PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10

PAPER 1
PREPARATORY EXAMINATIONS
7 OCTOBER 2022

GRADE 10
TIME: 3 HOURS
NAME: __________________________________________________________
SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________

Question 1 [Multiple Questions] Do not write in the table below: For the marker’s use only

Answer Questions Maximum Mark Mark Obtained

Q1 20
1.1
Q2 12
1.2
Q3 10
1.3
Q4 15
1.4 Q5 8
1.5 Q6 21
1.6 Q7 17

1.7 Q8 11
Q9 12
1.8
Q10 11
1.9
Q11 13
1.10
TOTAL 150
% 100
 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.

2. This question paper consists of SEVEN 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, for example between QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.
6. Write neatly and legibly.

7. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

8. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
9. YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED DATA SHEETS.
10. Show ALL 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 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

1.1 Which one of the following is a vector quantity?

A. Temperature
B. Energy
C. Acceleration
D. Electric current (2)

1.2 A characteristic property of motion at constant acceleration is that the ..

A change in position per unit time is constant.

B change in velocity per unit time is constant.
C velocity remains constant for the duration of the motion.
D change in position remains constant for the duration of motion. (2)

1.3 In the equation ∆𝑥 = 𝑣𝑖 ∆𝑡 + 21 𝑎∆𝑡 2 , the part 12𝑎∆𝑡 2 represents the …

A time
B velocity
C acceleration
D displacement (2)

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1.4 Choose the option that shows the CORRECT values for each quantity.

FREQUENCY PERIOD
A. 0,25 0,25
B. 4 0,25
C. 0,25 4
D 1 3 (2)

1.5 Which ONE of the following statements regarding electromagnetic waves is

CORRECT?

In a vacuum all electromagnetic waves have the same …

A. speed.

B. amplitude.

C. frequency.

D wavelength.
(2)
1.6 Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?
All waves …
A are transverse.
B are longitudinal.
C transmit energy.
D travel through a vacuum. (2)

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1.7 Four objects, with identical masses, are each hanging from a ceiling by a rope.

D
C
B
A

Ground ( Earth ' s surface)

Which one of the objects has the greatest POTENTIAL ENERGY?

A A
B B
C C
D D (2)

1.8 An object which is charged positively has …

A lost protons.
B lost electrons.
C gained protons.
D gained electrons. (2)

1.9 Choose the option that contains the correct equivalent units for the quantities.

QUANTITY EQUIVALENT UNIT

A. coulomb C A.s-1
B. electric current A C.s-1
C. frequency Hz s
D. resistance Ω V.A (2)

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1.10 Which ONE of the following is the unit of measure for the rate of flow of charge?
A Ohm

B Volt
C Ampere
D Coulomb (2)
[2 x 10 = 20]

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QUESTION 2 (Begin on a new page.)
A teacher is busy demonstrating to the class the difference between two types of waves
with the help of an apparatus X.
The teacher makes two different movements, which are demonstrated below.

Demonstration 1 Demonstration 2

2.1 Write the name of apparatus X (1)

2.2 Consider DEMONSTRATION 1.
2.2.1 Give the NAME of the type of wave. (1)
2.2.2 Explain how the teacher generate the type of wave for your QUESTION 2.2.1 (2)
2.2.3 Write down two points that are IN PHASE with each other. (1)
2.2.4 In which direction is point J moving? (1)
2.3 Consider DEMONSTRATION 2.
2.3.1 Define this type of wave. (2)
2.3.2 Explain how the teacher generate the type of wave for your QUESTION 2.3.1 (2)
2.3.3 Identify the part P and Q. (2)
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QUESTION 3 (Begin on a new page.)

The following pattern of a sound wave, produced by an instrument, has a frequency of z

500 Hz as it travels through air at a speed of 343 m.s-1.

3.1 Give the NAME of the instrument used to produce the sound wave. (1)
3.2 Calculate the:
3.2.1 period of this wave. (3)

3.2.2 wavelength of this wave. (3)

3.3 Complete the following statements using only the word LARGE or SMALL.
3.3.1 A high note has a ... frequency. (1)

3.3.2 A loud sound has an ... amplitude. (1)

3.4 In what frequency range can the human ear register sound? (1)
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QUESTION 4 (Begin on a new page.)

Dolphins communicate through the emission and reception of sounds. A young dolphin
was separated from its mother and started whistling at a frequency of 130 kHz to call
her. The speed of sound in seawater is 1 480 ms-1

4.1 Explain the term ultrasound (2)

4.2 Calculate the wavelength of the young dolphin’s whistle. (4)
4.3 Another dolphin hears the distress call of the young dolphin 2 s later. How far
apart are the two dolphins from each other. (4)
4.4 The speed of sound in air is 340 ms-1. Briefly explain why the speed of sound in
air is different from speed of sound in seawater (2)
4.5 Describe how dolphins use echolocation to hunt their prey. (3)
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QUESTION 5 (Begin on a new page.)

