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Grade 12 Prep. Exam.

QUESTION 4

A 4,5 kg skateboard is pushed to the left at a constant speed of 3 m∙s-1 on a horizontal

flat surface. A boy of mass 45 kg runs to the right at a speed of 1,5 m∙s-1 and jumps
onto the skateboard.

4.1 State the law of conservation of linear momentum. (2)

4.2 Calculate the velocity of the boy and the skateboard immediately after
he lands on the skateboard. (4)
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QUESTION 5

A small block of mass 0,4 kg is released from rest at point A, which is 0,8 m vertically
above the ground. It takes the block 3 s to slide down from point A to E where it comes
to rest. The length of the track from A to E is 8,1 m. Point D is 0,3 m vertically above
the ground.

The surface of points A to D is frictionless. Points D to E have a rough surface. Ignore

the effect of air resistance.

Block – 0,4 kg
A

D E
0,8 m
B C 0,3 m
𝜃

5.1 State the principle of conservation of mechanical energy. (2)

5.2 Is the kinetic energy at point B the same as that at point C? Write only
YES or NO. (1)

5.3 Give a reason for the answer to QUESTION 5.2. (1)

5.4 Use the energy principles to calculate the speed of the block as it
reaches point D. (4)

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QUESTION/VRAAG 4

4.1 The total linear momentum in an isolated system is conserved. 

Die totale lineêre momentum in 'n geïsoleerde sisteem bly behoue.
(2 or/of 0) (2)

4.2
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
• Any correct formula for conservation of momentum./Enige korrekte formule vir
behoud van momentum.
• Correct substitutions./Korrekte substitusie. 
• Correct final answer./Korrekte finale antwoord. 

POSITIVE TO THE RIGHT/POSITIEF NA REGS

∑pi = ∑pf
any one/enige een
mtvit + msvis = (mt + ms)vf
(45)(1,5) + (5)(-3) = (45 + 5) vf 
vf = 1,05 m∙s-1 right/regs 

POSITIVE TO THE LEFT/POSITIEF NA LINKS

∑pi = ∑pf
mtvit + msvis = (mt + ms)vf Any one/Enige een
(45)(-1,5) + (5)(3) = (45 + 5) vf 
vf = -1,05 m∙s-1
vf = 1,05 m∙s-1 right/regs 
(4)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 5

5.1 The total mechanical energy in an isolated system is conserved. 

Die totale meganiese energie in 'n geïsoleerde stelsel bly behoue.
(2 or/of 0) (2)

5.2 Yes/Ja  (1)

5.3 No friction/Resultant force is zero and thus no loss in energy. 

Geen wrywing/Resulterende krag is nul en dus geen verlies aan
energie nie.

OR/OF

Only conservative forces are present./Slegs konserwatiewe kragte is

teenwoordig.

OR/OF

Mechanical energy is conserved./Meganiese energie bly behoue. (1)

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QUESTION 4 (Start on anew page)

A ballis falling freely. When its downwards speed reaches 9,2 ms, it explodes into
two equal parts. Part I goes straight up to a height of 13,7 mabove the point of
explosion.

Ball

BEFORE EXPLOSION

AFTER EXPLOSION

4.1 Define,in words,the term momentum as applied in physics. (2)

4.2 Calculate the initialvelocity of part I just after the explosion (3)

4.3 State the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2)

4.4 Calculate the magnitude of the velocity of part I just after the explosion. (4)
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QUESTION 4/ VRAAG 4

4.1 The product of an object’s mass and its velocity.  (2)

Die produk van 'n voorwerp se massa en sy snelheid.

4.2 Upwards as positive/ Downwards as positive/

Opwaarts as positief Afwaarts as positief
vf2 = vi2 + 2ay vf2 = vi2 + 2ay
(0)2 = vi2 + 2(-9,8)(+13,7)  (0)2 = vi2 + 2(9,8)(-13,7) 
vi2= 268,52 vi2= 268,52
vi = 16,39 mꞏs-1 vi = 16,39 mꞏs-1
vi = 16,39 mꞏs-1  (upwards) vi = 16,39 mꞏs-1  (upwards)
(opwaarts) (opwaarts) (3)

4.3 The total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant (is
conserved).  (2)
Die totale lineêre momentum van 'n geïsoleerde sisteem bly konstant
(behoue).

