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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
Solution
The linear expansivity, \(\alpha\), and cubic expansivity, \(\gamma\), of a material are related by the equation?
A
\(\gamma\)=a
B
\(\gamma\)=3\(\alpha\)
C
\(\gamma\)=2a
D
\(\gamma\)=\(\frac{1}{3} \alpha \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
cubic and linear expansivity are related by this equation. γ=3\alpha.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63066)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
Which of the illustrated graphs above represents a body moving with uniform retardation?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
If a body moves with uniform retardation, the velocity-time graph is a straight line.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63073)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
.An inductor of inductance 10 H is connected across an a.c circuit source of 50 V, 100 Hz. What is the current in the circuit? [\(\pi\) = 3.14]
A
0.200A
B
0.070A
C
0.050A
D
0.008A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Given Data: L = 10, V = 50, F = 100, I = ?
Inductive Reactance [X\(_L\)] = 2\(\pi\)FL → 2 * 3.14 * 100 * 10
X\(_L\) = 6,280
Current[I] = \(\frac{V}{X_L}\) → \(\frac{50}{6280}\)
I = 0.0079
≈ 0.008A
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63338)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
Solution
The half-life of a radioactive substance is 15 hours. If at some instance, the sample has a mass of 512 g, calculate the time it will take \(\frac{7}{8}\) of the sample to decay
A
15 hours
B
30 hours
C
45 hours
D
60 hours
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Initial Mass: 512 g, Mass Decayed: \(\frac{7}{8}\) of 512 = 448g, Remaining mass = 512 - 448 = 64g
Using, N(t) = No(\(\frac{1}{2}\))\(^{\frac{T}{T1/2}}\)
\(\frac{N(t)}{No}\) = (\(\frac{1}{2}\))\(^{\frac{T}{T1/2}}\)
\(\frac{64}{512}\) = \(\frac{1}{8}\) = (\(\frac{1}{2}\))\(^{\frac{T}{15}}\)
\(\frac{1}{8}\) = (\(\frac{1}{2}\))\(^3\) = (\(\frac{1}{2}\))\(^{\frac{T}{15}}\)
equating coefficient
3 = \(\frac{T}{15}\)
T = 3 x 15 = 45hours.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63378)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Thermal Physics
Solution
The diameter of a brass ring at 30 ^\circC is 50.0 cm. To what temperature must this ring be heated to increase its diameter to 50.29 cm? [ linear expansivity of brass = 1.9 x 10\(^{-5}\) K\(^{-1}\)]
A
152.6 °C
B
182.6 °C
C
306.1 °C
D
335.3 °C
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Area expansivity(ß) = \(\frac{ A_2 - A_1}{ A_1(\theta_2 - \theta_1})\)
Area = \(\frac{\pi d^2}{4}\)
\(d_1\) = 50.0cm, \(d_2\) = 50.29cm, \(\theta_1\) = 30ºC, \(\theta_2\) = ? and ß = 2\alpha
\(2 \times 1.9 \times 10^{-5}\) = \(\frac{50.29^2 - 50^2}{ 50^2( \theta_2 - 30)}\)
\(\theta_2 - 30\) = \(\frac{50.29^2 - 50^2}{ 50^2(2 \times 1.9 \times10^{-5})}\)
\(\theta_2\) = 30 + \(\frac{50.29^2 - 50^2}{ 50^2(2 \times 1.9 \times10^{-5})}\) = 335.3 ^\circC
note : \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) cancels out.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63395)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
State three properties of a semiconductor.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Properties of intrinsic semiconductors. They;
i. Are tetravalent
ii. Have thermally generated charge cariers
iii. Have equal number of charge carriers
iv Have low electrical conductivity/high resistivity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63440)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The effective potential energy, E, of a lunar satellite of mass, m, moving in an. elliptical orbit around the moon of mass, m, is given by
E = \(\frac{K^{2}}{2m_{1}r^{2}} - \frac{Gm_{1}m_{2}}{r}\) where r is the distance of the satellite from the mooń and G is the universal gravitational constant of dimensions, M\(^{-1}\)L\(^{3}\)T\(^{2}\).