The diagram shows two pulses, A and B, approaching each other and meeting at point X.
The resultant displacement of the two pulses, at point X, is – 2 m.
Displacement (m)

5.1 Define the term superposition. (2)

5.2 What type of interference will occur when the two pulses meet at point X? (1)

5.3 Calculate the amplitude of pulse B. (3)

5.4 What is the magnitude of the pulse length of pulse B, after meeting at point X? (1)

5.5 In what direction will pulse A move after the meeting, at point X?
Write RIGHT or LEFT only. (1)
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QUESTION 6 (Begin on a new page.)
Look at the diagram and use it to answer the questions that follow.

6.1 Give the NAME, (not the abbreviation), of the type of wave being demonstrated. (1)
6.2 Write down TWO characteristics of these types of waves. (2)

6.3 Define the term photon. (2)

6.4 A helium laser emits light with a wavelength of 633 nm. Calculate the energy
of a photon from this helium laser. (4)

6.5 A few EM waves are mentioned below.

ɣ- rays; UV rays; Microwaves; X-rays; Radio waves

From the list above, write down the wave that:

6.5.1 has the greatest penetrating ability. (1)

6.5.2 has the longest wavelength. (1)

Consider a laser pointer and cellphone, and answer the following questions
6.6 State the type of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the:
6.6.1 Laser pointer (1)
6.6.2 Cellphone (1)
6.7 A laser pointer uses red light photons with a wavelength of 620 nm
6.7.1 Calculate the energy of a red light photon. (6)
6.7.2 Refer to the answer to QUESTION 6.7.1. Explain why it is very dangerous
to shine a laser pointer into a person’s eyes. (2)
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QUESTION 7 (Begin on a new page.)

Charged spheres 1, 2 and 3 behave as follows under the influence of charged bars Y and Z

3
1 2 Z
Y

7.1 If sphere 3 is positively (+) charged, determine the signs (+ or -) of:

7.1.1 sphere 1 and sphere 2 respectively. (2)

7.1.2 bar Y and bar Z respectively. (2)

7.2 State the principle of charge quantization. (2)

7.3 Sphere 3 has a charge of +5 µC.
Calculate how many electrons sphere [3] require obtaining a neutral charge? (3)

A neutral plastic ruler becomes charged when it is rubbed with a woollen cloth. After
Rubbing , the ruler has a charge of -3,5 x 10-15 C.

7.4 Does the ruler GAIN or LOSE electrons? Explain (2)

7.5 Calculate the number of electrons transferred during the process of rubbing. (3)
7.6 The charged ruler is now brought closer to pieces of paper. The pieces of paper
are attracted to the ruler, as shown below.

7.6.1 Explain why the pieces of paper are attracted to the ruler. (3)
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QUESTION 8 (Begin on a new page.)

Study the diagram of a circuit below and answer the questions that follow.
The battery and the conductors have no resistance.
3V
S

A2 150 mA

10  10 

A1
V1

V2
8.1 Define potential difference across the ends of a conductor. (2)

8.2 Write the value of:

8.2.1 V1 (1)

8.2.2 V2 (1)

8.2.3 A1 (1)

8.3 Calculate the charge that flows through a light bulb in 1 minute. (4)

8.4 One of the bulbs burns out (becomes faulty).

How will this affect each of the following readings? Write only INCREASE,
DECREASE or STAY THE SAME.

8.4.1 Total resistance of the circuit. (1)

8.4.2 V2 (1)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)

A ball with a mass of 200 grams falls freely to the ground. It has a kinetic energy of 0,4 J
and a mechanical energy of 1,2 J. Ignore air resistance.

ball

ground

9.1 Define the term potential energy. (2)

9.2 Calculate the:

9.2.1 speed of the ball as it hits the ground. (4)

9.2.2 height of the ball above the ground at this stage. (6)
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QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)

A person departs from city A on vacation to city B. Afterwards, the person departs from a
port on a luxury holiday boat to the city C. In city C the person rents a motorbike to drive
back home, city A
N
C

C A

B
10.1 Define a vector (2)
10.2 Which one of the routes can be classified as a vector?
Write only A – B ; B – C ; or C – A (1)
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10.3 What is the total displacement of the person during the entire holiday? (1)

10.4 The figure shows a speedometer of the motorcycle that indicates three readings:
➢ Reading indicated by the needle.
➢ Odometer which indicates the total distance that the motorcycle has
travelled.
➢ The trip distance which the driver must reset to ZERO before starting the
trip.

10.4.1 Write down the numerical value and the unit indicated by the needle? (2)

10.4.2 What is the distance of the trip so far? (1)

The above speedometer shows data after 2 hours and 35 minutes.

10.4.3 Calculate the average speed (in m.s-1) of the motorcycle during this
period. (4)
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QUESTION 11 (Start on a new page.)

A motorist drives 130 km.h-1 on a straight horizontal road, in an 80 km.h-1 zone, when he
sees a speed trap camera 70 m in front of him. The motorist’s reaction time is one second.
The deceleration is 7 m.s-2.

11.1 Define acceleration. (2)

Calculate the:

11.2 distance travelled during the reaction time. (3)

11.3 speed of the car when it reaches the trap. (4)

11.4 distance required to stop while the brakes are applied. (4)
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[TOTAL MARKS = 150]

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