Physical Sciences P1 Grade 11 2014 Common Paper Eng

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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
NOVEMBER 2014
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Physical Sciences/P1 2 DBE/November 2014
CAPS – Grade 11
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of ELEVEN questions. Answer ALL the

questions in the ANSWER BOOK except QUESTION 6.2 which has to be
answered on the graph paper attached to this question paper. Write your
name in the appropriate space on the graph paper.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between

QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
8. YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED DATA SHEETS.
9. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
10. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places.
11. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
12 Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
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 (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1 Two vectors, P and Q, act simultaneously at point O as shown in the diagram
below. The magnitude of Q is greater than the magnitude of P.
y
Q
O x
Which ONE of the following could represent the resultant R of the two
vectors?
y y
R
A O x B
R O x
y y
C O D
x O x
R
(2)

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1.2 Forces P, Q, R and S all have the same magnitude. The forces act at the
same point in the directions shown in the diagram.
y
Q
45o P
o
30
60 o x
o
45
R S
Which ONE of the following combinations CORRECTLY shows the vectors

having the greatest magnitude for the x-component and for the y-component?
x-component y-component
A Vector P Vector R
B Vector P Vector Q
C Vector R Vector Q
D Vector R Vector S
(2)
1.3 If the resultant (net) force acting on an object is zero, the object …
A slows down.
B accelerates uniformly.
C changes its direction of motion.
D continues moving with constant velocity. (2)

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1.4 A graph of the gravitational force versus the mass of an object is shown
below.
Gravitational force
0
Mass of object
Which ONE of the following CORRECTLY represents the slope of the graph?
A Velocity of the object
B Weight of the object
C Acceleration due to gravity (g)
D Universal gravitation constant (G) (2)
1.5 A light wave travels obliquely from air into a glass block and its speed
changes.
Which ONE of the combinations below CORRECTLY describes the changes

in the FREQUENCY of the wave and REFRACTIVE INDEX of the block
compared to that of air?
FREQUENCY REFRACTIVE INDEX

A Remains the same Increases
B Remains the same Decreases
C Increases Decreases
D Decreases Increases
(2)
1.6 Sound waves bend readily around buildings whereas light waves only bend
very slightly around buildings.
Which ONE of the following statements BEST explains this observation?
A Sound waves have much longer wavelengths than light waves.
B Sound waves have much shorter wavelengths than light waves.
C Sound waves have higher frequencies compared to light waves.
D Sound waves have greater amplitudes compared to light waves. (2)

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1.7 The electrostatic force between two charged spheres, a distance r apart,
is F. When the charge on each sphere is doubled and the distance between
the spheres is also doubled, the force between the spheres will now be …
A ½F
B F
C 2F
D 4F (2)
1.8 The electrostatic force F between two charged particles is positive. Which
ONE of the following is CORRECT?
A The magnitudes of the two charges are equal.
B One charge is positive while the other is negative.
C The electrostatic force between the charges is attractive.
D The electrostatic force between the charges is repulsive. (2)
1.9 A conducting wire, XY, moves between two magnets as shown below.
Which ONE of the following actions can lead to an increased induced current
in wire XY?
Move the wire…
A quickly and parallel to the magnetic field.
B slowly and parallel to the magnetic field.
C quickly and perpendicular to the magnetic field.
D slowly and perpendicular to the magnetic field. (2)

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1.10 A learner wants to measure the current in and the potential difference across
a resistor R in a circuit.
In which ONE of the following circuits will the learner be able to take these
readings?
V A V
A A B
R
R V
C R V D
(2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below shows a rope and pulley arrangement of a device being used to lift
an 800 N object. Assume that the ropes are light and inextensible and also that the
pulley is light and frictionless.
T2
P
T1
140o
120o
800
kg
Determine the:
2.1 Magnitudes of the tensions T 1 and T 2 (7)
2.2 Magnitude and direction of the reaction force at pulley P (4)

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A block Q of mass 70 kg is at rest on a table. It is connected to block P by means of

two light inextensible strings knotted at S. A third string is arranged in such a way
that the string connecting block Q is horizontal as shown in the diagram below.
The coefficient of static friction between block Q and the surface of the table is 0,25.
The knot S is in equilibrium.
T1
T2 S 35o
Q ●
The tension in the string connecting block Q is T 2 and that for the string that pulls at
35o is T 1 as shown in the diagram.
3.1 Define the term static frictional force in words. (2)
3.2 Explain what is meant by the knot S is in equilibrium. (2)
3.3 Draw a labelled free-body diagram to show all the forces acting on:
3.3.1 The knot at S (3)
3.3.2 Block Q (4)
3.4 Calculate the maximum weight of block P for which block Q will just begin to
slip. (7)
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A block of mass 8 kg resting on a rough horizontal table is connected by a light

inextensible string which passes over a light frictionless pulley to another block of mass
5 kg. The 5 kg block hangs vertically as shown in the diagram below.
A 15 N force is applied to the 8 kg block at an angle of 30o to the horizontal, causing

the block to slide to the left.
15 N
30o 8 kg
5 kg
The coefficient of kinetic friction between the 8 kg block and the surface of the table is
0,25. Ignore the effects of air friction.
4.1 Draw a free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on the 8 kg block. (5)
4.2 Write down Newton's second law of motion in words. (2)
Calculate the magnitude of the:
4.3 Normal force acting on the 8 kg block (3)
4.4 Tension in the string connecting the two blocks (6)

