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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The diagram above illustrates a velocity-time graph. Determine the distance between X and Y.
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Question diagram
A
80.0m
B
160.0m
C
40.0m
D
10.0m
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Waves and Optics
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Heat Energy & Temperature
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Thermal Physics
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Electricity and Magnetism
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Thermal Physics
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?
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A
G
B
F
C
H
D
E
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Thermal Physics
The sagging of overhead electrical wires is caused by
A
radiation of heat.
B
rough handling.
C
gravitational attraction
D
Linear expansion
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2023 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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
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