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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Waves and Optics
Solution
The colours of the visible light region of the electromagnetic spectrum that have the shortest and longest wavelengths respectively are
A
red and blue.
B
indigo and violet
C
violet and red.
D
yellow and blue.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The colors of the visible light spectrum with the shortest and longest wavelengths respectively are:
Violet and red.
Violet light has the shortest wavelength among visible colors, while red light has the longest wavelength. The visible light spectrum, in order of increasing wavelength, goes from violet to blue, green, yellow, orange, and finally red.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69413)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A ball, P, is released from the roof of a building at the same time as another ball, Q, is thrown vertically upward from the base of the building. Which of the following statements is correct?
A
The acceleration of P is greater than that of Q and both are in the same direction.
B
The acceleration of P is less than that of Q and both are in the same direction.
C
The acceleration of P is equal to that of Q and both are in the same direction.
D
The acceleration of P is equal to that of Q and are in opposite directions.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The correct statement is:
The acceleration of P is equal to that of Q and both are in the same direction.
When ball P is released from the roof of the building, it falls freely under the influence of gravity. Similarly, when ball Q is thrown vertically upward, it initially moves upward but is also under the influence of gravity, which acts to slow it down and eventually makes it fall back down.
Both balls, P and Q, are subjected to the same acceleration due to gravity (assuming no other forces are acting on them), which is approximately 9.8 m/s² near the surface of the Earth, and this acceleration acts in the downward direction. Therefore, the acceleration of P is equal to the acceleration of Q, and both are in the same direction, which is downward.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69414)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A lead bullet of mass 0.05 kg is fired with a speed of 200 m/s into a lead block of mass 0.95 kg at rest. Given that the lead block moves after the impact, determine its kinetic energy.
A
150J
B
200J
C
50J
D
100J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(M_{bullet}\) = 0.05kg, \(V_{bullet}\) = 200m/s, \(M_{block}\) = 0.95kg and \(V_{block}\) = 0
for an inelastic collision
\(M_{bullet} \times V_{bullet} + M_{block} \times V_{block} = (M_{bullet} + M_{block})\)v
0.05 x 200 + 0.95 x 0 = ( 0.05 + 0.95)v
10 + 0 = v
v = 10m/s
K.E of the block = \(\frac{1}{2}mv^2\)
K . E = \(\frac{1}{2} \times(0.05 + 0.95) \times10^2\) ( bullet now part of the block)
K . E = \(\frac{1}{2} \times1 \times100\)
= 50J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69419)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
In the Rutherford scattering experiment, a beam of alpha particles was fired at a thin gold film and few of the particles were deflected considerably. This shows that the nucleus of an atom
A
is positively charged and is concentrated in a tiny volume
B
contains protons and electrons distributed in a tiny volume.
C
is concentrated in a tiny volume and contains alpha particles.
D
is distributed in a tiny volume and emits alpha particles.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The Rutherford scattering experiment showed that the nucleus of an atom:
is concentrated in a tiny volume and is positively charged.
In the experiment, when alpha particles were fired at a thin gold foil, most of the alpha particles passed straight through, but a few were deflected considerably. This result led Rutherford to conclude that the positive charge of the atom is concentrated in a small, dense nucleus at the center of the atom. The fact that some alpha particles were deflected strongly indicated that there was a positively charged nucleus within the atom. This experiment was crucial in developing our understanding of atomic structure and led to the model of the atom with a central nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69420)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
What is the name given to the force of attraction between the nucleons in the nucleus of an atom?
A
Gravitational force.
B
Electrostatic force.
C
Magnetic force.
D
Nuclear force.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The force of attraction between the nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus of an atom is called the nuclear force or strong nuclear force. This force is responsible for holding the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus despite the electrostatic repulsion between positively charged protons. It is one of the fundamental forces in nature and plays a crucial role in the stability of atomic nuclei.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69421)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
When an electron jumps directly from an orbit of n = 4 to n = 2,
A
a photon is absorbed
B
a photon is emitted
C
two photons are emitted.
D
two photons are absorbed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When an electron jumps directly from an orbit of n = 4 to n = 2, a photon is emitted.
This is a typical scenario in atomic physics where an electron transitions from a higher energy level (orbit) to a lower energy level. During this transition, the electron loses energy, and this energy is emitted in the form of a photon. The energy of the emitted photon corresponds to the energy difference between the two energy levels, as described by the quantization of energy levels in the Bohr model of the atom.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69422)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Two objects, A and B, accelerate from rest at uniform rates. B accelerates twice as much as Compared to A, B travels
A
at the same distance as A.
B
six times as far.
C
two times as far.
D
three times as far.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Acceleration of A = a
Acceleration of B = 2a (given)
then: \( S_A = 0 \times t + \frac{1}{2}at^2 = \frac{1}{2}at^2\)
\( S_B = 0 \times t + \frac{1}{2} \times2at^2 = at^2\)
\(t^2 = t^2 ⇒ \frac{2S_A}{a} = \frac{S_B}{a}\)
⇒ \(2S_A = S_B\) ( as a cancels out)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69423)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Waves and Optics
Solution
Which part of the human eye performs the same function as the diaphragm in a lens camera?
