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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Give two examples each of:
(i) rotational motion;
(ii) linear motion.
(b) Describe a laboratory experiment to determine the density of an irregularly shaped solid.
(c) State Newton's second law of motion
(d) Explain the term inertia.
(e)
The diagram above illustrates a body of mass 5.0 kg being pulled by a horizontal force F. If the body accelerates at 2.0 ms\(^{-2}\) and experiences a frictional force of 5 N, calculate the:
(i) net force on it;
(ii) magnitude of F;
(iii) coefficient of kinetic friction. [ g = 10 ms\(^{-2}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)(i) Rotational Motion; Examples:
(1) Motion of a wind mill.
(2) Motion of a turntable or disc.
(3) Rotation of the earth about its axis.
(4) Movement of the blade of an electric fan, etc.
(ii) Linear Motion; Examples are:
(1) An athlete running on a straight track.
(2) A car moving on a straight road.
(3)A ball rolling on a level ground, etc.
(b) In the laboratory, the mass(m) of an irregular shaped solid can be determined using a chemical or beam balance using a graduated measuring cylinder fill it partially with water and the initial volume V\(_2\) recorded, then completely immersed the irregular solid shape in the water and the final volume V recorded. Volume of the solid = V\(_2\) - \(V_1\)
But density = \(\frac{Mass}{ Volume}\)
= \(\frac{M}{V_2 - V_1}\)
(c) Newton's second law of motion states that the time rate of change of momentum of a body is directly propotional to the applied force acting on it and takes place in the direction of the force.
(d) Inertia is the reluctance of a body to move if it is at rest or to stop if it is already in motion. The more the mass of a body, the greater is its inertia.
(e)(i) Net force = F - F\(_1\) = Ma
5.0 x 2.0 = 10N
(ii) F = Ma + F\(_1\) = 10 + 5 = 15.0N
(iii) µ = \(\frac{F_{fric}}{R} = \frac{F_{fric}}{mg} = \frac{5}{5 \times 10}\)
= 0.1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53078)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
a) Define heat capacity and state its unit.
(b) List two effects of heat on a substance.
(c) Explain how a tightly fitted glass stopper could be removed from a reagent bottle.
(d) A quantity of pepper soup of mass 800 g poured into a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid has a temperature of 30^\circC. The container is then placed in a microwave oven, rated 1200 W and operated for 3 minutes.
(i) Calculate the final temperature attained by the soup. (Assuming no heat losses).
(ii) Explain why containers with tight-fitting lids are not suitable for use in microwave cooking.
(iii) When the soup is brought out and allowed to cool, a dent is observed on the container. Explain. [Take specific heat capacity of the soup = 4000 Jkg\(^{-1}\) K\(^{-1}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Heat capacity is the quantity of heat required to change the temperature of a body by 1K. The unit is JK\(^{-1}\)
(b) Effects of heat on a substance are:
(i) Increase in temperature.
(ii) Change of state.
(iii) Change in colour .
(iv) Change in electrical resistance, etc.
(c) To remove a tightly fitted glass cork from a reagent bottle, warm the bottle neck using warm cloth to make the glass bottle to expand creating space for easy removal of the cork.
(d)(i) Pt = MC\(\Delta \theta\)
\(\Delta \theta = \frac{pt}{Mc} = \frac{1200 \times 3 \times 60}{0.8 \times 4000}\) =67.5^\circ
= final temp \(\theta\) = 67.5 + 30^\circ = 97.5^\circC
(ii) Containers with tight-fitted lids are not suitable because with increase in temperature the steam molecules from the container are confined in the container, thereby increasing the rate of collission of the steam with the walls of the container, hence in pressure inside the container. Thus the high pressure can burst the tightly-fitted container and the hot content released.
(iii) The observed dent on the container is due to the condensation of the steam in the container which-will lead to a decrease in pressure in the greater container making the atmospheric pressure greater than the pressure in the container.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53082)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) State the three characteristics of sound and the factor on which each of them depends.
(b) Explain resonance as applied to sound.
(c) What role does echo play in the construction of a concert hall?
