2019-PS-Grade 12-Preliminary Examination - Paper 1

PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PAPER 1
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
GRADE 12
2019
TOTAL: 150
TIME: 3 HOURS
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 20 PAGES

(INCLUDING 3 INFORMATION SHEETS)
NSC PRELIM: PHYSICAL SCIENCES PAPER 1 2019
GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

2019
PHYSICAL SCIENCES PAPER 1
TIME: 3 HOURS TOTAL: 150

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN (10) questions. Answer ALL the questions.
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
5. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEET.
6. Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
8. Start the answers to each question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
9. Leave ONE line open between two sub-questions, for example between Question
2.1 and Question 2.2.
10. Show formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
11. Round-off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
12. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four possible options are provided for the following questions. Each question
has only ONE correct answer. Choose the best answer and write ONLY the
letter (A – D) next to the question number (1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.11 D.
1.1 A spaceship experiences a weight of X on earth. It is being launched into

space to a planet with 2 times the mass of earth and ½ the radius of the
earth. What will the weight of the spaceship be on this planet?
A 8X
B ½X
C X
D ¼X (2)
1.2 A ball is released from rest from a certain height above the floor and bounces
off the floor a number of times. The position-time graph below represents the
motion of the bouncing ball from the instant it is released from rest.
Neglecting air resistance, which point (A, B, C or D) on the graph represents

the position-time coordinates of the maximum height reached by the ball after
the SECOND bounce?
A A
B B
C C
D D (2)

1.3 A boy, mass 2m, and a girl, mass m, are facing each other on roller skates.
With their hands, they push off against one another. The boy experiences a
force F and an acceleration a to the left.
Which ONE of the following best describes the magnitude of the force and
acceleration experienced by the girl? Ignore the effects of friction.
FORCE ACCELERATION
A
(2)
1.4 The work done by a constant force F applied to an object to increase the
object's speed from v to 2v is W. The work done by the same force to
increase the speed of the object from 0 to v will be ______
C
D (2)

1.5 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 increases
A (iii) only
B (i), (iii) and (iv)
C (i) and (iii) only
D (i) and (ii) only (2)
1.6 The centers of two identical metallic spheres, each carrying a charge Q, are a
distance r apart. Which ONE of the following pairs of changes (that are made
simultaneously) will double the electrostatic force that one charged sphere
exerts on the other?
Distance between centres of Magnitude of charges

spheres
decrease distance to double the charge on each sphere
A
reduce the charge on one sphere to

decrease distance to
B
reduce the charge on each sphere to

decrease distance to
C
decrease distance to double the charge on each sphere

D
(2)

1.7 Which one of the following graphs best represents the relationship between
the potential difference (V) across an ohmic conductor and the current (I) in
the conductor at constant temperature?
(2)
1.8 A simplified diagram of an AC generator is shown below. The direction of the

current in the coil is from C to D
In which direction is the coil being rotated?
A First rotate clockwise then anticlockwise

B Rotate clockwise
C Rotate anticlockwise
D Remain motionless (2)
1.9 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)

1.10 In the circuit shown below, bulbs X and Y are identical.
Which ONE of the following correctly describes the initial change in total
resistance and the reading on the ammeter when switch S is closed?
R (Total Resistance) I (Ammeter Reading)
A Decreases Unchanged
B Increases Unchanged
C Increases Decreases
D Decreases Increases (2)
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QUESTION 2 [START ON A NEW PAGE]
Block A (mass 2 kg) and Block B (mass 5 kg) are connected via a light, inextensible
string, X, over a frictionless pulley. Block A is attached to a fixed point by string Y and
is placed on a rough horizontal surface. The kinetic coefficient of friction between
block A and the surface is 0.28.
String Y String X
A 2 kg Frictionless pulley
String X
B 5 kg
2.1 State Newton's First Law of motion in words. (2)
2.2 Calculate the magnitude of the tension in string X. (3)
2.3 Draw a labelled force diagram to represent the HORIZONTAL forces acting on
Block A. (3)
String Y is cut and the system starts accelerating.
2.4 State Newton's Second Law of motion in words. (2)
2.5 Calculate the magnitude of the tension in string X, while the system is (5)
accelerating
[15]

