Senior Certificate Examinations: Physical Sciences: Physics (P1) 2016

SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
2016
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Physical Sciences/P1 2 DBE/2016
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 11 questions. Answer ALL the questions in

the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, 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 motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four 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 E.
1.1 An object, of mass m, hangs at the end of a string from the ceiling of a lift
cage. The lift is moving upward at CONSTANT SPEED. The acceleration due
to gravity is g.
m constant speed
Which ONE of the following statements regarding the tension (T) in the string
is CORRECT?
The tension T …
A will be equal to mg.
B will be less than mg.
C will be greater than mg.
D cannot be determined without knowing the speed of the lift cage. (2)
1.2 Two hypothetical planets, X and Y, have the same mass. The diameter of
planet Y is twice that of planet X.
If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of planet X is g, then the

acceleration due to gravity on the surface of planet Y will be …
g
A
16
g
B
4
g
C
2
D 2g (2)

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1.3 A ball is projected vertically upwards from a height X above the ground. After
some time, the ball falls to the ground and bounces back to the same height
from which it was projected. Ignore friction and assume that there is a
negligible time lapse during the collision of the ball with the ground.
Which ONE of the following is the CORRECT position-time graph for the
motion of the ball as described above?
A B
X X
Position (m)
Position (m)
0 0
t (s) t (s)
C D
Position (m)
Position (m)
X X
0 0
t (s) t (s) (2)
1.4 Which ONE of the following statements is always TRUE for inelastic collisions
in an isolated system?
A Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
B Both momentum and kinetic energy are not conserved.
C Momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy not.
D Kinetic energy is conserved, but momentum not. (2)
1.5 When the net work done on an object is positive (greater than zero), the …
A kinetic energy of the object is zero.
B kinetic energy of the object is increasing.
C kinetic energy of the object is decreasing.
D kinetic energy of the object remains unchanged. (2)

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1.6 A police car with its siren wailing is moving away from a stationary observer at
constant speed. The siren emits a sound of constant frequency.
Which of the following characteristics associated with the sound of the siren,
as perceived by the observer, is/are CORRECT?
(i) The speed remains the same.

(ii) The frequency increases.
(iii) The wavelength increases.
(iv) The pitch decreases.
A (iii) only
B (i), (iii) and (iv)
C (i) and (iii) only
D (i) and (ii) only (2)
1.7 The magnitude of the electric field at a point P from a positive point charge q
is x N∙C-1.
Which ONE of the statements below regarding this electric field

is CORRECT?
A A + 1 C charge placed at P will experience a force of magnitude x N

directed away from q.
B The force on a + 2 C charge placed at P will have a magnitude ¼ x N

directed away from q.
C A + 1 C charge placed at P will experience a force of magnitude x N

directed towards q.
D The force on a + 2 C charge placed at P will have a magnitude ¼ x N

directed towards q. (2)

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1.8 Circuit I shows two identical lamps X and Y connected to a cell of negligible
internal resistance. Switch S is closed.
Y Y
● ●
S S
● X ● X
● ●
T
Circuit I
Circuit II
A wire T, of negligible resistance, is now connected across X as shown in

Circuit II.
Which ONE of the statements below best describes how the brightness of the
lamps have changed after T had been connected?
X Y
A Does not light up Dimmer
B Brighter Dimmer
C Brighter Brighter
D Does not light up Brighter
(2)
1.9 Some learners decided to build a small electrical generator in the laboratory.
They then used this generator to investigate how the magnitude of the
induced emf would change as the magnetic field strength changed.
Which ONE of the following is CORRECT regarding the variables for the
investigation?
DEPENDENT INDEPENDENT CONTROL

VARIABLE VARIABLE VARIABLE
Magnitude of Number of turns of coil
A Magnetic field strength
induced emf of generator
Number of turns of coil Magnitude of
B Magnetic field strength
of generator induced emf
Magnitude of Number of turns of coil
C Magnetic field strength
induced emf of generator
Number of turns of coil Magnitude of
D Magnetic field strength
of generator induced emf
(2)

