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Natural Sciences
Grade 9
 TAKE HOME PACK GET SP GRADE 9 NATURAL SCIENCES TERM 3

NOTE FOR TEACHERS:

The Questions in these activities are from previous assessments and consist of multiple
choice, match the column and longer questions with focus on Force and Electricity topics.
The Activities can be used as preparation for the final test.
These Questions covers different cognitive levels as described in Bloom’s taxonomy

NOTE FOR LEARNERS AND PARENTS:

Learners are provided with questions that they can practice after learning the theory. This
activity does not contain content.
• Learners should ideally complete the activity under exam conditions.
• After learners completed the activity, they should use the memorandum to mark.
• Highlight any questions that are unclear / where the memorandum is not easily
understood. These questions should be presented to the class teacher to explain.

The entire worksheet consists of questions in preparation for Formal Assessment. Learners
are required to mark their own work individually,

FORCES

QUESTION 1

1.1 The unit that force is measured in is

A kg
B J
C N
D F (2)

1.2 Which one of the following is an example of a field force?

A A boy that pushes a cart
B The Earth that attracts all objects
C Friction force
D The force that a table exert on a book that lies on it. (2)
(4)
QUESTION 2
2.1 A picture hangs on a nail that is attached to a wall. The forces
acting on the picture is shown in the diagram below:

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 Supply the correct label for the forces numbered 2.1.1 and (2)
2.1.2.
2.1.3 Write down an example of a field force that is acting on the (1)
picture.
2.1.4 Explain the difference between the mass of the picture and
the weight of the picture. (2)
2.2 A boy exerts a force when he kicks a ball.

2.2.1 Write down three effects that this force can have on the (3)
ball.
2.2.2 Identify all the forces that acts on the ball AFTER it leaves the
boy’s foot and travels through the air. (Ignore the effect of (1)
air resistance)
(9)
QUESTION 3
3.1 A book lies on a surface without moving as shown below:

3.1.1 Write down the definition of a force. (2)

3.1.2 Redraw the book and the surface and show all the forces
that act on the book. Clearly label the forces. (3)
3.1.3 Identify one force pair that act on the book. (2)
3.2 A rocket is launched from Earth into space.
3.2.1 When will the gravitational force between the rocket and
Earth be the greatest? When the rocket is just launched, or
when it is 2 km above the ground? (1)
3.2.2 Explain the answer to QUESTION 3.2.1 (2)
3.2.3 Will the mass of the rocket change when it moves away
from Earth? (1)
(Ignore the mass of the fuel in the rocket)
3.2.4 Explain the difference between the mass and the weight of
the rocket. (2)
(13)
MEMORANDUM: QUESTIONS ON FORCES
1.1 C ✓✓ (2)
1.2 B✓✓ (2)
(4)
2.1.1 tension in the rope / the force that the rope exerts on the picture✓ (1)
2.1.2 gravitational force✓ (1)
2.1.3 gravitational force✓ (1)

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 2.1.4 the mass of the picture is an indication of the amount of material
that the picture consists of ✓ and the weight of the picture is the
force with which the Earth attracts the picture. ✓ (2)
2.2.1 It can change the velocity of the ball ✓
It can change the shape of the ball ✓
It can change the direction of the ball✓ (3)
2.2.2 Only gravitational force✓ (1)
(9)
3.1.1 a force is a push or pull (or twist) exerted upon an object✓✓ (2)
3.1.2

(3)
3.1.3 Book on the slope ✓and slope on the book. ✓
Or
Earth on book, and book on Earth (2)
3.2.1 Just after it was launched✓ (1)
3.2.2 As the distance between objects increase✓, the force that they
exert on each other will decrease. ✓ (2)
3.2.3 no✓ (1)
3.2.4 Mass is a measure of the amount of matter something consists
of. ✓ Weight is a measure of the attractive force that the Earth (2)
exert on an object. ✓

ELECTRICITY

QUESTION 1
1.1 In the diagram below, three identical resistors are connected to a
battery and three ammeters

Which ONE of the following statements, regarding the readings on

the ammeters are true?
A A1 = A2 + A3 and A2 > A3
B A1 = A2 + A3 and A2 < A3
C A1 = A2 , and A2 < A3
D A1 = A2 , and A2 > A3 (2)

