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Physical Sciences Past Papers

CAPS Physical Sciences is studied in Grades 10 to 12 and integrates Physics and Chemistry. Paper 1 tests Physics (Mechanics, Waves, Electricity) while Paper 2 tests Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Equilibrium). Download NSC national papers and all 9 provincial papers with full memoranda.

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12

Grade 12 Physical Sciences

138 papers available

11

Grade 11 Physical Sciences

42 papers available

10

Grade 10 Physical Sciences

40 papers available

CAPS Topics Covered — Physical Sciences

  • Mechanics & Kinematics
  • Waves, Sound & Light
  • Electricity & Circuits
  • Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Equilibrium
  • Acids, Bases & pH
  • Electrochemical Cells

How to Use Past Papers Effectively

  1. Choose a grade below and start with the most recent year's paper.
  2. Attempt the full paper under timed, exam-like conditions — no peeking.
  3. Mark your work using the official DBE memorandum and note every mark lost.
  4. Use AI StudyBuddy to get instant, step-by-step CAPS-aligned explanations for questions you got wrong.
  5. Drill the weak topics, then move to the previous year's paper. Repeat until confident.

Physical Sciences Vraestelle — Fisiese Wetenskappe

Hierdie bladsy bied gratis CAPS-gerigte Fisiese Wetenskappe vraestelle vir graad 10 tot graad 12 leerders in Suid-Afrika. Elke vraestel sluit die amptelike memorandum in, sodat jy jou eie werk kan nasien. Fisiese Wetenskappe is die Afrikaanse naam vir Physical Sciences onder die CAPS-kurrikulum van die Departement van Basiese Onderwys (DBO).