4.4 Upwards as positive/ Downwards as positive/

Opwaarts as positief Afwaarts as positief
∑ p i = ∑ pf Any one/ ∑ pi = ∑ pf
(m + m)vi = m1V1f + m2V2f Enige een (m + m)vi = m1V1f + m2V2f Any one/
Enige een 
(2m)vi = m1V1f + m2V2f  (2m)vi = m1V1f + m2V2f
2m)(-9,2) = (m)(16,39) + mV2f  (2m)(9,2) = (m)(-16,39) + mV2f 
(2)(-9,2) = 16,39 + V2f (2)(9,2) = 16,39 + V2f
V2f = -18,4 – 16,39 V2f = 34,79 mꞏs-1
V2f = -34,79 mꞏs-1 The velocity is 34,79 mꞏs-1
The velocity is 34,79 mꞏs-1 The magnitude of the velocity is
The magnitude of the velocity is 34,79 mꞏs-1/
34,79 mꞏs-1/ Die snelheid is 34,79mꞏs-1
Die snelheid is 34,79mꞏs-1 Die grootte van die snelheid is
Die grootte van die snelheid is 34,79 mꞏs-1
34,79 mꞏs-1

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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page)

A pendulum with a bob of mass 3 kg is kept stationary at a height of 1,2 m above a surface.
It is released and at its lowest point it collides with a block, mass 1 kg, which is at rest on a
frictionless surface as shown in the diagram below. Ignore all effects of friction.

The diagrams below are NOT drawn to scale.

3 kg

1,2 m
1 kg

4.1 State the principle of conservation of mechanical energy, in words. (2)

4.2 Using energy principles only, calculate the speed of the pendulum-bob just
before it collides with the block. (4)

After the collision the pendulum bob has a velocity of 1,8 m∙s-1 and the block moves up
the frictionless curved ramp until it reaches a maximum height h, as shown below.
Assume that no loss of mechanical energy occurs during the collision.

1,8 m∙s-1

4.3 State the principle of conservation of linear momentum, in words. (2)

4.4 Calculate the magnitude of the velocity of the block just after the collision. (4)

4.5 Calculate the vertical height, h, reached by the block. (3)

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QUESTION 4
4.1 In an isolated system  the total mechanical energy remains
constant/is conserved 
OR
In an isolated system The sum of gravitational potential energy and
kinetic energy remains constant  (2)

4.2

(Ep + Ek) Before = (Ep + Ek) After

1 1
(mgh + mv2) Before = (mgh + mv2)After 
2 2
1 1
(3)(9,8)(1,2)  + (3)(0)2 = (3)(9,8)(0) + (3)v2 
2 2

v = 4,8497 or 4,85 m∙s-1 

Accept W NC for full marks. (4)

4.3 In an isolated system  total linear momentum remains constant /is conserved. 
OR
In an isolated system the total linear momentum before collision equals the total
momentum after collision.   [1 mark]

NOTE: NO marks to be awarded if closed system is used. (2)

4.4 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 4.2

Right +
∑ p before = ∑ pafter 
mpvpi + mbvbi = mpvpf + mpvbf
(3)(4,8497)  + (1)(0) = (3)(1,8) + (1)vbf 
vbf = 9,1491 (9,15) m·s-1  (right)

(4)
4.5 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 4.4

(Ep + Ek) Before = (Ep + Ek) After

1 1
(mgh + mv2) Before = (mgh + mv2)After
2 2
1 1
(1)(9,8)(0) + (1)(9,1491)2  = (1)(9,8)h  + (1)(0)2
2 2

h = 4,27 m 

Accept W NC for full marks

Do NOT accept equations of motion. (3)
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A toy trolley of mass 95 g is moving east at a speed of 2,45 m·s-1. It collides with a
stationary wooden block of mass 120 g, which is suspended with a rope, as shown
in the diagram below.

The impact causes the block to move to a maximum height of 0,15 m from its original
position, while the trolley continues moving eastwards.

Ignore the effects of friction and air friction.

