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WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Waves and Optics
Solution
(a)(i) State the laws of refraction of light.
(ii) Describe an experiment to determine the refractive index, n, of the material of an equilaleral triangular glass prism using the minimum deviation method.
(b) A rectangular glass prism of thickness 12cm is placed on a mark on a piece of paper resting on a horizontal bench:
(i) Draw a ray diagram to show the apparent position of the mark in the glass prism.
(ii) If the refractive-index of the material of the prism is 1.5, calculate the apparent displacement of the mark.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)(i) The incident ray, the refracted ray, and the normal at the point of incidence, all lie in the same plane. OR The ratio of the sine of angle of incidence to the sine of angle of refraction is a constant \(\frac{\text{Sin i}}{\text{Sin r}}\) = Constant
Place the triangular prism on the drawing sheet and trace the outline. Arrange two pins on one side vertically and using two other pins, determine the emergent ray on the other side. Remove the prism and. join the position of pins to meet the outline of the prism. Draw the normal at the point of incidence. Produce both the incident and the emergent rays to intersect and measure the angles of incidence I^\circ and the deviation d^\circ. Repeat the procedure for at least four other values of i. Plot a graph of d on the vertical axis against i on the horizontal axis. Obtain minimum deviation D as below.
n = \(\frac{sin \frac{1}{2}(A +D)}{sin \frac{1}{2} A}\)
= \(\frac{sin \frac{1}{2} (60 + D)}{sin 30}\)
Precautions
- neat traces
- pins fixed vertically
- Avoid parallax in reading protector
(b)(i)
(ii) n = \(\frac{\text{real depth}}{\text{apparent depth}}\)
apparent depth = \(\frac{\text{real depth}}{n}\)
= \(\frac{12}{1.5}\)
= 8cm
Apparent displacement = real depth - apparent depth
= 12 - 8 = 4cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54148)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Waves and Optics
Solution
Fix a metre rule on the bench with the graduated face up.
Place the illuminated object at the zero end of the rule and the screen at the other end as illustrated in the diagram above.
Measure and record D, the distance between the object and the screen. Evaluate D\(^{2}\).
Place and move the converging lens between the illuminated object and the screen until a diminished sharp image of the object is formed on the screen. Read and record the position, \(X_1\), of the lens. From this position, move the lens towards the object until another sharp image of the object is formed on the screen. Read and record the new position \(x_2\), of the lens.
Evaluate and record L (\(x_1\) - \(x_2\)), L\(^{2}\)) and (D\(^{2}\) - L\(^{2}\))
Repeat the procedure for D = 90, 80, 70 and 60 cm. In each case, evaluate, L L\(^{2}\) and (D\(^{2}\) - L\(^{2}\)). Tabulate your readings.
Plot a graph of D\(^{2}\) - L\(^{2}\) on the vertical axis against D on the horizontal axis.
Determine the slope, S, of the graph and evaluate K = \(\frac{s}{4}\). State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results.
(b)i. Distinguish between a real image and a virtual image.
Draw a ray diagram to show how a converging lens may be used to form a real diminished image of an object.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Table os values/observation
D(cm)
D\(^{2}\)cm
\(X_1\)(cm)
\(X_2\)(cm)
L=(\(x_1\)-\(x_2\))cm
L\(^{2}\)cm
D\(^{2}\)-L\(^{2}\)cm
100
10000
80.50
18.30
62.20
3868.8
6131.16
90
8100
70.20
19.00
51.20
2621.4
5478.56
80
6400
59.10
20.00
39.10
1528.8
4871.19
70
4900
46.70
22.00
24.70
610.09
4289.91
60
3600
29.00
7.60
21.40
457.96
3142.04
Slope (s) = \(\frac{y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}} = \frac{6000-3000}{100-50} = \frac{300}{50}\) = 60
Evaluate K = \(\frac{8}{4} = \frac{60}{4}\) = 15
Precaution:
I avoided parallax when reading the metre rule.