A rubber ball is shot vertically upwards from the top of a building of height h. The ball
strikes the ground below after 2,32 s. It then immediately bounces to a height of
and lands on the ground 3,7 s after it was shot.
Ignore the effects of air friction. (The time of contact of the ball with the ground during
the bounce may be neglected.)
3.1 Calculate the time taken for the ball to reach height h after it strikes the
(2)
ground for the first time.
3.2 Calculate h, the height of the building. (6)
3.3 Is the collision between the ball and the ground elastic or inelastic? Give a
reason for your answer. (2)
3.4 Sketch the position-time graph for the motion of the rubber ball. Take the top of
the building as reference. Clearly show the following on your graph:
• Height of the building

• Height of first bounce
• The time when the ball strikes the ground the first time
• The time when the ball strikes the ground the second time (5)
[15]

At a firing range a police officer is undergoing training. He fires a bullet of mass 15 g

into a stationary wooden block of mass 5 kg, suspended from a long, strong cord.
The bullet remains stuck in the block and the block-bullet system swings to a height
of 22 cm above the equilibrium position, as shown below. (Effects of friction and the
mass of the cord may be ignored.)
4.1 State the law of conservation of momentum in words. (2)
4.2 Calculate the magnitude of the velocity of the block-bullet system immediately
after the bullet struck the block. (4)
4.3 Calculate the magnitude of the velocity of the bullet just before it strikes the (4)
block.
4.4 During the collision, the bullet exerts a force on the wooden block. The collision
time is 0,2 s. Calculate the magnitude of the force that the bullet exerts on the
wooden block. (3)
4.5 The police officer is pushed slightly backwards by the butt of the rifle, which he
is holding against his shoulder, whilst firing the rifle. Name the relevant law of
motion, and explain why this happens. (2)
[15]

The diagram below shows a heavy block of mass 105 kg sliding down a rough 25°
inclined plane. A constant force F is applied on the block parallel to the inclined plane
as shown in the diagram below, so that the block slides down at a constant velocity.
The magnitude of the kinetic frictional force (fk) between the block and the surface of
the inclined plane is 286 N.
5.1 State the work-energy principal in words. (2)
5.2 Is the following statement correct?

The net work done on the block is greater than zero.
Write only YES or NO and give a brief explanation for your answer. (2)
5.3 Calculate the magnitude of the force F. (5)
If the block is released from rest without the force F being applied, it moves the 2 m
down the inclined plane to the bottom.
5.4 ONLY use energy principals and calculate the speed of the block at the bottom
of the inclined plane. (5)
[14]

John is sitting at the side of a road with a detector that can measure several
frequencies of sound waves. A police car and an ambulance travel at constant
velocity in the same direction and on the same road where John is sitting.
The siren of the ambulance emits sound waves with a constant frequency of 760 Hz,
while the siren of the police car emits sound waves with a constant frequency of
700 Hz. The detector that John has, measures the frequency of the sound waves
emitted from the ambulance as 860 Hz, and that of the police car as 660 Hz.
6.1 State the Doppler effect in words. (2)
6.2 Which vehicle (the ambulance or the police car) is travelling . . .

6.2.1 towards John? (1)
6.2.2 away from John? (1)
6.3 The police car is travelling at a constant speed of 20 . Calculate the

speed with which the ambulance is travelling. (6)
6.4 Most scientists subscribe to the theory that the universe is expanding. Briefly
explain how the Doppler effect is used to support this theory (2)
[12]

In the diagram below, a point charge, , with a charge of is placed 12 mm

east of an identical point charge . Point X is a distance d east of .
12 mm d X
7.1 Draw the net electric field pattern due to charges and . (3)
7.2 The electric field strength at point X, due to ONLY , is N.C-1 west.
Calculate the distance d. (4)
A charge of is now placed due South of charge
7.3 Write down Coulomb’s law in words. (2)
7.4 Calculate the magnitude of the net force that the charge will experience due
to the charges and . (7)
[16]

Learners want to construct an electric heater using one of two wires, A and B, of
different resistances. They conduct experiments and draw the graphs as shown
below.
8.1 Write down the following for this experiment:
8.1.1 Independent variable. (1)