(d) The surface of an ear drum (assumed circular) has a radius 2.1 mm. It resonates with an amplitude of 0.8 x 10\(^{-7}\) in as a result of impulses received from an external body vibrating at 2400 Hz. If the resulting pressure change on the ear drum is 3.6 x 10\(^{-5}\) NM\(^{-2}\), calculate the:
(i) period of oscillation;
(ii) velocity;
(iii) acceleration;
(iv) force. [\(\pi\) = 3.14 ].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Characteristics of sound and their corresponding Factors
Characteristics
factors
- Pitch
- Timber or quality
- Loudness or intensity
- Frequency
- Harmonics or Overtone
- Amplitude
(b) Resonance is a phenomenon which occurs when an external vibrating source of sound such as a sounding tunning fork set another system such as molecules of column into vibration; at a stage the system vibrates with maximum amplitude producing, a loud sound.
(c) Echo enables the construction engineers to line the interior wall with sound absorbing materials to prevent echo.
(d)(i) Period T = \(\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{2400} = 4.2 \times 10^{-7}\)
= 1.2 x 10\(^{-3}\)ms\(^{-1}\)
(ii) Velocity V = \(\omega r = 2 \pi fr\)
= 2 x 3.142 x 2400 x 0.8 x 10\(^{-7}\)
= 1.2 x 10\(^{-3}\)ms\(^{-1}\)
(iii) Acceleration a = \(\omega^2r\)
= (\(2 \pi f)^2r = (2 \times 3.14 \times 2400)^2 \times 0.8 \times 10^{-7}\)
= 18.2 ms\(^{-2}\)
(iv) p = \(\frac{F}{A}\)
force F = PA
= 3.6 x 10\(^{-5} \times 3.14 \times (2.1 \times 10^{-3})^2\)
= 5.0 x 10\(^{-11}\) N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53085)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Define electromotive force.
(b) State:
(i) the principle of operation of a potentiometer,
(ii) two advantages that a potentiometer has over a voltmeter in measuring potential difference.
(c)(i) Sketch and label a diagram of a gold-leaf electroscope.
(ii) Give one use of a gold-leaf electroscope.
(d)(i) Explain the action of a magnetic relay.
(ii) List two factors which determine the magnitude of an induced emf in a coil.
(iii) A current of 5 A passes through a straight wire in a uniform magnetic field of flux density 2.0 x10\(^{-3}\) T. Calculate the force per unit length exerted on the wire when it is inclined at 30^\circ to the field.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Elecromotive force is the energy needed to take a unit positive charge round a circuit in which a cell is connected. Or The energy per unit charge transformed in the cell. Or e.m.f is the p.d across the terminals of the cell or battery or generator in an open circuit.
(b)(i) The principle of operation of a potentiometer is based on the fact that the p.d across the wire is directly proportional to the length of the wire.V \(\alpha\) L
where V = p.d across the wire.
L = length of the wire.
(ii) Advantages of potentiometer over voltmeter in measuring p.d are:
(1) It is more sensitive.
(2) It is more accurate.
(3) It eliminates error due to internal resistance of the cell.
(c)(i) Labelled sketch of a Gold leaf electroscope:
(ii) Uses of Gold leaf electroscope are:
(1) To detetct the nature of electrostatic charge.
(2) To detect electrostatic charge.
(3) To determine the magnitude of the induced charges.
(d)(i) The mode of action of magnetic relay relies on the principle of electromagnetic induction. A small current passing through one circuit controls another circuit containing devices which require larger current.
(ii) Factors affecting the magnitude of induced e.m.f in a coil are:
(1) the number of turns in the coil.
(2) the magnetic field strength.
(3) the cross-sectional area of the coil.
(4) the speed of rotation of the coil.
(iii) F = IBLsin\(\theta\)
force per unit length
\(\frac{F}{L}\) = IBsin\(\theta\)
= 5 x 2.0 x 10\(^{-3}\) x sin30
= 5.0 x 10\(^{-3}\)Nm\(^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53086)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Write Einstein's photoelectric equation and identh: each component of the equation.
(b) For a photocell, star; one factor each that is responsible fo: the:
(i) emission (ii) rate of emission;
(iii) energy of photoelectrons.
