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QUESTION/VRAAG 1
11 CGC vv (2)
12 D vv (2)
1.3 Accept any answer Vv (2)
14 B vv (2)
15 D vv (2)
16 C vv (2)
17 A vv (2)
18 B vv (2)
19 B vv (2)
1.10 Accept any answer ¥~ (2)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 2
2.1 The force or the component of a force which a surface exerts on an object with
which it is in contact and which is perpendicular to the surface. Vv
Die krag of komponent van 'n krag wat 'n opperviak op 'n voorwerp waarmee
dit in kontak is, uitoefen en wat loodreg op die opperviak is.
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
If any of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct context is omitted,
deduct 1 mark.//ndien enige van die onderstreepte sleutelwoorde/frases in die
korrekte konteks uitgelaat is, trek 1 punt af. (2)
2.2 In horizontal direction/In horisontale rigting:
Fret = 0 (N)
T-w=0 v Any one/Enige een
T=mg
= (3)(9,8) ¥
=294NV¥ (3)
2.3
2.4
TIFr
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fi fs /fs,max
: F/FB/F by B/Fdeur B
Accepted labels/Aanvaarde benoemings
F,/Fw/weight/gravitational force/gewig/gravitasiekrag
Ww
N N/ Fu / Normal Force/Normaaikrag
f fs / Friction/Wrywing
T Fr /Tension/Spanning
F
T/ Fe/Foy s/ Force applied by B/ we / Fueure/Krag toegepas deur B
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
nie.
max/maks 4/5
1 mark is allocated for each correct label and arrow./7 punt word toegeken vir
elke korrekte benoeming en pyl.
Do not penalise for length of arrows./Moenie penaliseer vir lengte van pyle
Any additional force(s)/Enige ekstra krag(te): max/maks 4/5
If everything is correct but no arrows//ndien alles korrek is maar geen pyle:
POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 2.2.
POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 2.2.
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1:
fs,max/maks = LsNY
29,4 = 0,2NY
N=147N
Vertical direction/
N-w
147~— (5)(9,8) V= Fe
Fe =98NV
OPTION 2/ OPSIE 2:
Fret =O V¥
T-—fs™™* = 0
T- usNY =0
hh
29,4 - (0,2)(5+ms)(9,8) V= 0
ms = 10 kg
Fg = mg = (10)(9,8)
=98N Vv
(5)
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OPTION 3:
fs,max/maks = usN v
29,4 =(0,2)N ¥
N=147N
N-Fg=0 ¥
147 - 9,8(5 +ms) ¥=0
me = 10 kg
Fg = mg = (10)(9,8)
=98N Vv
Marking quidelines/Nasienriglyne:
Y Formula for friction/Formule vir wrywing
Y Substitution from Q 2.2 and us/ Invervanging vanaf Vr 2.2 en [Us
v Substitution of N/invervanging van N
v Substitution of wa/invervanging van wa
v Answer/Antwoord 98 N
QUESTION/VRAAG 3
3.1
3.2
The motion of an object under the influence of gravitational force only. ¥W”
(2 or 0)
Die beweging van ‘n voorwerp slegs onder die invioed van gravitasiekrag. (2 of 0)
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
Do not accept gravity.
Do not accept if projectile is defined (when starting with the object in your
sentence).
Moet nie gravitasie aanvaar nie.
Moet nie aanvaar indien projektiel gedefinieer word nie (m.a.w. begin die sin met
die voorwerp)
Option 1/Opsie 1
Up as positive/Op as positief. Down as positive/Af as positief:
v? =v? + 2aAyY v? = v7 + 2aAyY
0? = (5)? + (2)(-9,8)Ayv 0? = (-5)? + (2)(9,8)Ayv
Ay = 1,28 m Ay =-1,28m
Maximum height = 1,28 + 5 v = Maximum height = 1,28 +5 v =
6,28 m V (above the ground) 6,28 m V (above the ground)
Maksimum hoogte = 1,28 + 5 = Maksimum hoogte = 1,28 + 5 =
6,28 m (bokant die grond) 6,28 m (bokant die grond)
(5)
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(4)
3.3
3.4
3.5
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Option 2/Opsie 2
Up as positive/Op as positief
vi= vit adt
0=5 + (-9,8) At
At=0,51s
Ay = viAt + % gAt? Vv
= 5(0,51) + % (-9,8)(0,51) ¥
=1,28m
Maximum height/Maksimum hoogte =
1,28+5 v¥ =6,28 mv
Down as positive/Af as positief
vi=vi+ alt
0=-5+9,8At
At=0,51s
Ay = viAt + % gAt? v
= (-5)(0,516) + % (9,8)(0,51) ~
=-1,28m
Maximum height/Maksimum hoogte =
1,28 +5 Vv =6,28 mv
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
¥ Formula/Formule
Y Substitution/invervanging
(v and g opposite signs./v en g teenoorgestelde tekens)
Y¥ Adding 5 m to answer./Voeg 5 m by antwoord.
