# Technical Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape June 2023 QP > Grade 12 Technical Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape June 2023 (English), 17 pages. 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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Matching paper and memo - [TECH SCIENCES P1 GR12 MEMO JUN2023 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/tech-sciences-p1-gr12-memo-jun2023-afr-english/18d5d6dd-0e87-4d04-88a2-beb3fa330a5f) — Memo · 2023 · Eng ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 JUNE 2023 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This paper consists of 17 pages, including 3 data sheets. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions. 1. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK. 2. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK. 3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 4. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 5. LEAVE a line open between subsections, for example QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2. 6. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS. 7. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations. 8. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places. 9. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 3 QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Various 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 D. 1.1 A car experiences a constant net force of 500 N as it moves towards the west. The rate at which the momentum of the car changes during its motion is … A equal to the impulse of the car. B equal to 500 N. C greater than the net force D less than 500 N (2) 1.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion implies that an object will continue moving at constant velocity as long as the … A sum of all forces acting on the object is zero. B net force experienced by the object is greater than zero. C net force experienced by the object is less than zero. D sum of all the forces acting on the object is greater than zero but less than one. (2) 1.3 One of the properties of action-reaction pairs is that A they have the same magnitude. B they act towards the same direction. C their net force is always zero. D they act on the same object. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) 1.4 A learner drops his book from his desk to the floor. The mechanical energy at the top of the desk, from where the book was dropped will be … A equal to zero. B equal to kinetic energy. C equal to the gravitational potential energy. D None of the above. (2) 1.5 An object moves with a constant velocity along a rough surface when a horizontal force of 5 N acts on it. 5N The magnitude of the kinetic frictional force is … A equal to 0. B equal to 5 N. C greater than 5 N. D less than or equal to 5 N. (2) 1.6 Which term best describes a force that is equal, and opposite to the deforming force? A Strain B Stress C Applied Force D Restoring Force (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 5 1.7 A bricklayer wants to displace an object through a horizontal distance of 5 m. He applies a force of 10 N, but the object remains at rest. Work done by the bricklayer on the object (in Joule) is … A 0. B 5. C 10. D 50. (2) 1.8 Which ONE of the following statements represents Pascal’s law? A The area is inversely proportional to the pressure in it, if the temperature remains constant. B The pressure exerted at any point of a continuous liquid at equilibrium, is transmitted equally in all directions. C The pressure is directly proportional to the volume if the temperature remains constant. D Volume is inversely proportional to the pressure on it if the temperature remains constant. (2) 1.9 Strain is defined as the … A force acting per unit area. B internal restoring force per unit area. C force that changes the shape of an object. D ratio of change in dimension to the original dimension. (2) 1.10 The pressure at a point in a liquid DOES NOT depend on the ... A area. B depth. C density. D gravitational acceleration. (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.) A learner is pulling a block of mass 12 kg at a force of 8 N left at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. The block experiences a frictional force of 0,3 N parallel to the surface as shown in the diagram below. 8N 60° 12 kg 2.1 Define the term acceleration in words. (2) 2.2 Use the diagram above to answer the questions below. 2.2.1 Calculate the magnitude and the direction of the net force. (5) 2.2.2 Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the block. (3) 2.2.3 Write down the NAME of the law that can be used to explain the movement of the block. (2) 2.2.4 State the law identified in QUESTION 2.2.3 in words. (2) 2.2.5 Draw a free-body diagram of all the forces acting on the block. (4) 2.3 Another block of same mass is placed on top of the block and pulled at the same angle. How will the following be influenced by the increase of mass? State only, INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. 