answer ALL the questions in
the ANSWER BOOK, except QUESTION 7.3 which must be done on the
graph on the attached ANSWER SHEET. Ensure that you hand in the
ANSWER SHEET together with 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, for example between
QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
8. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
9. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
10. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
11. Give brief motivations, discussions et cetera where required.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
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Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the
letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for
example 1.11 E.
1.1 Which ONE of the following physical quantities is a vector?
A Distance
B Displacement
C Mass
D Time (2)
1.2 In the equation vf = vi + a∆t, the SI unit for a∆t is …
A m
B m∙s-2
C m∙s-1
D s-1 (2)
1.3 Consider the acceleration-time graph of an object in motion below.
a
t
Which ONE of the graphs below represents the velocity-time graph of
the object?
A B C D
v
v v v
t t t t
(2)
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Physical Sciences/P1 4 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
1.4 A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate at right angles to the path
along which the wave travels through the medium, is produced by …
A a bat.
B a car's hooter.
C an ambulance.
D an X-ray machine. (2)
1.5 The number of waves passing a point every second is defined as the … of the
wave.
A speed
B amplitude
C wavelength
D frequency (2)
1.6 Which ONE of the graphs below best describes the relationship between
loudness and the amplitude of a wave?
A B C D
Loudness (dB) Loudness (dB) Loudness (dB) Loudness (dB)
Amplitude (m) Amplitude (m) Amplitude (m) Amplitude (m) (2)
1.7 Which ONE of the vector diagrams below will result in the largest resultant
vector?
A B C D
(2)
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Physical Sciences/P1 5 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
1.8 A sphere is released from point A, as shown in the diagram below. It reaches
point B, which is the lowest point of its swing. Ignore the effects of air friction.
Position A
Position B
Which ONE of the statements below regarding the energy of the system
is CORRECT?
A The kinetic energy at A is equal to the mechanical energy at A.
B The gravitational potential energy at A is equal to the kinetic energy
at B.
C The sum of the kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy at A
is equal to the sum of the kinetic energy and gravitational potential
energy at B.
D The kinetic energy at A is equal to the gravitational potential energy
at B. (2)
1.9 A rubber balloon obtains a negative charge after it has been rubbed against
human hair.
Which ONE of the statements below best explains why this happens?
A Negative charges are transferred from the rubber balloon to the human
hair.
B Positive charges are transferred from the rubber balloon to the human
hair.
C Positive charges are transferred from the human hair to the rubber
balloon.
D Negative charges are transferred from the human hair to the rubber
balloon. (2)
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Physical Sciences/P1 6 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
1.10 Consider the circuit diagram below.
A1
A2 2Ω
4Ω A3
How will the readings on ammeters A1, A2 and A3 compare with each other?
A A1 = A2 = A3
B A1 = A2 + A3
C (A2 + A3) ˃ A1
D A2 ˂ A3˂ A1 (2)
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Physical Sciences/P1 7 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
An impatient businessman paces up and down while making a business call on his
cellphone.
N
W E
C A B S
He starts at his desk and walks 5 m east (from A to B) and then walks 7 m west (from B
to C). This process takes him 20 s.
2.1 Use a vector scale diagram and represent the two displacements of the man
(from A to B AND from B to C). Label ALL the vectors clearly and write down
the displacements next to the vectors.
Use a scale of 1 cm representing 1 m for your diagram. (2)
2.2 What is the businessman's change in position at C relative to A? (2)
2.3 Calculate the total distance the man covers. (2)
2.4 Explain why the value calculated in QUESTION 2.2 differs from the one
calculated in QUESTION 2.3. (2)
2.5 Define the term velocity. (2)
2.6 Calculate the man's average velocity. (4)
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Physical Sciences/P1 8 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
A taxi is travelling at a speed of 25 m·s-1 when a traffic light, 40 m ahead, changes
to red.
25 m·s-1
40 m
traffic light
3.1 Define the term acceleration. (2)
The driver takes 1 s to react (reaction time) before he slams on the brakes. The taxi
then stops within 2 s.
