NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 18 pages and 3 data sheets.
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,Physical Sciences/P1 2 DBE/November 2022
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 10 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, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
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. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
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, Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/November 2022
NSC
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 numbers (1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.11 E.
1.1 Which ONE of the following combinations consists of only SCALAR
quantities?
A Velocity, speed and time
B Time, distance and speed
C Acceleration, speed and distance
D Displacement, velocity and acceleration (2)
1.2 The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is g.
Which ONE of the following represents the acceleration due to gravity on a
planet that has TWICE the mass and HALF the radius of the Earth?
A g
B 2g
C 4g
D 8g (2)
1.3 A ball is projected vertically upwards from the ground and reaches its
maximum height after a while.
Ignore the effects of air friction.
How will the ACCELERATION and TOTAL MECHANICAL ENERGY of the
ball at its maximum height compare to that immediately after it was projected?
ACCELERATION TOTAL MECHANICAL ENERGY
A Equal to Equal to
B Greater than Smaller than
C Equal to Greater than
D Smaller than Equal to (2)
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: PHYSICS (P1)
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 18 pages and 3 data sheets.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
,Physical Sciences/P1 2 DBE/November 2022
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 10 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, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
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. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
, Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/November 2022
NSC
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 numbers (1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.11 E.
1.1 Which ONE of the following combinations consists of only SCALAR
quantities?
A Velocity, speed and time
B Time, distance and speed
C Acceleration, speed and distance
D Displacement, velocity and acceleration (2)
1.2 The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is g.
Which ONE of the following represents the acceleration due to gravity on a
planet that has TWICE the mass and HALF the radius of the Earth?
A g
B 2g
C 4g
D 8g (2)
1.3 A ball is projected vertically upwards from the ground and reaches its
maximum height after a while.
Ignore the effects of air friction.
How will the ACCELERATION and TOTAL MECHANICAL ENERGY of the
ball at its maximum height compare to that immediately after it was projected?
ACCELERATION TOTAL MECHANICAL ENERGY
A Equal to Equal to
B Greater than Smaller than
C Equal to Greater than
D Smaller than Equal to (2)
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