Y Final correct answer / finale korrekte antwoord
Do not mark this question
Marks have been redistributed
Moet nie hierdie vraag merk nie
Punte is herverdeel
Vve=vit alt ¥
vi = 8 + (-9,8)(0,51) ¥
vi = 3,0 ms ¥ up/op ¥
Up as positive:/Op as positief:
8
Ball/Bal B
5
Ball/Bal A
é 0,51 t(s)
>
(4)
Down as positive:/Af as positief:
0,51
= at » t(s)
a
oO 1S
“bee oa
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Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
vy Lines are parallel/Lyne is paralfel
Y Ball A intercepts at 0,51 s/Ba/ A sny die x-as by 0,51 s
¥¥ Each initial velocity/Elke aanvanklike snelheid
¥ Graphs for balls A and B are in different quadrants at end/Grafieke vir
baile A en B is in verskillende kwadrante aan die einde
¥ Both graphs end at the same time./Albei grafieke eindig op dieselfde tyd.
If graphs are not labetled as A or B, deduct one mark //ndien grafieke nie
benoem is met A of B nie, trek een punt af
(6)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 4
4.1 The product of an object’s mass and its velocity. Y v (2 or zero)
Die produk van 'n voorwerp se massa en sy snelheid (2 of nul) (2)
4.2 OPTION 1/ OPSIE 1 OPTION 2/ OPSIE 2
Down is positive/Af is positief Gradient = 253-284 v
1,0-0,8
= v
FretAt = Ap a =-31,55 ms?
Frei(0,2) Y= (5)(1,53 — 7,84) ¥ Fret = r
Fret = -157,75 N net = ma
Fret = 157,75 N Y (upwards/opwaarts) = (5)(-31,55) ¥
=- 157,75
Fnet = 157, 75 N ¥ (upwards/opwaarts)
Marking guideline/Nasienriglyn:
¥ Formula/Formule
vv Substitution/Invervanging
v Answer/Antwoord (4)
4.3 Inelastic Vv
e The velocity/speed before is greater than the velocity/speed after the
collision ¥ ¥
e Total kinetic energy is not conserved ¥
OR/OF
If calculation is given:
Total Ex before = % mv?
= (5)(7,84)°v
= 153,664 J
Total Ex after = % mv?
= 4 (5 1P¥
=2,5J
Total Ex before is not equal to total Ex after v
Onelasties
e Die snelheid/spoed van die bal voor die botsing is groter as die
snelheid/spoed van die bal na die botsing
e Totale kinetiese energie bly nie behoue nie. (4)
4.4 « The two balls will undergo the same Ap to stop. ¥
The rubber ball will take longer to stop as it is soft. F is inversely
proportional to At if Ap is constant. W
e The force needed to stop the rubber ball is small enough for the glass not to
break. ¥
(3)
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e Die twee balle ondergaan dieselfde Ap om te stop.
e Die rubberbal sal langer neem om te stop aangesien dit sag is. F is
omgekeerd eweredig aan At indien Ap konstant is.
e Die krag wat nodig is om die rubberbal te stop, is klein genoeg dat die glas
nie breek nie.
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QUESTION/VRAAG 5
5.1
5.2
A force for which the work done in moving an object between two points depends
on the path taken.
'n Krag waarvoor die arbeid verrig om 'n voorwerp tussen twee punte te beweeg,
afhanklik is van die roete wat gevolg word. (2)
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
Deduct 1 mark for each of the underlined phrases in the correct context that are
omitted. If the word work done is left out, then zero. If conservative force is
defined, then zero.