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1.10 In an experiment on the photoelectric effect, a scientist shines red light on a

metal surface and observes that electrons are ejected from the metal surface.
Later the scientist shines blue light, with the same intensity as the red light, on
the same metal surface.
Which ONE of the statements below will be the CORRECT observation as a

result of this change?
A The number of ejected electrons per second will increase.
B The number of ejected electrons per second will decrease.
C The speed of the ejected electrons will decrease.
D The maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electrons will increase. (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below shows a 10 kg block lying on a flat, rough, horizontal surface of
a table. The block is connected by a light, inextensible string to a 2 kg block hanging
over the side of the table. The string runs over a light, frictionless pulley.
The blocks are stationary.
table surface
10 kg
2 kg
2.1 State Newton's FIRST law in words. (2)
2.2 Write down the magnitude of the NET force acting on the 10 kg block. (1)
When a 15 N force is applied vertically downwards on the 2 kg block, the 10 kg block

accelerates to the right at 1,2 m∙s-2.
2.3 Draw a free-body diagram for the 2 kg block when the 15 N force is applied
to it. (3)
2.4 Calculate the coefficient of kinetic friction between the 10 kg block and the
surface of the table. (7)
2.5 How does the value, calculated in QUESTION 2.4, compare with the value of
the coefficient of STATIC friction for the 10 kg block and the table? Write
down only LARGER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO. (1)
2.6 If the 10 kg block had a larger surface area in contact with the surface of the
table, how would this affect the coefficient of kinetic friction calculated in
QUESTION 2.4? Assume that the rest of the system remains unchanged.
Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
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Ball A is projected vertically upwards from the ground, near a tall building, with a speed
of 30 m∙s-1. Ignore the effects of air friction.
3.1 Explain what is meant by a projectile. (2)
3.2 Calculate:
3.2.1 The total time that ball A will be in the air (4)
3.2.2 The distance travelled by ball A during the last second of its fall (4)
3.3 TWO SECONDS after ball A is projected upwards, ball B is projected

vertically upwards from the roof of the same building. The roof the building is
50 m above the ground. Both balls A and B reach the ground at the same
time. Refer to the diagram below. Ignore the effects of air friction.
50 m
30 m∙s-1
A ground
Calculate the speed with which ball B was projected upwards from the roof. (4)
3.4 Sketch velocity-time graphs for the motion of both balls A and B on the same
set of axes. Clearly label the graphs for balls A and B respectively.
Indicate the following on the graphs:
(a) Time taken by both balls A and B to reach the ground

(b) Time taken by ball A to reach its maximum height (4)
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The diagram below shows two sections, XY and YZ, of a horizontal, flat surface.
Section XY is smooth, while section YZ is rough.
A 5 kg block, moving with a velocity of 4 m∙s-1 to the right, collides head-on with a
stationary 3 kg block. After the collision, the two blocks stick together and move to the
right, past point Y.
The combined blocks travel for 0,3 s from point Y before coming to a stop at point Z.
4 m∙s-1 0 m∙s-1
5 kg 3 kg
X Y Z
4.1 State the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2)
4.2 Calculate the magnitude of the:
4.2.1 Velocity of the combined blocks at point Y (4)
4.2.2 Net force acting on the combined blocks when they move through
section YZ (4)
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A 20 kg block is released from rest from the top of a ramp at point A at a construction
site as shown in the diagram below.
The ramp is inclined at an angle of 30o to the horizontal and its top is at a height of 5 m
above the ground.
A
20 kg
5m
30o
B
5.1 State the principle of conservation of mechanical energy in words. (2)
5.2 The kinetic frictional force between the 20 kg block and the surface of the
ramp is 30 N.
Use energy principles to calculate the:
5.2.1 Work done by the kinetic frictional force on the block (3)
5.2.2 Speed of the block at point B at the bottom of the ramp (5)
5.3 A 100 kg object is pulled up the SAME RAMP at a constant speed of 2 m∙s-1
by a small motor. The kinetic frictional force between the 100 kg object and
the surface of the ramp is 25 N.
Calculate the average power delivered by the small motor in the pulling of the
object up the incline. (4)
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An ambulance is travelling towards a hospital at a constant velocity of 30 m∙s-1.

