Physical Sciences Paper 1 (English)

November 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — Physical Sciences

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1.1constant net force is applied to a block. Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT The block will move

1.4A ball is dropped from height and strikes the floor with momentum . The ball is then dropped from height

1.5A box moves on a horizontal surfac e. The diagram below shows all the forces acting on the box Which ONE of the following

1.6A train moving at a constant velocity towards a stationary listener emits sound waves of constant frequency. Which ONE

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2.3.1 he t ension in the string

2.3.2orce

2.4.1 How will this change the kinetic frictional force acting on block Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.

2.4.2Explain the answer

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3.1Define the term free fall (2\

3.2Using only EQUATIONS OF MOTION , c alculate the speed at which th e ball wa

3.3

3.3.1 Amount of kinetic energy lost by the ball during the collision with the ground

3.3.2ime taken for the ball to reach point after leaving the ground

3.4The velocity time graph for the motion of the ball from the instant it is projected upward from the top

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4.1Write down the magnitude and direction of the average net force that the bullet exerts on the trolley. (1

4.2Calculate the magnitude of the velocity with which the bullet strikes the trolley (4\

4.3State the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2\ 4. Calculate the magnitude of the v elocity of

5.1Draw a labelled free body diagram showing all the forces acting on the trolley during its motion after

5.2Name the independen t variable in this experiment (1\ 5. State the work

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6.1An ambulance is moving away from a stationary listener with constant velocity of 25

6.1.1State the Doppler effect in words. (2\

6.1Use the given information to c alculate the speed of sound in air

6.1.3If the ambulance moves away from the stationary listener with constant velocity which is greater than 25

6.2.1Is the star moving AWAY FROM or TOWARDS the Earth? (1\

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7.1escribe an electric field (2\

7.2Draw the resultan t electric field pattern due to charges and (3\ The magnitude of the net electric field at point

8.1State Ohm s l aw in words. (2\ Switch

8.2alculate the:

8.2.1 To tal external resistance of the circuit (5

8.2.2Reading on the ammeter (3

8.2.3 Power dissipated by resistor (4

8.3Switch is now OPENED

8.3.1If the resistance of the light bulb remains constant, h ow will the brightness of the lig ht bulb be affected Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.

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9.1.2State the energy conversion that takes place in the motor 9.

9.1State TWO chang es that can be made to the motor for the coil to rotate faster.

9.2.3When switch is OPEN and switch is CLOSED,

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10.1Two sm all spheres and made of pure zinc are at rest

10.1.1 Define the term work function of a metal.

10.1.2Explain, using a suitable calculation why the ultraviolet light shone on sphere will

10.1.3Sphere carries a charge of 5,4 x 10 C and requires a minimum force of 0,027 N to move from rest.

10.2beam of white light is shone through cold gas. The emerging light

10.2.1Name the typ e of line spectrum observed. (1

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10.2The diagram below indicate some possible energy transitions made by atoms.

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Mathematical Content

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Topics Identified

MechanicsElectricityWaves

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections20 + 16 + 11 + 13 + 17 = 77 marks

Paper information

SubjectPhysical Sciences

Year2023

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages22

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2023

Days since exam1,084

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