Trek 1 punt af vir elk van die onderstreepte frases in die korrekte konteks wat
uitgelaat is. Indien die woord arbeid verrig uitgelaat is dan geen punte. Indien
die konserwatiewe krag gedefinieer word, dan geen punte.
ANSWER FOR ENGLISH PAPER:
Whet = AK ¥
Womotor + Ww + Wr = % m(vi? — vi?)
Wootor + (60)(9,8)(30)cos115°v + (16,2)(30)cos180°v = 14(60)(7,52 — 02) v
Wmotor = 9628,486J
Ww
P=iv
— 9628,486
120
=80,24Wv (80,2374 Watt)
(If Wne is used, then deduct only one mark for formula.) (7)
ANTWOORD VIR AFRIKAANSE VRAESTEL:
Whet = AKY
Wrmotor + Ww + Wr = % m(vi? — vi?)
Wrmotor + (60)(9,8)(30)cos115°v + (16,2)(30)cos180°v = %4(60)(7,52 — 02)”
Wmotor = 9628,486J
Womotor = FAxcosO¥
9628,486 = F(30)cos0° v
F = 320,95 NY
(Indien Wne gebruik word, trek slegs een punt af vir formule.) (7)
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53 DECREASES ¥
e AK stays the samev
e Work done by the motor is in the same direction as work done by the
gravitational force ¥
VERLAAG
e AK bly dieselfde
« Arbeid verrig deur die motor is in dieselfde rigting as die arbeid verri deur
die gravitasiekrag. (3)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 6
6.1 The change in frequency (or pitch) of the sound detected by a listener, because
the sound source and the listener have different velocities relative to the
medium of sound propagation. v “
OR
An (apparent) change in observed/detected frequency (pitch), as a result of the
relative motion between a source and an observer (listener).
Die verandering in frekwensie (of toonhoogte) van die klank waargeneem deur
'n luisteraar omdat die klankbron en die fuisteraar verskillende
snelhede relatief tot die medium waarin die klank voortgeplant word, het.
OF
‘n (Skynbare) verandering in waargenome frekwensie (toonhoogte), as gevolg
van die relatiewe beweging tussen die bron en ‘n waarnemer (luisteraar).
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
If any of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct context is omitted
deduct 1 mark.
Indien enige van die onderstreepte sleutelwoorde/frases in die korrekte
konteks uitgelaat is, trek 1 punt af. (2)
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
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What is the relationship between the speed at which a source moves and the
apparent frequency detected by the observer if the speed of sound in air is
constant?
Wat is die verwantskap tussen die spoed waarteen ‘n bron beweeg en die
skynbare frekwensie waargeneem deur die waarnemer indien die spoed van
klank in lug konstant is?
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
Relationship must be stated between dependent and independent variables.
If question has yes/no answer: max
Verwantskap moet geste! word tussen afhanklike en onafhanklike
veranderlikes.
Indien vraag '1n ja/nee antwoord het: maks %
Indien vraagteken uitgelaat is: maks % (2)
180 (Hz) Vv (2)
POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 6.3.
POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 6.3.
= VEVL
is =
v
v =——_ v
250 ~T00 18°
v = 357,143 mstv
Marking quideline/Nasienriglyn:
¥ Complete doppler formula/Volledige Doppler-formule
Y Substitution left//nvervanging links
¥ Substitution right with correct signs.//nvervanging regs met korrekte tekens.
v¥ Answer/Antwoord (4)
Graph A and/or C ¥
e As the source approaches the number of wavefronts approaching the
learner per second will increase V
e — leading to a higher frequency. “
OR
e As it gets closer the waves are more compressed as the_frequency
increases/wavelength decreases
e« and the time decreases.
Grafiek A en/of C
. Soos die bron nader kom, neem die aantal golffronte per sekonde wat na
die leerling beweeg toe,
¢ wat lei tot n hoér frekwensie.
