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GRADE 11

PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)

JUNE 2025

MARKS: 100
TIME : 2 HOURS

This question paper consists of 14 pages including 2 data sheets.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name and class (e.g. 11A) in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER

SHEET.

2. This question paper consists of SEVEN questions. Answer ALL the questions in

the ANSWER SHEETS.

3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER SHEET.

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

question paper.

5. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and

QUESTION 2.2.

6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

9. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.

10. Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.

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

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1 (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)

Various 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 numbers (1.1 to 1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.11 E.

1.1. A bird-catcher observes a bird flying from A to B; B to C; and then from C to B.

Which one of the following correctly describes the displacement of the bird?

A. A to B

B. B to A

C. C to A

D. A to C (2)

1.2. A roller coaster moves from rest at the bottom of a rail; and accelerates at a
constant rate upwards. By the time it reaches the highest point of the rail,
which one of the following will be correct?

A. Both the mass and the net force shall have increased.

B. Both the velocity and the net force shall have increased.

C. The velocity and the net force shall have remained constant.

D. The velocity shall have increased while the net force shall have remained
constant. (2)

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1.3 Sketches I, II and III, not drawn to scale, are different ways in which these point
charges are arranged. The charges are identical in MAGNITUDE and the distance
d between the charges is the same.

I
+q d -q d -q

II
-q d +q d -q

-q

III d

-q
+q d

In which of these arrangements will the magnitude of the NET electrostatic force
experienced by the +q charge be the LARGEST and SMALLEST respectively?
GREATEST NET FORCE on +q SMALLEST NET FORCE on +q
A I II
B II III
C III I
D III II
(2)

1.4 The magnetic flux linkage through a coil depends on …

A. the thickness of the wire in the coil.

B. the angle between the coil and the magnetic field.

C. the direction of the magnetic field.

D. the material the coil is made of. (2)

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1.5 Three identical resistors X, Y and Z are connected as shown in the

circuit below.

If the power in X is P, then the power in Y is…

A. 2P

B. P

C. P/4

D. P/2 (2)

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)

The diagram below shows three forces of 10 N north, 12 N west and 16 N east acting
on an object on the same plane. The diagram is not drawn to scale.
North

10 N

West 12 N 16 N East

2.1. Define the term resultant force. (2)

2.2. Calculate:

2.2.1 The magnitude of the resultant force acting on the object. (4)
2.2.2 The direction of the resultant force. (2)

2.3. A fourth force is added in the system, such that the resultant force is zero.

2.3.1. What is this fourth force called? (1)

2.3.2 Determine the magnitude and direction of the force. (2)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page)

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Block A of mass 4 kg is moving with a constant velocity on a rough horizontal table and
is connected to another block B of mass 8 kg by a light inextensible string which passes
through a light frictionless pulley. A force of magnitude 96 N is applied vertically upwards
on block B, as shown in the diagram below.

3.1. State Newton’s First Law of Motion in words. (2)

3.2. Draw a free-body diagram for block B. (3)

3.3. Calculate the magnitude of the tension force acting on block B. (3)

The string connecting A, and B suddenly breaks while force F is still being
applied.
3.4. Is the direction of the acceleration of block A, now towards the LEFT or the
RIGHT? Explain your answer. (2)

3.5. How will the net force acting on block B be affected.

Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. (1)

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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page)

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A block m1, with mass 8 kg, on an inclined plane with a rough surface, is attached by an
inextensible string to an unknown hanging mass, m2. A force of 20 N is applied to the m1
down the plane from X to Y as shown in the figure below. Block m1 is moving down the
plane at a constant velocity. The coefficient of kinetic friction acting on the block between
points X and Y is 0,2.

4.1.1 State Newton’s Second Law of Motion in words. (2)

Consider the motion of block m1 between X and Y.

4.1.2. Draw a free-body diagram for block m1. (5)

4.1.3. Calculate the magnitude of the frictional force acting on m1. (3)

4.1.4. Calculate the tension in the string. (3)

4.2 A man has a weight of 809,48 N on earth. He then travels to planet X whose
diameter is 1,914 x107 m and the mass of 1,794 x1025 kg.

4.2.1. State Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation in words. (2)

4.2.2. Calculate the man’s weight on planet X. (4)

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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page)

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A charged sphere P is suspended from a horizontal bar in a laboratory by a

light inextensible, insulated string.

Another charged sphere Q, of mass 4,08 x 10-4 kg and carrying a charge of

+ 4,08 x 10-8 C, remains STATIONARY vertically below sphere P. The centres of
the spheres are 0,5 m apart, as shown in the diagram below.

5.1. State Coulomb's law in words. (2)

5.2. State whether the charge on sphere P is POSITIVE or NEGATIVE. (1)
5.3. Draw a labelled free-body diagram for sphere Q. (2)
5.4. Calculate the magnitude of the charge on sphere P. (5).
5.5. How does the electrostatic force that sphere P exerts on sphere Q compare
to that exerted by sphere Q on sphere P with respect to:
5.5.1. magnitude (1)
5.5.2. direction (1)
Point K lies 0,25 m vertically below the centre of sphere P, as shown below.

5.6. Calculate the net electric field at point K. (5)

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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)

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A coil with a diameter of 0,6 m contains 60 turns and lies so that the magnetic field
strength is at its maximum of +0,15 T. The field then changes to its minimum in 1,6 s.
(A= r2)

6.1 State Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction in words. (2)

6.2 Calculate:

6.2.1 The change in the magnetic flux in the loop. (4)

6.2.2 The average induced emf in the loop in 1,6 s. (3)

6.3 If the coil is now rotated in 1,8 s, how would it change the induced emf?
Write only INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME.
Explain the answer. (3)

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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page)

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The circuit diagram below shows four resistors connected to a battery of emf Ɛ and
internal resistance r. The resistances of the ammeter and the connecting wires are
negligible, while the voltmeters have very high resistances.

7.1 State Ohm's law in words. (2)

Switch S is CLOSED.
7.2 The reading on the ammeter is 5,25 A.

7.2.1 Calculate the total external resistance of the circuit. (4)

7.2.2 Calculate the reading on voltmeter V1. (3)

7.2.3 How does the reading on voltmeter V2 compare to the reading on

voltmeter V1? Choose from SMALLER THAN, EQUAL TO or
GREATER THAN. (1)

7.3 A learner concludes that the emf of the battery is equal to the reading on
voltmeter V1.

7.3.1 Define the term emf. (2)

7.3.2 Is the learner's conclusion CORRECT? Choose from YES or NO .(1)

7.3.3 Give a reason for the answer to QUESTION 7.3.2. (1)

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Switch S is now removed and replaced by voltmeter V2, as shown in the circuit
diagram below.

7.4 . How will EACH of the following change? (Choose from INCREASES,
DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.)

7.4.1 The power dissipated by the 6 Ω resistor. (1)

7.4.2 The reading on voltmeter V1. (1)

7.4.3 Explain the answer to QUESTION 7.4.2. (4)

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