Grade 8 (NS) September 2023 Test 3

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L SETLALENTOA SECONDARY SCHOOL

SUCCESS THROUGH WISDOM

CONTROLLED TEST 3
___ SEPTEMBER 2023
GRADE 8 ___
TIME: 1, 5 HOURS
MARKS: 60

NATURAL SCIENCES

SURNAME: _______________________________________________________

NAME: _______________________________________________________

EXAMINER (S): GONIWE N _____


MODERATOR: MAPHOSA S. M 60

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NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 8 – TERM 3 CONTROLLED TEST 3

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION


1. Write your name, surname and class on the first page of the question paper.
2. Answer all questions on this question paper.
3. This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the
prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.

4. This examination paper consists of FOUR questions.


5. Follow the instructions of each question.
6. All drawings should be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
8. GOOD LUCK!!
__________________________________________________________________________
SECTION A

Question 1
1. 1 Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question
has only ONE correct answer. Circle the correct answer. E.g. 1.1.6 E

1.1.1 A rainbow is result of light reflection on … in the air.


A. solid particles
B. gas particles
C. water droplets
D. lightning (2)

1.1.2 Static electricity is…


A. Electricity in solar panels
B. Electricity at rest
C. Electricity at home
D. Invisible energy in systems (2)

1.1.3 Refraction is the bending of light as it enters a …


A. colorful medium
B. similar medium
C. a circular medium
D. different medium (2)

1.1.4 The function of a fuse is …


A. Allows current to pass through.
B. Safety device that burns when the current is too high.
C. Does not allow current to pass through.
D. Converts electrical energy into light energy. (2)

1.1.5 A simple device that opens and closes a circuit is known as a…


A. Cell
B. Switch
C. Battery
D. Rheostat (2)
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NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 8 – TERM 3 CONTROLLED TEST 3

1. 2 Write the correct scientific term for EACH of the following


1.2.1 A source of electrical energy.
_________________________________ (1)
1.2.2 A diagram that uses symbols to represents electrical components.
_________________________________ (1)
1.2.3 A material that does not allow charge to pass through it.
_________________________________ (1)
1.2.4 The flow of charge
_________________________________ (1)
1.2.5 A safety device which contains a special wire which can melt
_________________________________ (1)

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1. 3 Choose the correct and suitable match for Column A from Column B. Write ONLY
the correct letter (A – E) next to the PROVIDED SPACE.

COLUMN A COLUMN B CORRECT


ANSWER
1.3.1 Unlike charges A. Bending of light

1.3.2 Opaque B. Battery consisting of two cells


connected in parallel.
1.3.3 C. Material which do not allow light to
pass through them.

1.3.4 Ammeter D. Attract each other

1.3.5 Refraction E. A device that measures electric


current.
F. Restricts the flow of current.

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TOTAL SECTION A: [20]

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NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 8 – TERM 3 CONTROLLED TEST 3
SECTION B
QUESTION 2: ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
2. 1 The symbols represented by the name provided below.

COMPONENT(S) SYMBOL

2.1.1 Open Switch

2.1.2 Cell

2.1.3 Light Bulb

(3)
2. 2 Draw a circuit diagram with the following electrical components:
A Battery, Ammeter, a Closed Switch and Two light bulbs connected in
Parallel. Clearly label your diagram.

(5)
2. 3 What will happen to the brightness of bulbs in a circuit if more cells in series are
added to the circuit? Motivate your answer.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________ (2)

2. 4 List two safety precautions that should be followed when working with electricity.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________ (2)

2. 5 Give two examples of resistors used in our daily live at home.


_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________ (2)
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QUESTION 3: SERIES AND PARALLEL CIRCUITS


Use the diagram to answer some of the questions that follow:

3.1. What type of connections is shown by circuits A, B and C?


Choose from Series or Parallel. _________________________ (1)
3.2. How are the bulbs connected in Bayi’s house? Give a reason for your answer.
__________________________________________________________ (2)
3.3. Write down a hypothesis about Bayi’s House light bulbs.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ (2)

3.4. Which circuit A, B and C will have the highest brightness?


Give a reason for your answer.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ (3)
3.5. What is the variable in the circuits A, B and C?
___________________________________________________________ (1)
3.6. What is kept the same in the three circuits?
___________________________________________________________ (1)
3.7. How does adding a light bulb affect resistance in the two circuits?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ (2)

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NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 8 – TERM 3 CONTROLLED TEST 3
QUESTION 4: ENEGRY AND VISIBLE LIGHT

4.1 Use the diagram to answer the questions that follow:

4.1.1 What does i represent? _______________________________ (1)


4.1.2 What does r represent? _______________________________ (1)

4.1.3 What is the relationship between i and r?


_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ (2)

4.1.4 Write down any TWO properties of light.


_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ (2)

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4.2 Peter charged a rubber balloon negatively by rubbing it against his hair. He then held
the balloon against a brick wall and realised that the balloon was attracted to the wall
to such an extent that the balloon got stuck to the wall.

Balloon sticking
to the wall.

4.2.1 Name the particles which are responsible for causing the NEGATIVE charge
on the balloon.
_____________________________________________________________ (1)
4.2.2 Name the PROCESS of charging the balloon by rubbing it against Peter’s hair.
_____________________________________________________________ (1)
4.2.3 Explain why the negatively charged balloon sticks to the wall.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ (2)
4.2.4 Peter charges a second balloon in the same way as in the first part of his
experiment. He then ties both the balloons to a piece of string and let them
hang freely.

4.2.1 When the two balloons are brought closer to one another, they push each
other away. Explain this why this happens.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ (2)

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TOTAL SECTION B: [40]
GRAND TOTAL: [60]

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