grade10
Question 11
11.1 Consider the circuit diagram below. Switch S is OPEN. 11.1.1 Write down the reading on the following: (a) Voltmeter (V1) (1) (b) Ammeter (A1) (1) Switch S is now CLOSED. 11.1.2 Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit. (4) 11.1.3 Calculate the reading on voltmeter V2. (3) 11.1.4 How do the readings on ammeters … Read more
Question 10
Two identical insulated spheres, X and Y, suspended by threads from a ceiling, areheld at a small distance apart, as shown in the diagram below. Sphere X carries a charge of + 4 x 10-18 C, while sphere Y has an excess of30 electrons. 10.1 Calculate the magnitude of the charge on sphere Y. (3) … Read more
Question 9
Four metallic bars, suspended freely from a ceiling, interact, as shown in the diagrambelow. The points of attachment of X and Y on the ceiling are 4 cm apart. The two bars in the middle are bar magnets (X and Y) and the distance between themis 5 cm. One of the bars (A or B) … Read more
Question 8
The types of electromagnetic radiation are arranged according to frequency in the tablebelow. 8.1 How are electromagnetic waves generated? (1) 8.2 What type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy? (1) 8.3 Explain the answer to QUESTION 8.2. (2) 8.4 A certain type of electromagnetic radiation has a wavelength of 600 x 10-10 m. 8.4.1 … Read more
Question 3
Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text. The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length. Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen,e.g. 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT. Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT Your school has a garden project. … Read more
Question 2
Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks. The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length. Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen,e.g. 2.1 FORMAL LETTER. Pay particular attention to format, language and register. Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 … Read more
Question 1
Write an essay of between 150 and 200 words in length (about ONE page) on ONE of the following topics. Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen, e.g 1.1 That was my favourite day at school. Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.2, 1.7.1 or 1.7.2. Spend … Read more