JOHANNESBURG WEST DISTRICT (D12)

GRADE 10

PHYSICAL SCIENCES
MARCH CONTROL TEST
2024

MARKS: 75 EXAMINERS: PLC

DATE: 15 MARCH 2024 MODERATORS: PLC
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TIME: 1𝟐 HOURS

This question paper consists of 11 pages including cover page and data sheets.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of FIVE questions. Answer ALL questions.

2. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. Leave ONE line between two sub questions, for example between QUESTION 2.1
and QUESTION 2.2.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED FORMULA SHEETS.
7. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
8. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
9. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
10. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION

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
(1.1–1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.6 A.

1.1. The maximum displacement of a particle from its rest position is known
as its …
A wavelength.
B amplitude.
C frequency.
D period. (2)

1.2. The transverse wave, shown in the diagram below, moves from left to right.

In which direction is particle A moving?

A Up
B down
C Left
D right (2)

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1.3. Which ONE of the combinations below concerning the pitch and loudness of
sound is CORRECT?
The pitch and loudness of sound depend on:
PITCH LOUDNESS
A Frequency Amplitude of vibration
B Frequency Speed of vibration
C Amplitude of vibration Frequency
D Speed of vibration Frequency
(2)
1.4. Consider the following statements concerning ultraviolet radiation:
(i) It cannot be reflected.
(ii) It has a longer wavelength than gamma rays.
(iii) It is radiated from the sun and may be harmful to humans.

Which of the following is TRUE?

A (i) and (ii)

B (ii) and (iii)

C (i) and (iii)

D (i), (ii) and (iii) (2)

1.5. A rod acquires a negative charge after it has been rubbed with wool. Which
ONE of the following best explains why this happens?

A Positive charges are transferred from the rod to the wool.

B Negative charges are transferred from the rod to the wool.

C Positive charges are transferred from the wool to the rod.

D Negative charges are transferred from the wool to the rod.

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page)

QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page)

3.1. Define the term longitudinal wave. (2)

3.2. Write down the name of the parts marked:

3.2.1. U (1)

3.2.2. V (1)

3.3. Describe the motion of the particle at point U, as the wave propagates to the

right. (2)

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3.4. State whether the following points are IN PHASE or OUT OF PHASE

3.4.1. T and W (1)

3.4.2. V and X (1)

3.5. Give a reason for the answer in question 3.4.2. (2)

3.6. Wave particle at point U make 410 oscillations in 2 seconds. Calculate the

frequency of the wave. (2)

3.7. The highest frequency that a human ear can hear is 20kHz. A Dolphin

produces a sound to locate prey in water.

If the dolphin produces sound waves of wavelength of 5 cm, determine by

means of calculations, whether the frequency produced by the Dolphin can be

heard by human ear.

The speed of sound in water is 1 480 m.s-1. (5)

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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page)

4.1. What is meant by the term the DUAL NATURE of electromagnetic

radiation? (2)

4.2. Describe how an electromagnetic wave propagates. (2)

4.3. A particle has 3,98 × 10-19 J of energy and a wavelength of 5 × 10-13 m.

4.3.1. Define the term photon? (2)

4.3.2. Write down the speed of a photon? (1)

4.3.3. By means of a calculation, show that the above particle is a

photon. (4)

4.4. Will photon of ultraviolet light have MORE ENERGY or LESS ENERGY than a

photon of gamma rays? Give a reason. (3)

4.5. Name the type of electromagnetic radiation that is used to study animals at night.
(1)

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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page)

Two identical insulated spheres, X and Y, suspended by threads from a ceiling, are held
at a small distance apart, as shown in the diagram below.

Sphere X carries a charge of + 6,4 × 10-18 C, while sphere Y has an EXCESS of

30 electrons.

5.1. Calculate the magnitude of the charge on sphere Y. (3)

5.2. The spheres are allowed to touch each other. After touching, they move away
from each other.

5.2.1 State the principle of conservation of charge in words. (2)

5.2.2. Give a reason why the spheres move away from each other after
touching. (2)

5.2.3. Calculate the charge on each sphere after they have separated. (3)

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5.3. A NEUTRAL sphere Z is placed next to sphere Y as shown below.

5.3.1. What is meant by a neutral sphere? (2)

5.3.2. Use a sketch to show how the charges re-arrange themselves inside

sphere Z. (3)

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 DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10

PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

NAME SYMBOL VALUE

Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0 × 108 𝑚. 𝑠 −1
Planck’s constant h 6,63 × 10−34 𝐽. 𝑠
Charge on electron e −1,6 × 10−19 𝐶

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