2.3.1 Frictional force (1) 2.3.2 Acceleration (1) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 7 QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.) Crate A and crate B, of different masses, are placed next to each other on a horizontal rough surface. A hand pushing crate A causes both crates to accelerate at 2,3 m.s-2 to the right. Crate B experiences a frictional force of 25,3 N. 3.1 State Newton’s Third Law of Motion in words. (2) 3.2 Calculate the force exerted by crate B on crate A. (6) [8] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.) 4.1 A cricket ball, of mass 175 g, is thrown directly towards a batsman at a horizontal velocity of 12 m∙s-1 east. It is hit back in the opposite direction with a velocity of 30 m∙s-1 west. The ball is in contact with the bat for a period of 0,05 s. 12 m s-1 4.1.1 Give the definition of the term impulse in words. (2) 4.1.2 Calculate the change in the momentum of the ball in magnitude and direction. (5) 4.1.3 Calculate the magnitude of the force exerted by the bat on the ball. (3) 4.1.4 Modern cars use crumple zones on the front and the sides as a safety measure to reduce injuries during a collision. Explain, by using the concept of impulse, how crumple zones reduce injuries. (4) 4.2 Block X, of mass 2 kg, slides at 3 m∙s-1 to the right and collides with a stationary block Y, of mass 3,5 kg. Block X rebounds at a velocity of 1 m∙s-1 to the left. 4.2.1 Write down the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2) 4.2.2 Calculate the velocity of block Y after the collision. (5) [21] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 9 QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.) A block of mass 8 kg moves to the right over a rough horizontal surface from point A to point B. Point B is situated 4 m away from point A as shown in the diagram below. The coefficient of friction (µk) between the block and the surface AB is 0,14. 5.1 Define the term work done in words. (2) 5.2 Calculate: 5.2.1 The magnitude of the kinetic frictional force on the block while moving from point A to point B (3) 5.2.2 The work done by the kinetic frictional force from point A to point B (3) 5.3 What would the work done by gravitational force be equal to? (1) 5.4 The amount of work done by a truck of mass 3 000 kg moving on a horizontal road in 30 s, is 480 000 J. 5.4.1 Define the term power. (2) 5.4.2 Calculate the power of the truck in horsepower. (5) [16] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.) A hiker is standing on top of a cliff. The hiker drops a parcel with a mass of 8 kg, 10 m above the ground. 6.1 State the principle of Conservation of Mechanical Energy in words. (2) 6.2 Calculate the total mechanical energy of the parcel at the top of the cliff. (4) 6.3 Another hiker, at the bottom of the cliff, picks up the parcel and walks 0,5 m on a horizontal surface with it. 6.3.1 Is there work done on the parcel after the second hiker has walked 0,5 m with it? Answer YES or NO. (1) 6.3.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 6.3.1. (2) [9] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 11 QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.) A compressive force causes internal stress of 1 MPa in a SPRING made of an unknown metal. The resistance area of the round SPRING is 2 x 10 –3 m2 and its original length is 50 mm. The force causes the round SPRING to increase by 1 x 10–3 mm. 7.1 Define the term strain in words. (2) 7.2 State Hooke’s Law in words. (2) 7.3 Calculate the: 7.3.1 Force that causes the SPRING to stretch (4) 7.3.2 Strain in the metal caused by the force (3) 7.3.3 Elasticity modulus for this metal (3) [14] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.) The table below shows different types of motor oils and their gradings, used in different temperature regions, in different seasons. Motor Oil Type of Oil Grading A Low viscosity 5W-30 B High viscosity 5W-40 8.1 Define the term viscosity. (2) 8.2 What does 5W-30 represent on the label of a motor oil container? (2) 8.3 Use the information given in the table above to choose which motor oil (A or B) will be suitable for use in summer as compared to winter. (2) 8.4 Explain your answer to QUESTION 8.3 above in terms of viscosity and temperature. (2) 8.5 Distinguish between single/mono-grade and multi-grade motor oils. (4) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 13 QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.) 9.1 Explain the term hydraulics. (2) 9.2 Write down TWO applications of hydraulic systems. (2) 9.3 In the diagram below, a diver is seen swimming under water. The pressure acting on the diver's forehead is 1,2 x 105 Pa, and the surface area at the back of his head is 8,4 x 10 3 m2 9.3.1 Define the term pressure. (2) 9.3.2 Calculate the magnitude of the force that acts on the diver's head. (3) 9.3.3 State the direction of the force of the water acting on the diver. (1) 9.4 The diagram below represents a simple hydraulic system that is used to lift cars. The force applied by FS is 130 N downwards. The surface area of As is 0,002 m2. The surface area of Al is 0,025 m2. Al Calculate the force Fl due to pressure exerted by force Fs. (3) [13] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.) 