OF
« Soos dit nader kom, is die golwe meer saamgepers omdat die frekwensie
toeneem/golflengte afneem
e ~=endie tyd afneem. (3)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 7
7.1
2
7.3
The magnitude of the (electrostatic) force exerted by one point charge (Q:) on
another point charge (Qz) is directly proportional to the product of the
(magnitude of the) v_charges and inversely proportional to the square of the
distance (r) between them. ¥
Die grootte van die elektrostatiese krag wat een puntlading (Q:) op 'n ander
puntlading (Q2) uitoefen, is direk eweredig aan die produk van die groottes van
die ladings en omgekeerd eweredig aan die kwadraat van die afstand (r) tussen
hulle. (2)
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
If any of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct context is omitted,
deduct 1 mark.
Indien enige van die onderstreepte sleutelwoorde/frases in die korrekte konteks
uitgelaat is, trek 1 punt af.
2 negative charges v
e Direction of field pattern is towards the spheres Vv
OR
e direction in which a positive test charge will move if placed in the field.
2 negatiewe ladings
e Rigting van die veldpatroon is na die sfere toe
OF
e Rigting waarin ‘n positiewe toetslading sal beweeg indien dit in die veld
geplaas word. (3)
R= Reus 7
r
¥3x10-3 = (9x10°)Q1Q2 il
(6x10~3)2
Q= 3,46x10°°C v¥ ACCEPT/AANVAAR Q= —3,46 x 10-°C
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
¥ Formula/Formule
Y Substitution left/Invervanging links
¥ Substitution right/Invervanging regs
v¥_Answer/Antwoord (4)
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7.4
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POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 7.3.
POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 7.3.
kQ
R= @ v
r2
¥ 3,33 x 10° = (oxt0yeaexa0™ fi
(ry)
r = 9,67 x 1073m
d=9,67x10-?-6x10-3v (for subtraction/vir aftrek)
= 3,67 x10-3m v
OR/OF
E=% v
r2
¥ 333 x10°= (9x10°)(3,46x107°) ”
(0,006 +4) 7
d = 3,67 x10-*mv
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
¥ Formula/Formule
Y Substitution left/invervanging links
Y Substitution right/Invervanging regs
Y Subtracting/Adding 6 mm/ Aftrek/Optel van 6 mm
y¥ Answer/Antwoord
If — Q is substituted./indien — Q invervang word.
Max/Maks 3/5 (5)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 8
8.1
8.2.1
The maximum energy provided by a battery per unit charge passing through
it. vv (2 or 0)
Die maksimum energie wat 'n battery lewer per eenheidslading wat daardeur
vloei. (2 of 0) (2)
Rext = Ri + R2=6+6=120
Vv =IRV
10,8 v= 1(12) ¥
1=0,9AV
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
¥ Formula/Formule
Substitution left/Invervanging links
Substitution right Invervanging regs
Answer/Antwoord (4)
Ss, S'S
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8.2.2
8.3.1
8.3.2
POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 8.1.1.
POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN VRAAG 8.1.1.
Option/Opsie 1 Option/Opsie 2
e=I(R+r) Vv V=lIr v
12=09(12+r) v (12 -—10,8)=0,9r
F#=12380 # 12=09r v
r =1,33Q v
Marking Criteria/Nasienkriteria:
¥ Formula/Formule
Y Substitution/Invervanging
v Answer/Antwoord
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Option/Opsie 1 Option/Opsie 2
_ R2XR344 af a2 1 Ji
P RotRaea Rp Ra | Rass
peal v a = Ay, ot
6+5 Rp 6 3+2
= 2,73 0 Rp = 2,730
v v
v, =IR=1,5 (2,73) =4,1V | | vp =IRp = 1,5(2,73) = 4,1V
4,T= TR3 + IRpur» Vv, =V; (4
4,1 = 1(R3 + Row) 4,1 = IRy + IRyyay
41=1(3+2) ¥ 4,1 = 1(R3 + Row)
1=0,82A4 41=1(3+2) ¥
v . ¥ 1=0,82A4
P= /*R = (0,82)2(2) =134W v v v v
P= [?R = (0,82)(2) =1,34W
Marking citeria/Nasienkriteria:
Y formula for Rp/formule vir Rp
Y substitution for Rp/invervanging vir Rp
Y substitution for Ohms law/invervanging vir Ohm se wet
Y substitution for calculating current/invervanging vir berekening van stroom
¥ formula for power/formule vir drywing
Y substitution for power/invervanging vir drywing
v_answer for power/antwoord vir drywing
Option/Opsie 3 — using ratios/gebruik verhoudings
Resistance/weerstand 6:5 |
Current/stroom 5:6 v
.. current through the bulb/stroom deur gloeilamp = = x1, =0,518A vv
v v v
P= /?R =(0,82)?x2=1,34W Vv
(7)
INCREASES ¥
Internal resistance AND emf remains the same ¥
Total resistance decreases AND Total current increases ¥
VERHOOG
Interne weerstand EN emk bly dieselfde
Totale weerstand verlaag EN Totale stroom neem toe
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(3)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 9
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
(split-ring) Commutator vv
(Splitring) Kommutator (2)
A — South/Suid v
B — North/Noord v (2)
The rms current is the alternating current that dissipates/produces the same
amount of energy as the equivalent direct current (DC). vv (2 or zero)
If potential difference is explained — zero.