3.2 Is the velocity and acceleration of the braking taxi in the SAME DIRECTION
as it moves towards the traffic light? (1)
3.3 Give a reason for the answer to QUESTION 3.2. (1)
3.4 Calculate the distance the taxi travels during the reaction time. (4)
3.5 Will the taxi stop at the traffic light? Show ALL calculations. (5)
3.6 Draw a position versus time graph for the motion of the taxi. (4)
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Physical Sciences/P1 9 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
The velocity-time graph below represents the motion of a girl riding her bicycle in
a northerly direction.
12
10 C D
velocity (m·s-1)
8
6
A B
4
2
0 E
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
time (s)
4.1 Write down the girl's initial velocity. (2)
4.2 Write down the magnitude of the girl's velocity at 300 s. (2)
4.3 Use the information on the graph to describe the motion of the girl:
4.3.1 From B to C (2)
4.3.2 From C to D (2)
4.4 WITHOUT USING EQUATIONS OF MOTION, calculate each of the
following:
4.4.1 Distance covered by the girl from A to C (4)
4.4.2 Acceleration of the girl from D to E (4)
4.5 During which stages of the journey is the change in speed the greatest? (2)
4.6 Explain the answer to QUESTION 4.5. (2)
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Physical Sciences/P1 10 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
A woman is at the shopping mall 10 m above the ground. Her cellphone, with a mass
of 0,01 kg, falls and hits the ground at a speed of 14 m·s-1. Ignore the effects of air
resistance.
Top floor
cell phone
Cellphone
10 m
v = 14 m·s-1
Ground floor
5.1 Convert 14 m·s-1 to km·h-1. (2)
5.2 Define the term kinetic energy. (2)
5.3 Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the cellphone at a height of 5 m
above the ground. (3)
5.4 Calculate the velocity of the cellphone at a height of 5 m above the ground. (4)
5.5 Will the value of the cellphone's mechanical energy just before it hits the
ground be GREATER THAN, LESS THAN or EQUAL TO the mechanical
energy at a height of 5 m? Explain the answer. (3)
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Physical Sciences/P1 11 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below is a graphical representation of a transverse wave moving from
left to right across the page. The wave is moving at a speed of 0,4 m·s-1 and has
a frequency of 0,5 Hz. A, B, C, D and E represent points on the wave.
d
50
40 ●E
30
20 B● ●C
●A
Amplitude (cm)
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 t (s)6
-10
-20
-30
-40 ●
D
-50
6.1 Write down the amplitude of the wave in metres. (2)
6.2 Label the points marked:
6.2.1 D (1)
6.2.2 E (1)
6.3 Write down TWO points on the graph above that are in phase. (1)
6.4 How many waves are represented in the diagram above? (2)
6.5 Calculate the wavelength of the wave. (3)
6.6 Determine distance d in the diagram. Show how you arrived at the answer. (2)
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Physical Sciences/P1 12 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)
A band decides to do an experiment on sound during one of their practice sessions.
The diagram below shows a musician playing specific notes on the electric guitar. The
guitar is plugged into a speaker to amplify the sound.
[Source: goyalkunal91.deviantart.com]
A microphone is connected to an oscilloscope so that the frequency of the sound can
be measured.
The table below represents the data of the notes played by the musician.
NOTE PLAYED BY WAVELENGTH OF FREQUENCY OF
THE MUSICIAN THE NOTE (m) THE NOTE (Hz)
W 3 110
X 6 55
Y 9 37
Z 12 27
7.1 Write down the independent variable. (1)
7.2 Write down the dependent variable. (1)
7.3 Draw a graph of the data by plotting the frequency (y-axis) versus the
wavelength (x-axis) of each note played by the musician. Use the graph paper
provided on the attached ANSWER sheet. (4)
7.4 Use the graph in QUESTION 7.3 to determine the mathematical relationship
between the frequency and wavelength of the notes. (1)
7.5 Use the information for note X to calculate the speed of the sound. (3)
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Physical Sciences/P1 13 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
Different types of electromagnetic radiation have different frequencies. This can
influence their properties and what each could be used for in our daily lives.
