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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Which of the following actions would increase the electric force between two positively charged particles?
A
Decreasing the mass of the particles
B
Decreasing the distance between the particles
C
Increasing the assistance between the particles
D
Increasing the mass of the particles
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: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59480)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
A luminous object is one that
A
gives off dim blue-green light only in the dark.
B
gives out light of its own
C
shines by reflected light only
D
glows only in the presence of light
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: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59481)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Which of the following units is not fundamental?
A
Metre
B
Kilogram
C
Joule
D
Candela
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59482)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Gas Laws & Heat Transfer
The vacuum between the double walls of a thermos flask reduces heat loss through
A
conduction and radiation
B
convection and conduction
C
radiation only
D
conduction only
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: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59484)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
In photoelectric effect, the number of electrode emitted per second from a metallic surface is proportional to the
A
intensity of the incident radiation
B
frequency of the incident radiation
C
energy of the incident radiation
D
work function of the metal.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59485)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
When two cells of negligible internal resistances and equal e.m.f. denoted by E\(_1\) and E\(_2\) are connected in parallel, combined e.m.f. E is given by
A
E = E\(_1\) + E\(_2\)
B
\(\frac{1}{E} = \frac{1}{E_1} + \frac{1}{E_2}\)
C
E = E\(_1\) = E\(_2\)
D
E = \(\frac{E_1}{E_2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
If two cells of equal emf s are connected in parallel then the effective emf is equal to the emf of any one of the cells.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59486)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Elasticity, Density, Pressure & Fluids
Solution
Which of the following statement about viscosity is not true? it
A
depends on areas of the surfaces in contact
B
occurs in fluids
C
is independent of the relative velocity of the layers
D
depends on the tangential force between the layers
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Is independent of the relative velocity of the layers is not true because:
Viscosity is dependent on the relative velocity of the layers in a fluid; it describes how the fluid flows when layers move relative to each other.
Viscosity depends on the area of the surface in contact
Viscosity is independent of normal reaction
Viscosity depends on the relative velocity between layers
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59502)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Elasticity, Density, Pressure & Fluids
Solution
An elastic material of length 3m is to be stretched to reduce an extension three times its original length. Calculate the force required to produce the extension
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Calculation of the force needed to produce extension of material
F = Ke
= 988.3 x 3 x 3
= 8840.74N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59504)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Gas Laws & Heat Transfer
Solution
In a solar panel for heat supply, state the function of each of the following parts: (a) metal flat plate; (b) thermal insulator: (c) tubes.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Function of metal flat plate of solar panel
- Receives and absorbs solar radiation to produce heat
(b) Function of internal insulator of solar panel
- Minimises heat loss
(c) Function of tubes of solar panel
- Helps to circulate the heat
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59506)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
(a) In the design of an optical fibre, what type of material is most suitable for the design of the core?
(b) State one condition necessary to confine signals to the core of an optical fibre.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Type of material most suitable for the design of the core of an optical fibre
- Glass/plasties
(b) Condition necessary confine signal to the core of an optical fibre
- The refractive index of the core must be greater than that of the cladding,
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59507)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The velocity v, of a wave in a stretched string, depends on the tension T, in the spring and the mass per unit length of the spring. Obtain an expression for v in terms of T and u, using the method of dimensions.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Expression for v
c = kT\(^a\)U\(^b\), k is dimensionless
[v] = k[T]\(^a\)[\(\mu\)]\(^b\)
Lt\(^{-1}\) = kM\(^{a \div b}\) L\(^{a + b}\) T\(^{-2a}\)
For T, -1 = 2a
a = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
For M,
0 = a + b
b = -a
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)
v = KT\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\)\(\mu^{- \frac{1}{2}}\)
OR
v = k\(\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59509)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A satellite launched with velocity V\(_E\) just escapes the earth's gravitational attraction. Given that the radius of the earth is R, show that V\(_E\) = \(\sqrt{20R}\) [g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
To show that V\(_E\) = \(\sqrt{20R}\)
KE = Gravitational Potential Energy
\(\frac{1}{2}\)MV\(_E^2\) = \(\frac{GmM}{R}\)
V\(_E^2\) = \(\frac{2GM}{R}\)
but GM = gR\(^2\)
V\(_E^2\) = \(\frac{2gR^2}{R}\) = 2gR
V\(_E^2\) = \(\sqrt{2 \times 10 \times R}\)
= \(\sqrt{20R}\)
OR
P.E = K.E
mgR = \(\frac{1}{2}\)mv\(^2\)
v\(^2\) = 2gR
v = \(\sqrt{2gR}\)
= \(\sqrt{20R}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59511)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Linear Motion, Projectiles & Kinematics
Solution
A bullet is fired from a gun at 30\(^o\) to the horizontal. The bullet remains in flight for 25s before touching the ground. Calculating the velocity of projection. [g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Calculation of velocity of fired bullet
Time of flight T = \(\frac{2u sin \theta}{g}\)
25 = \(\frac{2u sin 30}{g}\)
u = 250ms\(^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59512)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
State three properties of lasers that make them preferable to ordinary light beam.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
- Travels a very long distance without losing its intensity
- Has a very narrow optical bandwidth.
- Gives more intense light/power
- Is monochromatic
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59513)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
(a)i) Define a torque.
(ii)State three factors that determine a torque
(b)(i) Define free fall.
(ii) A body is thrown vertically upwards from the top of a tower 40.0m high with a velocity of 10.0ms\(^{-1}\). Calculate the time taken for the body to reach the ground. [g.= 10.0ms\(^{-2}\)]
c) A cube of wood of side 8.0cm, floats at the interface between oil and water with 2.0cm of its surface below the interface as shown in the diagram below. Given that the relative densities of oil and water are 0.72 and 1.00 respectively, calculate the mass of the wood
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)i) Definition of a torque
- The turning effect of force about an axis/pivot
(ii) Factors that determine a torque
- perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot
- direction of the force.
- magnitude of the force
(b)(i) Definition of free fall:
- The vertical motion of a body only under the influence of gravity/its own weight
(ii) Calculation of the time taken by a body thrown vertically upward to reach the ground
S = 10t - \(\frac{1}{2}\)10t\(^2\)
-40 = 10t - \(\frac{1}{2}\)10t\(^2\) x 10 t\(^2\)
(t + 2)(t - 4) = 0
Time to fall to the ground, t = 4s
(c) Calculation of the mass of wood:
- Mass of wood = upthrust due to water displace + upthrust due to oil displaced
= 1000 x 2 x 8 x 8 x 10 + 720 x 6 x 8 x 8 x 10
= 0.404kg
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59520)