Grade 8 (NS) September 2023 Test 3
Grade 8 (NS) September 2023 Test 3
Grade 8 (NS) September 2023 Test 3
CONTROLLED TEST 3
___ SEPTEMBER 2023
GRADE 8 ___
TIME: 1, 5 HOURS
MARKS: 60
NATURAL SCIENCES
SURNAME: _______________________________________________________
NAME: _______________________________________________________
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
[5]
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.
[5]
COMPONENT(S) SYMBOL
2.1.2 Cell
(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.
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_______________________________________________________________ (2)
2. 4 List two safety precautions that should be followed when working with electricity.
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Balloon sticking
to the wall.
4.2.1 Name the particles which are responsible for causing the NEGATIVE charge
on the balloon.
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4.2.2 Name the PROCESS of charging the balloon by rubbing it against Peter’s hair.
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4.2.3 Explain why the negatively charged balloon sticks to the wall.
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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.
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_____________________________________________________________ (2)
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TOTAL SECTION B: [40]
GRAND TOTAL: [60]