The siren of the ambulance produces sound of frequency 400 Hz. Take the speed of
sound in air as 340 m∙s-1.
The diagram below shows the wave fronts of the sound produced from the siren as a
result of this motion.
Y X
6.1 At which side of the diagram, X or Y, is the hospital situated? (1)
6.2 Explain the answer to QUESTION 6.1. (3)
6.3 Calculate the frequency of the sound of the siren heard by a person standing
at the hospital. (5)
6.4 A nurse is sitting next to the driver in the passenger seat of the ambulance as
it approaches the hospital. Calculate the wavelength of the sound heard by
the nurse. (3)
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A small sphere, Q 1 , with a charge of + 32 x 10-9 C, is suspended from a light string

secured to a support. A second, identical sphere, Q 2 , with a charge of – 55 x 10-9 C, is
placed in a narrow, cylindrical glass tube vertically below Q 1 . Each sphere has a mass
of 7 g. Both spheres come to equilibrium when Q 2 is 2,5 cm from Q 1 , as shown in the
diagram. Ignore the effects of air friction.
support
string
Q1 = + 32 x 10-9 C
+
glass tube 2,5 cm
Q2 = – 55 x 10-9 C
-
7.1 Calculate the number of electrons that were removed from Q 1 to give it a
charge of + 32 x 10-9 C. Assume that the sphere was neutral before being
charged. (3)
7.2 Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing all the forces acting on sphere (3)
Q1.
7.3 Calculate the magnitude of the tension in the string. (5)

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8.1 Define electric field at a point in words. (2)
8.2 Draw the electric field pattern for two identical positively charged spheres
placed close to each other. (3)
8.3 A – 30 μC point charge, Q 1 , is placed at a distance of 0,15 m from a

+ 45 μC point charge, Q 2 , in space, as shown in the diagram below. The net
electric field at point P, which is on the same line as the two charges, is zero.
Q2 = + 45 μC Q1 = – 30 μC P
×
0,15 m x
Calculate x, the distance of point P from charge Q 1 . (5)

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9.1 In the diagram below, three light bulbs, A, B and C, are connected in parallel
to a 12 V source of negligible internal resistance. The bulbs are rated at 4 W,
6 W and 10 W respectively and are all at their maximum brightness.
12 V
A B C
4W 6W 10 W
9.1.1 Calculate the resistance of the 4 W bulb. (3)
9.1.2 How will the equivalent resistance of the circuit change if the
6 W bulb burns out? Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES
or NO CHANGE. (1)
9.1.3 How will the power dissipated by the 10 W bulb change if the
6 W bulb burns out? Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES
or NO CHANGE. Give a reason for the answer. (2)
9.2 A learner connects a high-resistance voltmeter across a battery.

The voltmeter reads 6 V.
She then connects a 6 Ω resistor across the battery. The voltmeter now
reads 5 V.
9.2.1 Calculate the internal resistance of the battery. (4)
The learner now builds the circuit below, using the same 6 V battery and the
6 Ω resistor. She connects an unknown resistor X in parallel with the
6 Ω resistor. The voltmeter now reads 4,5 V.
9.2.2 Define the term emf of a cell. (2)
6Ω
● ●
X
ε r
4,5 V
9.2.3 Calculate the resistance of X when the voltmeter reads 4,5 V. (5)
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10.1 A part of a simplified DC motor is shown in the sketch below.
10.1.1 In which direction (a to b, OR b to a) is the current flowing through

the coil if the coil rotates anticlockwise as indicated in the diagram? (1)
10.1.2 Name the rule you used to answer QUESTION 10.1.1. (1)
10.1.3 Which component in the diagram must be replaced in order for the
device to operate as an AC generator? (1)
10.2 An electrical device of resistance 400 Ω is connected across an AC generator

that produces a maximum emf of 430 V. The resistance of the coils of the
generator can be ignored.
10.2.1 State the energy conversion that takes place when the
AC generator is in operation. (2)
10.2.2 Calculate the root mean square value of the current passing
through the resistor. (5)
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11.1 In an experiment on the photoelectric effect, light is incident on the surface of

a metal and electrons are ejected.
11.1.1 What does the photoelectric effect indicate about the nature of
light? (1)
11.1.2 The intensity of the light is increased. Will the maximum speed of
the ejected electrons INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE
SAME? Give a reason for the answer. (2)
The wavelength corresponding with the threshold frequency is referred to as

threshold wavelength.
The table below gives the values of threshold wavelengths for three different
metals.
METAL THRESHOLD WAVELENGTH (λ 0 ) IN METRES

