Gauteng Department of Education

Johannesburg East District (D9)

GRADE 10

PHYSICAL SCIENCES
CONTROLLED TEST 1
24 MARCH 2025

MARKS: 75

TIME: 2 Hours
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 5 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 sub-questions, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.

6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

9. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.

10. Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.

11. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 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 D.

1.1 The diagram below shows a transverse wave.

Which ONE of the following represents X, Y and Z respectively?

A Amplitude, Crest, Wavelength

B Amplitude, Crest, Frequency
C Crest, Wavelength, Amplitude
D Frequency, Crest, Wavelength (2)

1.2 In which ONE of the following do sound waves NOT travel?

A Air
B Liquids
C Solids
D Vacuum (2)

1.3 Two pulses X and Y move towards each other at the same speed. The amplitude of pulse X
is 1,8 m and the amplitude of Y is 1,2 m. The pulses meet at point R.

When the two pulses in the diagram meet at point R, the type of interference and the resultant
amplitude of the disturbance will be.............
 TYPE OF INTERFERENCE AMPLITUDE (m)
A Constructive 0,6
B Constructive 3,0
C Destructive 0,6
D Destructive 3,0
(2)

1.4 Two identical spheres A and B placed on insulating stands, carry charges of +2µC and +6µC,
respectively as shown below.

When the speres are brought into contact, in which direction do electrons move?

A From A to B
B From B to A
C No movement as both spheres are positively charged.
D No movement, electrons remain in A (2)

1.5 Two identical light bulbs are connected in parallel, as shown in the circuit diagram below.
Voltmeters V1 and V2 are connected across each light bulb.

Which ONE of the following voltmeter readings is CORRECT?

A V1 = V2
B V1 = 2V2
C V1 = ½V2
D V1 = ¼V2 (2)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 The figure below shows transverse wave motion. The period of the wave is o,2 s.

2.1.1 Define the term frequency. (2)

Write down:
2.1.2 TWO pairs of points which are in phase. (2)
2.1.3 The amplitude of the wave. (2)

Calculate the:
2.1.4 Frequency of the wave (3)
2.1.5 Speed of the wave if the distance D equals to 3 metre. (4)
2.2 A turning fork with a frequency of 100 Hz, created a sound wave as illustrated in the sketch
below.

2.2.1 Define a longitudinal wave (2)

2.2.2 Name the parts labelled R and S. (2)
2.2.3 Calculate the period of the sound wave produced by the fork. (2)

2.3 A group of scientists’ on-board submarine want to locate a whale. A signal generator on a
submarine sends a wave signal under water and a detector detects a wave reflected from the whale
3 seconds later. The speed of sound in water is 1480 m.s-1.

Calculate how far in kilometres is the whale from the submarine. (4)
2.4 The diagram shows TWO sound waves measured for the same time interval.

2.4.1 Which ONE of the sound waves (A or B) has a HIGHER pitch? Explain the answer (3)
2.4.2 Which ONE of the sound waves (A or B), is LOUDER? (1)
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QUESTION 3
The three appliances which emit different types of electromagnetic radiation are shown below.
3.1 State the type of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by:
3.1.1 Television remote control (1)
3.1.2 Laser pointer (1)

3.2 A television remote control emits photons with a wavelength of 320 Hz.
3.2.1 Define the term photon (2)
3.2.2 Calculate the energy of a photon emitted by television remote control. (4)

3.3 A microwave oven emits the waves with 2 x 10-23 J of energy. Calculate the wavelength of these
microwaves. (4)
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QUESTION 4
TWO identical metal spheres A and B are placed on insulated stands. Spheres A carries
charge of +4,4 nC and sphere B has 1,25x1010 excess electrons.

4.1 State the principle of charge quantisation. (2)

4.2 Calculate the charge on sphere B. (3)
4.3 Write down the NAME of the type of FIELD around the charged spheres. Choose from
MAGNETIC, ELECTRIC or GRAVITATIONAL. (1)
4.4 Give a reason why the charged spheres are placed on insulated stands. (2)

4.5 The spheres are brought into contact and then separated as shown below.

4.5.1 State the principle of conservation of charge. (2)

4.5.2 Which sphere loses electrons when the two spheres come into contact? (1)
4.5.3 Calculate how many electrons transferred from one sphere to the other when they come into
contact. (5)
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QUESTION 5
The circuit diagram below consists of a battery, switch, ammeter and a glowing light bulb connected
in series. A voltmeter, V is connected across the light bulb.

5.1 Define the following terms:

5.1.1 Potential difference (2)
5.1.2 Electric current (2)

5.2 The reading on ammeter, A is 0,6A. 486 J of energy is transferred to a light bulb in 3 minutes.
Calculate the reading on voltmeter, V. (6)
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TOTAL MARKS: 75
1 mC = 1 x 10-3 C
1 µC = 1 x 10-6 C
1 nC = 1 x 10-9 C
1 pC = 1 x 10-12 C