(c)(i) Two nuclear equations are given below:
\(^{222}_{p}RN\) \(\to\) \(^{218}_{84}PO + ^q_2He\)...................A
\(^{214}_{83}RN\) \(\to\) \(^{214}_{84}PO + ^m_nX\)...................B
Determine the values of: (\(\alpha\)) p and q in equation A; (\(\beta\)) in and n in equation B and identify X.
(ii) Give a reason why it is important to dispose o radioactive waste safely.
(d)(i) A certain atom emits ultra violet photon of wavelength 2.4 x10\(^{-7}\)m. Calculate the energy of the photon:
----------------- - 6.0 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
---------------- - 8.2 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
---------------- - 8.8 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
---------------- - 16.7 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
(ii) The figure above illustrates the energy levels o the atom. Copy the figure in your answer booklet anc indicate on it, the energy level transitions which cause the emission of the photon in (d)(i) above. [h= 6.6 x 10\(^{-34}\) Js; c = 3.0 x 108 ms\(^{-1}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Einstein's photoelectric equation is
E = W + K Emax, where
E = Energy of incident radiation
W = Work function
K.E\(_{\text{max}}\) = Maximum kinetic energy of photoelectron.
(b) For photocell factors responsible for:
(i) Emission \(\to\) frequency or wavelength of incident radiation.
(ii) Rate of emission \(\to\) intensity of incident radiation or number of photons.
(iii) Energy of photoelectrons ---> frequency or wavelength of incident radiation.
(c)(i) (\(\alpha\)) 218 + q = 222
q = 4
(\(\alpha\)) P = 84 + 2 = 86,
m = 214 — 214 = 0
n = 83 — 84 = —1
x is an electron or beta particle.
ii) Needs to safely dispose radioactive waste:
(1) it emits harmful radiations.
(2) it is toxic
(d)(i) E = \(\frac{hc}{\lambda}\)
= \(\frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34} \times 3.0 \times 10^{8}}{2.4 \times 10^{8}}\)
= 8.25 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
(ii)
E\(_4\) ----------------- - 6.0 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
E\(_3\) ---------------- - 8.2 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
E\(_2\) ---------------- - 8.8 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
E\(_1\) ---------------- - 16.7 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
The energy level transitions which cause the emission of the photon in (d)(i) is. E\(_3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53108)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
You are provided with a grooved inclined plane, a solid sphere, a stopwatch, and other necessary apparatus.
Place the pile of paper towels at the tail end of the inclined plane to stop the sphere from rolling off the table.
Release the sphere from a point at distance D= 140cm from the tail end of the inclined plane.
Determine the average time t taken by the sphere to cover this distance.
Evaluate W = D/t.
Calculate V= 2W.
Repeat the procedure for four other values of D= 120cm 100cm, 80 cm and 60cm respectively.
Tabulate your readings.
Plot a graph with V on the vertical axis and t on the horizontal axis
Determine the slope, s, of the graph.
What is the significance of s?
State two precautions taken to obtain accurate results.
(b)i. Write the equation for the velocity ratio of an inclined plane, giving the meaning of the symbols used.
ii. An object of mass 5kg is placed on a place inclined at an angle of 30^\circ to the horizontal. Calculate the force on the object perpendicular to the plane when the object is at rest. (g =10ms\(^{-2}\)).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\frac{t_{1}}{s}\)
\(\frac{t_{2}}{s}\)
mean \(\frac{t}{s}\)
w=\(\frac{D}{t}\)
v=dw
140.0
4.50
5.00
4.750
29.474
58.948
120.0
4.20
4.40
4.300
27.907
55.814
100.0
4.00
3.80
3.980
25.641
51.282
80.0
3.80
3.50
3.650
21.918
43.836
60.00
3.20
3.40
3.300
18.182
36.364
Slope = \(\frac{70-32}{5.6-2.3} = \frac{38}{3.3}\)
= 11.51
X = Slope 's" signifies acceleration due to gravity.
Precaution; i
ensured that l avoided parallax error when taking readings on the metre rule.
ensured that i took care of zero when recording the period of oscillation.
ensured that I took repeated readings in order to avoid random errors.
