PHYSICAL SCIENCES P1

SCHOOL: College GRADE: 11

DATE: 31 May 2021 TERM: 2

PAPER ONE (PHYSICS)

EXAMINER: Mr J. Naidu
MODERATOR: Mr S. Naidoo
TIME: 2 hours
MARKS: 135 marks
YOUR NAME:

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check that your paper is complete including an ANSWER SHEET on
pages 13 and 14 and data sheets on pages 15 and 16.
2. Answer all other questions on the lined paper provided and the
ANSWER SHEET.
3. Questions can be answered in any order but must be numbered as they
appear on this paper.
4. Write in blue/black PEN. Do not use Tippex or write in pencil.
5. An approved, non-programmable/graphical scientific calculator may be
used.
6. Show all working out including formulae used.
7. Round off answers to two decimal places at the end. Units and direction
must be indicated where appropriate.
8. Where explanations are required, answer in point-form and stay
relevant.
9. Read the question and mark allocation carefully.
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QUESTION 1 – MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the most correct option by drawing a cross over your choice of answer on the
ANSWER SHEET.

1.1 Which column (A, B, C, D) is inversely proportional to P?

P A B C D
2 60 50 8 0,50
4 58 25 16 0,25
10 52 10 40 0,10
20 44 5 100 0,01
(2)

1.2 In an investigation between net force and acceleration, two objects (P and Q)
are placed on a frictionless surface. The following graph is obtained:

Which statement is TRUE?

A. Object P has a mass greater than object Q

B. Object P has a mass less than object Q
C. Object P has a mass equal to object Q
D. The gradient of the graph is independent of the objects’ masses
(2)

1.3 A dog pulls a toy doll by 50 N to the left. A cat pulls it to the right by 10 N.
If the doll was initially resting on the ground, the doll will now start to
A. Move left at constant speed
B. Remain where it is
C. Move left at an increasing speed
D. Move left and then move right
(2)

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1.4 Two objects off mass 5 kg and 9 kg are suspended over a light, frictionless
pulley as shown. The 5 kg object accelerates at 1,4 m.s-2.

The magnitude of the acceleration and resultant force on the 9 kg object

will be:

Acceleration Resultant force

A 9,8 m.s-2 7N
B 9,8 m.s-2 19,6 N
C 1,4 m.s-2 12,6 N
D 1,4 m.s-2 39,2 N

(2)

1.5 Consider the circuit below of a cell connected to three different resistors
R1, R2 and R3. It is also known than R1 > R2 > R3.

Which of the following combinations, regarding the current through and voltage
across each resistor, is correct?

Current Voltage
A 𝐈 = 𝐈𝟏 + 𝐈𝟐 + 𝐈𝟑 𝐕𝟏 = 𝐕𝟐 = 𝐕𝟑
B 𝐈𝟏 > 𝐈𝟐 > 𝐈𝟑 𝐕𝟏 > 𝐕𝟐 > 𝐕𝟑
C 𝐈𝟏 < 𝐈𝟐 < 𝐈𝟑 𝐕𝟏 < 𝐕𝟐 < 𝐕𝟑
D 𝐈𝟏 = 𝐈𝟐 = 𝐈𝟑 𝐕 = 𝐕𝟏 + 𝐕𝟐 + 𝐕𝟑

(2)

1.6 An object accelerates uniformly from rest in a straight line. After a period
of time t it has a displacement x. After a time 2t, its displacement will be:
A. 2x
B. 4x
C. 8x
D. 3x
(2)

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1.7 The diagram below shows a signpost of weight 500 N suspended from point P by
a rigid beam at PR, and a light chain at PQ. The signpost remains at a rest.

Which statement is TRUE?

A. The vertical component of the tension in the chain QP is equal to 500 N.

B. The tension in the chain is equal to 500 N.
C. The resultant force on the chain is 500 N.
D. The horizontal component of the tension in the chain QP is 500 N.
(2)

[7 x 2 = 14 marks]

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QUESTION 2 – KINEMATICS

Study the velocity-time graph below showing the motion of a cyclist initially riding North.

