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PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
JUNE 2023
GRADE 10

PHYSICAL SCIENCES
(PHYSICS)

PAPER 1

TIME: 2 hours

MARKS: 100

9 pages + 1 data sheet

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.

2. This question paper consists of 9 questions. Answer ALL the questions.

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. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

6. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

7. USE the DATA SHEET that is attached.

8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

9. Round-off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal

places.

10. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

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 to 1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.9 E.

1.1 Constructive interference takes place when …

A the wavelengths of the combined pulses are smaller than the individual
amplitudes.
B the amplitudes of the combined pulses are smaller than the individual
amplitudes.
C the combined amplitudes of two pulses are in phase with each other.
D the amplitudes of the combined pulses are greater than the individual
amplitudes. (2)

1.2 A longitudinal wave is a wave where the particles in the medium …

A move perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.

B move parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave.
C move diagonal to the direction of propagation of the wave.
D move adjacent to the direction of propagation of the wave. (2)

1.3 The amplitude and frequency of a sound wave are both DECREASED. How do
these changes affect the loudness and the pitch of the sound?

Loudness Pitch
A Increased Raised
B Increased Unchanged
C Decreased Lowered
D Decreased Raised (2)

1.4 The frequency of an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of 2,1 x10-6 m is …

A 1,43 x 1014 Hz.

B 1,43 x 1012 Hz.
C 2,6 x 1014 Hz.
D 50 x 1012 Hz. (2)

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1.5 John wants to decrease the resistance of an electrical circuit and has the
following options:

(i) Increase the length of the nichrome conductor

(ii) Increase the thickness of the nichrome conductor
(iii) Use a copper conductor instead of a nichrome conductor

Which combination of his options would best reduce the resistance of the
circuit?

A (i), (ii) and (iii)

B (i) and (ii)
C (i) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iii) (2)

1.6 The maximum work done per unit charge by a battery is the …

A emf.
B current.
C resistance.
D terminal potential difference. (2)

1.7 A positively charged rod is brought near the following objects:

(i) Small uncharged pieces of paper

(ii) A thin stream of water
(iii) A positive charged balloon
(iv) A negatively charged cloth

Which of these objects will not be attracted to the rod?

A (i), (ii) and (iii)

B (i) and (ii)
C (ii) and (iii)
D (iii) (2)

1.8 A rubber balloon obtains a negative charge when rubbed against a rabbit’s fur.

Which of the statements below best explains why this happens?

A Negative charges are transferred from the rabbit’s fur to the rubber balloon.
B Positive charges are transferred from the rubber balloon to the rabbit’s fur.
C Negative charges are transferred from the rubber balloon to the rabbit’s fur.
D Positive charges are transferred from the rabbit’s fur to the rubber balloon. (2)
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SECTION B: ELECTROSTATICS AND ELECTRICITY

QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

A small, metal sphere A carrying a charge of – 4nC is placed on an insulated stand.

2.1 Were electrons added or removed from sphere A? (1)

2.2 How does the number of protons compare with the number of electrons in
sphere A? Write down only LESS THAN, GREATER THAN or EQUAL TO. Give a
reason for your answer. (3)

2.3 1013 electrons are now added to sphere A.

Calculate the new charge on sphere A. (4)

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

Two identical metal spheres B and C placed on an insulated stand, carry charges of
+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.

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

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3.2 Explain what occurred as the spheres touched each other. Explain why this
reaction occurred after touching each other. (3)

3.3 Calculate the number of electrons transferred between the two spheres during
contact. (4)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

The grade 10 learners want to investigate the relationship between current and potential
difference. Their teacher gives them the following apparatus:

 voltmeter
 ammeter
 connecting wires
 5 cells

The table below shows the results obtained during the investigation:

Voltmeter (V) Ammeter (A)

1,5 0,7
3,0 1,4
4,5 2,0
6,0 2,7
7,5 3,4

4.1 Write down a possible investigative question. (2)

4.2 Name the dependent variable for this investigation. (2)

4.3 What is the control variable? (1)

4.4 Draw a graph of the potential difference versus current difference. Plot the points
and connect them with a best fit straight line. (7)

4.5 From the graph drawn, deduce a relationship that exists between the current
difference and the potential difference in a circuit. (2)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)

The circuit below shows two light bulbs 4Ω and 5Ω respectively, connected in PARALLEL
to a 4,5 V battery.

