MAMELODI EAST CLUSTER

CONTROL TEST 1 2016

GRADE 11

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

MARKS: 75

DATE: 8 March 2016

TIME: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

This question paper consists of 10 pages including data sheets.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your NAME and SURNAME in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK
provided.
2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)
PAPER 2 (CHEMISTRY)

4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

5. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

7. Data sheets and a periodic table are attached for your use.

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

PAPER 1: PHYSICS

QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Choose the correct answer and write the letter (A – D) next to the
question number (1.1 – 1.4)

1.1 The frictional force acting on a sliding object is …

A dependent of the apparent area of contact.

B proportional to the normal force.

C dependent of the velocity of object.

D independent of the type of surface. (2)

1.2 When a spaceship moves at constant velocity, it means that the resultant
force acting on the body is zero. This phenomenon is best explained by

A Newton’s First Law.

B Newton’s Second Law.

C Newton’s Third Law.

D Newton’s Universal Gravitational Law. (2)

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1.3 A learner pulls a block at a CONSTANT SPEED over a rough horizontal
surface with a force F. The force diagram below shows all the forces
acting on the block.

F
Y

Which ONE of the following relationships between the magnitudes of the

A F > Y and X = Z
B F > Y and X < Z
C F = Y and X = Z
D F = Y and X < Z (2)

1.4 The gravitational force between the earth and a communication satellite in
orbit around the earth is F.

If the distance between the satellite and the centre of the earth is halved,
which ONE of the following gives the new force which the earth exerts on
the satellite?

A. 𝐹 𝐹 (2)
4
B. 2
C. 2𝐹 D. 4𝐹

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QUESTION 2

The diagram below shows three forces P, Q and R of 5 N, 3 N and 4 N respectively

𝑃
5𝑁

3𝑁
𝑄 x
o
45

4𝑁
𝑅

(2)
2.1 Give a reason why the three forces are classified as vectors.

2.2 Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force, either by
CALCULATION or by ACCURATE CONSTRUCTION AND MEASUREMENT.
Use scale 10 mm : 1N
(7)

A box of weight (w) 60 N hangs on a ceiling as shown in the sketch below. A horizontal force F
acts horizontally to the right through knot S. The knot S is in equilibrium.

55o
T

𝑆
F

𝑤 = 60 𝑁

2.3 Explain what is meant by the knot S is in equilibrium. (2)

2.5 Calculate the magnitudes of the force F and the tension T. (4)
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QUESTION 3

A crate of mass 95 kg crate lies on a plank inclined at 23,2o. At this angle the crate is just
about to move down the incline. Refer to the diagram below.

23,2°

3.1 Define the term frictional force. (2)

3.2 Sketch a free body diagram showing the force(s) acting on the crate at its current (3)
position.

3.3 CALCULATE:

3.3.1 The magnitude of the static frictional force (3)

3.4 The plank is now tilted at an angle of 20.0°. State whether the static friction force
will be LESS THAN; EQUAL TO; OR GREATER THAN Question 3.3.1 above.
(1)
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QUESTION 4

A 6 kg block on a horizontal rough surface is joined to a 2 kg block by a light, inelastic string

6 𝑘𝑔

2 kg

F=2N

4.1 State Newton’s Second Law of motion in words. (2)

4.2 Identify ONE action-reaction force pair acting on the 6 kg block. (2)

4.3 CALCULATE:

4.3.1 The magnitude of the acceleration of the 6 kg block. (5)

4.4 The rough surface is replaced by a smooth frictionless surface. How will this
change affect the answer in QUESTION 4.4.1? Write only INCREASES,
DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. (1)

4.5 A small hypothetical planet X has a mass of 6,5 x 1020 kg and a radius of
5,5 × 105 m.

Calculate the gravitational force (weight) that planet X exerts on a 90 kg rock on (4)
this planet's surface.
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PAPER 2: CHEMISTRY

QUESTION 5: Multiple choice questions

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write the letter (A – D) next to the
question number (5.1 – 5.2).

5.1 Which ONE of the following chlorides will most likely have the most ionic
character?

A LiCl
B CsCl
C BeCl2
D CaCl2 (2)
5.2 The molecular shape of a molecule with the formula AB2 is either …

A linear or bent.
B linear or trigonal planar
C linear or tetrahedral
D linear or trigonal bipyramidal (2)

QUESTION 6

6.1 When methane gas (CH4) reacts with oxygen gas, carbon dioxide gas and water
vapour are formed as shown by the following unbalanced reaction:

CH4 (g) + O2 (g)  CO2 (g) + H2O (g)

Copy the following table onto your answer sheet and complete:

Molecule Lewis Shape of the Polarity of Polarity of the

(10)

H2O (g)

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6.2 Ammonia (NH3) dissolves readily in water to form ammonium ions, NH4+ (aq).
An ammonium ion is formed when an ammonia molecule shares a lone pair
of electrons with a hydrogen ion.

6.2.1 Name the type of bond formed between an ammonia molecule and a
hydrogen ion.
(1)

6.2.2 Represent the formation of an ammonium ion with the aid of Lewis (4)
structures.

GRAND TOTAL :75

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 DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

NAME SYMBOL VALUE

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

Universal gravitational constant G 6,67 × 10-11 N·m2·kg-2

Electron mass me 9,11 x 10-31 kg

Mass of Earth ME 5,98 × 1024 kg

Radius of Earth RE 6,38 × 106 m

TABLE 2: FORMULAE

MOTION

v f  vi  a t Δx  v i Δt  21 at 2 or/of Δy  v i Δt  21 at 2

 v  vf   v  vf 
v f  v i  2a x or/of v f  v i  2ay
2 2 2 2
Δx   i  Δt or/of Δy   i  Δt
 2   2 

FORCE

Fnet  ma w  mg

fs(max) = μsN fk = μkN

Gm1 m2 Gm1 m2 Gm Gm
F= OR F= g= OR g=
r2 d2 r2 d2

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TABLE 3: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS