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GRADE/GRAAD 12

PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)

FISIESE WETENSKAPPE: FISIKA (V1)

SEPTEMBER 2020

MARKING GUIDELINES / NASIENRIGLYNE

MARKS/PUNTE: 150

These marking guidelines consists of 15 pages

Hierdie nasienriglyne bestaan uit 15 bladsye

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QUESTION 1 / VRAAG 1

1.1 B  (2)

1.2 A  (2)

1.3 C  (2)

1.4 D  (2)

1.5 D  (2)

1.6 A  (2)

1.7 C  (2)

1.8 C (2)

1.9 C  (2)

1.10 A  (2)
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QUESTION 2 / VRAAG 2
2.1 When a resultant/net force acts on an object, the object will accelerate in the
direction of the force  at an acceleration directly proportional to the force and
inversely proportional to the mass of the object. 
Wanneer 'n resulterende/netto krag op 'n voorwerp inwerk, versnel die voorwerp
in die rigting van die krag teen 'n versnelling direk eweredig aan die krag en
omgekeerd eweredig aan die massa van die voorwerp.
Note: If any one of the underlined key words in the correct context is
omitted, deduct 1 mark
(2)

2.2 F to the right  OR –F (1)

2.3 B experiences no net force (Fnet = 0) 

Therefore B will not accelerate  (2)

2.4
N

FA 
FT 

f

w

(5)
Accepted labels / Aanvaarde benoemings
w Fg / Fw / force of earth on block / weight / mg / gravitational force
FA Fapplied /
FT Tension in rope / T
N Normal force
f friction / fk / kinetic friction / Ff

Notes/Aantekeninge:
 Any additional forces: deduct 1 mark: max 4⁄5
 No labels: deduct 1 mark: max 4⁄5
 No arrows: 0⁄5
 Force(s) not touching object: deduct 1 mark: max 4⁄5

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2.5 OPTION 1
For Block A: For Block B:
Fnet = ma Fnet = ma
Any one 
FB - f = ma
FT – 4,7 -11,35 = 4(4,5) 
FB – 2,35  = 2(4,5) 
FB = 11,35 N FT = 34,05 N 
(5)

OPTION 2: SYSTEMS APPROACH max 2⁄5

Fnet = ma 
FT – f =ma
FT – (2,35+4,7) = 6(4,5)
FT = 34,05 N  (5)
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QUESTION 3 / VRAAG 3
3.1 – Yes 
Only gravitational force/weight is acting on the ball. 

– Ja 
Slegs gravitasiekrag/gewig werk op die bal in.  (2)

3.2 OPTION 1
Upwards positive: Downwards positive:
vf2 = vi2 + 2a∆y  vf2 = vi2 + 2a∆y 
= (8)2 + 2(-9,8)(-21)  = (-8)2 + 2(9,8)(21) 
vf = 21,81 m·s-1  vf = 21,81 m·s-1  (3)

OPTION 2
Upwards positive: Downwards positive:
vf2 = vi2 + 2a∆y vf2 = vi2 + 2a∆y
0 = (8)2 + 2(-9,8) ∆y 0 = (-8)2 + 2(9,8) ∆y
∆y = 3,27 m ∆y = -3,27 m
(3,27+21) (3,27+21)
vf2 = vi2 + 2a∆y  vf2 = vi2 + 2a∆y 
= (0)2 + 2(-9,8)(-24,27)  = (0)2 + 2(9,8)(24,27) 
vf = 21,81 m·s-1  vf = 21,81 m·s-1 
(3)

OPTION 3
(mgh + ½mv2)Roof= (mgh + ½mv2)Ground 
m(9,8)(21) + ½(m)(8)2 = 0 + ½(m)v2 
v = 21,81 m·s-1  (3)

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OPTION 1
3.3 Upwards Positive Downwards Positive
Δy = viΔt + ½aΔt2  Δy = viΔt + ½aΔt2 
9 = vi (2,24) + ½ (-9,8)(2,24)2  (-9) = vi (2,24) + ½ (9,8)(2,24)2 
vi = 14,99 m·s-1  vi = -14,99
vi = 14,99 m·s-1  (4)

3. 4 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 3.2 & 3.3

Upwards positive: Downwards positive:

14,99 21,81
Velocity (m·s-1)

Velocity (m·s-1)
8

 
t (s) t (s)
-8


-21,81 -14,99

CRITERIA
Graph starts at ±8 m·s-1 
First line is a straight line through the t-axis. 
Line ends at v = ±21,81 m·s-1 
Second line correctly drawn starting from v = ±14,99 m·s-1 
Two sloping parallel straight lines  (5)
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QUESTION 4 / VRAAG 4

4.1 The total (linear) momentum in a closed system remains constant. 

Die totale (liniêre) momentum in 'n geslote sisteem bly behoue.

