Lowveld high school

Physical Sciences
Grade 12
March controlled test
14-03-2024
Duration: 2 hours
Marks: 110
Examiner: Mambane NT
Moderator: Transel P
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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

2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BBOK.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this

question paper.

4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

5. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

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

7. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

8. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera, where required.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1 If the momentum of an object is doubled, then its kinetic energy is ............

A. Halved

B. Doubled

C. Three times greater

D. Four times greater (2)

1.2 An object is thrown vertically upwards. Which ONE of the following regarding the

object’s velocity and acceleration at the highest point of its motion is CORRECT?

Ignore the effect of friction.

(2)

1.3 Which ONE of the compounds below is an aldehyde?

A. CH3CHO

B. CH3COCH3

C. CH3COOH

D. CH3OH (2)

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2

A block of mass M, resting on a rough horizontal table, is connected by a light, inextensible

string, passing over a frictionless pulley, to another block with a mass of 260 g. the 260 g

block hangs vertically as shown in the diagram below.

A force of 60 N is applied to the stationary block on the table at an angle of 10° to the

horizontal. It causes this block to accelerate at 2,89 m·s -2 to the left. The coefficient of

kinetic friction between the block and the surface of the table is 0,3. Ignore the effects of air

friction.

2.1 Define the term normal force in words. (2)

2.2 Calculate the:

2.2.1 Tension in the string (3)

2.2.2 Mass M (5)

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QUESTION 3

Two metal ball A and B are rolling along horizontal straight line towards each other in a

closed system as shown in the diagram below. Ball A with a mass of 0,75 kg is rolling at a

velocity of 4 m.s-1. Ball B with a mass of 1,25 kg collides head on with ball A at a velocity of

3 m.s-1. After the collision ball A rolls in the direction opposite to its initial direction at a

velocity of 2,5 m.s-1.

3.1 State the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2)

3.2 Calculate velocity of ball B after collision. (5)

3.3 State Newton’s second law in terms of momentum. (2)

3.4 Calculate the average force that ball A and B exert on each other during the

collision if the two balls are in contact for 0,2 s. (3)

3.5 Define the term inelastic collision (2)

3.6 Is the collision elastic or inelastic? Use calculations to support your answer. (5)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 A ball is thrown vertically upwards, from a balcony of a tall building, with a velocity of

12 m.s-1. On its way up, the ball passes a window which has a height of 1 m. the

balcony is 4 m above the ground. The velocity of the ball at the bottom of the window

is 8,1 m.s-1. Ignore the effects of air friction.

4.1.1 Define the term free fall. (2)

4.1.2 Define the term projectile (2)

4.1.3 Calculate the time taken for the ball to reach its maximum height. (3)

4.1.4 Calculate maximum height reached by the ball. (3)

4.1.5 Calculate time taken to reach the top of the window. (4)

4.1.6 Draw a velocity time graph for the motion of the ball from the moment

that the ball is thrown upwards until it comes back to the position it was

thrown from. Use the point from which the ball was thrown as reference.

Clearly indicate the following on your graph:

 The velocity with which the ball is thrown upwards.

 The time taken by the ball to reach its maximum height.

 The velocity with which the ball arrives on the ground. (3)

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QUESTION 5

The letters A to E in the table below represent five organic compounds.

Use the above table to answer the following questions:

5.1 For compound A, write down:

5.1.1 Define the term homologous series. (2)

5.1.2 The name of the homologous series to which it belongs. (1)

5.1.3 IUPAC name (2)

5.1.4 The name homologous series to which its functional isomer belongs (1)

5.1.5 The structural formula and the IUPAC name of its functional isomer. (3)

5.2 Define the term functional group (2)

5.3 For compound E:

5.3.1 Write down the name of its functional group. (1)

5.3.2 Draw the structural formula of its functional group. (1)

5.3.3 Using a molecular formula, write down a balanced equation of its

incomplete combustion. (3)

 5.4 Consider compound C:

5.4.1 Classify compound C as a primary, secondary or tertiary alcohol. Give a

reason for the answer. (2)

5.4.2 Draw the structural formula of the positional isomer of compound C. (2)

5.5 Compound D is a hydrocarbon.

5.5.1 Define the term hydrocarbon. (2)

5.5.2 Draw the structural formula of compound D. (3)

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QUESTION 6

A learner uses four organic compounds (A, B, C and D) to investigate the effect of the

CHAIN LENGTH on BOILING POINT. The obtained results are shown in the table below.

6.1 Define the term boiling point. (2)

6.2 Write down the INDEPENDED variable for this investigation. (1)

6.3 Which one of the above compounds has the highest vapour pressure? Refer

to the table to give a reason for the answer. (2)

6.4 Write down the general conclusion that can be made about the boiling

points of compounds A to D. (2)

6.5 Compound A is now compared to pentane.

6.5.1 Is the boiling point of A HIGHER THAN, LOWER THAN or EQUAL TO

that of pentane? (1)

6.5.2 Refer to the types of intermolecular forces present to explain the answer

to question 6.4.1. (4)

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QUESTION 7
The diagram below shows how an ALKENE can be used to prepare other organic
compounds. The letters A to G represent different organic reactions

7.1 Write down the type of REACTION represented by:

7.1.1 A (1)

7.1.2 B (1)

7.1.3 D (1)

7.2 Write down the IUPAC name of compound X. (2)

7.3 For REACTION C, write down:

7.3.1 The type of elimination reaction. (1)

7.3.2 TWO reaction conditions. (2)

7.4 Name the type of substitution reaction represented by F and write down the

IUPAC name the alcohol formed. (3)

7.5 Write a balanced equation, using structural formula for reaction D. (3)

7.6 Write down the name of the inorganic compound formed by reaction D. (1)

7.7 For REACTION G, write down:

7.7.1 The type and the name of the reaction. (2)

7.7.2 A balanced equation using structural formulae. (3)

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Total marks: 110