GRADE 10 PHYSICAL SCIENCES

PAPER 1 - PHYSICS
JUNE EXAMINATION

Examiner: E. Snyman Date: 9 June 2022

Moderator: G. Jacobs Time: 2 hours

Marks: 100

Name and surname:

Educator: School:

PER QUESTION ANALYSIS

For examiner’s use only.

QUESTION MARKS MARK ACHIEVED

1 20

2 12

3 15

4 14

5 19

6 20

TOTAL 100 %
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Instructions & Information

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. Write your name on the cover page of this examination paper.

2. You are allowed 10 minutes before the start of the examination to READ through the

paper. DO NOT start answering any questions.

3. The paper consists of two sections:

Section A (Page 3 – 6) Short response questions.

Section B (Page 7 - 17) Contextual questions.

4. Answer ALL the questions on the question paper and hand it in at the end of the

examination. Remember to write your name in the space provided above.

5. Non-programmable calculators are allowed.

6. No cell phones or similar device is allowed.

7. An information sheet is provided separately. Use the information whenever necessary.

8. Show your working in all calculations.

9. Units need not be included in the working of calculations, but appropriate units should

be shown in the answer.

10. Where appropriate express your answer to two decimal places, unless instructed

otherwise.

11. It is in your interest to present your work neatly.

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QUESTION 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer these questions on the multiple-choice answer sheet below.

Four possible answers are given for the following questions.
Each question only has ONE correct answer. Make a cross (X) in the box
corresponding to the letter that you consider to be correct.

1.1 A B C D

1.2 A B C D

1.3 A B C D

1.4 A B C D

1.5 A B C D

1.6 A B C D

1.7 A B C D

1.8 A B C D

1.9 A B C D

1.10 A B C D

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1.1 The diagram below shows two points X and Y on a transverse wave

X Y

How many wavelengths separate X and Y?

A 0,75
B 1
C 1,5
D 3

1.2 The diagram shows a transverse wave.

In which of the following pairs are the points in phase?

A A and B
B A and C
C B and D
D B and E

1.3 If the speed of sound in air on a certain day is 330 m·s-1 and a person standing
165 m from a cliff fires a pistol, he will hear …

A no echo.
B an echo in 1 s.
C an echo in 0,5 s.
D an echo in 2 s.

1.4 A tuning fork is made to vibrate by striking it gently on a rubber stopper.

The sound waves produced are …

A transverse waves and require a medium for propagation.

B transverse waves and require no medium for propagation
C longitudinal waves and require a medium for propagation.
D longitudinal waves and require no medium for propagation.

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1.5 The energy of a photon associated with a beam of monochromatic

electromagnetic radiation is E. If the wavelength (𝜆) of the radiation is doubled,
the energy of such a photon is now ........

A E
B 2E
C ½E
D ¼E

1.6 An electromagnetic wave has a frequency of 7 × 109 Hz. The speed of the wave
is 3 × 108 m.s-1. Which of the following would be the wavelength of the wave?

A 4,285 × 10−2 m
B 23,33 m
C 0,43 m
D 2,1 x 1018 m

1.7 An object is positively charged if it has more …

A electrons than protons.

B electrons than neutrons.
C protons than electrons.
D protons than neutrons.

1.8 When an object gains 20 000 electrons, it has a charge of:

A – 2,3 x 10-15 C
B + 3,2 x 10-15 C
C + 2,3 x 10-15 C
D – 3,2 x 10-15 C

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1.9 In the circuit below all the resistors are identical.

Which ONE of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A The parallel combination of resistors is in series with R3

B The resistance of the parallel combination is greater than the
resistance of R3
C Resistors R1 and R2 are connected in parallel
D The potential difference across R1 and across R2 is the same

1.10 Which one of the following wires will offer the least electric resistance to current
flow?

A Longest
B Thickest
C Warmest
D Fibreglass

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QUESTION 2

The diagram below represents two waves S and T superimposed on each other.
Each block represents 1 cm.

2.1 With respect to graph S, how will graph T compare in terms of:

2.1.1 wavelength (1)

2.1.2 amplitude (1)

2.1.3 frequency (1)

2.2 For each of the points Q and R state whether constructive or destructive
interference occurs. (2)

Q___________________________

R___________________________

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2.3 State the principal of superposition. (2)

2.4 Use the principal of superposition to calculate the resulting amplitude at

point Q and R. (2)

Point Q:

Point R:

2.5 The speed of wave S is 5 m.s-1 and the frequency is 2 Hz. Calculate the
wavelength of wave S. (3)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 What is a longitudinal wave? (2)

3.2 The distance between 6 consecutive compressions of a longitudinal wave is

150 mm. One of these compressions travels a distance of 270 cm in 0,3 s.
Calculate the:

3.2.1 wavelength of the waves. (2)

3.2.2 speed of the waves. (3)

3.2.3 frequency of the waves. (3)

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3.3 An oscilloscope can distinguish clearly between a high note and a low note.
On the image of a typical Oscilloscope draw the following sketches to show the
differences clearly.

3.3.1 a lower, softer note (2)

3.3.2 a higher, louder note (2)

3.3.3 a noise (1)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 4.1.1 Complete the following areas of the electromagnetic spectrum. (4)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

4.1.2 Which of the electromagnetic waves have the highest frequency? (1)

4.1.3 Which of the electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelength? (1)

4.1.4 Explain why we need to protect ourselves from ultraviolet radiation

from the sun. (1)

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4.2 A certain FM transmitter broadcasts radio waves on 100 MHz. (M = 106)

Calculate the:

4.2.1 Period of the waves. (2)

4.2.2 Wavelength of the waves. (2)

4.2.3 Energy of a photon with this wavelength (3)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 A group of learners conduct an experiment to determine the charge on each of

the four objects M, N, R and S. They use an object X with a negative charge, as
well as a neutral object P. They make the following observations:

Observation 1 M attracts P
Observation 2 R repels M
Observation 3 R attracts N, but repels S
Observation 4 S attracts X

Complete the following table:

- Object Charge on the object:

(positive or negative)
M

S
(4)

5.2 Explain how M attract P. (2)

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5.3 Two small spheres, G and H, on insulated stands, carry charges of

-2 x 10-9 C and -6 x 10-9 C respectively.

5.3.1 How does the number of electrons on sphere G compare with the
number of protons on sphere G? Choose your answer from one of
the following: LESS THAN, THE SAME AS or MORE THAN (1)

5.3.2 Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 5.3.1. (1)

5.3.3 Calculate the NUMBER of extra electrons on sphere H. (2)

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The spheres are allowed to touch, after which they are separated again and
returned to their original positions.

G H

5.3.4 Calculate the new charge on each sphere after they have touched
and returned to their original position. (3)

5.3.5 Name the principle that you used to answer Question 5.3.4. (1)

5.3.6 Which sphere (G or H) loses electrons when the two spheres come
into contact? (1)

5.3.7 Calculate the number of electrons transferred from the one sphere
to the other when they come into contact. (4)

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QUESTION 6

Examine the following circuit diagram and answer the questions that follow:

12 V

6.1 Define the following physical quantities:

6.1.1 potential difference. (2)

6.1.2 current (2)

6.2 With switch S closed, calculate:

6.2.1 The total resistance of the circuit. (4)

6.2.2 The reading on A1. (3)

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6.2.3 The potential difference across the 3Ω resistor. (3)

6.2.4 The reading on A2. (3)

6.2.5 The amount of energy transferred to the 10 Ω resistor in 5 minutes. (3)

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Total: 100 Marks

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