Grade 10 · Physical Sciences · Physics, Paper 1 · CAPS
Motion in One Dimension – Grade 10 Physical Sciences (Physics, Paper 1)
What Motion in One Dimension covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 5 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 5
- Exam-style questions
- 10
- Marks of practice
- 94
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 55 min
What it covers
Motion in One Dimension is a Grade 10 Physical Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Physical Sciences Paper 1 (Physics) of the Grade 10 school and provincial exams. You study it in 5 sections: Frame of reference, position, distance and displacement; Speed, velocity and acceleration; Motion graphs: x–t, v–t and a–t; Equations of motion; Applications: stopping distance and ticker-tape timers.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 10 Physical Sciences Physics, Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Mechanics ≈ 75/150 in Gr 10 Paper 1 (motion in one dimension is typically the largest part, ≈ 35–45 marks)
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Frame of reference, position, distance and displacement25 min
- Speed, velocity and acceleration30 min
- Motion graphs: x–t, v–t and a–t40 min
- Equations of motion40 min
- Applications: stopping distance and ticker-tape timers35 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 2 h 50 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 94 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 55 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 55 min |
Grade 10 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 10 exam-style questions on Motion in One Dimension (94 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 5 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 10 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Motion in One Dimension? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Motion in One Dimension as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Motion in One Dimension
How is Motion in One Dimension examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Motion in One Dimension is part of Physical Sciences Physics, Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Mechanics ≈ 75/150 in Gr 10 Paper 1 (motion in one dimension is typically the largest part, ≈ 35–45 marks). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Motion in One Dimension?
About 4 h 55 min: 2 h 50 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 1 h 55 min for the 10 exam-style questions (94 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Motion in One Dimension?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Motion in One Dimension as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.