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Physical Science · Grade 12

PHYSICAL
SCIENCE GR 12

22 topics of matric Physics and Chemistry — from momentum and circuits to organic chemistry and electrochemistry. NSC exam-focused with worked examples.

Course Topics

WHAT'S COVERED

Momentum & Impulse
Conservation of momentum, elastic/inelastic collisions
Vertical Projectile Motion
Free fall, equations of motion, air resistance
Work, Energy & Power
Work-energy theorem, conservation of mechanical energy
Doppler Effect
Sound, light, red/blue shift, applications
Electrostatics
Coulomb's law, electric field, potential
Electric Circuits
Ohm's law, series/parallel, internal resistance
Electronics
Diodes, transistors, digital logic gates
Optical Phenomena & the Nature of Matter
Photoelectric effect, emission spectra, wave-particle duality
Electrochemistry — Galvanic Cells
Cell notation, EMF, standard electrode potentials
Electrochemistry — Electrolytic Cells
Electrolysis, Faraday's law, industrial applications
Chemical Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's principle, equilibrium constant Kc
Acids & Bases
Brønsted-Lowry, pH, strong/weak acids, buffers
Organic Chemistry — Intro
IUPAC naming, functional groups, homologous series
Organic Chemistry — Reactions
Addition, substitution, elimination, esterification
Polymers
Condensation, addition polymerisation, plastics
Industrial Chemistry
Chloro-alkali, Haber, Contact, Bosch processes
Fertilisers
NPK, environmental impact, production
The Nitrogen & Phosphorus Cycles
Natural cycles, human interference, eutrophication
Nuclear Chemistry
Fission, fusion, radioactive decay, half-life
Chemical Systems — Overview
Connections between all Gr 12 chemistry topics
Mechanics Exam Strategies
NSC P1 approach — question analysis & timing
Chemistry Exam Strategies
NSC P2 approach — organic, equilibrium, electrochemistry tips
Study Materials

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Physical Science Grade 12 Notes
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Past Exam Papers — Physical Science
Previous NSC papers with full memos
DBE Official Past Papers
Free NSC papers from education.gov.za
Official DBE Resources

FREE PAST PAPERS & MEMOS

Direct links to the official Department of Basic Education website and other verified SA resources. These are free, government-approved past papers with full memorandums.

DBE Past Papers

Official NSC past exam papers & memos from the Dept of Basic Education. Life Sciences, Maths & Physical Science — all grades.

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Western Cape Education

WCED past papers, prep papers and exemplars. Excellent for extra practice across all CAPS subjects.

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EC Exams Portal

Eastern Cape past papers and exam timetables — great supplementary resource with a huge archive of matric papers.

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Gauteng Exams Portal

Gauteng Department of Education past papers, subject guidelines and circulars for all matric subjects.

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SAMIE (SA Math)

South African Mathematics Institute of Education — past papers, resources and support for Mathematics students.

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SAILI Life Sciences

South African Institute for Life Sciences — curriculum support, research updates and teaching resources aligned to CAPS.

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