Engineering Science N6 — Document

April 2018 — N6 — Engineering Science

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3.1The formula used or manipulation thereof

3.2Substitution of the given data in the formula

3.3The answer with the correct SI unit Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. The constant values, as they appear on the attached formula sheet, must be used were possible.

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1.2Complete the following expressions by using the words provided in the list below. Write only the word next to the question number (

1.24\ in the ANSWER BOOK. Each word can only be used ONCE. oudness closed tube

1.2.1 .. of a sound depends on the

1.2.2 .. of the wave.

2.3is free of overtones. Waves in strings are of a nature because the vibration is at right angles to the direction of

1.3.1The velocity of a transverse wave in the string (3\

1.3.2The frequency of its fundamental note and the frequency of the first and second overtone. (4\ 1. A test is done with a Kundt' s tube which

1.4.1

1.4.2

1.5What is meant by the law of forces (Coulomb's law\ (2\

1.6What is meant by fundamental tone and overtones in pipes? (2\ [25]25

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2.2

2.3A student is running a few test in a laboratory with a quantity of gas The information that relates to the gas is as follows: initial pressure of 150 kPa, volume of 0,18 m

2.3.1The mass of the gas (3\

2.3.2The volume of the gas at P (2\ 15070126

2.3.3The change of entropy (3\

2.3.4The work done on the gas (3\ .4 Distinguish between temperature and heat when we refer to the following

2.4.1Kinetic energy (2\

2.4.2Internal energy (1\

2.4.3Atoms or molecules which are in rapid motion (1\ [25]25

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3.1Comp lete the following sentences by writing down the missing word(s\ next to the question number ( .1.1

3.1\the ANSWER BOOK. The force between two charge Q and Q is inversely proportional to the (3 .1.1

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4.1Explain the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. (4\

4.2In a typical fission reaction, a nucleus absorbs a neutron and splits into nucleus and nucleus Determine how many neutrons are liberated in this process. (3\

4.3If 100 grams of an isotope has a half life of 5 hours, determine the mass of the isotope that will be left decayed after 15 hours. (3\

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4.5What happens to the atomic number and mass number of a nucleus that

4.5.1emits an electron

4.5.2undergoes electron capture

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4.7Light is shone on the cathode of a photo cell, which is connected to a micrometer, and the micrometer gives a reading. The intensity of the light is increased. What will happen to the reading on the micrometer? Explain your answer.

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 100 marks

Key Information

APS Score4 points

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectEngineering Science

LevelN6

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2018

MonthApril

Pages8

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago8y

SeasonAutumn (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodApril 2018

Days since exam3,115

About Engineering Science examination preparation

Engineering Science combines physics principles with engineering applications. The examination covers mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and materials science at the relevant N-level.

How to use this resource for revision

A TVET past examination paper is most useful when it is treated as an active revision exercise. Try the questions yourself before checking the corresponding memorandum. Where you make an error, identify the reason — was it a knowledge gap, a calculation mistake, an interpretation issue, or an examination technique problem?

For stronger examination practice, complete the paper without unnecessary interruptions and keep track of the questions that take the most time. Afterwards, review the memorandum and separate knowledge gaps from mistakes caused by interpretation, calculation, structure, or examination technique.

applying physics principles

selecting appropriate formulae

performing calculations with units

interpreting engineering scenarios

explaining scientific reasoning

A practical revision approach

Create a formula sheet organised by topic. The memorandum rewards correct formula identification, proper substitution, and accurate unit handling — always write the formula before substituting values.

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