GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2016

10841
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS
FIRST PAPER

TIME: 3 hours

MARKS: 150

16 pages + 3 data sheets

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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PREPARATORY EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS

(First Paper)

TIME: 3 hours

MARKS: 150

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.

2. This question paper consists of 11 questions. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER
BOOK.

3. Start the answer to each question on a NEW page.

4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

5. Leave ONE line open between sub-questions, 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 discussions, et cetera where required.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A D) next to the question
number (1.1 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 C.

1.1 The diagram below shows a box being pulled by force F A along a horizontal
surface. The box slides towards the right at constant velocity.

N
FA

fk
w

Which ONE of the following statements about the forces acting on the box is
correct?

A N is greater than w.
B w is greater than N.
C FA is greater than fk.
D FA is equal to fk. (2)

1.2 The magnitude of the impulse on a ball bouncing off a wall is equal to the ...

A net force of the ball on the wall.

B product of the net force on the ball and the time it acts.
C change in velocity of the ball.
D product of the mass and the acceleration of the ball. (2)

1.3 When a bus suddenly accelerates from rest, standing passengers tend to fall
backwards. This observation is best explained using ...

A Newtons first law of motion.

B Newtons second law of motion.
C Newtons third law of motion.
D Newtons law of universal gravitation. (2)

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1.4 Which ONE of the following will NOT increase the output current of a generator?

A Increase the number of turns in the coil.

B Wind the armature coil around an aluminium core.
C Increase the speed of rotation of the armature coil.
D Increase the strength of the magnet. (2)

1.5 The current versus potential difference graphs below were obtained for four
resistors P, Q, S and T.
Current (A)

P
Q
S

Potential
The resistor with the second largest difference is:
resistance (V)

A P
B Q
C S
D T (2)

1.6 A metallic surface emits photoelectrons when irradiated with green light.

When the green light is replaced by ultraviolet light, the kinetic energy (E k) of the
emitted photoelectrons will

A increase.
B decrease.
C drop to zero.
D remain the same. (2)

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1.7 Two objects attract each other with a force of magnitude F when they are a
distance r apart.

If each mass is TRIPLED (3 times larger), the new gravitational force that the
one object exerts on the other will be:

A 9F
B 18F
C 24F
D 36F (2)

1.8 A car sounds its horn whilst travelling at constant velocity along a straight road.
At time t = 0 the car is at position X as shown below. At time t = t1 the car moves
past a stationary listener L. At time t = t2 the car is at position Y.

X L Y

Which ONE of the following graphs best represents the variation of the
frequency (pitch) of the horn with time as heard by the listener?

A B
f (Hz) f (Hz)

0 t1 t2 t 0 t1 t2 t
C (s) D (s)
f (Hz) f (Hz)

0 t1 t2 t 0 t1 t2 t (2)
(s) (s)

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1.9 Point P is situated a distance r from point charge q as shown below. The electric field
at point P due to point charge q is found to be E.

r
P +q
1
The electric field at point Q which is on a distance r from point charge q will be:
3

1
A E
9

1
B E
3

C 3E

D 9E (2)

1.10 A ball is dropped to the ground from a certain height and bounces back to the same
height. Which ONE of the following velocity versus time graphs represents the
motion of the ball if downwards is taken as positive.

A v B v
(ms-1) (ms-1)

t (s) t (s)

C D
v v
(ms-1) (ms-1)

t (s) t (s)

(2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

Block X of mass 4 kg is connected to block Y of mass 8 kg by a light, inextensible

string. Another light, inextensible string attached to block X runs over a frictionless
pulley. The system is pulled by means of a constant force of 180 N as shown in the
diagram below. Ignore the effects of air resistance.

180 N

X 4 kg

Y 8 kg

State Newton's second law of motion in words. (2)

Draw a labelled free body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on object X. (3)

Calculate the:

2.3.1 tension T in the string connecting the two blocks. (4)

2.3.2 magnitude of the acceleration of block X. (2)

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

A stationary rocket on the ground is launched vertically upwards. When it is 550 m above
the ground (point Q), an object is released from the rocket. At this instant the velocity of
the rocket is 110 ms-1. The object reaches its MAXIMUM height ABOVE ground at
point R. Ignore the effects of air friction.
R

vat Q = 110 ms-1 Q

550 m
Object attached P
to rocket

Ground

Give Give a reason why the object keeps moving upwards after it is released from
a the rocket.
reaso
n why
the
objec
t
keep
s
rising
after
it
detac
hes
from
the
rocke
t. (1)

What is the direction of the acceleration of the object at:

3.2.1 Point P? (1)

3.2.2 Point R? (1)

ONLY use EQUATIONS OF MOTION to calculate the time taken by the

OBJECT to ...

