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WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Projectile Motion
Solution
Which of the following statements about a projectile is not correct?
A
Projectile motion is a two-dimensional motion.
B
A projectile is an object launched into the air and allowed to move freely due to gravity.
C
The range of a projectile is independent of the acceleration due to gravity.
D
The time of flight dependent of the acceleration due to gravity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R = \(\frac{u^2 sin 2\theta}{g}\)
From the above formula, it is evident that range depends on acceleration due to gravity.
For real, the range of a projectile is affected by the acceleration due to gravity; it influences how far the projectile travels horizontally.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72067)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Projectile Motion
Solution
An object projected at an angle to a ground level has a time of flight 4 seconds to move through still air. Calculate the maximum height attained by the object.[g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Given: time of flight T = 4s, g = 10ms\(^{-2}\), H\(_{max}\)
\(\theta\) = ?
T = \(\frac{2u sin\theta}{g}\)
4 = \(\frac{2 \times u sin \theta}{10}\)
40 = 2u sin\(\theta\)
sin\(\theta\) = \(\frac{20}{u}\)
But, H\(_{max}\) = \(\frac{u^2 sin^2 \theta}{2g}\)
H\(_{max}\) = \(\frac{u^2 \times (\frac{20}{u})^2}{2 \times 10}\)
H\(_{max}\) = \(\frac{20 \times 20}{20}\) = 20 metres.(u\(^2\)s cancel out)
Thus H\(_{max}\) attained = 20metres.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72087)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Momentum Impulse Newtons Law of Motion
Solution
The law of conservation of momentum is stated for closed and isolated system. What are the two conditions for a system to be closed and isolated?
A
No external force acts on the system and there is no change in mass of the system.
B
No external force acts on the system and there is a gain in mass.
C
No external force acts on the system and there is a loss in mass.
D
An external force acts on the system and there is no change in mass.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For the law of conservation of momentum to hold, the system must be closed (no mass enters or leaves) and isolated (no external forces acting on it).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72030)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Momentum Impulse Newtons Law of Motion
Solution
A boy of mass 40 kg jumps off a stationary skateboard and moves horizontally with a speed of 1.5 m/s while the skateboard moves in the opposite direction with a speed of 20 m/s. Calculate the mass of the skateboard.
A
60 kg
B
40 kg
C
3 kg
D
2 kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Given: mass of boy = 40 kg = m\(_b\), mass of skateboard = ? = m\(_k\), speed of skateboard v\(_x\) = - 20 m/s, speed of boy v\(_y\) = 1.5 m/s
Both the skateboard and the boy were initially at rest.
The total momentum before and after the jump must be equal.
0 = m\(_b\) x v\(_y\) + m\(_k\) x v\(_x\)
0 = 40 x 1.5 + m\(_k\) x (-20)
0 = 60 - 20m\(_k\)
20m\(_k\) = 60
m\(_k\) = \(\frac{60}{20}\) = 3 kg.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72061)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A stone of mass 200 g attached to a string is made to revolve in a horizontal circle of radius 1.5 m at a steady speed of 5 m/s. Calculate the tension in the string at the bottom of the circle.
A
5.3 N
B
3.3 N
C
2.0 N
D
1.3 N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F\(_c\) = \(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)
mass = 200g = 0.2kg, v = 5 m/s, r = 1.5 m
F\(_c\) = \(\frac{0.2 \times 5 \times 5}{1.5}\) ≈ 3.33N
At the bottom of the circle, the tension T in the string must counteract the weight of the stone as well as provide the centripetal force:
T = F\(_c\) + mg
T = 3.33 + 0.2 x 10 = 5.3N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72033)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A particle of mass 3.6 x 10\(^{-6}\)kg revolving around the earth has a radial acceleration of 4.3 x 10\(^7\)ms\(^{-2}\). Calculate the centripetal force of the particle.
A
1.55 x 10\(^2\)N
B
2.00 x 10\(^{-2}\)N
C
6.25 x 10\(^{-14}\)N
D
1.00 x 10\(^2\)N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = mass x acceleration due to gravity
F\(_c\) = m x a\(_c\)
a\(_c\) = a\(_r\) = 4.3 x 10\(^7\)ms\(^{-2}\), m = 3.6 x 10\(^{-6}\)kg
F\(_c\) = m x a\(_c\) = 3.6 x 10\(^{-6}\) x 4.3 x 10\(^7\) = 154.8N ≈ 155N ⇒ 1.55 x 10\(^2\)N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72051)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Density and Relative Density
Solution
In which of the following states is MAXIMUM pressure exerted on a person
A
Standing on two feet
B
Standing on one foot
C
Lying on the floor
D
Kneeling on the floor
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pressure is defined as force per unit area (P = \(\frac{F}{A}\)). When a person stands on one foot, all their weight is concentrated on a smaller area (the sole of one foot), resulting in higher pressure.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72010)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Density and Relative Density
Solution
A cube of water with side 10.0 cm floats vertically in water with 4.5 cm its length submerged. Calculate the density of the wood.
