Physical Sciences Grade 10 Term 1 Control Test

MOGALAKWENA DISTRICT

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

TERM 1 CONTROL TEST

07 MARCH 2023
GRADE 10

MARKS : 100 DURATION: 2 hours

STARTING TIME: 08H00

This question paper consists of 12 pages including this one

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. This question paper consists of 12 pages including the cover page

2. Answer all the questions in the answer book

3. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.

4. Round off your final answer to a minimum of TWO decimal places

5. Show all your calculations including formulae where applicable.

6. Candidates may use non-programmable calculators.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

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 SHEET, for example 1.11 E.
1.1 Two pulses are travelling towards each other along a string, as shown
in the diagram below.

When the centres of the two pulses meet at Q, the amplitude of the
resultant pulse will be ...
A x+y
B 2(x + y)
C y–x
D 2(y – x) (2)
1.2 When two wave crests overlap, the increase in amplitude is due to …
A Cancellation.
B Two waves in phase.
C Destructive interference.
D Constructive interference. (2)
1.3 The frequency of a wave is defined as the …
A Lowest point on a wave.
B Time taken for one complete wave.
C Number of complete waves per second.
D Number of points in phase in a wavelength. (2)

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1.4 In which ONE of the following do sound waves travel the FASTEST?
A Air
B Liquids
C Solids
D Vacuum (2)
1.5 Which ONE of the combinations below concerning the pitch and
loudness of sound is CORRECT?
The pitch and loudness of sound depend on:

PITCH LOUDNESS
A Frequency Amplitude of vibration
B Frequency Speed of vibration
C Amplitude of vibration Frequency
D Speed of vibration Frequency

1.6 Consider the following statements concerning ultraviolet radiation:

(i) It cannot be reflected.

(ii) It has a longer wavelength than gamma rays.
(iii) It is radiated from the sun and may be harmful to humans.
A (i) and (ii) only B
B (ii) and (iii) only C
C (i) and (iii)
D (i), (ii) and (iii) (2)
1.7 A rod acquires a negative charge after it has been rubbed with wool.
Which ONE of the following best explains why this happens?
A Positive charges are transferred from the rod to the wool.
B Negative charges are transferred from the rod to the wool.
C Positive charges are transferred from the wool to the rod.
D Negative charges are transferred from the wool to the rod. (2)

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1.8 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 (2)
rubber balloon.

1.9 Two identical light bulbs are connected in parallel, as shown in the
circuit diagram below. Voltmeters V1 and V2 are connected across
each light bulb

A V1 = V 2
B V1 = 2V2
C V1 = ½V2
D V1 = ¼V2 (2)
1.10 For which ONE of the quantities below is the CORRECT unit of
measurement given?
QUANTITY UNIT
A Current A∙s-1
B Energy kW
C Potential difference V
D Resistance V∙s

(2)
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QUESTION 2

Two girls, standing at opposite ends of a rope, each makes a pulse of the
same speed. Pulse A, with an amplitude of 4 cm, moves to the right and pulse
B, with an amplitude of -6 cm, moves to the left. The pulses meet at point C.

2.1 State the phenomenon observed when the two pulses meet at point (3)
C.
2.2 Draw a labelled diagram to show the resultant pulse when the two (2)
pulses meet at point C. Label the pulses clearly.

2.3 Name the type of interference that takes place when the pulses (2)
meet.

2.4 Determine the resultant amplitude of the pulses at point C. (2)

2.5 How will the amplitude of pulse A be affected after passing point C? (1)
Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE
SAME.
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QUESTION 3

The diagram below represents a water wave moving from left to right. The
time between two consecutive crests is 0, 5 s.

3.1 What type of wave is a water wave? (1)

3.2 Write down the amplitude of the wave. (2)
3.3 Define the term wavelength. (2)
3.4 Determine the wavelength of the wave. (3)
3.5 Name TWO points on the wave form above that are in phase. (2)
Calculate:
3.6 The time taken for FOUR crests to move past a certain point in the (3)
path of the wave
3.7 The speed of the wave (4)
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QUESTION 4
A sound wave is produced by a source placed a certain distance from a
building as shown below. The echo reaches the source after 8 seconds. The
speed of sound in air is 340 m•s-1

4.1 Define the term longitudinal wave. (2)

4.2 Calculate the distance between the sound source and the building. (4)
4.3 Name the property of a sound wave that influences its pitch. (2)
4.4 Above which frequency is a sound wave classified as ultrasound? (2)
4.5 Name ONE use of ultrasound in the medical treatment of patients. (2)
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QUESTION 5
The frequency and corresponding energy of electromagnetic waves are
given in the table below.
WAVE FREQUENCY ENERGY
(Hz) (J)
A 2 × 109 1,33 × 10-24
B 4 × 1012 2,65 × 10-21
C 3,5 × 1015 2,32 × 10-18
D 1,8 × 1018 1,19 × 10-15
E f 4,97 × 10-14
5.1 Describe how an electromagnetic wave propagates. (3)
5.2 What is the relationship between frequency and energy of an (2)
electromagnetic wave, as shown in the table above?
5.3 Calculate the:
5.3.1 Frequency of wave E (4)
5.3.2 Wavelength of wave D (4)
5.4 Which wave, A or B, has the HIGHER penetrating ability? Give a (2)
reason for the answer.
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QUESTION 6
6.1 A small, metal sphere A carrying a charge of +2 x 10-9 C is
placed on an insulated stand.

6.1.1 How does the number of electrons compare with the number (1)
of protons in sphere A?
Choose from LESS THAN, GREATER THAN or EQUAL TO
1013 electrons are now added to sphere A
6.1.2 Calculate the new charge on sphere A (4)
6.2 Two identical metal spheres B and C placed on insulated stands, carry
charges +4 x 10-6 C and -6 x 10-6 C respectively as shown in the
diagram below.

The spheres are allowed to touch each other.

After touching the spheres are then separated and brought back to
their original positions as shown in the diagram below.

6.2.1 State the principle of conservation of charge. (2)

6.2.2 Calculate the number of electrons transferred between the two (6)
spheres during contact.
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QUESTION 7
Consider the circuit diagram below.

Switch S is OPEN
7.1 Write down the reading on the following:
7.1.1 Voltmeter (V1) (1)
7.1.2 Ammeter (A1) (1)
Switch S is now CLOSED.
7.2 Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit. (4)

7.3 Calculate the reading on voltmeter V2. (3)

7.4 How do the readings on ammeters A2 and A3 compare with each other? (1)
7.5 The graph below shows the relationship between the resistance and
the length of the conducting wire.

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7.5.1 Write down the relationship between the resistance and the (1)
length of the conducting wire.
7.5.2 Determine the resistance of wire with a length of 30 mm. (2)

GRAND TOTAL: 100 MARKS [13]

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