Silver 2,88 x 10-7
Calcium 4,32 x 10-7
Sodium 5,37 x 10-7
In the experiment using one of the metals above, the maximum speed
of the ejected electrons was recorded as 4,76 x 105 m·s-1 for light of
wavelength 420 nm.
11.1.3 Identify the metal used in the experiment by means of suitable

calculations. (5)
11.2 The simplified energy diagrams showing the possible electron transitions in
an atom are shown below.
E3 E3
Increasing energy
Increasing energy
Q S R
E2 E2
P
E1 E1
E0
Using the letters P, Q, R and S, identify the lines that CORRECTLY show
transitions that will result in the atom giving off an EMISSION SPECTRUM.
Give a reason for the answer. (4)
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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 m·s-2
Swaartekragversnelling
Universal gravitational constant
G 6,67 x 10-11 N·m2·kg-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 m·s-1
Spoed van lig in 'n 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
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TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
v f = vi + a ∆t ∆x = v i ∆t + 21 a∆t 2 or/of ∆y = v i ∆t + 21 a∆t 2

 v + vf   v + vf 
2 2 2
v f = v i + 2a∆x or/of v f = v i + 2a∆y
2
∆x =  i  ∆t or/of ∆y =  i  ∆t
 2   2 
FORCE/KRAG
Fnet = ma p = mv
f s max = μ sN f k = μk N
Fnet ∆t = ∆p
∆p = mv f - mv i w = mg
m1m 2 m1m 2 M M
F=G or/of F=G g= G or/of g= G
d2 r2 d2 r2
WORK, ENERGY AND POWER/ARBEID, ENERGIE EN DRYWING
W = F∆x cos θ U = mgh or/of E P = mgh
Wnet = ∆K or/of Wnet = ∆Ek

1 1
K = mv 2 or/of E k = mv 2
2 2
∆K = K f − K i or/of ∆Ek = Ekf − Eki
W
Wnc = ∆K + ∆U or/of Wnc = ∆Ek + ∆Ep P=
∆t
P ave = Fv ave / P gemid = Fv gemid
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
v=fλ T=
f
v ± vL v ± vL hc
fL = fs or /of fL = fb E = hf or /of E=
v ± vs v ± vb λ
E = Wo + Ek(max) or/of E = Wo + K max where/waar
1 1
E = hf and/en W0 = hf0 and/en Ek (max) = 2
mv max 2
or/of K max = mv max
2 2
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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
emf ( ε ) = I(R + r)
V
R=
I 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=
∆t
W = VI ∆ t
P = VI
W = I2R ∆ t
2
P = I2R
V Δt
W= V2
R P=
R
ALTERNATING CURRENT/WISSELSTROOM
Pave = Vrms I rms / Pgemiddeld = Vwgk I wgk

Imax I maks
Irms = / I wgk =
2 2 2
Pave = I rms R / Pgemiddeld = I 2wgk R
Vmax Vmaks
Vrms = / Vwgk = V2
2
Vwgk
2 2 Pave = rms / Pgemiddeld =
R R
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)

This question paper consists of 16 pages and 3 data sheets.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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

3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.

5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between

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.

11. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

A will be equal to mg.

B will be less than mg.

C will be greater than mg.

If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of planet X is g, then the

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A Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.

B Both momentum and kinetic energy are not conserved.

C Momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy not.

D Kinetic energy is conserved, but momentum not. (2)

A kinetic energy of the object is zero.

B kinetic energy of the object is increasing.

C kinetic energy of the object is decreasing.

D kinetic energy of the object remains unchanged. (2)

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(i) The speed remains the same.

B (i), (iii) and (iv)

C (i) and (iii) only

D (i) and (ii) only (2)

Which ONE of the statements below regarding this electric field

A A + 1 C charge placed at P will experience a force of magnitude x N

B The force on a + 2 C charge placed at P will have a magnitude ¼ x N

C A + 1 C charge placed at P will experience a force of magnitude x N

D The force on a + 2 C charge placed at P will have a magnitude ¼ x N

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A wire T, of negligible resistance, is now connected across X as shown in

DEPENDENT INDEPENDENT CONTROL

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1.10 In an experiment on the photoelectric effect, a scientist shines red light on a

Which ONE of the statements below will be the CORRECT observation as a

A The number of ejected electrons per second will increase.

B The number of ejected electrons per second will decrease.

C The speed of the ejected electrons will decrease.

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

The blocks are stationary.

2.1 State Newton's FIRST law in words. (2)

When a 15 N force is applied vertically downwards on the 2 kg block, the 10 kg block

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

3.1 Explain what is meant by a projectile. (2)

3.3 TWO SECONDS after ball A is projected upwards, ball B is projected

Indicate the following on the graphs:

(a) Time taken by both balls A and B to reach the ground