JOHANNESBURG WEST DISTRICT

GRADE 10

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

CONTROL TEST

MARCH 2025

MARKS: 75 Examiner: PLC

TIME: 1,5 hours Moderator: PLC

This question paper consists of 9 pages including the cover page and data sheet.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name and class (for example 10A) in the appropriate spaces on the
ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 6 questions. Answer ALL the questions in the
ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
8. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
9. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
10. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
11. Give brief motivations, discussions et cetera where required.
12. Write neatly and legibly.

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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 answer and write only the letter (A—D) next to the
question number (1.1—1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.6 E.

1.1 When two pulse meet at a point and sum up to a bigger pulse, at that point there is…
A Constructive interference.
B Superposition of a pulse.
C Destructive interference.
D none of the above. (2)

1.2 The amplitude of a sound wave is increased without changing the frequency. How does
this change the loudness and pitch of sound?

LOUDNESS PITCH
A Decreases Decreases
B Decreases Increases
C Increases Unchanged
B Increases Increases
(2)

1.3 Which one of the following is the function of gamma rays?

A Used to image bone structure

B Radio, television broadcasts
C Sterilise medical equipment
D Laser metal cutting (2)

1.4 A rod acquires a negative charge after it has been rubbed with wool.
Which ONE of the following best explains why this happens?
A Positive charges are transferred from the rod to the wool.
B Negative charges are transferred from the rod to the wool.
C Positive charges are transferred from the wool to the rod.
D Negative charges are transferred from the wool to the rod.
(2)
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1.5 Which one of the following is equivalent to one AMPERE?

A 1 C.s-1
B 1 C.s
C 1 J.C
D 1 J.C-1 (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)

Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

4m
B D

C E
A
40 cm

2.1 Define the term transverse wave. (2)

2.2 At point B, is the particle moving UP or DOWN? (1)
2.3 Name two points that are IN PHASE. (1)

It takes 2 seconds for one wave to complete.

2.4 What time does it take 6 waves to pass a particular point. Show all your calculations
(2)
2.5 Define the term wavelength. (2)
2.6 Calculate the:
2.6.1. Wavelength of this wave. (2)
2.6.2. Frequency of this wave. (3)
2.6.3. Wave speed. (3)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page)
3.1 A sound wave moves along a slinky spring. Positions A and B are the centres
of a compression and a rarefaction respectively. A and B are 24 cm apart.

3.1.1 Are A and B points in phase? Write down Yes or No. Give a reason for your
answer. (2)

3.1.2 Determine the period of the wave if it takes 5 seconds for a particle to move
from A to B. (2)

3.2 A note on this sound wave (WITH THE SAME SPEED) is played at a higher pitch
than before. How does this affect the following? Write down

INCREASES, DECREASES OR REMAINS THE SAME.

3.2.1 The amplitude of the wave. (1)

3.2.2 The distance between A and B. (1)

3.2.3 The period of the wave. (1)

3.3 A stationary bat makes a squeaking sound, and it takes 0,36 s for a sound
wave to be reflected back to the bat. The speed of sound in the air is 343 m.s -1.

Calculate the distance the bat is from the surface from which the wave is reflected.
(5)

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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page)
Electromagnetic radiation refers to waves of a dual nature, which are known as the wave nature
and the particle nature. Particles are referred to as photons.

Electromagnetic radiation may include the following in no particular order:

X-rays, visible light, infrared, gamma rays, ultraviolet light, radio waves

4.1 Define the term photon. (2)

4.2 Explain how electromagnetic radiation is propagated. (2)

4.3 From the list above, state which of the following forms of radiation ...

4.3.1 is used in hospitals to sterilize medical instruments. (1)

4.3.2 is used in a television remote control. (1)

4.3.3 has a highest penetrating ability. (1)

4.3.4 has the longest wavelength. (1)

4.4 Ultrasound allows gynaecologists to examine babies in their mothers’ wombs

to ensure that problems are detected early.

4.4.1 Briefly explain why gynaecologists examine babies in their mothers’

womb using ultrasound, not x-rays. (2)

4.4.2 An X-ray photon incident on a body has a wavelength of 3,1 x 10-9 m.

Calculate how much energy the photon imparts to the body. (4)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page)

Two small identical spheres, A and B, are suspended on long silk threads, as shown
in the sketch below. The spheres carry charges of -3 x 10-6 C
and +2 x 10-6 C respectively.

-3 x 10 -6 C - + + 2x 10-6 C
2

A B

5.1 Which sphere (A or B) has an excess of electrons? (1)

5.2 The two spheres are allowed to touch. Will the electrons be transferred from
A to B or B to A? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

5.3. State the principle of charge quantization in words. (2)

5.4 The spheres are now separated.

Calculate the new charge on sphere B. (3)

5.5 Calculate the number of electrons transferred during contact. (4)

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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)

6.1 Consider the following statement:

‘A battery has an emf of 12V’
6.1.1 Define the term emf. (2)
6.1.2 Give the meaning of emf of 12V. (1)
6.3 A battery transfers 2 036 J of energy when moving 509 C of charge from one point to
another in an electric circuit. Calculate the potential difference between these two
points. (3)
6.4 95 electrons move past a fixed point in a circuit in 0,1 seconds. Calculate the current
in the circuit? (5)
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TOTAL: 75

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 TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

NAME SYMBOL VALUE

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

Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0x108m.s−1

Planck’s constant h 6,63x10−34 J.s

Charge on an electron e −1,6x10−19C

Electron mass me 9,11x10−31kg

WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT

v=fλ 1
T=𝑓

c
E = hf or/of E = hλ c= fλ

ELECTROSTATICS
n=Q Q = Q1 + Q 2
qe 2

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