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WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Angles of Elevation & Depression
Solution
a. A boy stands at the point M on the same horizontal level as the foot, T of a vertical building. He observes an object on the top, P of the building at an angle of elevation of 66°. He moves directly backward to a new point C and observes the same object at an angle of 53°. if | MT | = 50 m:
Illustrate the information in a diagram;
bi. Calculate and correct to one decimal place: the height of the building;
bii. Calculate and correct to one decimal place: LINE MC.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. solution above
bi. From ∆PMT
the height of the building is PT
\(Tan\theta = \frac{opposite}{adjacent}\)
tan66^\circ = \(\frac{PT}{50}\)
Therefore, PT = \(tan 66^\circ\times50 = 112.3m\) ( to 1 d.p)
bii. From ∆PCT
\(Tan53^\circ = \frac{PT}{CT}\)
\(Tan53^\circ = \frac{112.3}{CT}\)
\(Tan53^\circ\times CT = 112.3\)
\(CT = \frac{112.3}{Tan53^\circ}\) = 84. 62m.
MC = CT - MT = 84.62 - 50 = 34.6m
Therefore, MC = 34.6m ( to 1 d.p ).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69296)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Bearings and Distances
Solution
John was facing S35°E. If he turned 90° in the anticlockwise direction, find his new direction.
A
S55°E.
B
S35°W.
C
N55°E.
D
N35°W.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Consider |NS|
\theta = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 35^\circ) (sum of angles on a straight line is 180^\circ)
= 180^\circ - 90^\circ - 35^\circ
= 90^\circ - 35^\circ
= 55^\circ
∴ His new bearing is N55^\circE.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69129)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Bearings and Distances
Solution
a. In a town, Chief X resides 60 m away on a bearing of 057° from Palace P, while Chief Y resides on a bearing of 150° from the same Palace P. The residence of X and Y are 180 m apart. Illustrate the information in a diagram.
b. Find and correct to three significant figures, the: i. bearing of X from Y; ii. distance between P and Y.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. the diagram above solution to question a.
bi. Using the sine rule
\(\frac{sinP}{XY} = \frac{sinY}{PX}\)
= \(\frac{sin93^\circ}{180} = \frac{sinY}{60}\)
cross multiply
\(sinY\times180 = sin93^\circ\times60\)
sinY = 0.3329
Y = \(sin^{-1}0.3329\)
Y = 19.44^\circ
the angle between 30^\circ and 19.44^\circ at Y = 30^\circ - 19.44^\circ = 10.56^\circ
Therefore, the bearing X from Y = 360^\circ - 10.56^\circ = 349^\circ( to 3 sig. figure)
bii. Using cosine rule
Let a = |PY|, b = |PX| and c = |XY|
\(a^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bcCos A\) where A = 67.56^\circ
\(a^2 = 60^2 + 180^2 - 2(60)(180)cos 67.56^0\)
\(a2 = 3600 + 32400 - 8245.06\)
\(a^2 = 27754.94^0\)
a = \(\sqrt{27754.94}\)
a = 166.6 m
∴ |PY| = 167 m (to 3 s.f)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69347)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart represents the distribution of marks scored by students in an economics examination. Use the bar chart to answer questions 30 to 32
If the failed mark was 4, what is the probability that a student selected at random passed?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.36
B
0.74
C
0.52
D
0.64
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total number of students = total frequency = 3 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 12 + 7 + 5 + 10 = 53
Since the failed mark was 4,
Total number of students that passed = 12 + 7 + 5 + 10 = 34
Pr( passed) = \(\frac{34}{53}\) = 0. 64
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69152)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
How many students scored at least 3 marks?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
44
B
52
C
38
D
18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Number of students that scored at least 3 marks = 9 + 1 + 12 + 7 + 5 + 10 = 44
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69154)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Solution
Find the mean deviation of assets of numbers: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19.
A
2.5
B
1.7
C
1.5
D
3.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x̄ = \(\frac{ 14 + 15 + 16 +17 + 18 + 19}{6} = \frac{99}{6}\) = 16.5
M . D = \(\frac{ (14 - 16.5) + (15 - 16.5) + (16 - 16.5) + (17 - 16.5) + (18 - 16. 5) + (19 - 16.5) }{ 6}\)
M.D = \(\frac{(-2.5) + (-1.5) + (-0.5) + (0.5) + (1.5) + (2.5)}{6}\)
Taking the absolute value of the deviations
M.D = \(\frac{2.5 + 1.5 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 1.5 + 2.5}{6}\)
M.D = \(\frac{9}{6}\) = 1.5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69180)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Solution
a. The table shows the height of teak trees harvested by a farmer: Find the median height.
Height(m)
3
4
5
6
7
8
number of trees
4
6
4
5
6
2
b. calculate and correct to one decimal place the: i. mean; ii. standard deviation.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a.
