Physical Science Grade 12 Term 2 June Past Papers and Memos

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as answers to the following questions. Choose the 19 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your full NAME and SURNAME in the appropriate space in the ANSWER BOOK.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
6. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
7. The formulae and substitutions must be shown in ALL calculations.
8. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
9. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
10. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
11. All diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn according to scale.
12. Write neatly and legibly.

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as answers to the following questions. Choose the 20 marks
2. Q2 N FN, Normal force/ Normaalkrag 23 marks
3. Q3 3.1 An object (which has been given an initial velocity) and then it moves under the 24 marks
4. Q4 4.1 Product of an object mass and velocity.  18 marks
5. Q5 5.1 The force for work done in moving an object between two point depends on the 17 marks
6. Q6 m = 2 x 105 kg  (1) 8 marks
7. Q7 7.1 The change in frequency observed by a listener because the listener and 18 marks
8. Q8 8.1 The magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted by one point charge (Q1) on 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your full NAME and SURNAME in the appropriate space in the ANSWER BOOK.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
6. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
7. The formulae and substitutions must be shown in ALL calculations.
8. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
9. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
10. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
11. All diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn according to scale.
12. Write neatly and legibly.

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each 20 marks
2. Q2 2.1.1 Formyl group / Formielgroep  (1) 15 marks
3. Q3 3.1 The experimental boiling points of the compounds will be compared to the 14 marks
4. Q4 4.1.1 Addition / Hydration  24 marks
5. Q5 5.1 Marking criteria/ Nasienriglyne

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your NAME and SURNAME in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of SEVEN 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.

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each 20 marks
2. Q2 2.1 Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria 20 marks
3. Q3 3.1 An object (that has been given an initial velocity and) on which the only force

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
8. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
9. Give brief motivations, discussions etc. where required.
10. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
11. Write neatly and legibly. Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/May/June 2026 SC/NSC Confidential

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each 9 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of NINE 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 Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
7. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
8. Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.
9. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
10. Write neatly and legibly. Physical Sciences/P2 3 DBE/May/June 2026 SC/NSC Confidential

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each 13 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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. Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC Confidential

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each 9 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start the answers to EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
5. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
6. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.
7. Draw diagrams, tables or flow charts only when asked to do so.
8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Do NOT use graph paper.
10. You must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass, where necessary.
11. Write neatly and legibly. Life Sciences/P2 3 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC Confidential

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 17 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 15 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 8 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 17 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 10 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 15 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 21 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 13 marks
10. Q10 Question 10 14 marks

Instructions to candidates

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. Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/2023 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 25 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 11 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 18 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 16 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 16 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 21 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 14 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 9 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of NINE 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. Physical Sciences/P2 3 DBE/2023 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each 20 marks
2. Q2 A rope is used to apply a force of 240 N to a 50 kg crate to pull it down a rough 16 marks
3. Q3 A metal box is connected to a steel ball of mass 5 kg by means of a light, inextensible 15 marks
4. Q4 Two small, spherical planets P and Q of mass 1,2 x 1018 kg and 3 x 1018 kg 9 marks
5. Q5 A cricket ball is projected upwards from the bottom of a building at point A at a 19 marks
6. Q6 A truck of mass 3 200 kg travelling at a velocity of 18 m.s to the east, collides with a 15 marks
7. Q7 During a gymnastic routine at the Olympic Games, a gymnast jumps in the air and 14 marks
8. Q8 A mining trolley of mass 540 kg moving to the right, approaches point A with a velocity 19 marks
9. Q9 A racing car races towards a video camera as shown in the diagram below. The 13 marks
10. Q10 Two identical opposite point charges A and B each carry a charge of magnitude 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your full NAME and SURNAME in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN questions. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
6. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
7. The formulae and substitutions must be shown in ALL calculations.
8. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
9. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
10. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
11. All diagrams are not necessarily drawn according to scale.

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 17 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 20 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 9 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 11 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 11 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 20 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 17 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 12 marks
10. Q10 Question 10 13 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces in the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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. Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/2022 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 19 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 12 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 17 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 18 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 19 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 16 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 18 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 11 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of NINE 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. Physical Sciences/P2 3 DBE/2022 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 17 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 17 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 10 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 14 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 11 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 18 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 16 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 14 marks
10. Q10 Question 10 13 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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. Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/2021 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 19 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 12 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 14 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 13 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 19 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 17 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 17 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 8 marks
10. Q10 Question 10 11 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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. Physical Sciences/P2 3 DBE/2021 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Question 1 12 marks
2. Q2 2.1.1 A body will remain in its state of rest or motion at constant velocity unless a non- 19 marks
3. Q3 3.1 The total linear momentum of a closed system remains constant (is 11 marks
4. Q4 4.1 Motion upon which the only force acting is the force of gravity.  (2) 14 marks
5. Q5 5.1.1 2,4-dimethylhexane (2) 18 marks
6. Q6 6.1 The temperature at which the vapour pressure of a substance equals the 13 marks
7. Q7 7.1.1 Hydrolysis (1) 13 marks

1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose 12 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your examination number and centre number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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. Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/2019 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 17 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 12 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 12 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 18 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 17 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 17 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 13 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 11 marks
10. Q10 Question 10 13 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your examination number and centre number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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. Physical Sciences/P2 3 DBE/2019 SC/NSC

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 15 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 14 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 13 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 13 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 10 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 9 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 9 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 20 marks
10. Q10 Question 10 13 marks
11. Q11 Question 11 14 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your examination number and centre number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of 11 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, 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 SHEETS.
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. Physical Sciences/P1 3 DBE/2018 SCE

1. Q1 Question 1 20 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 18 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 10 marks
4. Q4 Question 4 14 marks
5. Q5 Question 5 17 marks
6. Q6 Question 6 15 marks
7. Q7 Question 7 17 marks
8. Q8 Question 8 14 marks
9. Q9 Question 9 11 marks
10. Q10 Question 10 14 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN 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, 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 SHEETS.
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. Physical Sciences/P2 3 DBE/2018 SCE