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3.3.1 reach its maximum height after being released from the rocket at (3)
point Q

3.3.2 reach the ground after being released from the rocket at point Q (4)

Sketch the velocity versus time graph for the complete motion of the object.
On the graph indicate the following:

Initial velocity
Time to reach its maximum height
Time when it reaches the ground (4)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

A roller-skater approaches an inclined plane at a constant velocity of 20 ms -1 as

shown below. Just before reaching the incline, he picks up a boy standing in his way
and then continues up the incline and reaches point B.

The total mass of the roller skater is 68 kg and that of the boy is 12 kg.

20 ms-1
25

State the principle of conservation of linear momentum. (2)

Calculate the magnitude of the combined velocity of the roller-skater and the boy
just after the boy is picked up. (4)

Use energy principles to calculate the distance that they will move up the incline
before coming to a stop at point B. Ignore the effects of friction. (5)

How will the distance in the answer to Question 4.3 be affected if friction between
the wheels of the roller-skate and the surface is NOT ignored?

Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Give a

reason for the answer. (2)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)

A car of mass 700 kg moves up a rough inclined plane of 30 as shown in the diagram
below.

30

What is the net work done on the car if the car moves up the inclined plane at
CONSTANT velocity? (1)

Draw a labelled free body diagram showing all the forces acting on the car as it
moves up the inclined plane. (4)

The car now starts from rest at the base of the slope and accelerates up the
inclined plane. The cars engine exerts a force of 6 000 N and the coefficient of
kinetic friction between the wheels of the car and surface is 0,32.

5.3.1 State the work-energy theorem in words. (2)

5.3.2 Use energy principles to calculate the magnitude of the velocity of the
car after moving a distance of 70 m up the incline. (8)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)

A flying bat emits sound waves at a frequency of 75 Hz. A stationary observer

detects the frequency of the sound waves emitted as 73 Hz. The speed of
sound in air is 340 ms-1.

6.1.1 State the Doppler Effect in words. (2)

6.1.2 Is the bat flying TOWARDS or AWAY from the observer? (1)

6.1.3 Calculate the speed at which the bat is flying. (4)

Briefly explain the observations that enable scientists to tell that the universe is
expanding. (4)

6.3 State TWO applications of the Doppler Effect in medicine. (2)

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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)

Three charges Q1, Q2 and Q3 carrying charges of +2 x 10 -5 C, -2 x 10-4 C and

+2 x 10 -4 C respectively are positioned as shown in the diagram below.
North

Q3 = 2x10-4 C W E
S

0,4 m

0,5 m
Q2 = 2x10-4 C
Q1 = 2x10-5 C

State Coulombs Law in words. (2)

Draw a diagram that shows the electrostatic forces exerted on Q1 by Q2 and

Q3. (2)

Calculate the net electrostatic force exerted on Q1 by Q2 and Q3. (7)

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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)

The battery in the circuit represented below has an emf of 12 V and an internal
resistance r. Voltmeter V1 is connected across the battery. The resistance of the
connecting wires is negligible.
= 12 V
A r

V1

2
10

S2
6

S1

V2

Switches S1 and S2 are both open.

Write down the reading on voltmeter V2. (1)

8.2 Switch S1 is now closed. Switch S2 remains open. The reading on V 1 is now
10 V.

Calculate the:

8.2.1 Total external resistance of the circuit. (4)

8.2.2 Internal resistance of the battery. (5)

Both switches S1 and S2 are now closed.

How will the reading on the ammeter be affected? Choose from INCREASES,
DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain the answer. (3)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)

The diagram below shows the essential parts of a generator.

coil
magnet

Split ring commutator

Carbon brush

20

The coil rotates within the magnetic field.

Write down the type of current (AC or DC):

9.1.1 Induced in the coil. (1)

9.1.2 Passing through the 20 resistor.

Give a reason for the answer. (2)

An AC generator is used in the commercial production of electricity.