(b)i. Velocity ratio (VR) of an inclined plane
VR = \(\frac{1}{sin \theta}\), where \(\theta\) is the inclination to the horizontal.
ii. Mass of an object = 5kg
Angle of inclination = 30^\circ
Acceleration due to gravity 10m/s\(^{2}\)
F = mgsin \(\theta\)
F = 5 x 10 x sin 30^\circ
= 5 x 10 x 0.5
= 25N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59972)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Waves and Optics
Solution
You are provided with an illuminated object, converging lens, screen, metre rule, and other necessary materials.
Measure and record the size \(a_o\) of the illuminated object.
Place the object O and the screen S on Opposite sides of the converging lens L.
Set the distance between the object and the lens U = 30cm.
Adjust the screen until a sharp image of the illuminated object is obtained on the screen.
Measure and record the size a of the image.
Evaluate m = \(\frac{a}{a_{0}}\), and m\(^{-1}\)
Repeat the procedure for four other values of U=35cm, 40cm, 45cm and 50cm respectively.
Tabulate your readings.
Plot a graph with m\(^{-1}\) on the vertical axis and U on the horizontal axis.
Determine the slope, s, of the graph and intercept, C, on the vertical axis.
Determine the value of U for which m\(^{-1}\)=0.
State two precautions taken to obtain accurate results.
(b)i. Using your graph, determine the value of m for which U= 37cm.
ii. Sketch a diagram to illustrate how a converging lens may be used to produce a real diminished image of an object.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
a = 1.5cm
u/cm
\(\frac{a}{cm}\)
M=\(\frac{a}{d}\)
m\(^{-1}\)
30.0
2.2
1.467
0.682
35.0
1.5
1.000
1.000
40.0
1.2
0.800
1.250
45.0
0.9
0.600
1.667
50.0
0.7
0.467
2.141
Slope (s) = \(\frac{\bigtriangleup {m}^{-1}}{\bigtriangleup {y}}\) = \(\frac{2.4 - 0.4}{54 - 24} = \frac{2}{30}\) = 0.06
\(X_1\) = when m\(^{-1}\) = 0
u = 23cm
Precautions; i
- avoided error due to parallel when taking readings on the metre rule.
- made sure that, I took the height of the image when it is sharp.
- ensured that the intensity of the source of light was maintained.
- took repeated readings to avoid random errors.
(b)i. When U iss 37cm
37 = 1.01m\(^{-1}\)
37 x \(\frac{1.01}{m}\)
m = \(\frac{1.01}{37}\)
m = 0.03
ii. Object beyond 2F\(^{1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59977)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Electricity and Magnetism
Diagram
Solution
You are provided with a potentiometer AB, a 102\(\Omega\) standard resistor R, a battery of emf 4.5V, a jockey J, and other necessary materials.
Connect a circuit as shown in the diagram above.
Close key K. Without J making contact with AB, read and record the ammeter reading I. Open the key.
Use the jockey to make contact with AB at the 20cm mark such that AJ = x = 20cm. Close the key, read and record the ammeter reading.
Evaluate x\(^{-1}\).
Repeat the procedure for values of x= 35cm, 45cm, 60cm, and 80cm respectively.
Tabulate your readings.
Plot a graph with x\(^{-1}\) on the vertical axis and \(l_i\) on the horizontal axis, starting both axes from the origin (0, 0).
Determine the slope, s, of the graph.
From your graph, determine the value \(l_o\) of \(I_1\) for which x\(^{-1}\)= 0.
Evaluate \(\frac{I_{o}}{I}\).
State two precautions taken to obtain accurate results.
(b)i. Define the emf of a battery.
ii. A cell X of emf 1.018V is balanced by a length of 50.0cm on a potentiometer wire. Another cell Y is balanced by a length of 75.0cm on the same wire. Calculate the emf of Y.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electricity
I = 0.36A
\(\frac{x}{cm}\)
\(\frac{I}{A}\)
\(\frac{X^{-1}}{cm^{-1}}\)
20.0
1.14
0.050
35.0
0.90
0.029
45.0
0.84
0.022
60.0
0.78
0.017
80.0
0.66
0.013
Slope (s) = \(\frac{\bigtriangleup {X}^{-1}}{\bigtriangleup {I}}\) = \(\frac{0.08-0.01}{1.68-0.644} = \frac{0.07}{1.036}\)
From the graph,
When X\(^{-1}\) = 0
\(I_0\) of \(I_1\) = 0.448A
x. Evaluate \(\frac{I_{0}}{I}\)
= \(\frac{0.448}{0.36}\) = 1.244
Precaution;
The key was opened when readings were not taken.