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5.1 Write down Newton's law of universal gravitation in words. (2)
An object weighing 140 N on the surface of the earth is moved to a position which is
6,7 x 106 m above the surface of the earth.
5.2 Calculate the percentage by which its weight will change. (8)
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Learners investigate how the path of a light ray incident on an air-glass boundary
changes as it enters the glass medium.
Their results are shown in the table below.
angle io angle r
o
sin i sin r
15 10 0,259 0,174
25 16 0,423 0,276
45 28 0,707 0,469
55 33 0,819 0,545
60 35 0,866 0,574
70 39 0,940 0,629
6.1 For this investigation, write down the:
6.1.1 Dependent variable (1)
6.1.2 Independent variable (1)
6.1.3 Constant (control) variable (1)
6.2 Draw an appropriate graph of the data in the table and use it to obtain the
refractive index of the glass material.
USE THE GRAPH PAPER ATTACHED TO YOUR QUESTION PAPER TO

ANSWER THIS QUESTION. (8)
6.3 Use the result in QUESTION 6.2 to calculate the speed of light through the
glass material. (3)
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In the diagram below (not to scale), a ray of light, PO, is travelling from flint glass
towards the boundary with crown glass.
The angle of incidence of ray PO at the boundary between the two surfaces ( ∠ PON/)
is 21o.
Crown glass
(n = 1,52)
N
21o
Flint glass
Q (n = 1,66)
P N/
7.1 Write down Snell's law in words. (2)
The refractive indices of crown glass and flint glass are 1,52 and 1,66 respectively as
shown in the diagram above.
7.2 Calculate the critical angle for the boundary between the two glass materials. (3)
Copy the diagram into your ANSWER BOOK.
7.3 On your diagram draw a ray to show what happens to light ray PO at the
boundary between the two glass surfaces. Label the ray OX. (1)
7.4 Ray QO is incident at the boundary at 40o.
Draw a ray to show what happens to light ray QO at the boundary between
the two glass surfaces. Label the ray OY. Include the angle ∠ N/OY on your
drawing. (2)
7.5 How does the speed of light in the crown glass compare to that in the flint
glass? Write down only GREATER THAN, LESS THAN or EQUAL TO. (1)
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Diffraction provides evidence that light can behave as a wave.
8.1 Define the term diffraction in words. (2)
In the diagram below a plain wave front of light of wavelength 6 x 10-7 m

approaches a narrow opening. Diffraction effects are observed on a screen
placed some distance from the slit as shown in the diagram below.
slit
screen
8.2 Describe the pattern observed on the screen. (2)
8.3 Two important principles explain the diffraction pattern.
Write down the NAME of each of these principles. (2)
8.4 The width of the slit (opening) is increased slightly. Describe how this change
will affect the:
8.4.1 Diffraction pattern observed (1)
8.4.2 Brightness of the diffraction pattern observed (1)
8.5 The width of the slit is kept constant but light of wavelength 4 x 10-7 m is now
used. Describe how this change will affect the diffraction pattern obtained. (1)
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Two point charges of +2 μC and +3 μC are placed a distance of 0,2 m apart. P is a

point on the line joining the two charges, a distance of x m from the 3 μC charge such
that the net electric field at point P is zero.
x
+2 μC •
P
+3 μC
0,2 m
9.1 Define the term electric field at a point in words. (2)
9.2 Calculate the distance x. (7)
A -4 μC charge is now placed a distance of 0,1 m from the +3 μC charge as shown in

the sketch below.
0,2 m
+2 μC +3 μC
0,1 m
-4 μC
9.3 Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force experienced by the +3 μC

charge due to the presence of the other two charges. (5)
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In the diagram below a bar magnet is being pushed into a coil. The current induced in
the coil is in the direction indicated.
10.1 Write down the polarity (north pole or south pole) of the end of the coil facing
the bar magnet, as the bar magnet approaches the coil. (2)
10.2 Which end of the bar magnet is approaching the coil? Write down only
NORTH POLE or SOUTH POLE (1)
10.3 Write down what will be observed on the galvanometer if the bar magnet is
held stationary inside the coil. Give a reason for the answer. (2)
Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction plays a very important role in the

generation of electricity.
10.4 Write down Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction in words. (2)
A coil of 100 turns, each of area 4,8 x 10-4 m2, is made from insulated copper wire. The
coil is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 4 x 10-4 T in such a way that the angle
between the magnetic field and the normal to the plane of the coil is 30°. The coil is
then rotated so that the angle changes to 70° in a time interval of 0,2 s.
Calculate the:
10.5 Magnitude of the emf induced in the coil (5)
10.6 Current induced in the coil if it has an effective resistance of 2 Ω (3)