9.2.1 State ONE fundamental difference in construction between an

AC generator and a DC generator. (2)

9.2.2 Fully explain why AC is preferred to DC for transmission of electricity

over long distances. (3)

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The diagram below shows the output of the above AC generator. A 20 resistor
is connected in the circuit.
Potential difference
(V)

+200

0
0,02 0,04 0,06 0,08 Time (s)
Calculate the:
200
9.3.1 Frequency of the power source. (2)

9.3.2 Average power dissipated in the resistor. (5)

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QUESTION 10

Incident light of different wavelengths was shone on a metal cathode in an evacuated

tube as shown in the diagram below.

incident light

+
-
e

Cathode Anode
A

Adjustable p.d.
It was found that light of 500 nm releases electrons with zero kinetic energy. The micro-
ammeter gives a zero reading.

Define the term work function. (2)

Calculate the work function of the metal used as cathode. (5)

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How will each of the following affect the reading on the micro-ammeter?

Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.

10.3.1 The intensity of the light is increased. (1)

10.3.2 Light of a wavelength 550 nm is used. (1)

The metal cathode is now irradiated with light of wavelength 400 nm.

Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of an emitted photo-electron. (5)

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QUESTION 11 (Start on a new page.)

A learner set up the circuit shown below to measure the internal resistance of a battery.

r

Rext

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She records the readings on the voltmeter and ammeter for different resistances of the
rheostat. The graph below was obtained from the results.

Graph of inverse of current versus external resistance

4

(A-1)
2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12

External resistance ()

Define the term emf. (2)

Calculate the gradient of the above graph. (3)

What is represented by the gradient in Question 11.2? (1)

Use the information on the graph to calculate the:

11.4.1 Emf of the battery (2)

11.4.2 Internal resistance of the battery (3)

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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12

PAPER 1 (PHYSICS) /

GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12

VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES

NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE

Acceleration due to gravity
g 9,8 ms-2
Swaartekragversnelling
Universal gravitational constant
G 6,67 x 10-11 Nm2kg-2
Universele gravitasiekonstante
Radius of the Earth
RE 6,38 x 106 m
Radius van die Aarde
Mass of the Earth
ME 5,98 x 1024 kg
Massa van die Aarde
Speed of light in a vacuum
c 3,0 x 108 ms-1
Spoed van lig in 'n vakuum
Planck's constant
h 6,63 x 10-34 Js
Planck se konstante
Coulomb's constant
k 9,0 x 109 Nm2C-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

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TABLE 2: FORMULAE / TABEL 2: FORMULES

MOTION / BEWEGING

v f vi a t x v i t 21 at 2 or / of y v i t 21 at 2

2 2 2 2 v vf v vf
v f v i 2ax or / of v f v i 2ay x i t y i t
2 or / of 2

FORCE / KRAG

Fnet ma p mv
f s max = sN fk k N
Fnet t p
p mv f - mv i w mg

m1m 2 or / of
F=G
d2 g G
M or / of g G
M
mm d2 r2
F = G 12 2
r

WORK, ENERGY AND POWER / ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING

W = Fx cos U mgh or / of EP mgh

1
K mv 2 or / of Wnet K or / of Wnet Ek
2
1
E k mv 2 K K f K i or / of Ek Ekf Eki
2
W
Wnc K U or / of Wnc Ek Ep P
t
Pave = Fvave / Pgemid = Fvgemid

WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT / GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG

1
v f T
f

v vL v vL hc
fL fs fL fb E hf or /of E
v vs v vb
E Wo Ek(max) or / of E Wo K max where / waar

E hf and / en W0 hf0 and / en Ek (max) 1 mv max

2 or / of K max 1 mv max
2

2 2

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S
N

output

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ELECTROSTATICS / ELEKTROSTATIKA

kQ 1Q 2 kQ
F E
r2 r2

W F
V E
q q

Q Q
n or / of n=
e qe

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS / ELEKTRIESE STROOMBANE

V
emf ( ) = I(R + r)
R
I
emk ( ) = I(R + r)

R s R1 R 2 ...
1 1 1 q It
...
Rp R1 R2

W = Vq W
P
t
W = VI t
P = VI
W = I Rt
2

P I 2R
V 2 t V2
W= P
R R

ALTERNATING CURRENT / WISSELSTROOM

I max
I rms /
2 Pave Vrms I rms /
I maks Pgemiddeld Vwgk I wgk
I wgk
2
Pave I rms
2
R / Pgemiddeld I 2wgk R
Vmax
Vrms / 2
2 V2 Vwgk
Pave rms / Pgemiddeld
Vmaks R R
Vwgk
2

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