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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Waves and Optics
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 frequency of the waves
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A
240Hz
B
24Hz
C
192Hz
D
286Hz
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Waves and Optics
Which of the following diagrams correctly illustrates the mode of oscillation of air in a tube for the first overtone? ( The diagrams above are meant to help you in answering this question)
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Question diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Electricity and Magnetism
The process of producing electric current by a changing magnetic field is referred to as
A
magnet induction
B
electromagnetic induction
C
flux linkage
D
electrostatic induction.
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Heat Energy & Temperature
In a controlled thermal fission reactor, the use of control rods will not affect the
A
energy generated in the nuclear reactor
B
rate of production of the neutrons.
C
speed of the neutrons released on fission.
D
amount of radiation produced in the nuclear reactor.
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A body starts with an initial velocity of 20 m/s and moves with a uniform acceleration, a, for 15 seconds. Which of the following equations represents the distance, S, traveled?
A
300 + 56\(\frac{a}{2}\)
B
300 + \(\frac{225a}{2}\)
C
300 + \(\frac{225}{2a}\)
D
300a + \(\frac{225}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A 100 kg device is pulled up a plane inclined at 30^\circ to the horizontal with a force of 1000 N. If the coefficient of friction between the device and the surface is 0.25, determine the total force opposing the motion. [ g = 10 ms-2]
A
283.5N
B
975.0N
C
216.5N
D
716.5N
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Waves and Optics
A solenoid is constructed by winding an insulated copper on a long test tube. A constant direct current is passed through the solenoid. Which of the following actions will not increase the strength of the magnetic field of the solenoid? Inserting a
A
steel rod in the test tube
B
Nickel rod in the test tube
C
Brass rod in the test tube
D
Soft iron rod in the test tube
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Thermal Physics
The following statements are advantages of a solid dielectric material between the plates of a capacitor except that
A
the maximum potential difference the capacitor can withstand is increased.
B
it increases the electrical conduction of the capacitor.
C
the capacitance of the capacitor of given dimensions is much greater than that of the plates in a vacuum.
D
it keeps the plates at a fixed separation.
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Electricity and Magnetism
Which of the following devices is used to compare the relative magnitudes of charges on two given bodies?
A
Ebonite rod
B
Proof Plane
C
Gold Leaf Electroscope
D
Electrophorus
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Thermal Physics
The instrument used to measure relative humidity is a
A
Hygrometer
B
Barometer
C
Hydrometer
D
Manometer
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A ball of mass 0.8 kg is dropped from a height, H. Just before hitting the ground, its velocity is 5.0 m/s. Determine H. [g = 10 ms-2]
A
1.25m
B
4.00m
C
6.25m
D
1.60m
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The following statements are observations made about a towing vehicle and a bus that is being towed I. The force exerted on the bus by the towing vehicle is of the same magnitude as the force that the bus exerts on the road. II. The force exerted on the bus by the towing vehicle is of the same magnitude as the force exerted on the towing vehicle by the bus. III. The towing vehicle exerts a force on the bus greater than the force exerted by the bus on the towing vehicle. IV. The towing vehicle exerts a force on the bus that is the same as the force the road exerts on the towing vehicle. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
II, III and IV
B
II only
C
I, II and III only
D
I only
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Electricity and Magnetism
Which of the following statements about a ferromagnetic material is correct? It
A
has a high susceptibility.
B
attracts non-magnetic materials.
C
has low relative permeability.
D
repels other magnetic materials.
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Waves and Optics
The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of patients is a
A
Plane mirror
B
cylindrical mirror
C
concave mirror
D
convex mirror
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Waves and Optics
In an RLC series circuit at resonance, the voltages across the resistor and the inductor are 30 V and 40 V respectively. Determine the voltage across the capacitor.
A
50V
B
30V
C
70V
D
40V
medium Difficulty
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