This is a Physical Sciences Grade 12 examination from North West, dated March 2026, worth 100 marks and to be completed in 2 hours. Question 1 is multiple choice, covering the definition of mass as resistance to a change in motion, calculating gravitational acceleration on a planet with half of Earth’s radius but the same mass, and identifying the correct description of an inelastic collision.
The following document, Physical Sciences Grade 12 Term 1 Exam.pdf, is the full document.
Term 1 Content Brief
Physical Sciences Grade 12 Term 1 Exam PDF ZNZ-211
Key terms covered include mass, gravitational acceleration, and inelastic collisions.
The paper consists of 11 pages including two data sheets, and has 7 questions. Question 1 is multiple choice on mechanics.
By the end of this paper, learners should be able to define mass, calculate gravitational acceleration on planets of different radii, and distinguish inelastic from elastic collisions.