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Memo - Phy Sci CT GR 10 - 2025 Term 1

This document is a memorandum for a Grade 10 Physical Sciences exam conducted in March 2025, consisting of various questions and their corresponding answers. It includes multiple choice questions, definitions, calculations, and explanations related to wave properties, energy, and electric charge. The total marks for the exam are 75, and the memorandum spans 6 pages.

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Memo - Phy Sci CT GR 10 - 2025 Term 1

This document is a memorandum for a Grade 10 Physical Sciences exam conducted in March 2025, consisting of various questions and their corresponding answers. It includes multiple choice questions, definitions, calculations, and explanations related to wave properties, energy, and electric charge. The total marks for the exam are 75, and the memorandum spans 6 pages.

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OR TAMBO INLAND DISTRICT

GRADE 10

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

MARCH 2025

MEMORANDUM
MARKS: 75

THIS MEMORANDUM CONSISTS OF 6 PAGES INCLUDING THE COVER PAGE.


PHYSICAL SCIENCES - MEMO CAPS - GRADE 10 ORTID/MARCH 2025

QUESTION 1

1.1 B ✓✓ (2)
1.2 C ✓✓ (2)
1.3 A ✓✓ (2)
1.4 C ✓✓ (2)
1.5 D ✓✓ (2)
1.6 D ✓✓ (2)
1.7 D ✓✓ (2)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 The algebraic sum of the amplitudes of two pulses that occupy the same space

at the same time. ✓✓ (2)

2.2 Destructive interference. ✓

Interference between a crest and a trough leading to a reduced amplitude. ✓ (2)

OR They sum up to a smaller amplitude. ✓

2.3 A = 6 + (−8)✓ = −2cm✓ Answer only: full marks (2)

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PHYSICAL SCIENCES - MEMO CAPS - GRADE 10 ORTID/MARCH 2025

QUESTION 3

3.1 A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate at right angles to the
direction of motion of the wave. ✓✓ (2)
3.2.1 A and C ✓ (1)
3.2.2 Trough ✓ (1)
3.2.3 Crest ✓ (1)
3.3 4 ÷ 2✓ = 2 m. ✓ (2)
3.4.1 T = 1 ✓ = 1 ✓ = 0,67s✓ (3)
f 1,5

Positive marking from 3.3


3.4.2 v = f. λ ✓ = (1,5)(2) ✓ = 3m. s −1 ✓ (3)
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QUESTION 4

4.1 A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction (2)
of motion of the wave. ✓✓
4.2.1 Rarefaction ✓ (1)
4.2.2 Compression ✓ (1)
4.2.3 Wavelength ✓ (1)
4.3.1 v = f. λ ✓
1500 = 30 000 × λ ✓
λ = 0,05 m ✓ (3)
4.4 • To check the health of unborn babies in their mother’s womb. ✓ (2)
• To diagnose and treat various conditions (tumours). ✓
(Any other additional uses)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES - MEMO CAPS - GRADE 10 ORTID/MARCH 2025

QUESTION 5

5.1 A photon is a packet of energy found in light. ✓✓ (2)


5.2 A = visible light ✓
B = X-rays ✓ (2)
5.3 E = hf ✓
= 6,63 × 10−34 × 2,5 × 1016 ✓
= 1,6575 × 10−17 J ✓ (3)
5.4 Because B has a higher frequency / energy✓ hence a higher penetrating (2)
ability✓ OR X-rays are absorbed by bones to appear bright white✓ but visible
light is deflected by soft tissues of the body. ✓
5.5 ℎ𝑐
𝐸= ✓
𝜆
6,63×10−34 ×3,0×108
7,25 × 10−13 ✓ = ✓
𝜆
(4)
𝜆 = 2,74 × 10−13 𝑚. ✓
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES - MEMO CAPS - GRADE 10 ORTID/MARCH 2025

QUESTION 6

6.1 Every charge in the universe consists of an integer multiple of the charge of
one electron. ✓✓ (2)
In 6.2, two options have been provided to accommodate the wrong choice of sphere
with excess electrons.
6.2 OPTION 1 OPTION 2
𝑄 𝑄
𝑛= ✓ 𝑛= ✓
𝑒 𝑒
4,7×10−6 −5,3 × 10−6
= ✓ = ✓
1,6×10−19 −1,6×10−19
(3)
13 13
= 2,9375 × 10 electrons✓ = 3,3125 × 10 electrons✓
6.3 To prevent the loss of electrons or charges. ✓ (1)
OR To prevent leakage of charges. ✓
6.4 A to B. ✓
A has excess electrons. ✓ (2)
6.5 𝑄1 +𝑄2
𝑄= ✓
2
4,7×10−6 +(−5,3 × 10−6 )
= ✓
2
(3)
−7
= −3 × 10 𝐶 ✓
Positive marking from 6.5
6.6 OPTION 1 OPTION 2
∆𝑄 = −3 × 10−7 − (−5,3 × 10−6 )✓ ∆𝑄 = −3 × 10−7 − 4,7 × 10−6 ✓
= 5 × 10−6 𝐶 = −5 × 10−6 𝐶
5×10−6 −5×10−6
𝑛= ✓ 𝑛= ✓
1,6×10−19 −1,6×10−19
𝑛 = 3,125 × 1013 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑠. ✓ 𝑛 = 3,125 × 1013 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑠. ✓ (3)

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PHYSICAL SCIENCES - MEMO CAPS - GRADE 10 ORTID/MARCH 2025

QUESTION 7

7.1 The energy transferred per unit electric charge (flowing through it) ✓✓ (2)
7.2 𝑊
𝑉= ✓
𝑄
8000 (3)
= ✓
735
= 10,88 𝑉 ✓
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