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The document is a test paper on vectors for grade 11 physical sciences students. It consists of 6 pages and 50 marks worth of questions testing students' knowledge of vectors, forces, equilibrium and calculations involving vector quantities like magnitude and direction. The questions include multiple choice, calculations and drawing vector diagrams.

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Grade 11 Topic Test Vectors Feb 2023

The document is a test paper on vectors for grade 11 physical sciences students. It consists of 6 pages and 50 marks worth of questions testing students' knowledge of vectors, forces, equilibrium and calculations involving vector quantities like magnitude and direction. The questions include multiple choice, calculations and drawing vector diagrams.

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GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT

GRADE 11

PHYSICAL SCIENCES TOPIC TEST


TOPIC: VECTORS
JANUARY 2023

MARKS: 50

TIME: 1 hour

This question paper consists of 6 pages including the data sheet


Please turn over
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Attempt ALL questions.

2. Round off your final answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.

3. Write neatly and legibly.

4 You are advised to use the attached data sheet.

QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK. Eg 1.6 E

1.1 Which one of the following consists of only VECTOR quantities?

A Displacement, time, velocity

B Acceleration, velocity, speed

C Displacement, acceleration, velocity

D Velocity, distance, acceleration (2)

1.2 Consider the following vector diagram:


B

A 90 0C

The vector which represents the resultant of the other two, is …

A AC

B AB

C CB

D BA

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1.3 A river flows at a constant velocity of 20 m∙s-1 in a westerly direction. A


boat moves at a constant velocity of 15 m∙s-1 in an easterly direction on
the river. Which ONE of the following vectors best represents the
resultant velocity of the boat?

A 5 m.s-1
B 5 m.s-1
C 35 m.s-1
D 35 m.s-1 (2)

1.4 An object of weight W is suspended from two strings. F1 and F2 are the
forces exerted by the strings on the load in the directions shown in the
diagram below.

F1 F2
50° 30°

Which ONE of the following equations is valid for this situation?

A W = F12  F22
B F1 sin 50° = F2 sin 30°

C F1 cos 50° = F2 sin 30°

D W = F 1 + F2 (2)

1.5 Vector P and vector –P are acting on a common point O. The angle between
the two vectors is ...

A 00

B 900

C 1800

D 2700 (2)
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QUESTION 2

Two forces x and Y of magnitudes 30 N and 50 N respectively act horizontally on


the body as shown in the diagram below.

X (30 N) Y(50 N)

2.1 Define the term a vector. (2)

2.2 Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force of forces X and
Y. (2)

2.3 Draw a scale vector diagram of the forces X and Y, and their resultant.
Clearly indicate the forces and the resultant. (3)

2.4 The X and Y forces above and another force Z, are now made to hold the
same body in a stationary position as shown in the diagram below. The
forces are in EQUILIBRIUM, and forces X and Y make angles of 30° and
60° respectively with the horizontal.

X (35 N) Y(50 N)

300 600

Z
2.4.1 Calculate the sum of the magnitude of the vertical components of
forces X and Y. (3)

2.4.2 Calculate the mass of the body in equilibrium. (3)


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QUESTION 3

Four forces act on an object as shown in the diagram below. The forces are not
drawn to scale.

3.1 Use the diagram to calculate:

3.1.1 The resultant of the horizontal forces (Rx). (2)

3.1.2 The resultant of the vertical forces (Ry). (2)

3.1.3 The magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on the
object. (3)

3.2 Three forces, P, Q and R, of magnitudes 500 N, 200 N and 300 N respectively,
act on a point O in the directions shown in the diagram below.
The forces are NOT drawn to scale.

P = 500 N

y
10
Q = 200 N

30
O x
60

R = 300 N
3.2.1 Refer to the information in the diagram above and give a reason why
forces P, Q and R are classified as vectors. (1)

3.2.2 Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force, either
by CALCULATION or by ACCURATE CONSTRUCTION AND
MEASUREMENT. (Use scale 10 mm = 50 N.) (8)
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QUESTION 4

Three forces, A,B and C, are holding a body of mass 4,76 kg in a stationary
position as shown in the diagram below . The forces are in EQUILIBRIUM.
Forces A and B make angles of 30° and 60° respectively with the horizontal.

A B (25 N)

30o O 60o

4.1 Define the term a resultant vector. (2)

4.2 Give a reason why the forces in the diagram above are said to be in
equilibrium. (1)

4.3 Draw a closed vector diagram to show all the forces acting on the body. (3)

4.4 Calculate the magnitude of force A. (5)


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TOTAL: 50

PHYSICAL CONSTANT AND FORMULA

NAME FORMULA VALUE

Acceleration due to gravity g 9,8 m.s-2

W = mg

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