Organisation : National Department of Basic Education (DBE)
Exam : Grade 10 Exam
Subject : Physical Sciences
Download : Past Exam Papers With Memo
Year : 2018
Country : South Africa
Website : https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/NationalSeniorCertificate(NSC)Examinations/Grade10Exams.aspx
DBE Grade 10 Physical Sciences Past Exam Papers
Department of Basic Education (DBE) sets the curriculum for Grade 10 Physical Sciences, which is split into two primary disciplines: Physics (Paper 1) and Chemistry (Paper 2).
Related / Similar Question Paper : DBE Grade 10 English Past Exam Papers
DBE Grade 10 Physical Sciences Exam Questions
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 D.
1.1 An object is positively charged if it has more …
A electrons than protons.
B electrons than neutrons.
C protons than electrons.
D protons than neutrons. (2)
1.2 A car is travelling at a speed of 30 m·s-1 on a straight road. What would be the speed of the car in km∙h-1?
A 8,33 km∙h-1
B 30 km∙h-1
C 108 km∙h-1
D 130 km∙h-1 (2)
1.3 The UNIT in which the rate of flow of charge is measured, is called …
A ampere.
B coulomb.
C volt.
D watt. (2)
1.4 The gradient of a velocity versus time graph is equivalent to the …
A acceleration.
B displacement.
C position.
D total distance covered.
1.5 Two cyclists are cycling in opposite directions along the side line of rectangular field. It is observed that they covered the same distance over a time interval of 3 s. Which ONE of the following physical quantities is the SAME regarding the cyclists over the interval of 3 s?
A Acceleration
B Average speed
C Average velocity
D Displacement
Question 2 (Start on a new page.):
A baby leaves a bowl of food on the floor and crawls westwards to fetch a toy placed 5 m away. At the same time a dog walks eastwards towards the baby. It takes the baby 30 s to reach the toy. The dog walks past the toy to eat the baby’s food in the bowl.
2.1 Define the term displacement in words. (2)
2.2 Determine the position of the dog relative to the baby before they both moved. (2)
2.3 Calculate the average velocity of the baby. (4)
2.4 If the average speed of the dog is TWICE that of the baby, calculate how long it would take the dog to reach the food bowl from the moment the dog started moving.
Instructions and Information:
** Write your name and class (e.g. 10A) in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
** This question paper consists of 11 questions. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
** Hand in the ANSWER SHEET with the ANSWER BOOK.
** Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
** Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
** You may use a non-programmable calculator.
** You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
** You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
** Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
** Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
** Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.
** Write neatly and legibly.
Download DBE Grade 10 Physical Sciences Past Exam Papers
Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 2 (English) : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2026/33827-ps-p2-e.pdf
Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 2 (Afrikaans) : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2026/33827-ps-p2-a.pdf
Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 1 (English) : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2026/33827-ps-p1-e.pdf
Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 1 (Afrikaans) : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2026/33827-ps-p1-a.pdf
Grade 10 Physical Sciences Memo 2 (English & Afrikaans) : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2026/33827-ps-m2.pdf
Grade 10 Physical Sciences Memo 1 (English & Afrikaans) : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2026/33827-ps-m1.pdf