5.1 Calculate the effective resistance of the circuit. (2)

5.2 Calculate the total current of the circuit. (3)

5.3 Calculate the amount of charge passing through the ammeter A2 in 10 s. (3)

5.4 Another resistor is connected in series next to ammeter A1. How will this change
affect the total current of the circuit? Write down only DECREASES,
INCREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Give a reason for your answer. (3)
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SECTION C: WAVES, SOUNDS AND LIGHTS

QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)

6.1 Two or more pulses can pass through the same medium at the same time in the
same place. When they do, they interact with each other to form a different
disturbance at that point. The resulting pulse is obtained by using the principle of
superposition.

State the principle of superposition of pulses. (2)

6.2 Destructive interference takes place when two pulses meet and result in a smaller
amplitude disturbance. The amplitude of the resulting pulse is the sum of the
amplitudes of the two initial pulses, but the one amplitude will be a negative
number.

Use the theory of destructive interference to draw TWO pulses of different

amplitudes meeting from different directions to demonstrate this theory. (3)

6.3 A pulse covers 37,5 cm in 1,25 s on a heavy rope. Calculate the pulse speed in
(m·s-1). (4)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)

A transverse wave is travelling along a string. A point on the medium carrying the wave
is observed. A graph of displacement versus time of the point is shown below. The
vertical distance between a crest and a trough is 3,2 cm.

7.1 Define a transverse wave. (2)

7.2 How many full waves are there between t = 0 s and t = 0,21 s? (2)

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7.3 From the information given, write down the amplitude of the wave. (2)

7.4 Calculate the period of the wave. (2)

7.5 If the wavelength of the wave is 0,4 m, calculate the speed of the wave. (4)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)

8.1 Grade 10 learners studied the relationship between the frequency and
wavelength of different types of EM radiations.

8.1.1 Define the term electromagnetic radiation. (2)

8.1.2 Arrange the following types of EM radiation in order of increasing

wavelength:

infra-red; X-rays; ultraviolet; visible light; gamma rays (5)

8.1.3 Ultraviolet radiation is dangerous and can cause skin cancer. Explain
how this radiation causes cancer when your skin is overexposed. (2)

8.2 Give ONE use for each of the following types of EM radiation:

8.2.1 X-rays (1)

8.2.2 Microwaves (1)

8.3 Calculate the wavelength of a radio wave with a frequency of 2,1 ×108 Hz. (4)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)

The particle nature of light can be demonstrated by the interaction of photons with
matter. One way in which light interacts with matter is via the photoelectric effect.

9.1 Define a photon. (2)

9.2 The infrared beam emitted by a projector remote has a wavelength of 1,3 μm.
Calculate the energy of a photon of this infrared radiation. (4)
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10

PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

Acceleration due to gravity g 9,8 m·s–2

Planck’s constant h 6,63 x 10 – 34 J·s

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Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0  10 m·s–1

Charge on electron e –1, 6x 10 C

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TABLE 2: FORMULAE

ELECTROSTATICS
Q Q Q2
n Q 1
e 2

ELECTRICITY
I 
Q R S  r1  r 2  r3  .. .
Δt
V 1 1 1 1
R      .. .
I RP R1 R2 R3

WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT

v=f T=
1
f
c
E = hf or E = h
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PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
JUNE 2023
GRADE 10
MARKING GUIDELINES

PHYSICAL SCIENCES (PHYSICS) (PAPER 1)