1.2 Three identical resistors, three ammeters and a cell are connected
in a circuit as shown below:

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 Which one of the following statements, regarding the readings on
the ammeter is correct?
A A =A =A
1 2 3

B A>A >A
1 2 3

C A >A >A
2 1 3

D A =A >A
1 2, 3 (2)

1.3 1 Watt is equal to

A 1 V∙s-1
B 1 N∙s
C 1 J∙s-1
D 1 ohm∙s 1 -

1.4 The following is a source of energy in an electric circuit

A resistor
B A bulb
C A switch
D cell (2)

1.5 The primary source for electricity in South Africa is/are

A coal
B nuclear power
C batteries
D hydroelectricity (2)
(10)
QUESTION 2
Choose a description from column B that best fits the term provided in
column A. Write down the number of the term in column A followed by the
letter of the description in column B e.g. 2.6 A

Column A Column B

2.1 potential difference A joule

2.2 current B coulomb

2.3 electric charge C ohm

2.4 resistance D volts

2.5 power E ampere

F watt

G kilowatt hour (5)

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 QUESTION 3
A circuit diagram consists of three identical cells, a resistor and a rheostat
as shown below:

3.1 What is the function of the cells in the circuit? (1)

3.2 Explain the difference between a cell and a battery. (1)
3.3 Give an example of a resistor that will convert electrical energy to
kinetic energy. (1)
3.4 Name four factors that could influence the resistance of a resistor in
a circuit. (4)
3.5 What is a rheostat? (1)
(8)
QUESTION 4
4.1 Three resistors R1, R2 and R3, two ammeters, a cell and three
voltmeters are connected in a circuit diagram as shown below. The
readings on the voltmeters and ammeter A1 is given. Study the
diagram and answer the questions that follows

4.1.1 If the reading on A1 is 5 A, will the reading on A2 be GREATER

THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO 5 A? (1)
4.1.2 How could the readings on A1 and A2 be used to calculate
the total current in the circuit? (2)
4.1.3 Which of the resistors R1, R2 or R3 has the highest resistance? (1)
4.2 Two identical resistors, two ammeters, two voltmeters and a cell are
connected as shown below.

4.2.1 If the reading on V2 is 2 V, and the two resistors are identical,

what will the reading on V1 be? (1)

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 4.2.2 The reading on A1 is 1A. Will the reading on A2 be SMALLER
THAN, GREATER THAN or EQUAL TO 2V? (1)
4.2.3 If another identical cell is connected in parallel to the
existing cell, will the reading on V1 INCREASE, DECREASE or (1)
STAY THE SAME?
4.2.4 If a third, identical resistor is connected in parallel relative to
the existing resistors, will the total resistance in the circuit
INCREASE or DECREASE? (1)
(8)
QUESTION 5
Light bulbs M, N, X and Y, four ammeters, two voltmeters, a switch and
three cells are connected as shown below. Study the circuit and answer
the questions that follows:

5.1 Which of the light bulbs are connected in series? (2)

5.2 What does the ammeter measure? (1)
5.3 Write down the reading on
5.3.1 A 1 (1)
5.3.2 A2 (1)
5.3.3 V1 (1)
5.4 Which one of the bulbs X or Y has the highest resistance? (1)
5.5 Explain the reason for the answer to QUESTION 5.4 (2)
The switch is now opened.
5.6 Which of the light bulbs (if any) will still be shining when the switch is (2)
open?
5.7 Name four factors that influence the resistance of a resistor. (4)
(15)
QUESTION 6
A three-pin socket is attached to an electric appliance partially as a safety
measure

6.1 Give the names of the three wires that is found inside the three-pin (3)
plug.

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 6.2 Explain how the green and yellow wire contribute to the safety of (3)
the three-pin plug.
(6)

QUESTION 7
The diagram below illustrates how electricity is generated and distributed
through the country.