Ďetermine the dimensions of the angular momentum, K, of the satellite using dimensional analysis.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Dimensions of the angular momentum, K =
\(\frac{[K]^{2}}{[m_{1}][r]^{2}} = \frac{[G][m_{1}][m_{2}]}{[r]}\)
\(\frac{[k]^{2}}{ML^{2}} = \frac{M^{-1} L^{3} T^{-2}M^{2}}{L}\)
[K] = (M\(^{2}\)L\(^4\)T\(^{-2}\))½
\(\therefore\) [k] = ML\(^{2}T^{-1}\)
(NOTE: the dimension of E = dimension of gravitational force.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63445)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A 50 N force is applied to the free end of a spiral spring of force constant, 100 N m\(^{-1}\). Calculate the work done by the force to stretch the spring.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Calculation of workdone by the force to scratch the string
W = ½ ke\(^{2}\) = \(\frac{f^{2}}{2k}\)
W = \(\frac{50^{2}}{2 \times 100}\)
W = 12.5 J
OR
e = \(\frac{F}{K} = \frac{50}{100}\) = 0.5m
w = ½ = ke\(^{2}\)
w = ½ x 100 x 0.5\(^{2}\)
W = 12.5 J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63450)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
(a) What is a geostationary satellite?
(b) Name two types of Lasers.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Ageostrationary satelite: is an artificial satellite whose period of revolution is equal to the period of rotation of the Earth.
OR
A satellite whose period of revolution is equal to 24 hrs/ 1 day.
(b) Types of lasers
i. Gas
ii. Solid state
iii. Semi-conductor
iv. Liquid
v. Chemical
vi. Fibre
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63499)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Thermal Physics
Solution
State:
(a) The S.I. unit of the intensity of a blackbody radiation.
(b) Two features of the intensity-wavelength graph of a perfect blackbody at different temperatures.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) S.l unite for the intensity of a blackbody radiation = Wm-² OR Js\(^{-1}\)m-²
(b) Two features of the graph
i. The shape of the graph is non-symmetric.
ii. Peaks of the intensity have lower wavelengths/Peaks decrease with wavelength.
iii. The line joining the peaks have a negative gradient.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63503)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
Using venier calipers, which of the following readings gives the correct measurement for the length of a rod?
A
4.1 cm
B
4.13cm
C
125 cm
D
1254 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Vernier calipers commonly used in industry provide a precision to 0.01 mm (10 micrometres), or 0.01cm or one thousandth of an inch.
Usually, it is the total length of the main scale. Vernier calipers, generally, have a range of 300 mm
300 millimeters equal 30.0 centimeters (300mm = 30.0cm).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63416)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Heat Energy & Temperature
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates the trajectory of a fired missile from point P at 250 ms-1
If the missile point Q after 40 s, calculate the distance |PQ|
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
|PQ| = Range = Ux.T
= UT Cos\(\theta\)
= 250 x 40 Cos 42º
= 7431 m (7.4 km)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63437)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
State three differences between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Magnetic materials Non-magnetic materials
They are attracted to/by magnets They are not attracted to/by magnets
The domains of the magnetic fields align The domains of the magnetic fields are randomly aligned
themselves in an orderly fashion.
They can be magnetized They cannot be magnetized
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63507)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a)(i) State the law of inertia.
(ii) Use the law stated in (a)(I) to explain how wearing a safety belt in a moving vehicle could reduce the possibilities of severe injuries when the vehicle is involved in a collision.
(b)(I) Define the term moment of a force.
