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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An electron moves from an energy level of -8.6 eV to another level of -3.5 eV. Determine the frequency of the absorbed radiation. [1 eV = 1.6 \times \(10^{19}\) J, h = 6.6 \times \(10^{34}\) Js]
A
\( 2.93 \times 10^{15}\)Hz
B
\( 3.59 \times 10^{16}\)Hz
C
\( 5.39 \times 10^{15}\)Hz
D
\( 1.24 \times 10^{15}\)Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
h = \( 6.6 \times 10^{-34}\)Js, 1eV = \( 1.6 \times 10^{-19}\)J, \(E_1\) = - 8.6eV, \(E_2\) = - 3.5eV, f = ?
\DeltaE = hf
f = \(\frac{\DeltaE}{h}\)
\DeltaE = \(E_2\) - \(E_1\) = - 3.5eV - (- 8.6eV) = 5.1eV
but 5.1eV = 5.1 X \( 1.6 \times 10^{-19}\) = \( 8.16 \times 10^{-19}\)J
f = \(\frac{8.16 \times 10^{-19}}{ 6.6 \times 10^{-34}}\)
Therefore, f = \( 1.24 \times 10^{15}\)Hz
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69398)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A liquid is left in an open dish. After several days, there is less liquid in the dish. Which of the following statements explains this observation? The
A
most energetic molecules leave the surface and escape into the air.
B
least energetic molecules leave the surface and escape into air.
C
most energetic molecules leave the surface and return.
D
least energetic molecules leave the surface and return.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The statement that explains the observation is:
The most energetic molecules leave the surface and escape into the air.
This phenomenon is known as evaporation. In a liquid, molecules have varying energies, and the molecules with higher kinetic energies (the most energetic ones) are more likely to overcome the attractive forces within the liquid and transition into the gaseous phase. These molecules escape from the surface of the liquid into the air, gradually reducing the amount of liquid in the open dish. Evaporation is a process that occurs continuously as long as there is a liquid exposed to the air.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69401)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The specific latent heat of vapourization of lead is 8.7 \times \(10^5 Jkg_1\). This means that 8.7 \times \(10^5\) J of thermal energy is required to change
A
a given mass of molten lead to vapour at constant temperature and pressure.
B
1 kg of molten lead to vapour at constant temperature and pressure.
C
1 kg of solid lead to vapour at constant temperature and pressure.
D
1 kg of molten lead to vapour for every degree rise in temperature.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The specific latent heat of vaporization of lead is the amount of thermal energy required to change 1 kg of molten lead to vapor at constant temperature and pressure.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69402)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A car, P, with a velocity of 30 m/s is traveling in the same direction as a car, Q, with a velocity of 20 m/s. The velocity of P relative to Q is
A
\(50ms^1\)
B
\(45ms^1\)
C
\(20ms^1\)
D
\(10ms^1\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(v_P = 30 ms^{-1}\), \(v_Q = 20 ms^{-1}\)
\(v_P = v_Q + v_{P/Q}\)
\(v_{P/Q} = v_P - v_Q\) = 30 - 20
∴ \(v_{P/Q} = 10 ms^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69403)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
When a light-weight body and a massive body are acted upon by the same force for the same period of time, the
A
massive body has a higher momentum.
B
massive body builds up a higher velocity.
C
lighter body has a higher momentum.
D
momenta of both bodies remain the same.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When a lightweight body and a massive body are acted upon by the same force for the same time, the momenta of both bodies remain the same.
Given that the momenta of both the heavy and light bodies are the same, it follows that the light body possesses a higher velocity compared to the heavy body.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69404)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates a velocity-time graph. Determine the distance between X and Y.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
80.0m
B
160.0m
C
40.0m
D
10.0m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Distance between X and Y is the area of rectangular portion of the velocity-time graph.
XY = 40 \times (8 - 4) = 40 \times 4
∴ XY = 160 m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69384)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Waves and Optics
Solution
A sound of frequency 512 Hz reaches a listener 100 m away. If the sound travels in air at s.t.p., what is its wavelength?
[speed of sound in air = 331 m/s]
A
1.550m
B
0,646m
C
5.120m
D
0.195m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
f = 512Hz, V = 331m/s \lambda = ?
V = f \lambda
\lambda = \(\frac{v}{f} = \frac{331}{512}\)
\lambda = 0.646m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69385)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A charge of 10 C is transferred across a potential difference of 220 V. Determine the work done.
