GRADE 12

TOPIC Electrodynamics &

Electrochemical cells
DURATION 1 hour
MARKS 54

INSTRUCTIONS: Write neatly and legibly.

: Answer all questions. Send the script after writing
: Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a
minimum of TWO decimal places.
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Each question as only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A-D) next to the question number
(1.1 – 1.3 in the ANSWER BOOK.)
1.1 Which of the following statements about an AC generator is TRUE?
A The minimum potential difference produced is not zero volts.
B The emf produced decreases as the number of windings in the
armature increases.
C The maximum value of the AC can be increased by increasing the period of
rotation.
D The maximum value of the AC produced can be increased by increasing the
speed of rotation of the coil. (2)

1.2 Which of the following correctly gives the direction, as well as the medium, in which
electrons move in a galvanic cell?
DIRECTION MEDIUM
A Cathode to anode Salt bridge
B Anode to cathode External wire
C Cathode to anode External wire
D Anode to cathode Salt bridge
(2)

1.3 Which of the following half-reactions occurs at the cathode during the electrolysis of a
solution of concentrated NaCℓ?
A 2H2O → O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e-
B Na+ + e- → Na
C 2Cℓ- → Cℓ2 + 2e-
D 2H2O + 2e- → H2 + 2OH- (2)
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QUESTION 2
The diagram given below is a schematic representation of an AC generator.

2.1 Write down the:

2.2.1 Name of the part labelled ‘R’. (1)
2.2.2 Function of part labelled ‘R’. (2)
2.2 State ONE principle on which an AC generator works. (2)
2.3 If the armature is rotated in the direction as indicated in the diagram, which
way will the current flow in the armature?
Choose from A to B or B to A (1)
2.4 What effect does changing the polarity of the magnets have on the output
voltage?
Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES OR REMAINS THE SAME. (1)
2.5 What is the position of the coil, relative to the magnetic field, when the
output voltage is at a minimum? (2)
2.6 The graph shows the potential delivered by an AC source to a light bulb which is
dissipating 15 W.

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2.6.1 What DC voltage would have to be supplied to keep the bulb

burning at the same brightness? (3)
2.6.2 What is the peak current through the bulb while it is connected to the
AC source? (4)
2.6.3 Draw a graph of current versus time for the same time period as the
above graph. Indicate the values of Imax and Irms on the graph. (2)
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QUESTION 3
An electrochemical cell is set up at standard conditions as shown below. The electron flow is
as indicated. The reading on the voltmeter is 1,07 V.

3.1 Write down ONE function of the salt bridge. (2)

3.2 Which electrode of the cell is the anode? Write only X or Ni. (1)

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3.3 Using a calculation, identify the unknown metal X. (5)

3.4 Write down the balanced net (overall) equation for the above cell. (3)
Metal X is now replaced by zinc.
3.5 For the new galvanic cell, write down:
3.5.1 The NAME or FORMULA of the oxidising agent (1)
3.5.2 The half reaction for the ANODE (2)
3.5.3 The cell notation of the new cell (3)
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QUESTION 4

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