Prepare for your first major assessment with the Technical Sciences Grade 11 Term 1 Revision Quiz. This page is designed to align with the 2026 CAPS curriculum and the official Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) to help you master Mechanics, Vector Geometry, and Frictional Forces before your March control test.
Success in Technical Sciences requires a strong grasp of how forces act in technological contexts. This interactive tool focuses on the first 9 weeks of the curriculum, moving from Grade 10 revision to advanced two-dimensional force analysis and friction calculations.
For full past exam papers and technical science study guides, visit: Technical Sciences Grade 11 Past Papers and Memos
Quiz 1:
Technical Sciences Grade 11: Set A
Quiz 2:
Technical Sciences Grade 11: Set B
Quiz 3:
Technical Sciences Grade 11: Set C
Quiz 4:
Technical Sciences: Set D
Topics Covered in the Term 1 Technical Sciences Quiz
This revision tool follows the Grade 11 Term 1 schedule, focusing on the core mechanics and force principles taught in Weeks 1 through 11:
1. Introduction to Mechanics and Force
Review the foundations of motion and the different types of forces:
- Motion in 1D: Refresh your knowledge of position, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Kinds of Forces: Master the definitions of tension, normal force (FN), gravity (Fg), and frictional force (f).
- Force Representations: Distinguish between a force diagram (showing the object) and a free-body diagram (representing the object as a dot).
2. Vectors in Two Dimensions
Learn to determine the direction and magnitude of combined forces:
- Sign Conventions: Use the Cartesian coordinate system, compass directions, and bearings (measured clockwise from North).
- Pythagoras' Theorem: Use FR2=F12+F22 to calculate the resultant of two perpendicular vectors.
- Co-linear vs. Co-planar: Understand the difference between vectors on the same line versus vectors in the same plane.
3. Resultant of Forces
Master the graphical and mathematical methods of combining forces:
- Head-to-Tail Method: Practice drawing vectors in sequence to find the resultant.
- Parallelogram Law of Forces: State the law and use scale drawings to find the resultant of forces acting at any angle.
4. Resolution of Forces
Learn to "break down" a single force into its parts:
- Components: Resolve a force F acting at an angle into its horizontal (parallel) and vertical (perpendicular) components using both scale drawings and trigonometry.
5. Frictional Forces
Understand the forces that oppose motion:
- Static Friction (fs): The friction acting when an object is stationary (fs=μsFN).
- Kinetic Friction (fk): The friction acting when an object is in motion (fk=μkFN).
- Calculations: Practice solving for friction and the coefficient of friction (μ) in horizontal contexts.
Download Technical Sciences Grade 11 Term 1 Resources
Supplement your quiz practice with these essential Grade 11 revision materials:
- Technical Sciences Grade 11 March 2025 Control Test (PDF)
- Technical Sciences Grade 11 March 2025 Memorandum (PDF)
- Vector Components and Pythagoras Cheat Sheet (PDF)
- Friction and Normal Force Formula Guide (PDF)
Access all materials here: Technical Sciences Grade 11 Past Papers and Memos
How to Prepare for the Term 1 Control Test
- Definitions are High-Value: Ensure you can define "resultant," "equilibrant," and "co-planar vectors" exactly as required by the CAPS document.
- Master Your Free-Body Diagrams: This is the foundation of mechanics. Always ensure your arrows are labeled and pointing away from the center dot.
- Calculator Skills: Practice using the Theorem of Pythagoras and trigonometric ratios (sin,cos,tan) on your calculator to avoid simple input errors.
- Graph Interpretation: Be ready to identify direct and indirect proportions in graphs related to technical data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a resultant and an equilibrant?
A resultant is a single vector that has the same effect as two or more vectors acting together. An equibrant is a vector of the same magnitude as the resultant but acting in the opposite direction, bringing the system into equilibrium.
Does the surface area affect friction?
No. Frictional force is proportional to the normal force and depends on the nature of the surfaces, but it is independent of the area of the surfaces in contact.
Top Exam Tip: Bearings
In Technical Sciences, bearings are always measured from 0° (North) in a clockwise direction. If a vector is pointing South-West, its bearing is 225°. Getting your direction right is often worth 2 marks in vector questions!