Lowveld high school

Physical Sciences
Grade 11
March controlled test
14-03-2024
Duration: 2 hours
Marks: 100
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.

10.
 SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1 The force exerted by a surface on an object which is in contact with it and acts
perpendicular to the surface is called…
A. gravitational force.

B. frictional force.

C. normal force.

D. applied force. (2)

1.2 A free-moving block slides down an inclined plane at a CONSTANT VELOCITY. This
means that the …
A. Frictional force acting on the block is zero.

B. Net force acting on the block is in the direction down the slope of the plane.

C. Net force acting on the block is zero.

D. Component of weight parallel to the plane is greater than the frictional force. (2)

1.3 A net force, F, is applied on an object of mass m kg and causes an acceleration of a

m.s-2. When the net force, F, on the same object is doubled, the resulting acceleration,
in m∙s-2, will be ...
A. a

3
B. a
2

C. 2a

D. 3a (2)

1.4 A satellite orbits Earth at a height where the gravitational force is a quarter (¼) of the
force it experiences on the surface of the Earth. If the radius of Earth is R, the height of
the satellite ABOVE THE SURFACE of Earth is …
A. 4R

B. 2R

C. R

D. ½R (2)

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2

Three forces, P, Q and R, of magnitudes 500 N, 200 N and 300 N respectively, act on a

point O in the directions shown in the diagram below.

2.1 Refer to the information in the diagram above and give a reason why forces P, Q and R

are classified as vectors. (2)

2.2 Define the term resultant vector. (2)

2.3 Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force. (8)

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QUESTION 3

A 700 N force is applied horizontally on a block of mass 100 kg hanging on a ceiling roof by

means of a light inextensible rope. The block remain stationery when the angle that the rope

makes with the ceiling is 25° as shown on the diagram below.

3.1 Draw a closed vector diagram indicating all the forces acting on the object and indicate

at

least one angle. (4)

3.2 Explain the meaning of a closed vector diagram. (2)

3.3 Use construction methods to determine the magnitude of the tension T on the rope.

Use a scale of 100 N = 1 cm (6)

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QUESTION 4

A crate of mass 95 kg lies on a rough horizontal surface. When a force F of magnitude 45 N

is applied at an angle of 35° on the crate, the crate moves to the right at a CONSTANT

VELOCITY.

4.1 Newton’s first law is due to inertia.

4.1.1 State Newton’s first law of motion in words. (2)

4.1.2 Define the term inertia and explain the importance of wearing a safety belt

using physics concepts. (5)

4.2 Draw a free-body diagram indicating all the forces acting on the block. (4)

4.3 Define the term frictional force. (2)

4.4 Calculate the following:

4.4.1 The kinetic frictional force (3)

4.4.2 The coefficient of kinetic friction (5)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 In the diagram below, a 2 kg block is connected to a 1 kg block by means of a light

inextensible string. The blocks are pulled up an inclined plane, which forms an angle of

28° to the horizontal.

The kinetic frictional force between the 1 kg block and the inclined plane is 4 N while the

kinetic frictional force between the 2 kg block and the inclined plane is 8 N.

5.1.1 Define the term normal force. (2)

5.1.2 State Newton's second law of motion in words. (2)

5.1.3 Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on the

1 kg. (5)

5.1.4 Calculate the magnitude of the tension in the string connecting the blocks. (6)

The two blocks are interchanged so that the SAME 30 N force is now acting on the 2 kg
block along the inclined plane, as shown in the diagram below.

5.1.5 How will the acceleration of the system change? Write down only INCREASE,

DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME. (1)

5.1.6 How will the tension in the string connecting the two blocks change? Write
 down only INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME. (1)
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QUESTION 6
Gravitational force exists between the sun and the Earth.

6.1 State Newton's law of Universal Gravitation in words. (2)

6.2 The mass of the sun is 330 000 times greater than that of the Earth. The distance

Between the centres of the sun and the Earth is 1,38 x 109 m. Calculate the

gravitational force that the sun exerts on the Earth. (4)

6.3 How will the gravitational force that the Earth exerts on the Sun compare to the

answer to QUESTION 6.2? Write only GREATER THAN, LESS THAN OR

EQUAL TO. Give a reason for the answer. (2)

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QUESTION 7

A small isolated sphere A, with a mass of 0,2 g, carrying a charge of +7 x 10-9 C, is

suspended from a horizontal surface by a string of negligible mass. A second sphere B,

carrying a charge of -8 x 10-9 C, on an isolated stand, attracts sphere A so that the string

forms an angle of 20º to the vertical. The horizontal distance between the centres of the two

spheres is 3 cm. Refer to the diagram below.

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

7.2 Draw the electric field pattern between the two spheres. (2)

7.3 State whether the electrons will move from A to B, or B to A and give a reason for

Your answer. (2)

7.4 Calculate the number of electrons transferred during contact. (5)

7.5 Draw a vector diagram of the forces acting on sphere A. Indicate at least ONE
 angle. (4)

7.6 Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force that sphere B exerts on

Sphere A. (4)

7.7 Calculate the magnitude of the tension force in the string. (3)

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Total marks:100