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In the circuit below the internal resistance of the 6 V battery is negligible. The
resistance of the connecting wires is negligible. When switch S is closed, the current in
the 6 Ω resistor is 0,6 A.
6V
A ●
S
4Ω X
6Ω
V1 V2
11.1 State Ohm's law in words. (2)
Calculate the:
11.2 Current passing through the 4 Ω resistor (4)
11.3 Total current in the circuit (2)
11.4 Resistance X (3)
The 4 Ω resistor gets hotter than the 6 Ω resistor after a while.
11.5 Explain this observation. (3)

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NAME OF THE LEARNER:
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11

PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 11

VRAESTEL 1 (FISIKA)
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE

Acceleration due to gravity
g 9,8 m·s-2
Swaartekragversnelling
Gravitational constant
G 6,67 x 10-11 N⋅m2⋅kg-2
Swaartekragkonstante
Radius of Earth
RE 6,38 x 106 m
Straal van Aarde
Coulomb's constant
K 9,0 x 109 N⋅m2·C-2
Coulomb se konstante
Speed of light in a vacuum
c 3,0 x 108 m·s-1
Spoed van lig in 'n vakuum
Charge on electron
e -1,6 x 10-19 C
Lading op elektron
Electron mass
me 9,11 x 10-31 kg
Elektronmassa
Mass of the earth
M 5,98 x 1024 kg
Massa van die Aarde
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES

MOTION/BEWEGING
v f = v i + a ∆t ∆x = v i ∆t + 21 a∆t 2
 v + vi 
2 2
v f = v i + 2a∆x ∆x =  f  ∆t
 2 
FORCE/KRAG
Fnet = ma w = mg
Gm1m 2 f s (max)
F= µs =
r2 N
f
µk = k
N
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WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
v=fλ T=
f
ni sin θi = nr sin θr c
n=
v
ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
kQ 1Q 2 F
F= (k = 9,0 x 109 N⋅m2·C-2) E=
r2 q
kQ W
E= 2 (k = 9,0 x 109 N⋅m2·C-2) V=
r Q
ELECTROMAGNETISM/ELEKTROMAGNETISME
∆Φ
ε=−N Φ = BA cos θ
∆t
CURRENT ELECTRICITY/STROOMELEKTRISITEIT
Q V
I= R=
∆t I
1 1 1 1
= + + + ... R = r1 + r2 + r3 + ...
R r1 r2 r3
W = Vq W
P=
Δt
W = VI ∆ t
P = VI
W= I2R ∆ t
2
P = I2R
V Δt
W= V2
R P=
R
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.

2. This question paper consists of ELEVEN questions. Answer ALL the

3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.

5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between

6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

8. YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED DATA SHEETS.

9. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

11. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.

12 Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

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Which ONE of the following combinations CORRECTLY shows the vectors

C changes its direction of motion.

D continues moving with constant velocity. (2)

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A Velocity of the object

B Weight of the object

C Acceleration due to gravity (g)

D Universal gravitation constant (G) (2)

Which ONE of the combinations below CORRECTLY describes the changes

FREQUENCY REFRACTIVE INDEX

Which ONE of the following statements BEST explains this observation?

A Sound waves have much longer wavelengths than light waves.

B Sound waves have much shorter wavelengths than light waves.

C Sound waves have higher frequencies compared to light waves.

D Sound waves have greater amplitudes compared to light waves. (2)

A The magnitudes of the two charges are equal.

B One charge is positive while the other is negative.

C The electrostatic force between the charges is attractive.

D The electrostatic force between the charges is repulsive. (2)

Move the wire…

A quickly and parallel to the magnetic field.

B slowly and parallel to the magnetic field.

C quickly and perpendicular to the magnetic field.

D slowly and perpendicular to the magnetic field. (2)

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

2.1 Magnitudes of the tensions T 1 and T 2 (7)

2.2 Magnitude and direction of the reaction force at pulley P (4)

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

A block Q of mass 70 kg is at rest on a table. It is connected to block P by means of

3.1 Define the term static frictional force in words. (2)

3.2 Explain what is meant by the knot S is in equilibrium. (2)

3.3.1 The knot at S (3)

3.3.2 Block Q (4)

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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

A block of mass 8 kg resting on a rough horizontal table is connected by a light

A 15 N force is applied to the 8 kg block at an angle of 30o to the horizontal, causing

4.2 Write down Newton's second law of motion in words. (2)

Calculate the magnitude of the:

4.3 Normal force acting on the 8 kg block (3)