2.1 Define the term acceleration. (1)

2.2 Calculate the acceleration of the cyclist between 3 and 7 seconds. (3)
2.3 Describe how the motion of the cyclist changes between 3 and 7 seconds. (2)
2.4 Complete the displacement-time graph below on the ANSWER SHEET.
Values are not required but points A-G must be indicated at the correct
times.

(4)

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An ostrich, moving at constant speed, runs past a sleeping cheetah.

After three seconds, the ostrich is 60 metres ahead and the cheetah begins accelerating
at 0,8 m.s-2 from rest.

2.5 Define the term velocity. (2)

2.6 Show that the speed of the ostrich is 72 km.hr-1. (2)
2.7 Write down an equation expressing the position of the ostrich from
the cheetah’s original position. Known values must be included. (2)
2.8 Hence determine the time at which the cheetah catches the ostrich
(ie. their positions will be equal). (4)
The quadratic formula can be found on the data sheet.

[20 marks]

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QUESTION 3 – VECTORS

Howard is attempting to calculate the resultant force due to forces F1 and F2 shown below:

3.1 Define the term resultant force. (2)

3.2 Calculate the x-component of F1. (1)
3.3 Calculate the y-component of F1. (1)

He performs the following calculation, which contains a mistake:

F2 components
Fx = 60cos40 = 45,96 N
Fy = 60sin40 = 38,57 N

3.4 Identify and correct Howard’s mistake. (2)

3.5 Hence determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
You may use any method for this question. (4)

Romeo, mass 65 kg, is trying to reach his true love Juliet.

Rope AB is secured 60 ° from the horizontal and knotted at A to rope AC. Romeo hangs
below the knot, and is climbing up at constant velocity.

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3.6 Define the term forces in equilibrium. (2)
3.7 Draw a labelled vector diagram showing the forces acting on the knot at A. (3)
3.8 Determine the tension in rope AC, using either
• A suitable calculation
• A scale diagram where 1 cm : 100 N (4)

The maximum tension each rope can support is 2000 N.

3.9 Determine whether Romeo and Juliet together will be able to safely
climb down the rope. (2)
[21 marks]

QUESTION 4 – FORCES

A customer in a shopping mall slips and falls on the supermarket floor. They hold the
store accountable for damages, claiming that the tile did not meet the safety standards.
By law, the minimum co-efficient of static friction must be 0,5.
As a forensic scientist, you are given the shoe and tile and need to determine the actual
co-efficient of static friction. You conduct the following experiment:

• The shoe, mass 0,7 kg, is placed on the tile in the form an inclined plane.
• The angle of the tile is adjusted to observe the point it just begins to slip.
• The co-efficient of static friction is determined.

The mass of the shoe is 0,7 kg. The shoe begins to slip at exactly 28° as shown.

4.1 Define the term frictional force. (2)

4.2 Draw a labelled free-body diagram of the shoe, naming all the forces
acting on it. Do not include components of forces. (3)
4.3 Calculate the component of the shoe’s weight parallel to the plane. (2)
4.4 Calculate the magnitude of the normal force on the shoe. (2)
4.5 Using your previous answers, determine the co-efficient of static friction
between the shoe and tile. (3)
4.6 Hence determine whether the shopkeeper should be held responsible
for the customer slipping. (2)

[14 marks]

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QUESTION 5 – NEWTON’S LAWS

A science teacher on break duty is patrolling the corridor carrying a cup of coffee. He
walks at constant speed until he remembers forgetting something. He comes to a stop
momentarily.

5.1 Define the term inertia. (1)

5.2 Using your knowledge of inertia and one of Newton’s Laws, describe and
explain what will happen when he stops. Answer this question in point
form. (3)

You are told that your weight, according to a bathroom scale, will change when
you stand in a moving elevator. To test out this claim, you buy a scale and stand
on it in an elevator at Cradlestone Mall.
When standing still on the scale, it reads 55 kg (539 N).