8.1 Choose the frequency from COLUMN B that matches the type of
electromagnetic radiation in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–C) next to
the question number (8.1.1–8.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example
8.1.4 D.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
TYPE OF RADIATION FREQUENCY IN Hz
8.1.1 Ultraviolet A 1023
8.1.2 Gamma B 107
8.1.3 Radio C 1016
(3 x 1) (3)
8.2 Write down ONE use of each of the following types of radiation:
8.2.1 Infrared (1)
8.2.2 Microwaves (1)
8.3 When doctors need to establish the seriousness of a fracture, a picture is
taken of the broken bone. The picture below shows a fracture.
[Source: learning radiography.com]
Write down the following:
8.3.1 Name of the type of radiation used for this procedure (1)
8.3.2 Property of this type of radiation which enables it to perform this
procedure (1)
8.3.3 Danger of overexposure to this type of radiation (1)
8.4 A radio programme is transmitted in the FM band on a wavelength of 3 m.
Calculate the energy of a photon of the radio wave. (4)
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Physical Sciences/P1 14 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)
The magnetic field lines between two magnetic poles of a magnet are shown in the
diagram below.
Pole Pole
1 2
9.1 The magnetic force is a non-contact force.
9.1.1 Define the term non-contact force. (2)
9.1.2 Give another example of a non-contact force. (1)
9.2 What is the nature of the force between the two poles? (1)
9.3 What is the polarity of pole 2? Give a reason for the answer. (2)
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Physical Sciences/P1 15 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)
Two small identical spheres, A and B, are suspended on long silk threads, as shown
in the sketch below. The spheres carry charges of +3 x 10-6 C and -2 x 10-6 C
respectively.
+3 x 10-6 C -2 x 10-6 C
A B
10.1 Which sphere has an excess of electrons? (1)
10.2 The two spheres are allowed to touch. Will the electrons be transferred from
A to B or B to A? (1)
10.3 The spheres are now separated.
Calculate the new charge on sphere B. (3)
10.4 Calculate the number of electrons transferred during contact. (3)
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Physical Sciences/P1 16 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
QUESTION 11 (Start on a new page.)
In the circuit diagram below the reading on voltmeter V1 is 12 V and the reading on
ammeter A1 is 2 A.
12 V
Vv11
2A A1
4 1Ω V2
6Ω A2
3Ω A3
11.1 Calculate the:
11.1.1 Total resistance of the circuit (4)
11.1.2 Reading on V2 (3)
11.1.3 Reading on A2 (3)
11.1.4 Amount of charge that flows through ammeter A1 in 120 s (3)
11.2 How will the reading on ammeter A1 be affected if the 6 Ω resistor is removed
from the circuit?
Write down only INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME. (1)
11.3 Explain the answer to QUESTION 11.2 WITHOUT any calculations. (3)
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Physical Sciences/P1 1 DBE/November 2016
CAPS – Grade 10
DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10
PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 10
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
Charge on electron
e -1,6 x 10-19 C
Lading op elektron
Electron mass
me 9,11 x 10-31 kg
Elektronmassa
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
v f = v i + a ∆t ∆x = v i ∆t + 21 a∆t 2
v + vi
2 2
v f = v i + 2a∆x ∆x = f ∆t
2
WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING
1 1
U = mgh or/of E P = mgh K= mv 2 or/of Ek = mv 2
2 2
EM = Ek+ Ep. OR EM = K + U
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
v=fλ T=
f
c
E = hf or/of E = h
λ
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CAPS – Grade 10
ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
Q Q1 + Q 2
n= Q=
e 2
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE
1 1 1
Q = I ∆t = + + ...
R p R1 R 2
W
R s = R1 + R 2 + ... V=
q
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CAPS – Grade 10
ANSWER SHEET FOR QUESTION 7.3
NAME: _____________________________________ CLASS: _____
Hand in this ANSWER SHEET together with the ANSWER BOOK.
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