8.1.2 What the learners should keep constant to ensure a fair test. (1)
8.2 Which one of wire A and B will have the highest resistance? Give a reason for
your answer. (2)

8.3 In the circuit represented below, the battery has an unknown internal
resistance and an emf of 9 V. When current flows through the circuit, the
voltmeter across the battery reads 8 V and a voltmeter across reads 2 V.
Resistor R1 and R2 both have a value of 4Ω.
2V
8V
8.3.1 Explain what the emf of a cell is. (2)
8.3.2 Calculate the current through ammeter A. (4)
8.3.3 Determine the internal resistance of the battery. (3)
8.3.4 Determine the resistance of (4)
8.3.5 Explain what would happen to the current and resistance in the circuit if
was removed from the circuit and replaced with a wire of negligible
resistance. Hence what will happen to the reading on ? (4)
[21]

The simplified sketch below represents the structure of the motor of an electrical
appliance.
9.1 Name the electrical component in the above motor that ensures that the coil
rotates in one direction only. (1)
9.2 Identify the polarity of magnets A and B if the coil rotates in a clockwise
direction and the current flows in the coil in the direction indicated in the
sketch. (2)
9.3 Name the energy conversion that takes place in the diagram above. (2)
Another appliance operates with alternating current. The maximum current output of
this appliance is 14,5 A. The maximum potential difference output is 340 V
9.4 Calculate the rms current the appliance draws when operating. (3)
9.5 Hence, calculate the average power generated by the appliance. (3)
[11]

Learners are investigating the emission of electrons from the surface of a metal as
shown in the diagram below. They find that electrons are released from a metal plate
when light of a certain frequency is shone on its surface.
10.1 Name the phenomenon described above. (1)
10.2 The frequency of the incident light on the metal plate is and
electrons are released with a kinetic energy of .
Calculate the:
10.2.1 Energy of the incident photons (3)
10.2.2 Threshold frequency of the metal plate (5)
10.3 The brightness of the incident light is now increased. What effect will this
change have on the following: (Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or
REMAINS THE SAME)
10.3.1 The reading on the ammeter. (1)

10.3.2 The kinetic energy of the released photoelectrons. (1)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 20 PAGES

GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

TIME: 3 HOURS TOTAL: 150

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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

3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

5. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEET.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

10. Show formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

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

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1.1 A spaceship experiences a weight of X on earth. It is being launched into

Neglecting air resistance, which point (A, B, C or D) on the graph represents

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(i) The speed remains the same

Distance between centres of Magnitude of charges

reduce the charge on one sphere to

reduce the charge on each sphere to

decrease distance to double the charge on each sphere

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1.8 A simplified diagram of an AC generator is shown below. The direction of the

In which direction is the coil being rotated?

A First rotate clockwise then anticlockwise

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

A The number of ejected electrons per second will increase.

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1.10 In the circuit shown below, bulbs X and Y are identical.

R (Total Resistance) I (Ammeter Reading)

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QUESTION 2 [START ON A NEW PAGE]

2.1 State Newton's First Law of motion in words. (2)

2.2 Calculate the magnitude of the tension in string X. (3)

String Y is cut and the system starts accelerating.

2.4 State Newton's Second Law of motion in words. (2)

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QUESTION 3 [START ON A NEW PAGE]

3.2 Calculate h, the height of the building. (6)

• Height of the building

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QUESTION 4 [START ON A NEW PAGE]

At a firing range a police officer is undergoing training. He fires a bullet of mass 15 g

4.1 State the law of conservation of momentum in words. (2)

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QUESTION 5 [START ON A NEW PAGE]

5.1 State the work-energy principal in words. (2)

5.2 Is the following statement correct?

5.3 Calculate the magnitude of the force F. (5)

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QUESTION 6 [START ON A NEW PAGE]

6.1 State the Doppler effect in words. (2)

6.2 Which vehicle (the ambulance or the police car) is travelling . . .

6.3 The police car is travelling at a constant speed of 20 . Calculate the

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QUESTION 7 [START ON A NEW PAGE]

In the diagram below, a point charge, , with a charge of is placed 12 mm