7.1 Briefly explain how coal is used in the generating station to create (3)
electricity.
7.2 Name two ways in which electricity can be generated which is
environment friendly. (2)
(5)
QUESTION 8
The sketch below demonstrates how electricity is generated

8.1 Refer to this sketch and explain how electricity is made. (3)
8.2 What is the role of a transformer? (2)
8.3 Write down on reason why it is better to generate electricity this way
than to use nuclear power. (1)
8.4 A household geyser fitted inside the bathroom consumes 1200 W. If
electricity costs R2,33 per kWh, how much will it cost for a geyser to
heat up for 3 hours? (3)
8.5 Name one replacement for a geyser that would be more cost
effective, consume less energy from the grid and be less harmful to (1)
the environment.

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 8.6 Name two other ways in which energy is generated for the National
grid that is more environmentally friendly. (2)
(12)

MEMORANDUM

1.1 A ✓✓ (2)
1.2 D✓✓ (2)
1.3 C✓✓ (2)
1.4 D✓✓ (2)
1.5 A✓✓ (2)
(10)
2.1 D✓ (1)
2.2 E✓ (1)
2.3 B✓ (1)
2.4 C✓ (1)
2.5 F✓ (1)
(5)
3.1 It is the source of energy for the circuit ✓ (1)
3.2 A cell is a single unit that provides energy to the circuit and a
battery is a number of cells that are connected together. ✓ (1)
3.3 an electric motor ✓ ( or any appliance that contains a motor - any
appliance where electricity causes movement.) (1)
3.4 type of material: different conducting materials have different
resistance to an electric current✓
thickness of the conductor: thinner wires have more resistance than
thicker wires✓
length of the conductor: longer wires have more resistance than
shorter wires✓
temperature of the conductor: generally hotter conductors
(metals) have higher resistance than colder conductors✓ (4)
3.5 It is a resistor of which the resistance can be adjusted to different (1)
values. ✓
(8}
4.1.1 Equal to✓ (1)
4.1.2 Both the readings on A and A are equal to the total current that
1 2

flows in the circuit. ✓ (1)

4.1.3 R2✓ (1)
4.2.1 2V✓ (1)
4.2.2 smaller than ✓ (1)
4.2.3 Stays the same✓ (1)
4.2.4 decreases✓ (1)
(7)
QUESTION 5
5.1 M ✓ and N ✓ (2)
5.2 Current ✓ (1)
5.3.1 4 A ✓ (1)
5.3.2 3 A ✓ (1)

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 5.3.3 9V✓ (1)
5.4 Y✓ (1)
5.5 The current that passes through Y is greater than the current that
passes through X. ✓ A greater current will pass through a smaller (2)
resistance ✓
5.6 M, N and X ✓✓ (2/0 ) (2)
5.7 Type of material that conductor is made of ✓
Thickness of the conductor ✓
Length of the conductor ✓
Temperature of the conductor ✓ (4)
(15)
QUESTION 6
6.1 Earth✓ Live ✓ Neutral ✓ (3)
6.2 the earth wire is connected to the metal case of the appliance, ✓
The earth wire is connected via the wall plug to an earth cable in
the ground ✓
-- the earth cable has almost zero resistance, so if the metal casing
of an appliance becomes charged due to a fault, the charge is (3)
safely discharged to the ground ✓
(6)]
QUESTION 7
7.1 The coal is used to heat water to form steam ✓
The steam turns turbines in the generator ✓
The turbines generate electricity ✓ (3)
7.2 Using hydroelectricity (flowing water to turn turbines) ✓
Using wind to turn turbines✓
Using solar energy to generate electricity
(any two) (2)
7.3 2 ✓ x 560 ✓ x 1,62 = 27 c ✓ (3)
(8)
QUESTION 8
8.1 Coal is used to heat up the water and turn it to steam ✓
Steam is used to turn the turbines. ✓
Turbines generate electricity ✓ (3)
8.2 To step down the voltage so that it can be used in houses. ✓✓ (2)
8.3 Nuclear power leave radioactive waste that is dangerous (to
humans and the environment.) ✓ (1)
8.4 cost = power rating of the appliance × the number of hours it was
used × the unit price of electricity ✓
= 1,200 x 3 x 2,33 ✓
= R8,33 ✓ (3)
8.5 Solar heating ✓ (1)
(10)

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