INSTRUCTIONS

1. This question paper consists of SIX SECTIONS: SECTIONS A, B, C, D and F.

2. Answer ALL the questions from SECTIONS A, B, C, D, E, and F.
3. Read ALL the questions carefully before you write the answers.
4. Number your questions carefully before you write the answers.
5. Number your questions exactly as they appear in the question paper.
6. Write neatly and legibly.
7. Sketches must be clear, neat and done in pencil.

ALLOCATION OF MARKS AND TIME

SECTION A 22 Marks 20 Mins

SECTION B 23 Marks 40 Mins
SECTION C 35 Marks 1 hour

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A-D) NEXT TO THE
QUESTION NUMBER 1-10, for example 1 D
1. A structural member designed to withstand compression.
A. Tie
B. Gear
C. Strut
D. Steel (1)

2. The type of force applied in the picture below is a … force.

A. Dynamic
B. Static
C. Torsion
D. Even (1)

3. A mix of water, small chips of waste paper and other small particles.
A. Bag
B. Pulp
C. Cardboard
D. Wood (1)

4. A flat piece of cardboard packaging that can be folded and glued together to
form a cardboard box.
A. Pattern
B. Paper
C. Development
D. Container (1)

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5. Loadshedding is caused by…
A. extreme weather, sharply increased electric demand, unplanned
generation plant outages, transmission constraints, unexpected damage to
equipment,
B. Lack of fuel in the country
C. Corruption in the parliament
D. Politics issues in the parliament (1)

6. Most of the electricity in South Africa is generated by…

A. Coal-fired power stations
B. Wind turbines
C. Solar power
D. Nuclear power

7. Technology has brought progress in the field of materials. An advantage of

this development is that:
A. Cheap, safe, disposable products are available.
B. Some man-made products are able to conserve natural materials.
C. Attractive and strong products are made accessible to more people
D. Different materials with new properties enter the market daily (1)

8. A shear force causes the following effect in a structural member is …

A. A twist in opposite directions
B. A pull in opposite directions
C. A sliding past in opposite directions
D. A pushing in opposite directions (1)

9. Natural Materials includes?

A. It includes air, water, soil, plants and animals. Some examples of natural
materials are wood, leather, clay and grass
B. Waste of natural materials is broken down in the natural environment to
form harmless substances like compost.
C. Some natural materials break up into harmless substances simply when
they lie in the sun or in water for some time.
D. All of the above (1)

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 10. What item have gears?
A. A computer
B. A non-digital clock.
C. A car tire
D. A shopping trolley (1)
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Question 2

2.1 Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches the description in

COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–S) next to the question number in the
ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 T.

E. Column A Column B

2.1.1 Concrete A.

2.1.2 Transformer B

2.1.3 Generator C.

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2.1.4 Coal fired power station D.

2.1.5 Electric Circuit E.

2.1.6 Coal F.

2.1.7 Reinforced concrete G.

H.

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2.2 State whether each of the statements below is TRUE or FALSE. Write only
the question number and your answer e.g. 2.2.6 - True

2.2.1 Stealing electricity is dangerous, and people have been killed doing this.(1)

2.2.2 Smoke pollution can make breathing difficult and cause lung diseases. (1)

2.2.3 Materials can be taken from an item that might have been thrown away
and then turned into new products. This is called recycling. (1)

2.2.4 Plywood is made up of three or more thin layers of wood glued together.

The layers are arranged so that their grains run in alternate directions. (1)

2.2.5 When designing a circuit, you also draw a diagram of the circuit to show others
how to build. (1)

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QUESTION 2 :12
TOTAL SECTION A: 22
SECTION B: PROCESSING
QUESTION 3
1.1 Define the term Biodegradable (3)
1.2 What does it mean when a substance is environmentally friendly? (1)

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1.3 Why is it important to recycle paper? (1)
1.4 What else can people do so that fewer plastic bags are thrown away? (2)
1.5 Some shops still give thin plastic shopping bags for free. Is this a good or bad
idea? Why do you say so? (2)
1.6 Look at the photo below and explain what can happen when plastic bags end up
in a river or stream?

3.6.1 What stays behind on the ground after the plastic was burnt? (1)

3.6.2 What can happen if an animal eats a plastic bag? (1)

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QUESTION 4
Choose the appropriate formulae to calculate the mechanical advantage of the
mechanisms below:

FORMULAE

length of effort arm

mechanical advantage =
length of load arm

number of teeth on driven gear (output)

gear ratio =
number of teeth on driver gear (input )

diameter of driven gear (output)

gear ratio =
diameter of driver gear (input )

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 length of effort arm
velocity ratio =
length of load arm

input speed
output speed =
gear ratio

2.1 A lever with a load arm of 0.75 cm has a mechanical advantage of 4. What is
the length of the effort arm? (4)
2.2 Two gears are used in a gear train. The radius of the driver gear is 20cm. The
radius of the driven gear is 10cm.
2.2.1 What is the gear ratio of the gear system? (5)
2.2.2 Calculate the velocity ratio (use answers in 4.1) (3)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 23
SECTION C: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
QUESTION 5
1.1 State whether the following devices are either categorised as an Input, Control
or Output device.
1.1.1 Generator (1)
1.1.2 Resistor (1)
1.1.3 Light (1)
1.1.4 Solar Panel (1)

5.2. Keanan is a grade 9 learner who needs your assistance drafting an electric
circuit. Draw an electric circuit with the following.

NB: All Electric circuits must have a battery.

5.2.1. An open circuit and a buzzer. (2)

5.2.2. A circuit with an electromagnet and a bulb (3)

5.2.3. A open Circuit with a fuse, Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) and lamp (2)
5.2.4. An open circuit, a resistor and a lamp connected to a wire (2)

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5.3 Why Do We Need Electricity in our homes? Mention 3 facts (3)

5.4 In an informal township where electricity is generally unavailable, mention 2

alternative methods that can people use to cook food. (2)

5.5 Either than electricity, how can people light their home at night? (1)

5.6 Define the term “Short circuit” (2)

5.7 Provide 2 facts of What happens after a short circuit in the house (2)
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Question 6 THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

6.1 Name 4 types of forces and explain them (8)

6.2 Some Materials can be modified or changed to withstand forces. Name one
material that can be modified and able to resist certain forces than others. (1)

6.3 Either than using Electricity, mention 1 other way to power your home with
renewable energy (1)

6.4 Mention 1 negative impacts of Solar Power Generation has on the environment.
(1)
6.5 Mention 1 negative impacts of Wind Power Generation has on the environment.
(1)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 35
GRAND TOTAL 80