X
F
FX
3
4
12
4
6
24
5
4
20
6
5
30
7
6
42
8
2
16
Σf =27
Σfx = 144
Median position = \(\frac{∑F + 1}{2}\) (since ∑F is odd so we added 1)
\(\frac{27 + 1}{2} = \frac{28}{2}\) = 14th position.
counting down the frequency column, the median position occurs at 4. Therefore, the median height is 5m.
b
i. mean(x̄) = \(\frac{Σfx}{Σf}\)
= \(\frac{144}{27}\)
∴ x̄ = 5.3m ( to 1 d.p)
ii.
x
f
fx
\(fx^2\)
3
4
12
(3 x 3)4 =36
4
6
24
(4 x 4)6 =96
5
4
20
( 5 x 5)4 =100
6
5
30
(6 x 6)5 =180
7
6
42
(7 x 7)6 =294
8
2
16
(8 x 8)2 =128
Σf =27
Σfx = 144
Σ\(fx^2\) = 834
Standard deviation = \(\sqrt{vaiance} = \sqrt{\frac{Σfx^2}{Σf} - (\frac{Σfx}{Σf})^2}\)
S D = \(\sqrt{\frac{834}{27} - (\frac{144}{27})^2}\)
S.D = \(\sqrt{30.888 - (5.333)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{30.888 - 28.441}\) = \(\sqrt{2.447}\) = 1.5738 ≈ 1.6 ( to 1 d.p)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69342)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Probability
Solution
A number is chosen at random from 40 and 50 inclusive. Find the probability that the number is prime.
A
\(\frac{8}{11}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{11}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{11}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{11}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total numbers from 40 to 50 inclusive = 11 (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50).
Prime numbers between 40 and 50 (inclusive) are 41, 43, and 47.
There are 3 prime numbers in this range.
therefore, Pr(prime numbers) = \(\frac{3}{11}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69126)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following statements about the properties of the electric field produced by charged parallel plates is not correct?
A
The electric field in the region outside the parallel plate is zero, except for the edge effects
B
The magnitude of the electric field strength at any point between the plates, except near the edges, depends on the magnitude of the charge on each plate.
C
The magnitude of the electric field strength at any point between the plates is directly proportional to the magnitude of the charge on each plate.
D
The electric field is uniform everywhere in the space between the parallel plates
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The magnitude of the electric field strength at any point between the plates is not directly proportional to the magnitude of the charge on each plate. Instead, it is directly proportional to the charge density (charge per unit area) on the plates. Therefore, if the charge on the plates is increased while keeping the area of the plates constant, the electric field strength will increase. However, if the area of the plates is also increased such that the charge density remains constant, the electric field strength will not change.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69351)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Waves and Optics
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates a mode of vibration of a wire of length 125 cm. The speed of the waves along the wire is 120 ms-1. Use the diagram to answer questions 2 and 3. Determine the wavelength of the waves.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1.00m
B
0.75m
C
0.25m
D
0.50m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Number of cycles, n = \(2\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}\)
Length = n\lambda
\lambda = \(\frac{Length}{n}\) = \(\frac{125}{\frac{5}{2}}\)
Therefore, \lambda = 50cm = 0.50m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69352)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
In a mass spectrometer, an ion of charge, q, and mass, m, moving in a path of radius, r, in a field of flux density, B, has a speed of
A
\(\frac{qBr}{m}\)
B
\(\frac{mr}{qB}\)
C
\(\frac{qm}{Br}\)
D
\(\frac{mq}{r}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = qvB ( force on moving charge in a magnetic field) F = \(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)
equating F
qvB = \(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)
qB = \(\frac{mv}{r}\)
qBr = mv
Therefore, v = \(\frac{qBr}{m}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69359)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Waves and Optics
Solution
Increasing the frequency of a sound wave produces a sound with
A
higher pitch
B
longer wavelength
C
more overtones
D
reduced loudness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The pitch of a sound is determined by its frequency. Higher frequencies correspond to higher pitches. For example, a high-pitched sound like a whistle has a higher frequency than a low-pitched sound like a drum.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69361)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A planet has mass, M, and radius R, If the universal gravitational constant is G, what is the expression for the escape velocity of an object on the planet?
A
\(\frac{\sqrt{GR}}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{\sqrt{2GM}}{R}\)
C
\(\frac{\sqrt{2G}}{R}\)
D
\(\frac{\sqrt{GM}}{R}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The expression for the escape velocity \(v_e\) of an object from a planet of mass M and radius R using the universal gravitational constant G is:
\(v_e = \frac{\sqrt{2GM}}{R}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69364)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An atom in an excited state is one whose
A
electrons are in the conduction band.
B
potential energy is minimum.
C
potential energy is maximum.
D
electrons have moved to a higher energy level.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
An atom in an excited state is one whose electrons have moved to a higher energy level.
In an atom, electrons are typically found in specific energy levels or orbitals. When an electron absorbs energy, it can move from a lower energy level to a higher energy level, which is referred to as an excited state. In this higher energy state, the electron is farther from the nucleus and has more potential energy. When the electron returns to its lower energy level, it emits the excess energy as electromagnetic radiation, often in the form of visible light. This is what gives rise to the characteristic spectral lines observed in spectroscopy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69366)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
The most appropriate value of fuse for a kettle rated 220 V, 1.06 kW is
A
3A
B
6A
C
5A
D
4A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = 220V, P = 1.60KW = 1060W, I = ?
P = IV
I = \(\frac{P}{V} = \frac{1060}{220}\)
≈ 5A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69368)