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This page has every Building Science N1 August paper we have, from 2018 to 2021: 3 question papers and 3 memos in 6 PDFs. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.

Building Science N1 August papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2021August12
2019August12
2018August12
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Building Science N1 August 2021 question papers and memos

August 2021

Building Science N1 August 2021 question paper, first page of questions
Building Science N1 August 2021 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 7 questions

What is in this paper (7 questions)
  1. Q1 Complete the following table by writing only the answer next to the question number 10 marks
  2. Q2 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only ‘True’ or 10 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 Sketch and describe a simple experiment to show that fluid pressure is the 14 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Define relative density. (3) 17 marks
  5. Q5 5.1 Graphically determine the magnitude, direction and sense of the resultant of 16 marks
  6. Q6 6.1 A force of 220 N is acting towards the right-hand side and a force of 350 N is 10 marks
  7. Q7 7.1 A concrete beam is 8 m long and has a mass of 3 200 kg. It is simply supported 23 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer all the questions.
  2. Read all the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Start each question on a new page.
  5. Only use a black or blue pen.
  6. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3-
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Building Science N1 August 2019 question papers and memos

August 2019

Building Science N1 August 2019 question paper, first page of questions
Building Science N1 August 2019 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 8 questions

What is in this paper (8 questions)
  1. Q1 Give the name of the SI unit, together with the symbol, in which each of the following is 5 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Define Archimedes' principle. (3) 10 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 Give THREE ingredients used in concrete. (3) 19 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Define Charles's law. (3) 16 marks
  5. Q5 5.1 The sketch below shows a cross-section of a tree trunk. 16 marks
  6. Q6 6.1 Define the term equilibrant. (4) 16 marks
  7. Q7 FIGURE 1 on the DIAGRAM SHEET (attached) shows three concurrent coplanar 8 marks
  8. Q8 FIGURE 2 on the DIAGRAM SHEET (attached) shows three forces acting on a beam. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Sketches must be large, neat and fully labelled.
  5. Assume that 1 kg mass exerts a force of 10 N.
  6. Write the formula before starting with a calculation.
  7. Round off numerical answers to TWO decimal places.
  8. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3-

Building Science N1 August 2018 question papers and memos

August 2018

Building Science N1 August 2018 question paper, first page of questions
Building Science N1 August 2018 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 8 questions

What is in this paper (8 questions)
  1. Q1 1.1.1 The area of a circle with a radius of 25 cm (3) 10 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Define the term density of a material. (3) 18 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 Give THREE ingredients used in concrete. (3) 10 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Define Charles's law. (3) 16 marks
  5. Q5 5.1 Explain each of the following timber terms: 14 marks
  6. Q6 6.1 Define the term coplanar forces. (3) 10 marks
  7. Q7 FIGURE 2 on the ADDENDUM (attached) shows four forces acting on a pin. 12 marks
  8. Q8 Determine the magnitude of the reactions R and R for the simply supported beam 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Rule off on completion of each answer.
  5. ALL sketches and/or diagrams must be done in pencil, neat, reasonably large and fully labelled.
  6. Untidy and/or illegible work will be penalised.
  7. Assume that 1 kg mass exerts a force of 10 N.
  8. Round off numerical answers to TWO decimal places.
  9. Write the formula before starting with a calculation.
  10. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3- T230(E)(J26)T
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Which years of Building Science N1 August papers are on this page?

Papers from 2021, 2019, 2018. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the Building Science N1 August paper?

The paper is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.

Are the memos included?

Yes. 3 of the 3 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

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