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This page has every Electrical Trade Theory N3 August paper we have, from 2018 to 2021: 3 question papers and 3 memos in 18 PDFs. Files are in Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.

Electrical Trade Theory N3 August papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2021August16
2019August16
2018August16

Topics that come up most in Electrical Trade Theory N3 August

Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.

TopicPapersAverage marks
Domestic Appliances310
Protection310
Illumination310
Three-Phase Ac Systems310
Transformers310
Dc Machines310
Ac Machines310
Measuring Instruments and Electronics310
Series Rlc Circuits210
Alternating-Current Theory210
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Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2021 question papers and memos

August 2021

Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2021 question paper, first page of questions
Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2021 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 10 questions

What is in this paper (10 questions)
  1. Q1 Domestic Appliances1.1 State TWO main types of washing machines. (2) 10 marks
  2. Q2 Protection2.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 10 marks
  3. Q3 Illumination3.1 Draw a neat, labelled circuit diagram of a high-pressure mercury vapour 10 marks
  4. Q4 Alternating Current Theory4.1 A sine wave has a maximum value of 311 V and a time period of 20 ms. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Series Rlc CircuitsA 210 V, 50 Hz emf is applied to a series circuit consisting of a resistor of 12 Ω, an 10 marks
  6. Q6 Three-Phase Ac Systems6.1 Draw a neat fully labelled sketch to show the waveforms of a three-phase 10 marks
  7. Q7 Transformers7.1 How can you determine the turns ratio of a transformer if it is not possible to 10 marks
  8. Q8 Dc Machines8.1 Name any TWO tests that are conducted on a DC machine. (2) 10 marks
  9. Q9 Ac Machines9.1 State the purpose of the rotor of an induction motor. (2) 10 marks
  10. Q10 Measuring Instruments and Electronics10.1 Name two types of moving iron instruments. (2) 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. Where applicable, answers must be in accordance with the SABS (SANS) Code of Practice SANS 10142-1:2003 for the Wiring of Premises.
  5. Sketches must be neat, labelled and large enough to show the required detail.
  6. Formulae used in Electrical Trade Theory N3 can be found at the end of the question paper.
  7. Answers must be given to TWO decimal places.
  8. Write neatly and legibly. (11041263) -3-
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Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2019 question papers and memos

August 2019

Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2019 question paper, first page of questions
Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2019 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 10 questions

What is in this paper (10 questions)
  1. Q1 Domestic Appliances1.1 A stove that has been wired for three-phase supplies must be coupled to a 10 marks
  2. Q2 Protection2.1 FIGURE 1 shows a magnetic-type circuit breaker. Identify the parts indicated 10 marks
  3. Q3 Illumination3.1 Explain the purpose of the choke in fluorescent-lamp circuits, operating with 10 marks
  4. Q4 Alternating-Current TheoryThe current equation for a circuit is i = 250 sin 314t . 10 marks
  5. Q5 Series Rlc CircuitsA series circuit has a resistance ofΩ 5 , a capaciviet reactance of 6 Ω and an 10 marks
  6. Q6 Three-Phase Ac Systems6.1 Draw a three-phase waveform to illustrate how a rotating magnetic field in a 10 marks
  7. Q7 Transformers7.1 Draw a diagram to show how three s-phasingle etransformers can be 10 marks
  8. Q8 Dc Machines8.1 State the functions of the following components in a DC machine: 10 marks
  9. Q9 Ac Machines9.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the 10 marks
  10. Q10 Measuring Instruments and Electronics10.1 Study FIGURE 3 and answer the questions below: 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. Where applicable, answers must be in accordance with the SABS (SANS) Code of Practice SANS 10142–1:2003 for the Wiring of Premises.
  5. Sketches must be neat, labelled and large enough to show the required detail.
  6. Answers must be given to TWO decimal places.
  7. Write neatly and legibly. (11041263) -3- 

Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2018 question papers and memos

August 2018

Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2018 question paper, first page of questions
Electrical Trade Theory N3 August 2018 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 8 pages · 10 questions

What is in this paper (10 questions)
  1. Q1 Domestic Appliances1.1 The procedure below was followed during the replacement of a heating 10 marks
  2. Q2 Protection2.1 Briefly describe the function of the following: 10 marks
  3. Q3 Illumination3.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Alternating-Current TheoryThe current equation of circuit isi  250sin314t . 10 marks
  5. Q5 Series Rlc CircuitA series circuit comprises a resistor of 5 ohms, a coil of inductive reactance of 10 ohms 10 marks
  6. Q6 Three-Phase Ac Systems6.1 A three-phase delta-connected motor draws a current of 12 A at full load from 10 marks
  7. Q7 Transformers7.1 Explain the operation principle of a transformer. (2) 10 marks
  8. Q8 Dc Machines8.1 Explain, with reference to a DC motor, the meaning of a separately excited 10 marks
  9. Q9 Ac Machines9.1 Show, with a neat, labelled circuit diagram, how a single-phase capacitor 10 marks
  10. Q10 Measuring Instruments and Electronics10.1 Draw a basic circuit diagram of the connections required for a voltmeter to be 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. Where applicable, answers must be in accordance with the SABS (SANS) Code of Practice SANS 10142-1:2003 for the Wiring of Premises.
  5. Sketches must be neat, labelled and large enough to show the required detail.
  6. Answers must be given to TWO decimal places.
  7. A FORMULA SHEET with the formulae used in Electrical Trade Theory N3 is attached to the question paper.
  8. Write neatly and legibly. (11041263) -3- T520(E)(J31)T
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Questions about these papers

Which years of Electrical Trade Theory N3 August papers are on this page?

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

How many marks is the Electrical Trade Theory N3 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.

Which topics come up most in these papers?

Domestic appliances, protection and illumination, based on 3 papers on this page.

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