BUFFALO CITY METRO DISTRICT

GRADE 10

PHYSICAL SCIENCES (PHYSICS P1)

OCTOBER 2023

MEMORANDUM
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2 HOURS

THIS MEMORANDUM CONSISTS OF 8 PAGES INCLUDING THE COVER PAGE.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1 CAPS - GRADE 10 BCM/OCTOBER 2023

QUESTION 1

1.1 A  (2)

1.2 D  (2)

1.3 B  (2)

1.4 C  (2)

1.5 B  (2)

1.6 B  (2)

1.7 C  (2)

1.8 B  (2)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Physical quantity with both magnitude and direction.  (2)

2.2 2.2.1 50 m  (1)

2.2.2 0m  (1)

2.2.3 Positive marking from 2.2.1

OPTION 1
𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑
𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛

50
2= 
𝑡
𝑡 = 25𝑠 
OPTION 2
∆𝑥 = 𝑣𝑖 ∆𝑡 
50 = 2∆𝑡 
∆𝑡 = 25𝑠. (3)

2.2.4 Vector  (1)

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QUESTION 3

135
3.1  = 37,5 m·s–1  (2)
3,6

3.2 vf = vi+ a ∆t 

= 0 + (1,5)(11,5) 

= 17,25 m·s–1 (in the original direction) (4)

3.3 ∆x = vi ∆t + 1/2 a ∆t2 

1
= 0 + (1,5)(11,5)2 
2

= 99,19 m  (4)

3.4
Positive marking from 3.1
It is noted that, after 4 seconds, the car would have covered a distance of 75m and not 40m.
Therefore accept the responses given in other not to disadvantage the learner.
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
vf = vi+ a ∆t  𝑣𝑓 2 = 𝑣𝑖 2 + 2𝑎∆𝑥 
0 = 37,5 + a(4)  0 = 37,52 + 2𝑎(40) 
a = -9,38 ms-2 𝑎 = −17,58𝑚. 𝑠 −2
a = 9,38 ms-2  (in the opposite direction) 𝑎 = 17,58𝑚. 𝑠 −2  (in the opposite
direction).
OPTION 3
∆x = vi ∆t + 1/2 a ∆t2 
40 = (37,5)(4)  + 12 (a)(4)2 
a = –13,75 m·s–2
a = 13,75 m·s–2 (in the
opposite direction).
(4)

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QUESTION 4
4.1 The energy an object possesses as a result of its motion (2)

4.2 Ep=mgh
= (0,01) (9,8) (5) 
=0,49 J (3)

4.3 (Ep+Ek) top= (Ep+Ek) bottom

1 1
(mgh+2mv2) = (mgh+2mv2)
1
(0,01) (9,8) (10) + 0 = (0,01) (9,8) (5) + 2 (0,01) v2

V = 9,90 m.s-1 (4)

4.3 Equal to.

It is an isolated system/closed system. 
Mechanical energy is conserved (remains constant). (3)
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QUESTION 5

5.1. The maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium (rest) position. 
(2)

5.2. Amplitude = 90 cm ÷ 2  = 45 cm = 0,45 m  (2)

5.3. λ = 2,4 m ÷ 3  = 0,8 m  (2)

5.4. Upward  (1)

5.5. Two points in phase are separated by a whole number multiple of complete
Wavelengths. OR
Two points are in phase when they make the same movement at the same time OR
Two points are in phase when they move in the same direction at the same time with
the same speed.  (Any one) (1)

5.6. Period = 0,15 s ÷ 3 = 0,05 s

T = 1 
ƒ
0,05 = 1 
ƒ
ƒ = 20 Hz 
(4)
5.7.
Positive marking from 5.6
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
v = λƒ  v = λ/T 
v = 0,8 × 20 v = 0,8/ 0,05
v = 16 m.s-1  v = 16 m.s-1 

(3)
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QUESTION 6

6.1.1 Over exposure can damage eyes and skin OR Can cause skin cancer.
(Any ONE)  (1)
6.1.2 Used to detect fractures in the bone OR used for cancer detection and diagnosis
(Any ONE) (1)
6.2 Photon: A packet of energy found in light.  (2)
6.3
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Light A: Light B:
E = h f c
f  
E = 6.63×10-34 J.s × 5, 56×1014Hz 
E = 3, 69 × 10-19 J 3  10 8
Light B: f= 
390  10 9
hc
E  f = 7, 69 ×1014 Hz

7, 69 ×1014 Hz > 5, 56×1014Hz
(6,63  10 34 )(3  10 8 )
E=  Frequency is directly proportional to the
390  10 9
energy of a photon
E = 5, 1 ×10-19 J
3, 69 × 10-19 J < 5, 1 ×10-19 J  Therefore light B has the highest energy

Therefore, light B has the highest

energy. 

(7)

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QUESTION 7
7.1 B (1)
7.2 B TO A (1)
𝑄1 +𝑄2
7.3 𝑄 = 
2

3×10−6+(−2×10−6 )
= 
2

= 5 × 10−7 𝐶 (3)
Positive marking from 7.3
𝑄
7.4. 𝑛 = 
𝑒

5×10−7−3×10−6
= 
−1,6×10−19

𝑛 = 1, 56 × 1013 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑠 

OR
𝑄
𝑛= 
𝑒

5×10−7−(−2×10−6 )
= 
−1,6×10−19

𝑛 = 1, 56 × 1013 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑠  (3)

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QUESTION 8

1 1 1
8.1. = +𝑅 
𝑅𝑝 𝑅1 2

1 1
= + 12 
6

Rp = 4Ω 

RT = 4 + 8 
RT = 12 Ω  (5)

Positive marking from 8.1

8.2. V = IR 
V = (0,5)(12) 
V= 6V (3)

8.3. Current is the rate of flow of charge.  (2)

8.4. Q = I × ∆t  ∆t = 5 × 60 = 300 s
Q = 0,5 × 300 
Q = 150 C  (3)

8.4 DECREASES 
Total resistance (in the circuit) increases. 
Resistance is inversely proportional to current. (3)

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GRAND TOTAL: 100

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