(ii) A uniform plank measures 2 m long from its ends point A to point B. If the weight of the plank is 54 N and it rests on a knife edge 0.50 m from end B and point A is supported by a vertical string so that AB balances horizontally:
i. Draw a force diagram for the arrangement;
ii. Determine the tension, T, in the string.
iii. Determine the force, F, acting on the knife edge
(c) State three differences between solid friction and viscosity
(d) State one method of increasing the velocity ration of a pulley system.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) (i) The Law of Inertia states that: A body continues in its state of rest or uniform linear motion unless acted upon by an external force to act otherwise.
(ii) Explanation of wearing safety: The safety belt acts as an external force that prevents a passenger from an otherwise forward motion after impact.
(b)(i)Mmoment of a force: The product of a force and the perpendicular distance from a reference point to the line of action of the force.
(b)(ii) Force diagram:
(ii) Determination of the tension, T, in the string;
Taking moment about the knife edge
Sum of clockwise moment = sum of anti-clockwise moment.
T x 1.5 = 54 x 0.5
\(\therefore\) T = 18 N
(ii) Determination of the force, F, acting the knife edge;
At equilibrium, the sum of upward forces = the sum of forces acting downward
T + F = 54
T = 18 N
18 + F = 54
F = 36 N
Solid friction
Viscosity
It occurs on solid surfaces
It occurs within fluids
It is independent of areas of surfaces on
It depends on the area of the surfaces in
It depends on the speed of motion of the surface in contact
It is independent of the speed of motion of the surfaces in contact
It is independent of temperature
It depends on the temperature
It depends on the normal reaction.
It is independent of normal reaction
(d)Increasing the number of pulleys
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63522)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
(a)(i) State Coulomb's law of electrostatics.
(ii) The electron and proton of a hydrogen atom are separated by a mean distance of 5.2 x 10\(^{-11}\)m.
Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force between the particles.
[e = 1.6 x 10\(^{-19}\) C, (4\(\pi\) \(\mathcal{E}_{0}\))\(^{-1}\) = 9.0 x 10\(^{9}\) mF\(^{1}\)]
(b) The diagram above shows a potential divider circuit. (see diagram above)
i. Show that V\(_{out}\) = V\(_{in}\) (\(\frac{R_{1}}{R_{1} + R_{2}})\)
ii. If \(\frac{V_{in}}{V_{out}}\) = 2.5 and \(R_2\) = 30\(\Omega\), calculate \(R_1\)
iii. Define the volt.
(c) Explain why wood is not suitable for use as the core of transformers.
(d) State one application for the cathode ray tube.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)(i) Coulomb's law of electrostatics
The electrostatic force between two charged bodies is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
(ii) Calculation of the magnitude of the electrostatic force
F = \(\frac{kq_{1}q_{2}}{d^{2}}\)
F = \(\frac{9.0 \times 10^{9} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}{(5.2 \times 10^{-11})^{2}}\)
= 8.52 x 10\(^{-8}\) N
(b)(I) Proof of V\(_{out}\)
Let the current through the circuit be I
V\(_{in}\) = I(\(R_1\) + \(R_2\))
OR
I = \(\frac{V_{in}}{R_{1} + R_{2}}\)
V\(_{out}\) = I\(R_2\)
II. Calculation of \(R_1\);
V\(_{out}\) = V\(_{in}\)(\(\frac{R_{1}}{R_{1} + R_{2}}\))
OR
\(\frac{V_{out}}{V_{in}} = \frac{R_{1}}{R_{1} + R_{2}}\)
\(\frac{1}{2.5} = \frac{R_{1}}{R_{1} + R_{30}}\)
\(R_1\) = 20\(\Omega\)
(ii) The Volt The unit of potential difference between two points when one joule of work is done in taking one coulomb of charge between the points,
(c) Why wood is not suitable for use as the Core of transformers Wood is a non-magnetic material and would not provide magnetic coupling between the coils for electromagnetic induction.
(d) Applications of cathode ray tube
i. For studying alternating current waveform
ii. For measuring frequency/voltage/ reactance/power factor and resistance of an electronic device
iii. Used to monitor signals/check FM/AM characteristics
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63534)