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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
The linear expansivity, \(\alpha\), and cubic expansivity, \(\gamma\), of a material are related by the equation?
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\(\gamma\)=a
B
\(\gamma\)=3\(\alpha\)
C
\(\gamma\)=2a
D
\(\gamma\)=\(\frac{1}{3} \alpha \)
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the illustrated graphs above represents a body moving with uniform retardation?
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A
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D
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Electricity and Magnetism
.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]
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0.200A
B
0.070A
C
0.050A
D
0.008A
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
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
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15 hours
B
30 hours
C
45 hours
D
60 hours
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Thermal Physics
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\(^{-1}\)]
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152.6 °C
B
182.6 °C
C
306.1 °C
D
335.3 °C
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Electricity and Magnetism
State three properties of a semiconductor.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
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.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Heat Energy & Temperature
(a) What is a geostationary satellite? (b) Name two types of Lasers.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Thermal Physics
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.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Heat Energy & Temperature
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
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Heat Energy & Temperature
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|
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Electricity and Magnetism
State three differences between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
(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.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
(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.
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