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

1.1 D  (2)

1.2 B  (2)

1.3 C  (2)

1.4 A  (2)

1.5 B  (2)

1.6 A  (2)

1.7 D  (2)

1.8 A  (2)
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SECTION B: ELECTROSTATICS AND ELECTRICITY

QUESTION 2

2.1 Added  (1)

2.2 Less than , negatively charged /has more electrons than protons/has less
protons than electron.  (3)

Q
2.3 n 
e

1013   1,6 Q1019 

Q = –1,6  10–6 C

Qnew = –1,6  10–6 + (–4  10–9)

Qnew = –1,604  10–6 C  (4)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 Principle of conservation of charge: The net charge of an isolated system

remains constant during any physical process.  (2)

3.2 Electrons move from C to B,  until they are evenly distributed.  The negative
charges from B repel away towards the left while the positive charges migrate
towards the right to attract the negative charges from C that have migrated
towards the left and the positive charges from C migrate towards the left. 
Sphere B is attracted to sphere C because unlike charges attract one another. (3)

3.3 Q
n 
e

 4  10 6  6  10 6 
n
1,6  10 19 

n = 1,25 1013  (4)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 What is the relationship between current and potential difference at constant
temperature? 
(Accept any other relevant answer.) (2)

4.2 Current  (2)

4.3 Temperature/Resistance  (1)

4.4
Current vs Voltage
4

3,5

2,5
Current (A)

1,5

0,5

0
1,5 3,0 4,5 6,0 7,5

Voltage (V)

Criteria Mark Allocation

Heading/Caption (1)
Label (y-axis) (1)
Label (x-axis) (1)
Two points plotted correctly (1)
Three or more points plotted correctly (2)
Line of best fit (1) (7)

4.5 Current increases as potential differences increase./Current is directly

proportional to potential difference.  (2)
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QUESTION 5

5.1 1 1 1
= + 
RP R1 R 2

1 1 1
= +
RP 4 5

RP = 2,22   (2)

5.2 V
I 
R

4,5
I 
2,22

I = 2,03 A  (3)

5.3 V
I
R

4,5
I 
4

I = 1,13 A

Q
1,13  
10

Q = 11,30 C  (3)

5.4 DECREASES  Adding a resistor in series decreases the total current of the
circuit thus effective resistance increases./Resistance and current are inversely
proportional, thus increasing total resistance decreases the total current of the
circuit.  (3)
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SECTION C: WAVES, SOUNDS AND LIGHTS

QUESTION 6

6.1 The principle of superposition states that when two disturbances occupy the
same space at the same time, the resulting disturbance is the sum of two
disturbances.  (2)

6.2

(3)

6.3 D
V  
t

0,375
 
1,25

0,3 m·s–1  (4)

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QUESTION 7

7.1 A transverse wave is a wave where the movement of the particles of the medium
is perpendicular (at a right angle) to the direction of propagation of the wave.  (2)

7.2 3 – waves  (2)

7.3 1,6 cm or 0,016 m  (2)

7.4 0,21
T  
3

= 0,07 s  (2)

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7.5 V   V = F. 
T

0,4 OR = 14,29   0,4 

 
0,07
= 5,71 m·s–1 
= 5,71 m·s–1  (4)
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QUESTION 8

8.1 8.1.1 Electromagnetic radiation is a self-propagating wave in space with

electric and magnetic components.  (2)

8.1.2 gamma rays  > X-ray  > ultraviolet light > visible light  >
infra-red  (5)

8.1.3 These rays have a higher frequency(energy) thus a higher degree of

penetration.  (2)

8.2 8.2.1 X-rays – They are used to produce photographs of the internal organs
such as bones.  (1)

8.2.2 Microwaves – They can be used to heat/cook up food.  (1)

8.3 c=f

3  108 = 2,1  108  

 = 1,43 m  (4)
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QUESTION 9

9.1 A photon is a quantum (energy packet) of light.  (2)

9.2 hc
E  
λ

(6,63  10 34 )(3  10 8 )

E  
1,3  10 6

E  1,53  10 19 J  (4)

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TOTAL: 100