A
Choroid
B
Retina
C
Iris
D
Cornea
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The part of the human eye that performs a function similar to the diaphragm in a camera lens is the Iris.
Just like the diaphragm in a camera lens controls the amount of light entering the camera, the iris in the eye controls the amount of light that enters the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil. It can contract or expand to regulate the size of the pupil in response to varying light conditions, thus controlling the amount of light that reaches the retina at the back of the eye.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69426)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Waves and Optics
Solution
Which of the following equations is not a correct mirror formula? [The symbols have their usual meanings]
A
N = \(\frac{360}{\theta}\) - 1
B
\(\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{u} + \frac{1}{v}\)
C
m = \(\frac{v}{u}\)
D
f = \(\frac{1}{D}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The equation f = \(\frac{1}{D}\) is not a correct mirror formula
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69429)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following devices is associated with alternating currents only?
A
Step-up transformer
B
Induction coil
C
Moving coil galvanometer
D
Lead-acid accumulator
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The device associated with alternating currents (AC) only from the provided options is the step-up transformer. Step-up transformers are specifically designed to work with alternating currents and are used to increase voltage levels in AC systems.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69430)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
The conclusive test for magnetism in a steel bar suspended horizontally at its midpoint is when the bar
A
always settles in the magnetic N-S direction.
B
is repelled by a magnet.
C
always settles in the magnetic E-W direction
D
is attracted by a magnet.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The conclusive test for magnetism in a steel bar suspended horizontally at its midpoint is when the bar always settles in the magnetic N-S (North-South) direction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69431)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
The purpose of commutators in a direct current motor is to
A
reverse the direction of the current after every half rotation
B
increase the number of rotations per second
C
enable a uniform couple to act on the coil.
D
increase the efficiency of the motor.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The purpose of commutators in a direct current (DC) motor is to reverse the direction of the current after every half rotation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69433)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The force, F, acting on the wings of an aircraft moving through the air of velocity, v, and density, ρ, is given by the equation F = \(kv^xρ^yA^z\), where k is a dimensionless constant and A is the surface area of the wings of the aircraft. Use dimensional analysis to determine the values of x, y, and z.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = \(kv^xρ^yA^z\)
For the left-hand side:
F = mass \times acceleration = \(MLT^{-2}\)
For the right-hand side:
v = \(LT^{-1}\), ρ = \(ML^{-3}\) and A = \(L^2\)
So,
\(MLT^{-2} = k(LT^{-1})^x(ML^{-3})^y(L^2)^z\)
Since k is dimensionless,
\(MLT^{-2} = (LT^{-1})^x(ML^{-3})^y(L^2)^z\)
\(MLT^{-2} = L^x \times T^{(-1)x} \times M^y \times L^{(-3)y} \times L^{(2)z}\)
\(MLT^{-2} = L^x \times T^{-x} \times M^y \times L^{-3y} \times L^{2z}\)
\(MLT^{-2} = L^{(x - 3y + 2z)} \times T^{-x} \times M^y\)
\(M^1L^1T^{-2}= L^{(x - 3y + 2z)} \times T^{-x} \times M^{y}\)
Comparing the powers:
For M,
y = 1
For L,
x - 3y + 2z = 1 ---- (i)
For T,
-x = -2
∴ x = 2
Substitute (2) for x and (1) for y in equation (i)
⇒ 2 - 3(1) + 2z = 1
⇒ 2 - 3 + 2z = 1
⇒ -1 + 2z = 1
⇒ 2z = 1 + 1
⇒ 2z = 2
∴ z = 1
Hence, x = 2, y = 1 and z = 1.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69439)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
a. Define strain energy.
b. Write an expression for the energy stored, E, in a stretched wire of original length, l , cross-sectional area, A, extension, e, and Young's modulus, Y, of the material of the wire.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
a. Strain energy is the potential energy stored within an elastic material as a result of its deformation caused by external forces.
b. Energy stored E = \(\frac{1}{2}Fe\)
Young Modulus = \(\frac{ Stress}{ Strain}\) = Y
Stress = \(\frac{Force}{Area} = \frac{(F)}{(A)}\)
Strain = \(\frac{ Extension}{Original Length} = \frac{(e)}{(l)}\)
Y = \(\frac{F}{A}\div \frac{e}{l}\)
Y = \(\frac{F}{A} \times \frac{l}{e}\)
F = \(\frac{YAe}{l}\)
Therefore, Energy stored E = \(\frac{1}{2}\frac{YAe}{l}\times e\)
E = \(\frac{YAe^2}{2l}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69440)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
a. A projectile is fired at an angle, \theta, to the horizontal with velocity, u. Show that at any time, t, during the motion, the: i. horizontal component of the velocity is independent of t;
ii. vertical component of the velocity depends on t.
b. State the assumption on which projectile motion is based.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
i. From v = u + gt:
\(u_x\) = ucos\theta, g = 0 (horizontal component is not affected by gravity)
\(v_x\) = ucos\theta + (0)t
∴ \(v_x\) = ucos\theta
ii. \(v_y = u_y + gt\)
∴ \(v_y = usin\theta + gt\)
b. It assumes that the only force acting on the projectile is gravity, and there are no other forces, such as air resistance or drag, affecting its motion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69449)