Die wgk-stroom is die wisselstroom wat dieselfde hoeveelheid energie
verbruik/oordra as 'n ekwivalente gelykstroom (GS). (2 of nul)
Indien potensiaalverskil verduidelik word dan nul. (2)
—!max
lems V2 v
_ 10,6
v2
=7,495A (7,50A) ¥ (3)
Positive marking for option 1 from
9.2.2/Positiewe nasien vir opsie 4 OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
vanaf 9.2.2
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1 Prax = Vinaxlmax ¥
Pave =Vemslrms = (300)(10,6)
= (“s#)(7,495) = 3180 W
= (7,495) v Pawe= SY
= 1589,93 W ¥ =1590W v
(Accept range/Aanvaar gebied:
1 589,93 — 1 590,99 W)
( Accept range/Aanvaar
gebied:1589,93 -1590,99 W)
OPTION 3/OPSIE 3
R=!
I
_ 300
~ 10,6
=28,302 O
P = PmsRY OR P = v
(ee
= (7,95)?(28,302)” say
28,302
= 1591,98 WY =1589,99 WY
(Accept range/Aanvaar gebied: 1589,93 -1591,99 W)
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(3)
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9.2.4 Maximum “/Maksimum (1)
9.2.5 AC can be transported over long distances as it can be transformed (Step up/
down) to minimise power loss.
It is easier to generate AC current.
OR
Higher voltage means lower current Pa |.
WS kan oor groot afstande vervoer word aangesien dit met ‘n transformator
verhoog of verlaag kan word om energie verlies te verminder.
Dit is makliker om WS-krag op te wek.
OF
Hoér potensiaalverskil beteken laer stroom aangesien Pa I. (2)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 10
10.1
10.2.1
The frequency of the green light is higher than the threshold/ "cut-off"
frequency of the metal in the photocell. (accept f > fo) vv
OR
The energy of the photons of green light is greater than the work function of
the metal in the photocell. (accept E > Wo)
OR
Accept: The photo-electric effect takes place
OR
Accept: Light of a suitable frequency is used.
Die frekwensie van die groen lig is hoér as die drumpel-/‘afsny-' frekwensie
van die metaal in die fotosel. (aanvaar f > fo)
OF
Die energie van die fotone van groen lig is groter as die werkfunksie van die
metaal in die fotosel. (aanvaar E > Wo)
OF
Aanvaar: die foto-elektriese effek vind plaas.
OF
Aanvaar: Lig van ‘n geskikte frewkensie word gebruik
Increase/Verhoog V (1)
10.2.2 Stays the same ¥
e Blue light has photons of higher energy. “
e Higher kinetic energy of the electrons. v
e Only the intensity of light has an influence on the number of electrons
emitted per unit time. VW
Bly dieselfde
e Blou lig het fotone met ‘n hoér energie
e Hoér kinetiese energie van die elektrone.
e Slegs die intensiteit van lig het n invioed op die aantal elektrone wat per
eenheid tyd vrygestel word. (4)
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10.3 EF = Wot Excnax)
Any one/Enige een
he
=~ =hfo + 1), mvpax
v v
6,63 x10734 x3x108 = 6,63 x 1073+ f, 1, (9,11 x 10731) (4,62 x 105)? ff
4,5x1077
v
fo = 5,20 x 10*4Hz v (6)
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TOTALITOTAAL: 150
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