I ensured tight connections of the connecting wire
I avoided parallax errors when reading the potentiometer.
(bi) Define emf of a battery: The e.m.f of a cell is the potential difference across its terminals when it is in an open circuit. i.e. not Supplying current to an external circuit.
ii. A cell x emf is 1.018V.
Lengt\(h_1\) on the potentiometer x = 50.0cm
Lengt\(h_2\) on the potentiometer, y,= 75.0cm
A cell Y emf is?
Solution
By formula;
\(\frac{E_{1}}{E_{2}}\) = \(\frac{L_{2}}{L_{1}}\)
\(\frac{1.018}{E_{2}} = \frac{75.0}{50.0}\)
75.\(E_2\) = 1.018 x 50
\(E_2\) = \(\frac{1.018\times 50}{75}\)
\(E_2\) = 0.612V.
see graph above
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59978)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Friction
Diagram
Solution
A block of wood of mass 5kg is pulled on a platform by a force of 40N as illustrated in the diagram above. If the frictional force, F experienced by the block is 12N, calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the acceleration of the block
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2.4ms-2
B
5.6ms-2
C
8.0ms-2
D
2.4ms2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F + Ma = P
a = \(\frac{P - F}{m}\)
= \(\frac{40 - 12}{5} = 5.6ms^{-2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #35729)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Current Electricity
Solution
In an electrolysis experiment, the ammeter records a steady current of 1 A. The mass of copper deposited in 30 minutes is 0.66 g. Calculate the error in the ammeter reading. [Electrochemical equivalent of copper = 0.00033 g C\(^{-1}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
M = zit
I = \(\frac{M}{Zt}\) = \(\frac{0.66}{30 \times 60 \times 33 \times 10^{-5}}\)
= 1.11A
Error = 1.11 - 1
= 0.11A
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #53125)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Structure of the Atom
Solution
In photo-emission, the number of photo-electrons ejected per second depends on the?
A
frequency of the beam
B
work function of the metal
C
threshold frequency of the metal
D
intensity of the beam
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The photoelectric effect is dependent upon various factors including frequency of light, intensity of light, nature of material, energy of light and potential difference.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #27370)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Wave Particle Paradox
Solution
Which of the following phenomena supports the theory that waves have a particle nature?
A
electron diffraction
B
photoelectric effect
C
diffraction of light
D
x-ray interference
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation, such as light, hits a material. Electrons emitted in this manner are called photoelectrons.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #35728)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Reflection of Light
Solution
A ray of light passing through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror is reflected by the mirror at?
A
0o
B
45o
C
90o
D
180o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
-We see that as it passes through centre of curvature it reflects back its path
-Incident to the mirror at 90º
- and with the normal at 0º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #27355)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Refraction of Light
Total internal reflection will not occur when light travels from
A
water to air
B
water into glass
C
glass to air
D
glass into water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #27356)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Refraction of Light
Solution
A diverging lens of focal length 30cm produces an image 20cm from the lens. Determine the object distance
A
10cm
B
12cm
C
50cm
D
60cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Lens formula:
\(\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{d_o} + \frac{1}{d_i}\)
where f, d\(_o\) and d\(_i\) are the focal length, object distance and image distance respectively.
The distance from the lens to the focal point is called the focal length. For converging lenses, the focal length is always positive, while diverging lenses always have negative focal lengths.
⇒ \(\frac{-1}{30} = \frac{1}{d_o} + \frac{1}{20}\)
\(\frac{1}{d_o} = \frac{-1}{30} - \frac{1}{20}\)
\(\frac{1}{d_o} = \frac{-2 + -3}{60}\)
→ \frac{-5}{60}\) = \frac{-1}{12}\)
\(d_o = - 12 cm\)
The object distance -12cm = 12cm on the other side of the lens.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #35676)