Note: If any one of the underlined key words in the correct context is
omitted, deduct 1 mark
(2)

4.2.1 OPTION 1
Σpi = Σpf
 Any one
(mvi)1 + (mvi)2 = (mvf)1 + (mvf)2
(0,65)(8) + (0,16)(-20)= (0,65)vf + (0,16)(30) 
vf = -4,31
vf = 4,31 m·s-1 West  (Accept: left)

OR
(0,65)(-8) + (0,16)(20)= (0,65)vf + (0,16)(-30) 
vf = 4,31 m·s-1 West/to the left / Wes/na links  (4)

4.2.2 OPTION 1
TO THE RIGHT AS POSITIVE
Fnet·∆t = mvf – mvi 
Fnet (0,015) = (0,16)(30) – (0,16)(-20) 
Fnet = -533,33
Fnet = 533,33 N East/to the right / Oos/na regs 

TO THE LEFT AS POSITIVE

Fnet·∆t = mvf – mvi 
Fnet (0,015) = (0,16)(-30) – (0,16)(20) 
Fnet = 533,33 N East/to the right / Oos/na regs  (3)

POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 4.2.1

OPTION 2
For the stick:
Fnet·∆t = mvf – mvi 
Fnet (0,015) = (0,65)(-4,31) – (0,65)(8) 
Fnet = -533,43
∴(Fnet)Ball = 533,43 N East/to the right / Oos/na regs  (3)
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QUESTION 5 / VRAAG 5

5.1 ACCEPT
N FT 
N
FT 

f f
w w┴ w// 

Accepted labels / Aanvaarde benoemings

w Fg / Fw / force of earth on block / weight / 29,4 N / mg / gravitational force
/ gewig / gravitasiekrag / krag van aarde op blok
N Normal force / FN / Force of incline on block / Normaalkrag / Normaal /
krag van skuinsvlak op blok
FT Tension / T / force of rope / F / spanning / spankrag / krag van tou op
blok
f Friction / Kinetic friction / fk / Ff / wrywing / kinetiese wrywingskrag

Notes/Aantekeninge:
 Mark is awarded for label and arrow./Punt word toegeken vir byskrif en pyltjie.
 Do not penalise for length of arrows./Moenie vir die lengte van pyle penaliseer
nie.
 Deduct 1 mark when more than 4 forces drawn. / Trek 1 punt af vir meer as 4
kragte geteken.
 Deduct 1 mark if force(s) do not make contact with dot. / Trek 1 punt af indien
krag(te) nie met die kolletjie kontak maak nie.
 If arrows missing/Indien pylpunte uitgelaat word: Max/Maks 3⁄4 (4)

5.2.1 Weight / Gravitational force / Fg / gewig / Gravitasiekrag (1)

5.2.2 Weight of block R / Gewig van blok R (1)

5.2.3 Tension / Force in rope / Toukrag / Spankrag (1)

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5.3 The net/total work done on an object is equal to the change in the object's
kinetic energy. 
Die netto/totale arbeid verrig op 'n voorwerp is gelyk aan die verandering in
kinetiese energie van die voorwerp.

ACCEPT:
The work done on an object by a resultant/net force is equal to the change in
the object's kinetic energy.
Die arbeid verrig op die voorwerp deur 'n resulterende/netto krag is gelyk aan
die verandering in kinetiese energie van die voorwerp.

Note: If any one of the underlined key words in the correct context is
omitted, deduct 1 mark
(2)

5.4 OPTION 1
Wnet = ΔEk Any one 
(W Fg//)P + (W f)P + (W Fg)R = ½mvf2 – ½mvi2
(3)(9,8)sin20°(2)cos180° + (15)(2)cos180°+ (8×9,8)(2)cos0° = ½(11)v2 –0
v = 4,40 m·s-1  (6)

OPTION 2
2 h
20°
Wnet = ΔEk Any one  h=2sin20°
(W Fg)P + (Wf)P (WFg)R = ½mvf2 – ½mvi2
(3)(9,8)(2sin20°)cos180° + (15)(2)cos180°+ (8×9,8)(2)cos0° = ½(11)v2 –0
v = 4,40 m·s-1  (6)

