ALFRED NZO

WEST DISTRICT

GRADE 10

MARCH 2023

PHYSICAL SCIENCES CONTROLLED TEST

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2 hours

This question paper consists of 12 pages excluding data sheet

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Physical Sciences 2 March 2023
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name and class (for example 10A) in the appropriate spaces on
the ANSWER BOOK.

2. This question paper consists of 7 questions. Answer ALL the questions in

the ANSWER BOOK.

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. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D)
next to the question number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 E.

1.1 A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate at right angles to the path
along which the wave travels through the medium, is produced by …
A a dolphin

B a car's hooter.

C an ambulance.

D an X-ray machine. (2)

1.2 The number of waves passing a point every second is defined as the … of the
wave.
A speed

B amplitude

C wavelength

D frequency (2)

1.3 The amplitude of a sound wave is increased without changing the frequency.
How does this change affect the loudness and pitch of the sound?

LOUDNESS PITCH
A Decreases Decreases
B Decreases Increases
C Increases Unchanged
D Increases Increases (2)

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1.4 Which ONE of the combinations below is the CORRECT order of
electromagnetic waves in INCREASING WAVELENGTHS?
A Gamma ray → X-ray → ultraviolet → visible light → infrared →
microwave
B Radio wave → microwave → infrared → visible light→ ultraviolet →
X- ray
C X-ray → ultraviolet → infrared → visible light → radio wave →
microwave
D Gamma ray → X-ray → visible light → ultraviolet → infrared →
Microwave (2)

1.5 Red light of frequency 𝑓 and wavelength 𝜆 shines on an object. The red
light is then replaced by light of a higher energy. How do the frequency and
the wavelength of light shining on the object now compare with that of red
light?

𝑓 𝜆

FREQUENCY WAVELENGTH
A Greater than 𝑓 Remains the same (𝜆)
B Less than 𝑓 Greater than 𝜆
C Greater than 𝑓 Less than 𝜆
D Remains the same (𝑓) Less than 𝜆 (2)

1.6 A rubber balloon obtains a negative charge after it has been rubbed against
human hair.

Which ONE of the statements below best explains why this happens?
A Negative charges are transferred from the rubber balloon to the human
hair.

B Positive charges are transferred from the rubber balloon to the human
hair.

C Positive charges are transferred from the human hair to the rubber
balloon.

D Negative charges are transferred from the human hair to the rubber
balloon. (2)

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1.7 Four identical balloons, each carrying a charge, are suspended from a ceiling,
as shown in the diagram below.

A B C D

Balloon B is negatively charged.

Which combination is CORRECT regarding the charges on the balloons?

SIGN OF CHARGE SIGN OF CHARGE SIGN OF CHARGE

ON A ON C ON D
A - + -
B + + +
C - - -
D + + - (2)

1.8 Which ONE of the following quantities is given with INCORRECT SI unit?

QUANTITY UNIT
A Charge C

B Potential difference A

C Resistance Ω

D Work done J (2)

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1.9 If two charges are identical with one having a charge Q, and they are brought
together to touch each other and are then separated. The new charge on
each will be…

Q Q

A Q.

B 2Q.

C
.
D 4Q. (2)

1.10 The energy transferred per unit electric charge in a circuit is …

A current.

B charge.

C power.

D potential difference. (2)

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

Two pulses X and Y move towards each other at the same speed. The amplitude of pulse X is
1,8 m and the amplitude of pulse Y is 1,2 m. The pulses meet at point R.

1,8 m
R

1,2 m
Y

2.1. Define a pulse (2)

2.2. Name and state the phenomenon observed when the two pulses meet at (3)
point R.

2.3. Draw a labelled diagram to show the resultant pulse when the two pulses
meet at point R. (2)

2.4. What is the name given to the type of interference that occurs at point R?
Give the reason for your answer. (2)

2.5. How will the amplitude of pulse X be affected after passing point R? Write
down only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.
(1)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

The diagram below is a graphical representation of a transverse wave moving from

left to right across the page. The wave is moving at a speed of 0,4 m·s-1. A, B, C,
D and E represent points on the wave.

d
50
40 ●E

30
20 B● ●C
●A
Amplitude (cm)

10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 t (s)6
-10
-20
-30
-40 ●
D
-50

3.1 Write down the period of the wave. (1)

3.2 Label the points marked:

3.2.1 D (1)

3.2.2 E (1)

3.3 Write down TWO points on the graph above that are out of phase. (1)

3.4 How many waves are represented in the diagram above? (2)

3.5 Calculate the wavelength of the wave. (6)

3.6 Determine distance d in the diagram. Show how you arrived at the answer. (2)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

A section of the sound wave produced by an electric guitar is shown below.

4.1. Is the sound wave produced by a guitar TRANSVERSE or LONGITUDINAL? (1)

4.2. Identify the components of the wave labelled

4.2.1 A (1)

4.2.2 B (1)

Dolphins communicate through the emission and reception of sounds. A young dolphin
was separated from its mother and started whistling at a frequency of 130 kHz to call
her. The speed of sound in seawater is 1 480 m∙s-1.

4.3. Explain the term ultrasound. (2)

4.4. Calculate the wavelength of the young dolphin's whistle. (4)

4.5. Mother dolphin hears the distress call of the young dolphin 2 s later. How far is the young
dolphin from its mother? (4)

4.6. The speed of sound in air is 340 m∙s-1. Briefly explain why the speed of sound in air is
different from the speed of sound in seawater. (2)

4.7. Describe how dolphins use echolocation to hunt their prey. (3)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)

5.1. The names of popular radio stations and their broadcasting frequencies are given in the table
below.

RADIO STATION FREQUENCY IN Hz

KTM FM 8.82 x107

Sondela FM 6.40 x107

Gobela FM 5.25 x107

The radio station that has many listeners produces radio waves with a wavelength of 3,4 m.

5.1.1 Do radio waves need a medium to travel through? YES or NO. (1)

5.1.2 Identify the radio station that has many listeners. (4)
.

5.2. A player breaks his leg during a soccer match and goes to have X-rays taken by the x-ray
machine. The machine produces X-rays with a wavelength of 1, 5 x 10−11 m.

5.2.1 At what speed do X-rays travel? (1)

5.2.2 Calculate the energy of a photon of these X-rays. (4)

5.3. Overexposure to X-rays can be potentially dangerous. Provide a reason for this statement. (2)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)

Two small identical spheres, A and B, are suspended on long silk threads, as shown
in the sketch below. The spheres carry charges of +3 x 10-6 C and -2 x 10-6 C
respectively.

+3 x 10-6 C  -2 x 10-6 C

A B

6.1. State the law of conservation of charge. (2)

6.2. Which sphere has an excess of electrons? (1)

6.3. The two spheres are allowed to touch. Will the electrons be transferred from A to B
or B to A? (1)

6.4. After a while, it is observed that the spheres move away from each other

6.4.1 Give the reason why the spheres move away from each other. (2)

6.4.2 Calculate the new charge on sphere A (3)

6.4.3 Calculate the number of electrons transferred during contact (3)

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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)

A group of learners assembled a simple circuit using the apparatus in the diagram
shown below.

7.1 Define the term electric current. (2)

7.2 Draw a circuit diagram to represent the circuit shown in the above diagram. (5)

7.3 The readings measured on the ammeter and voltmeter are 0,25 A and 1,5V respectively.

7.3.1 Calculate the amount of charge passing through a bulb in 2 minutes. (4)

7.3.2 Calculate the work done in moving the charge calculated in question 7.3.1 (3)
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TOTAL: 100

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