5.3 State Newton’s Second Law of motion. (3)

5.4 Calculate the reading on the scale, in newtons, when the elevator
accelerates upward at 2 m.s-2. (3)
5.5 Determine the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the elevator
when the scale gives a reading of 451 N. (2)

Two blocks of the same material are placed on a rough surface.

The blocks have masses of 3 kg and 20 kg, and each block experiences a
frictional force of 6 N and 40 N respectively when the system moves to the left.
A force of 150 N is applied at 38 ° from the horizontal as shown.

5.6 Calculate the horizontal component of the applied force. (2)

5.7 Calculate the acceleration of the system. You must treat the objects
separately to obtain full credit. (5)
5.8 Name one force-pair according to Newton’s Third law. (2)
5.9 Hence determine the force between the 3 kg and 20 kg blocks. (2)

[23 marks]

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QUESTION 6 – ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

The circuit below consists of three identical cells, each with negligible internal
resistance.
When switch S is open, the voltmeter reads 33 V and ammeter A1 reads 1,5 A as
shown.

6.1 Define the term power. (2)

While the switch is OPEN for 2 minutes:

6.2 Calculate the power delivered by the battery. (3)

6.3 Calculate the work done across the 6 Ω resistor. (3)
6.4 Determine the value of R. (3)

When the switch is CLOSED, the readings on the ammeters change.

6.5 Calculate the total resistance of the circuit. (3)

6.6 Calculate the new reading on ammeter A1. (3)
6.7 Determine the reading on ammeter A2. (3)

[20 marks]

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QUESTION 7 – INVESTIGATION

A Grade 12 group set out to determine the internal resistance of a cell.

They construct the following circuit using a rheostat and ohmic resistor of 2 Ω:

When the switch is opened, the reading on the voltmeter is 12 V and the ammeter
reading is zero.

7.1 State the emf of one cell. (1)

The switch is closed and the rheostat adjusted to obtain two sets of current and
voltage readings:

Current (A) Terminal voltage (V)

1,5 9,0
0,6 10,8

7.2 Using the equation 𝑒𝑚𝑓 = 𝐼𝑅𝑒𝑥𝑡 + 𝐼𝑟 , obtain TWO equations by

substituting the values above. (3)
7.3 Hence determine the internal resistance of one cell. (2)

A second Grade 12 group conduct an experiment using the same circuit, but decide to
take multiple readings and use a graphical method. Their results are tabulated below.

Current (A) Terminal voltage (V)

0 12
0,4 11,2
0,8 10,4
1,2 9,6
2,4 7,2

7.4 Plot a line graph of terminal voltage (y) vs. current (x) on the ANSWER
SHEET. Include all relevant information and draw a line of best fit. (8)
7.5 Determine y-intercept of your line. (1)
7.6 Calculate the gradient of your line. You must indicate on your graph the
points you have used as A and B. (3)

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By linearising the equation 𝑒𝑚𝑓 = 𝐼𝑅𝑒𝑥𝑡 + 𝐼𝑟, where 𝐼𝑅𝑒𝑥𝑡 represents the terminal
voltage, the internal resistance can be determined.

7.7 Re-arrange the equation above into the standard form of a straight line,
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. Clearly label what 𝑦, 𝑚, 𝑥 and 𝑐 represent. (4)
7.8 Hence determine the internal resistance of ONE cell. (1)

[23 marks]

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ANSWER SHEET

NAME: ____________________________

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total
Maximum 14 20 23 17 23 20 23 140
Achieved
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE. [14]

Draw a cross over ONE letter in pen.

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

QUESTION 2.4 (4)

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QUESTION 7.4 (8)

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−𝒃 ± √𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝒙=
𝟐𝒂

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