Grade 11 · Physical Sciences · Physics, Paper 1 · CAPS
Vectors in Two Dimensions – Grade 11 Physical Sciences (Physics, Paper 1)
What Vectors in Two Dimensions covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 5 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 5
- Exam-style questions
- 8
- Marks of practice
- 61
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 45 min
What it covers
Vectors in Two Dimensions is a Grade 11 Physical Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Physical Sciences Paper 1 (Physics) of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 5 sections: Resultant of two perpendicular vectors; Graphical methods: tail-to-head and parallelogram; Resolving a vector into components; Resultant of several vectors: the component method; Closed vector diagrams and equilibrium.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Physical Sciences Physics, Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Mechanics ≈ 83/150 in the Gr 11 November Paper 1 (vectors in 2D typically ≈ 8–15 marks of this, plus MCQs)
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Resultant of two perpendicular vectors25 min
- Graphical methods: tail-to-head and parallelogram25 min
- Resolving a vector into components25 min
- Resultant of several vectors: the component method35 min
- Closed vector diagrams and equilibrium30 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 2 h 20 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions8 questions · 61 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 15 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 45 min |
Grade 11 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 8 exam-style questions on Vectors in Two Dimensions (61 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 11 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 Vectors in Two Dimensions? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Vectors in Two Dimensions as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Vectors in Two Dimensions
How is Vectors in Two Dimensions examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Vectors in Two Dimensions is part of Physical Sciences Physics, Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Mechanics ≈ 83/150 in the Gr 11 November Paper 1 (vectors in 2D typically ≈ 8–15 marks of this, plus MCQs). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Vectors in Two Dimensions?
About 3 h 45 min: 2 h 20 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 1 h 15 min for the 8 exam-style questions (61 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Vectors in Two Dimensions?
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 Vectors in Two Dimensions as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.