NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
NOVEMBER 2021
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 13 pages and 3 data sheets
,Physical Sciences/ P1 2 CAL/ November 2021
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name and class (for example 12 A) in the appropriate spaces on
the FOLIO PAPER.
2. This question paper consists of 7 QUESTIONS. Answer ALL the questions in
the FOLIO PAPERS.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the FOLIO PAPERS.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, 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 SHEET
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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, Physical Sciences/ P1 3 CAL/ November 2021
NSC
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE
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 FOLIO PAPER, for example 1.11 E.
1.1. Which ONE of the following pairs of physical quantities has vector quantities?
A Force and distance
B Velocity and speed
C Charge and electric field
D Electric field and force
(2)
1.2. Two forces, F1 and F2, act on a point. If F1 and F2 act in the same direction the
maximum resultant has a magnitude of 13 N. If forces F1 and F2 act in opposite
directions the magnitude of the minimum resultant is 3 N. The magnitude of the two
forces, in newton, is …
A 8 and 5.
B 16 and 10.
C 3 and 10.
D 10 and 7.
(2)
1.3. A man in a lift is moving upwards at a CONSTANT SPEED. The weight of the man is
W. According to Newton's Third Law, the reaction force of the weight, W is the force of
…
A the floor on the man.
B Earth on the man.
C the man on the floor.
D the man on Earth. (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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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
NOVEMBER 2021
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 13 pages and 3 data sheets
,Physical Sciences/ P1 2 CAL/ November 2021
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name and class (for example 12 A) in the appropriate spaces on
the FOLIO PAPER.
2. This question paper consists of 7 QUESTIONS. Answer ALL the questions in
the FOLIO PAPERS.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the FOLIO PAPERS.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, 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 SHEET
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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, Physical Sciences/ P1 3 CAL/ November 2021
NSC
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE
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 FOLIO PAPER, for example 1.11 E.
1.1. Which ONE of the following pairs of physical quantities has vector quantities?
A Force and distance
B Velocity and speed
C Charge and electric field
D Electric field and force
(2)
1.2. Two forces, F1 and F2, act on a point. If F1 and F2 act in the same direction the
maximum resultant has a magnitude of 13 N. If forces F1 and F2 act in opposite
directions the magnitude of the minimum resultant is 3 N. The magnitude of the two
forces, in newton, is …
A 8 and 5.
B 16 and 10.
C 3 and 10.
D 10 and 7.
(2)
1.3. A man in a lift is moving upwards at a CONSTANT SPEED. The weight of the man is
W. According to Newton's Third Law, the reaction force of the weight, W is the force of
…
A the floor on the man.
B Earth on the man.
C the man on the floor.
D the man on Earth. (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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