2,45 m·s-1 0,15 m

95 g 120 g

4.1 State the principle of conservation of linear momentum in words. (2)

4.2 Draw a force diagram for the block at a height of 0,15 m above the ground. (2)

4.3 Calculate the speed of the trolley immediately after the collision. (5)

4.4 The contact time between the trolley and the block is 0,08 s.

Calculate the magnitude of the force applied on the trolley by the block. (3)
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• Any other additional force(s)/Enige ander addisionele krag(te):

Max/Maks ½
• If everything is correct, but no arrows /Indien alles korrek, maar geen
pyltjies Max/Maks ½
• If force(s) do not make contact with the dot:/Indien krag(te) nie die
kolletjie raak nie Max/Maks ½

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4.3 vf2 = vi2 + 2ay

02 = vi2 + 2(-9,8)(0,15) 
vi = 1,71 m·s-1

OR/OF

(Ek + Ep)i = (Ek + Ep)f

½ m v2i + mghi = ½ m v2f + mghf
(½)(0,12)(vi 2) +0 = 0 + (0,12)(9,8)(0,15)✓
vi = 1,71 m.s-1

OR/OF
Wnet = ½ m v2f - ½ m v2i
(0,12)(9,8)(0,15)(cos180) = 0 – (½ )(0,12)( vi 2) ✓
vi = 1,71 m.s-1

OR/OF
Wnc = mghf - mghi + ½ m v2f - ½ m v2i
0 = (0,12)(9,8)(0,15) – 0 + 0 - (½ )(0,12)(vi 2) ✓
vi = 1,71 m.s-1

OPTION 1/OPSIE 1
EAST/RIGHT AS POSITIVE/OOS/REGS AS POSITIEF
Σpi = Σpf ✓Any one/Enige een
m1vi+ m2vi = m1vf + m2vf
(0,095)(2,45) + (0,12)(0) ✓ = (0,095)(vf) +(0,12)(1,71)✓
vf = 0,29 m∙s-1✓

WEST/LEFT AS POSITIVE/WES/LINKS AS POSITIEF

Σpi = Σpf
✓Any one /Enige een
m1vi+ m2vi = (m1+ m2)vf
(0,095)(-2,45) + (0,12)(0) ✓ = (0,095)(vf) + (0,12)(-1,71) ✓
vf = - 0,29 m∙s-1
vf = 0,29 m∙s-1✓
Range (0,28 m∙s-1 - 0,29 m∙s-1)
OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
EAST/RIGHT AS POSITIVE/OOS/REGS AS POSITIEF
∆px = -∆py
✓Any one/Enige een
m(vxf – vxi) = - m(vyf – vyi)
0,095(vf – 2,45) ✓ = -0,12(1,71– 0) ✓
vf = 0,29 m∙s-1✓

WEST/LEFT AS POSITIVE/WES/LINKS AS POSITIEF

∆px = -∆py
m(vxf – vxi) = - m(vyf – vyi) ✓Any one/Enige een
0,095(vf + 2,45) ✓= -0,12(-1,71 – 0) ✓
vf = -0,29 m∙s-1
vf = 0,29 m∙s-1✓ (5)

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4.4 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 4.3

POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 4.3
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1

EAST AS POSITIVE/OOS AS POSITIEF

Fnet ∆t = ∆p ✓Any one/Enige een
Fnet ∆t = m(vf – vi) / 
Fnet (0,08) = 0,095(0,29 – 2,45) ✓ OR/OF Fnet (0,08) = 0,012(1,71 – 0)
Fnet = -2,565 N Fnet = 2,57N
Fnet = 2,57 N✓

WEST AS POSITIVE/WES AS POSITIEF

Fnet ∆t = ∆p
✓Any one/Enige een
Fnet ∆t = m(vf – vi) 
Fnet (0,08) = 0,095(-0,29 + 2,45)✓OR/OF Fnet (0,08) = 0,12(-1,71 – 0)
Fnet = 2,57 N✓ Fnet = 2,57
Fnet = 2,57 N✓
OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
EAST AS POSITIVE WEST AS POSITIVE
OOS AS POSITIEF WES AS POSITIEF
vf = vi + a∆t vf = vi + a∆t
0,29 = 2,45 + a(0,08) ✓ -0,29 = -2,45 + a(0,08) ✓
a = -27 m∙s -2 a = 27 m∙s-2
Fnet = ma✓ Fnet = ma✓
= 0,095 (-27) = 0,095 (27)
= - 2,565 N = 2,57 N✓
= 2,57 N (3)
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