10.1 Light moves through a semi-circular glass prism as indicated below. 10.1.1 Give ONE word that describes the phenomenon taking place in FIGURE 1. (1) 10.1.2 Give the name of angle C in FIGURE 2. (1) 10.1.3 Identify the phenomenon taking place in FIGURE 3. (1) 10.1.4 Give TWO conditions for the phenomenon in FIGURE 3. (2) 10.1.5 List THREE applications where the phenomenon in FIGURE 3 is used in optical equipment. (3) 10.2 A radio station broadcasts an FM radio signal at 99,5 MHz. 10.2.1 Convert 99,5 MHz to Hz. (2) 10.2.2 Calculate the wavelength of this radio signal. (3) 10.2.3 The frequency of another radio station is 108 MHz. Is the wavelength SHORTER THAN, the SAME AS or LONGER THAN the one calculated in QUESTION 10.2.2? Give a reason for your answer. (4) [17] TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 15 DATA FOR TECHNICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12 PAPER 1 GEGEWENS VIR TEGNIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12 VRAESTEL 1 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 ʼn 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 TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES FORCE/KRAG Fnet = ma p = mv fs max = μsN fk = μ k N Fnet Δt = Δp Fg = mg Δp = mvf − mvi L e Torque = F × r⊥ MA = = E l WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING W = FΔxcosθ U= mgh or/of EP = mgh Wnet = K Wnet = Ek 1 1 or/of K = mv 2 Ek = mv 2 2 or/of 2 K = K f − K i or/of Ek = Ekf − Eki W Wnc = K + U or/of Wnc = Ek + Ep P= t Pave = Fvave / Pgemid = Fvgemid ME = Ek + Ep Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 16 TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/JUNE 2023) ELASTICITY, VISCOSITY AND HYDRAULICS/ELASTISITEIT, VISKOSITEIT EN HIDROULIKA F = Δ A ε= L σ F1 F =K = 2 ε A1 A 2 ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA kQ 1Q 2 kQ F= E= r2 r2 Q1 + Q 2 F Q= E= 2 q Q Q V n= or/of n= E= e qe d Q εο Α C= C= V d CURRENT ELECTRICITY/STROOMELEKTRISITEIT V R= I emf/emk ( ε )= I(R + r) R s = R1 + R 2 + ... 1 1 1 q = I t = + + ... R p R1 R 2 W = VQ W P= Δt W = VI  t P = VI W = I2R  t P = I 2R V 2 Δt V2 P= W= R R Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) TECHNICAL SCIENCES P1 17 ELECTROMAGNETISM/ELEKTROMAGNETISME ∆Φ ΔΦ = 𝐵𝐴 𝜀 = −𝑁 Δ𝑡 Vs N s = Vp Np Copyright reserved Please turn over ## Related documents - [TECH SCIENCES P2 GR12 QP JUNE 2023.English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/tech-sciences-p2-gr12-qp-june-2023-english/c06b0d30-88fa-40c7-9fa7-1ad303e3e524) — Technical Sciences · QP · 2023 · Eng - [TECH SCIENCES P1 QP GR12 SEPT2023 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/tech-sciences-p1-qp-gr12-sept2023-english/507ed312-28c7-4819-a72c-055bb0dfebb3) — Technical Sciences · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Technical Sciences P1 (English) QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/technical-sciences-p1-english-qp/2c25951e-f501-41d6-bf5d-eac3e246f09a) — Technical Sciences · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Technical Sciences P1 (English) Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/technical-sciences-p1-english-memo/036cde07-8a86-4b6d-a9ba-2a4da6e21b9e) — Technical Sciences · Memo · 2023 · Eng - [TECH SCIENCES P2 GR12 QP SEPT2023 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/tech-sciences-p2-gr12-qp-sept2023-english/125d67f6-f412-4535-9181-797b2ad8ef14) — Technical Sciences · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Technical Sciences P2 (English) QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/technical-sciences-p2-english-qp/c441f76e-c053-4840-bdab-4d3a60b8d664) — Technical Sciences · QP · 2023 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Technical Sciences - [Grade 12 Technical Sciences P1 November 2026 Mock Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-technical-sciences-2026-nsc-november-mock-exam-memorandum-paper-1/5543b9af-5bb3-4e43-95e3-ad6028ca21e8) — Memo · 2026 · Eng - [Gr 12 Tech Sci ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-tech-sci-atp-2023-24/a7a03e64-2e18-4f50-a7fa-6eb1a25136c7) — ATP - [TECH SC P1 MEMO GR12 SEPT 2025 E+A watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/tech-sc-p1-memo-gr12-sept-2025-e-a-watermark/4a156330-3801-46dc-b908-43c35dc64891) — Memo · 2025 - [TECHNICAL SCIENCES P2 MG GR12 SEPT2025 watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/technical-sciences-p2-mg-gr12-sept2025-watermark/717f8fcd-96bb-4848-8cb7-68903a8f0550) — Memo · 2025 - [Technical Sciences P1 Erratum June Commom Updated](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/technical-sciences-p1-erratum-june-commom-updated/c0a5373a-1bd4-4019-b849-f2a26fa7ab0b) — Errata · 2024 - [TECH SCIENCES P1 GR12 MEMO JUNE 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/tech-sciences-p1-gr12-memo-june-2024-afr-english/7f012694-b60e-4910-b0d6-e43dd5b126e8) — Memo · 2024 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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