INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of SIX questions. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. Leave ONE line between two sub questions, for example between QUESTION
2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
7. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
9. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
10. Give brief motivations, discussions etc where required.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADE 12 MARCH TEST 2023
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question only has ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter
(A−D), next to the question numbers (1.1 - 1.10), for example, 1.11 E.
1.1 A constant net force acts on an object moving in a straight line. Which ONE of the
following quantities associated with the object will remain constant during the
motion?
A Velocity
B Momentum
C Acceleration
D Kinetic energy (2)
1.2 A bucket is at rest on a table.
Which ONE of the following is the reaction force to the weight of the bucket, as
described by Newton's Third Law?
A Force of the table on Earth
B Force of the bucket on Earth
C Force of the bucket on the table
D Force of the table on the bucket (2)
1.3 The weight of an object on the surface of the Earth is w.
What will be the weight of the object on the surface of another planet of the SAME
mass as that of the Earth, but TWICE the radius of the Earth?
A 1
w
4
B 1
w
2
C 2w
D 4w (2)
1. This question paper consists of SIX questions. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. Leave ONE line between two sub questions, for example between QUESTION
2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
7. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
9. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
10. Give brief motivations, discussions etc where required.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADE 12 MARCH TEST 2023
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question only has ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter
(A−D), next to the question numbers (1.1 - 1.10), for example, 1.11 E.
1.1 A constant net force acts on an object moving in a straight line. Which ONE of the
following quantities associated with the object will remain constant during the
motion?
A Velocity
B Momentum
C Acceleration
D Kinetic energy (2)
1.2 A bucket is at rest on a table.
Which ONE of the following is the reaction force to the weight of the bucket, as
described by Newton's Third Law?
A Force of the table on Earth
B Force of the bucket on Earth
C Force of the bucket on the table
D Force of the table on the bucket (2)
1.3 The weight of an object on the surface of the Earth is w.
What will be the weight of the object on the surface of another planet of the SAME
mass as that of the Earth, but TWICE the radius of the Earth?
A 1
w
4
B 1
w
2
C 2w
D 4w (2)
