Physical Sciences Paper 1 (English)

November 2025 — Grade 12 / Matric — Physical Sciences

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🎯 150 marks ❓ 12 questions ⏱️ 3h 📄 19 pages 📝 44 items found ∑ 1 math symbols 📚 3 topics

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2.1State Newton econd aw of otion in words (2\

2.2Draw a labelled free body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on the block.

2.3he horizontal component of force F is 15 alculate:

2.3.17] 5 kg

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3.1Define the term free fall (2\ Using EQUATIONS OF MOTION ONLY, calculate the value of p. (3\ The ball strikes the ground 3,36 seconds after it was thrown upwards. Calculate (3\ The ball bounces to a maximum height of 3 m after it

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4.1Define the term impulse (2\

4.2Calculate the:

4.2.1verage net force acting on the ball

4.2.2agnitude of the initial velocity of the ball Redraw the graph in the ANSWER BOOK and label it as A.

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5.1State the work energy theorem in words (2\

5.2Using ENERGY PRINCIPLES ONLY, calculate the kinetic energy of the crate at point (3\ Force F is removed when the crate reaches point B. The crate then experiences a constant frictional force of 21 N as it

5.3Draw a free body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on the crate as it moves down the incline. (3\

5.4Using ENERGY PRINCIPLES ONLY, determine whether the crate will pass point C. (5\ 3] 3 kg 3 kg F = 12 N Ground 12

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6.1STATE the Doppler effect For this experiment, w rite down: The i ndependent variable (1\ ontrolled variable

6.3What conclusion can be made for Part B of this experiment? (2\ Calculate the speed of sound in air 2] Detected frequency (Hz\ Velocity of the ambulance (m 1 298 1 115 30 Ambulance

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7.2Draw the electric field pattern due to the charge on sphere X. (2\

7.3Show , by means of a calculation, that r = 0,05 m. (3\ Sphere Y carrying a charge 4 x 10 is

7.4The NET FORCE acting on sphere X is 0,0 427 N at point

7.5Sphere is brought into contact with sphere X, and placed back its original position.

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8.1Define the term emf (2\

8.2Switch remains open while switch is closed. The reading on ammeter is 120 A. Calculate the reading on the voltmeter. (3\

8.3Switch is now closed and switch is opened. The power dissipated by each headl ight is 15 W.

8.3.1Calculate the current passing through (3\

8.3.2Write down the reading on ammeter A (1\ Calculate the emf of the battery. Both switches are now closed. How w ill the reading on ammeter A be affected? Choose from INCREASE

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9.1Define the term rms potential difference (2\

9.2What is the polarity of the magnet at Z? 3] Z Fan 0 4 Time (s\ Voltage (V\ 16

10.1Learners conduct an experiment to determine whether electrons will be emitted from the surface of different metals when light with a single frequency is incident on the metal. he maximum kinetic energy of

10.1.1Define the term work function (2\

10.1.2Write down the threshold frequency of zinc. (1\

10.1.3How does the work function of sodium compare to that of caesium? Choose from SMALLER THAN, GREATER THAN or EQUAL TO Explain the answer. (3\

10.1.4Light of the same frequency, but with higher intensity is now incident on metal . Will electrons now jec ted? Choose from YES or NO. Give a reason for the answer.

10.2.1An electron of this atom moves from E to E . Photon X is emitted. Calculate the frequency of photon X. (4\

10.2.2Is it possible for a photon with an energy of ,5 x 10 to be emitted from this atom? Choose from YES or NO. Give a reason for the answer. (2\

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Topics Identified

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Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections20 = 20 marks

Paper information

SubjectPhysical Sciences

Year2025

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads8

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago1y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2025

Days since exam356

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