OPTION 3
Wnc = ΔEk + ΔEp Any one 
(W f)P = [½mvf2 – ½mvi2] + [mghf - mghi]P + [mghf - mghi]R
(15)(2)cos180° = [½(11)v2 – 0]  + [(3)(9,8)(2sin20°) - 0] + [0-8(9,8)(2)] 
v = 4,40 m·s-1  (6)
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QUESTION 6 / VRAAG 6

6.1 v = fλ 
1 500 = 380 λ 
λ = 3,95 m  (3)

6.2 Smaller than / Kleiner as 

λ∝v  if f stays constant / mits f konstant bly 

OR
Smaller than / Kleiner as 
v = fλ
340 = 380 λ 
λ = 0,89 m  (3)

6.3 The change in frequency (or pitch) of the sound detected by a listener 
because the sound source and the listener have different velocities relative to
the medium of sound propagation. 
Die verandering in frekwensie (of toonhoogte) van klank wat deur 'n luisteraar
waargeneem word omdat die klankbron en die luisteraar verskillende snelhede
relatief tot die medium waarin die klank voortgeplant word, het.

OR
The change in frequency (or pitch) of the sound detected by a listener as a
result of the relative motion between the source and the observer.
Die verandering in frekwensie (of toonhoogte) van die klank waargeneem deur
'n luisteraar as gevolg van die relatiewe beweging tussen die bron en die
waarnemer.

Note: If any one of the underlined key words in the correct context is
omitted, deduct 1 mark
(2)

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6.4 Marking criteria/Nasienriglyne:

 Appropriate formula/Toepaslike formule 
 Substitution for detector A/Vervanging vir detektor A 
 Substitution for detector B/Vervanging vir detektor B 
 Equating difference in frequency/Vergelyking vir verskil in frekwensie 
 Final answer/Finale antwoord: 7,99 m·s-1 
Detector A/Detektor A Detector B/Detektor B
v±vL v±vL
fL = f  fL = f
v±vS S v±vS S
340+vL 1 500+ vL
= (380) = (380)
340 1 500
(fL)A - (fL)B = 6,91

340+vL 1 500+ vL
(380) - (380) = 6,91
340 1 500
vL = 7,99 m·s-1  (5)
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QUESTION 7 / VRAAG 7

7.1 The magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted by one point charge (Q1) on
another point charge (Q2) is directly proportional to the product of the
magnitudes of the charges  and inversely proportional to the square of the
distance (r) between them 

Die grootte van die elektrostatiese krag wat een puntlading (Q1) op 'n ander
puntlading (Q2) uitoefen, is direk eweredig aan die produk van die groottes van
die ladings en omgekeerd eweredig aan die kwadraat van die afstand (r)
tussen hulle. 

Note: If any one of the underlined key words in the correct context is
omitted, deduct 1 mark

 If masses used ( 0⁄2 )

(2)

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7.2
FT  Accepted labels / Aanvaarde benoemings
w Fg / Fw / force of earth on block / weight / 29,4 N / mg /
FE  gravitational force / gewig / gravitasiekrag / krag van
aarde op blok
FT Tension / T / force of rope / F / spanning / spankrag /
w krag van tou op blok
FE Electrostatic force/Coulomb force/FE Field

Notes/Aantekeninge:
 Mark is awarded for label and arrow./Punt word toegeken vir byskrif en pyltjie.
 Do not penalise for length of arrows./Moenie vir die lengte van pyle penaliseer
nie.
 Deduct 1 mark when more than 3 forces drawn. / Trek 1 punt af vir meer as 3
kragte geteken.
 Deduct 1 mark if force(s) do not make contact with dot. / Trek 1 punt af indien
krag(te) nie met die kolletjie kontak maak nie.
 If arrows missing/Indien pylpunte uitgelaat word: Max/Maks 2⁄3 (3)

7.3 85° 
Both spheres experiences the same force  (in magnitude) and have the same
mass . /
Beide sfere ervaar dieselfde grootte krag en het dieselfde massa. (3)

7.4 kQ1 Q2 FE
FE = 
r2 85°
(9×109 )(q)(2q)
= 2
 Fg
(0,2) 5° F
T

Fg = FEtan85°  FE = Fgtan5° 
9
(9×10 )(q)(2q) (9×109 )(q)(2q)
(0,03)(9,8) = 2
tan85°  2
 = (0,03)(9,8)tan5° 
(0,2) OR (0,2)
q = 2,39×10-7 C  q = 2,39×10-7 C 
(6)
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QUESTION 8 / VRAAG 8

8.1 Marking criteria/Nasienriglyne:

-1 mark for each of the 5 key words omitted in the correct context.
-1 punt vir elk van die 5 sleutelwoorde weggelaat in die korrekte konteks.