[Density of water = 1 g/cm\(^3\); D = 0.090 g/cm\(^3\)]
A
0.090 g/cm\(^3\)
B
0.450 g/cm\(^3\)
C
0.230 g/cm\(^3\)
D
0.0450 g/cm\(^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Volume of cube = s\(^3\) = 10\(^3\) = 1000cm\(^3\)
Volume of cube submerged = 10 cm x 10 cm x 4.5 cm = 450 cm\(^3\)
Volume of water displaced = volume of cube submerged = 450 cm\(^3\)
Mass of water displaced = 1 cm\(^3\) x 450 cm\(^3\) = 450g (density of water is 1 cm\(^3\))
Mass of cube = V\(_{cube}\) x \(\rho_{cube}\)
But, mass of cube = mass of water displaced
1000 cm\(^3\) x \(\rho_{cube}\) = 450g
\(\rho_{cube}\) = \(\frac{450}{1000}\) = 0.45 g/cm\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72041)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Scalars and Vectors
Solution
Which of the following terms has different dimension from the others?
A
Stress x Strain
B
Pressure
C
\(\frac{\text{stress}}{\text{strain}}\)
D
Torque
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The term with a different dimension from the others is D. Torque, as its dimensions ML\(^2\)T\(^{−2}\) which differ from the dimensions of stress and pressure, which are ML\(^{−1}\)T\(^{−2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72063)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Scalars and Vectors
Solution
(a) Derive the dimension of surface tension.
(b) Name the instrument used to measure the force of gravity at a place
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) SURFACE TENSION = \(\frac{\text{force}}{\text{length}}\)
FORCE = mass x accel. due to gravity
Dimension of force = M.LT\(^{-2}\)
Dimension of length = L
Dimension of surface area = \(\frac{MLT^{-2}}{L}\) = MT\(^{-2}\)
(b) The instruments used for measuring the force of gravity at a place are:
(1) Gravimeter, (2) Spring balance, (3) Gravitational accelerometer.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72084)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Scalars and Vectors
Solution
(a) State the S.I base unit of the following quantities: (i) a stress, (ii) force constant (iii) Plank's constant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(i) Stress: The base unit of stress is the Pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to kg⋅m\(^{−1}\)⋅s\(^{−2}\)
(ii) Force Constant (Spring Constant,k): The base unit of the spring constant is also in Newtons per meter (N/m), which is equivalent to kg⋅s\(^{−2}\)
(iii) Planck's Constant (h): The base unit of Planck's constant is Joule seconds (J·s), which is equivalent to kg⋅m\(^2\)s\(^{−1}\)
.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72086)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Heat and Temperature
Solution
A temperature of 60º C is equivalent to
A
25ºF
B
140ºF
C
50ºF
D
108ºF
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
ºF = (ºC x 1.8) + 32
But ºC = 60º
º F = (60 x 1.8) + 32 = 108 + 32 = 140ºF
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72045)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Heat and Temperature
Solution
Atmospheric pressure decreases with an increase in altitude because:
A
Acceleration due to gravity increases with altitude.
B
Temperature increases with altitude.
C
Internal energy increases with altitude.
D
Interaction among air molecules decreases due to less quantity of air.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
As altitude rises, there is less air above a particular point, leading to a decrease in atmospheric pressure. Furthermore, the density of air diminishes with increased altitude, which also contributes to this phenomenon.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72068)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Heat and Temperature
Solution
Four pieces of constantan wire, marked E, F, G, and H, each of length 1.0m, are at the temperature. Their respective diameters are 1 mm, 2 mm, 6 mm, and 10 mm. Which wire has the highest resistance?
A
E
B
F
C
G
D
H
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Using the equation, R = \(\frac{\rho l}{A}\)
we conclude that the wire with the smallest diameter will have the highest resistance i.e. wire E
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72073)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Heat and Temperature
Solution
Water is readily available but it is not a thermometric liquid mainly because
A
clings to glass
B
does not expand uniformily
C
boils at low temperature
D
is colourless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
All the options are reasons why water is not a good thermometric substance, but the most critical one is its lack of uniform expansion. Water's non-linear expansion makes it difficult to correlate temperature changes with volume changes perfectly.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72081)