MONDEOR HIGH SCHOOL

PHYSICAL SCIENCES TERM 1 CONTROLLED TEST

GRADE 11
8 MARCH 2024
2HOURS
100 MARKS
Examiners: Mr Jambaya, Mr. Matotoka, Ms Bee, Mrs Masanzu
Moderator: Dr. Antoniou

Instructions to candidates
1. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
2. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
3. Leave ONE line between two sub questions, for example between
QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
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. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places.
9. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
10.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 number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK,
for example 1.11 E

1.1 Which ONE of the following pairs of physical quantities is vector quantities?
A Distance and force
B Velocity and speed
C Charge and acceleration
D Displacement and force
(2)
1.2 Vector P and vector –P are acting on a common point O. The angle between
the two vectors is ...
A 0o
B 90o
C 180o
D 270o
(2)
1.3 Four forces act on a point, as indicated in the diagram

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 The magnitudes of the components of the resultant (net) force in the horizontal (F X)
and vertical (FY) directions are …
A FX = 3 N and FY = 6 N.
B FX = 1 N and FY = 4 N.
C FX = 2 N and FY = 2 N.
D FX = 4 N and FY = 2 N.
(2)
1.4 Which ONE of the following vector diagrams represents three forces acting on an
object simultaneously while the object moves at CONSTANT VELOCITY?

(2)

1.5 A block with a mass of 4 kg is pulled upwards along a frictionless slope, inclined at
an
angle θ, with a force F, as shown in the sketch below.

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 A N = (4)(9,8)sinθ
B N = F - (4)(9,8)cosθ
C N = F + (4)(9,8)cosθ
D N = (4)(9,8)cosθ
(2)

1.6 Three forces X, Y and Z act at a point O and are in equilibrium. Which of the
following statements is NOT correct?

A The vector sum of all the forces is zero.

B X is equal to the resultant of Y and Z.
C Z is the equilibrant of X and Y.
D The resultant of X, Y and Z is zero.
(2)

1.7 A trolley is pushed along a horizontal surface with a force of 150 N at an angle of 45º
to the horizontal. The trolley experiences a constant frictional force of 60 N.

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The NET FORCE acting on the trolley:
(i) Causes the trolley to accelerate horizontally
(ii) Is equal to the applied force
(iii) Is horizontally forward
Which of the statements above are CORRECT?
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (i) and (iii)
D (i), (ii) and (iii)
(2)

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QUESTION 2
The diagram below shows TWO forces P and Q of magnitude 250 N and 150 N
respectively acting at a point R.

2.1 Define a resultant vector. (2)

2.2 Calculate the horizontal and vertical components of vector P. (4)

2.3 Calculate the vector sum of horizontal components of P and Q. (3)
2.4 The vector sum of the vertical components of these forces is 129,45 N.
Using the vector sums of the horizontal and vertical components of P and Q,
draw a labelled force vector diagram to show the resultant force acting on
the point R. (3)
2.5 Calculate the magnitude of the resultant of forces P and Q. (2)

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2.6 Calculate the direction (measured clockwise from the positive Y axis) of the
resultant of vectors P and Q. (2)
2.7 If vector P was fixed but the direction of vector Q could be changed, for which
value of ϴ will the resultant force have a maximum value? (1)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

A box, with a mass of 45 kg, is pulled with a force of 90 N at an angle of 50º to the
horizontal. The box moves at a CONSTANT VELOCITY.

3.1 Define the term kinetic frictional force. (2)

3.2 State Newton's First Law of Motion in words. (2)
3.3 Calculate the magnitude of the horizontal component of the applied force. (2)
3.4 Calculate the magnitude of the normal force. (4)
3.5 Calculate the coefficient of kinetic friction. (4)
3.6 Will the coefficient of kinetic friction change if the angle of the applied force is
decreased? Write only YES or NO and give a reason (2)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
Learners investigate the relationship between the mass of an object and the
acceleration it experiences when a constant net force is applied on the object. They
use their results to draw the graph below

4.1 Calculate the gradient of the graph. (3)

4.2 Hence, determine the net force applied on the object during the experiment. (2)
4.3 Write down a conclusion for this experiment. (2)
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QUESTION 5
Gravitational force exists between the sun and the Earth.
5.1 State Newton's law of Universal Gravitation in words. (2)
5.2 Explain the difference between weight and mass. (2)
5.3 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 10 9 m.
Calculate the gravitational force that the sun exerts on the Earth. (4)
5.4 How will the gravitational force that the Earth exerts on the Sun compare to
the answer to QUESTION 5.2? Write only GREATER THAN, LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO. Give a reason for the answer. (2)
5.5 State Newton’s third law in words. (2)
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QUESTION 6
The diagram below shows a body M suspended from a ceiling by string A that is
attached to a 2,04 kg mass by a string B which runs freely over a pulley. The strings
have negligible mass. It is observed that when the system comes TO REST, the
angle between strings A and B is 900 and the size of angle x is 300.

6.1 What can be said about the forces acting at point O when the system comes to
rest? (2)

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6.2 Draw a closed vector diagram to show all the forces acting at point O. Indicate
two angles in your diagram. (4)
6.3 Calculate the mass of body M. (4)
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QUESTION 7
In the diagram below, a 1 kg mass on a rough horizontal surface is joined to a 2 kg
mass by a light, inextensible string running over a frictionless pulley. The coefficient
of kinetic friction between the 1 kg mass and the surface is 0,13.

7.1 State Newton's Second Law of Motion in words. (2)

7.2 Calculate the magnitude of the:
7.2.1 Kinetic frictional force acting on the 1 kg mass (3)
7.2.2 Acceleration of the 1 kg mass (5)
The rough horizontal surface is now replaced with a smooth frictionless surface. The
2 kg mass is again released and strikes the ground before the 1 kg mass reaches
the end of the horizontal surface.
7.3 Will the 1 kg mass move at a LOWER, a HIGHER or a ZERO
ACCELERATION? Briefly explain the answer by referring to Newton's laws of
motion. (4)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
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 28o to the horizontal. The sides of the blocks which touch
the inclined plane have the same area.

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.
8.1. Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting
on the 1 kg block. (5)
8.2 Calculate the magnitude of the tension in the string connecting the
blocks. (5)
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Total Marks [100]

We wish you all the best

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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11 PAPER 1 (PHYSICS)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

NAME SYMBOL VALUE
Acceleration due to g 9,8 m·s-2
gravity

⋅kg-2
Gravitational G 6,67 x 10-11 N⋅m2
constant
Radius of Earth RE 6,38 x 106 m
Coulomb's constant k 9,0 x 109 N⋅m2 ·C-2
Speed of light in a c 3,0 x 108 m·s-1
vacuum
Charge on electron e -1,6 x 10-19 C
Electron mass me 9,11 x 10-31 kg
Mass of the earth M 5,98 x 1024 kg

TABLE 2: FORMULAE
MOTION

FORCE

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