A
22J
B
2200J
C
210J
D
230J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The work done in moving a charge across a potential difference is given by the formula W = QV, where W is the work done, Q is the charge and V is the potential difference. Substituting the given values, we get W = 10 C * 220 V = 2200 J. Hence, the work done is 2200 J.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69386)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
The ratio of maximum range to maximum height of a projectile is 4. Determine the angle of projection.
A
\(30^0\)
B
\(60^0\)
C
\(45^0\)
D
\(0^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Maximum Range R = \(\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g}\)
maximum height H = \(\frac{u^2sin^2\theta}{2g}\)
But R : H = 4
\(\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g}\) : \(\frac{u^2sin^2\theta}{2g}\) = 4
\(\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g} \times\frac{2g}{u^2sin^2\theta}\) = 4
\(\frac{2sin2\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 4
since 2sinΘ = 2sinΘcosΘ
\(\frac{2 \times 2sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 4
\(\frac{4sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 4
\(\frac{sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 1
\(\frac{cos\theta}{sin\theta}\) = 1
\(\frac{sin\theta}{cos\theta}\) = 1
\(tan \theta\) = 1
\(\theta = tan^{-1}1\) = 45^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69391)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Thermal Physics
Solution
The range of wavelengths of the infrared waves in an electromagnetic spectrum is \(10^{-3}\) m to \(10^{-6}\)m. The wavelength of the radiation is
A
longer than \(10^{-6} m\).
B
shorter than \(10^{-6} m\).
C
shorter than \(10^{3} m\).
D
longer than \(10^{3} m\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The range of wavelengths for infrared waves is given as \(10^{-3}\) m to \(10^{-6}\)m. This means that the wavelength of the radiation is longer than \(10^{-6} m\) but shorter than \{10^{-3} m\). Therefore, the only correct option is that the wavelength is longer than \(10^{-6} m\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69394)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
A cell of emf 2 V has an internal resistance of 0.5 \Omega. A current of 0.4 A passes through an external resistor, P. Determine the resistance of P.
A
4.5Ω
B
5Ω
C
1Ω
D
4Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E = 2V, r = 0.5\Omega, I = 0.4A, P = ?
E = I( R + r )
R = \(\frac{ E}{I} - r \)
R = \(\frac{ 2}{0.4} - 0.5\)
R = 5 - 0.5 = 4.5\Omega
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69406)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Thermal Physics
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates a hot metal suspended at the centre of a closed uniform box. Thermometers E, F, G and H are placed in contact with four sides of the box. Which of the thermometers would register the highest temperature?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
G
B
F
C
H
D
E
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Thermometer E would register the highest temperature since the hot metal is suspended from its side.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69407)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A direct current cannot pass through a parallel plate capacitor because
A
the plates are non-conducting.
B
the dielectric between the plates is non-conducting.
C
there is a leakage of charge from the plates.
D
the plates have equal but opposite charges.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A direct current (DC) cannot pass through a parallel plate capacitor because the dielectric between the plates is non-conducting.
In a parallel plate capacitor, two conductive plates are separated by a dielectric material (usually an insulator). When a voltage (potential difference) is applied across the plates, it creates an electric field between them, which stores electrical energy in the form of electric potential. The dielectric material between the plates is a non-conducting material, which means it does not allow the flow of electric current. Therefore, in a DC circuit, where current is the flow of charge over time, current cannot flow through the dielectric. Instead, the dielectric serves to store energy in the electric field between the plates without allowing the passage of charge.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69409)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Thermal Physics
Solution
The sagging of overhead electrical wires is caused by
A
radiation of heat.
B
rough handling.
C
gravitational attraction
D
Linear expansion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The sagging of overhead electrical wires is caused by linear expansion.
Linear expansion is the tendency of materials to expand in length when they are heated. When overhead electrical wires are heated by the sun, they expand and sag.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69410)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The property of a body that determines the direction of heat flow when the body is in contact with another body is the
A
Heat capacity
B
mass
C
Power
D
Temperature
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The property of a body that determines the direction of heat flow when the body is in contact with another body is the temperature.
Heat naturally flows from a body at a higher temperature to a body at a lower temperature. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. When two objects at different temperatures come into contact, heat energy tends to transfer from the warmer object to the cooler one until they reach thermal equilibrium (they are at the same temperature). This is known as the second law of thermodynamics, which describes the direction of heat flow.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69412)