The electric field at a point is the (electrostatic) force experienced per unit
positive charge placed at that point.
Die elektriese veld by 'n punt is die (elektrostatiese) krag wat per positiewe
eenheids-lading wat by daardie punt geplaas is, ondervind word. (2)

8.2
Accept/Aanvaar:

+ -

Shape / Vorm 
Direction / Rigting 
Lines don't cross or touch /Lyne kruis of raak nie.  (3)

8.3 kQ kQ
EA =  EB =
r2 r2
(9×109 )(0,6×10-6 ) (9×109 )(1,2×10-6 )
=  = 
0,092 0,032
= 6,67 × 105 N∙C-1 (to the right) = 1,20 × 107 N∙C-1 (to the right)

Enet = EA + EB
= 6,67× 105 + 1,20 × 107 [addition of 2]
= 1,27 × 107 N∙C-1  (5)

8.4 Smaller than/Kleiner as  (1)

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QUESTION 9 / VRAAG 9

9.1 The rate of flow of charge.  (2 or 0)

Die tempo van ladingvloei. (2)

9.2.1 P = I2R 
37,5 = (2,5)2 R 
R=6Ω (3)

9.2.2 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 9.2.1

1 1 1
= +
R r1 r2
1 1
= + 
2 6
Rp = 1,5 Ω

Re = 1,5 + 6  = 7,5 Ω

Ɛ = I(R+r)
= 2,5(7,5+0,5) 
Ɛ = 20 V  (5)

9.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 9.2.1 and 9.2.2

OPTION 1
180
I= (2,5) = 4,5 A
100

Ɛ = I(R+r)
20 = 4,5(Re + 0,5) 
Re = 3,94 Ω

1 1 1
= +
R r1 r2
1 1 1
= + 
3,94 7,5 R
R = 8,32 Ω  [Range: 8,30 Ω - 8,32Ω] (4)
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QUESTION 10 / VRAAG 10

10.1 Mechanical (energy)/kinetic (energy) TO electrical (energy) 

Meganiese (energie)/kinetiese (energie) NA elektriese (energie) (1)

10.2 1,5 OR 1½  (1)

10.3.1 1 f=
number of cycles

f=  time
T
1,5
1 OR f= 
=  3×10−2
2×10-2
= 50 Hz 
= 50 Hz 
(3)

10.3.2 OPTION 1 Vmax

Imax Vrms =
Irms = √2
√2 311
23 = 
=  √2
√2 = 219,91 V
= 16,26 A

Pave = VrmsIrms
= (219,91)(16,26) 
= 3575,74 W 

OPTION 2
V I
Pave = max2 max 
(23)(311)
= 
2
= 3576,5 W 

(5)
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QUESTION 11 / VRAAG 11

11.1 The minimum energy that an electron in the metal needs to be emitted from
the metal surface. 
Die minimum energie benodig om 'n elektron uit die oppervlak van 'n metaal
vry te stel.
Note: If any one of the underlined key words in the correct context is
omitted, deduct 1 mark (2)

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11.2 The frequency of red light is less than the threshold frequency of the metal. 
Die frekwensie van rooi lig is kleiner as die drumpelfrekwensie van die metaal.
OR/OF
The energy of a photon of red light is less than the workfunction of the
metal. 
Die energie van 'n foton van rooi lig is kleiner as die arbeidsfunksie/
werksfunksie van die metaal. (2)

11.3 E = W 0 + Ek(max)
hc 1 Any one 
=hf0 + mv2max
λ 2
(6,63×10-34 )(3×108 )
-9
 = (6,63×10-34 )(6,94×1014 )+ ½ (9,11×10-31 )v2max
430×10
vmax = 7,31 × 104 m∙s-1 
(4)

11.4.1 W
P= 
Δt
(4,63×10-19 )(5×1020 )
= 
60
= 3,86 W 
(3)

11.4.2 5×1020 photons eject 5×1020 photo electrons per minute

5×1020
= 8,33×1018 electrons s-1
60
NOTE:
Q Any calculation of 8,33×1018 
n= 
q Enige berekening van 8,33×1018
Q = (8,33×1018) (1,6×10-19)
= 1,33 C 
(3)

11.4.3 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 11.4.2

1,33 A  (1)
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