I ensured that a sharp image is formed on the Screen.
(b) Real image is formed by the actual intersection of rays whereas a virtual image is formed by the apparent intersection of rays when their directions have been produced backwards, or a Real image is formed at the front of the mirror while a virtual image is formed at the back of the mirror.
ii
An object beyond 2F, the image is real, inverted, smaller than an object, between F and 2F, ray parallel to the principal axis and ray passes through the optical centre.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60129)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
The lowest note emitted by a stretched string has a frequency of 40Hz. How many overtones are there between 40hz and 180Hz?
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The lowest note (fundamental note) emitted by any stretched string has a fundamental frequecy fo = V/2l = 40Hz
The 1st overtone = 2fo = 2 x 40 = 80Hz
2nd overtone = 3fo = 3 x 40 = 120Hz
3rd overtone = 4fo = 4 x 40 = 160Hz
4th overtone = 5fo = 5 x 40 = 200Hz
Overtones between 40Hz and 180Hz are 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz = 3 Overtones
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #560)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
A man stands 4m in front of a plane mirror. If the mirror is moved 1m towards the man, the distance between him and his new image is
A
3m
B
5m
C
6m
D
10m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The image of an object placed in front of a plane mirror is always as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of the mirror. Thus when the object is 4m in front of the mirror, the image will be 4m behind the mirror. But when the mirror is moved in towards the man, (that is the man is now 3m from the mirror), the image distance will again decrease by 1m from behind the mirror. Thus the new image position is 3m behind the mirror. Therefore, the distance between the man and his new image is 6m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #587)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
The inside portion of part of a hollow metal sphere of diameter 20cm is polished. The portion will therefore form a
A
concave mirror of focal length 5cm
B
concave mirror of focal length 10cm
C
convex mirror of focal length 5cm
D
convex mirror of focal length 20cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since diameter of the sphere = 20cm, then, the radius of curvature = 10cm
Focal length, f = \(\frac{R}{2} = \frac{10}{2}\) = 5cm
The inside of a hollow metal sphere forms a concave mirror.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #588)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
The velocities of light in air and glass are 3.0 x 108ms-1 and 2.0 x 108ms-1 respectively. If the angle of refraction is 30^\circ, the sine of the angle of incidence is
A
0.33
B
0.50
C
0.67
D
0.75
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Refractive index
= \(\frac{Sin i}{Sin r}\) = \(\frac{\text{Vel. of light in air}}{\text{vel. of light in glass}}\)
= \(\frac{Sin i}{Sin 30^o}\)= \(\frac{3.0 \times 10^8}{2.0 \times 10^8}\)
= Sin i = \(\frac{(3.0 \times 10^8 \times Sin 30^o)}{2.0 \times 10^8}\)
= Sin i = \(\frac{(3.0 \times 10^8 \times 0.5)}{2.0 \times 10^8}\)
= \(\frac{1.5}{2}\)
= 0.75
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #589)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Which of the following electromagnetic waves is least energetic?
A
Infra-red rays
B
X-rays
C
Ultra-violet rays
D
Gamma rays
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 #594)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
At what frequency would a 10H inductor have a reactance of 2000Ω?
A
π/200Hz
B
π/100Hz
C
100/πHz
D
100πHz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Inductive reactance XL = 2πfL
∴ 2πfL = 2000Ω
then f = 2000Ω/2 x π x 10
f = 100/πHz
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #626)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
in a series R-L-C circuit at resonance, the voltages across the resistor and the inductor are 30V and 40V respectively, what is the voltage across the capacitor?
A
30V
B
40V
C
50V
D
70V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
At resonance, inductive reactant XL is equal to the capacitive reactance XC
i.e. XL = XC
and XL = VL/IL
and XC = VC/IC
Again since the components are in series, the same current flows in the series arrangment
i.e. IL = IC
at resonance, VL/IL = VC/IC
∴ VL = VC
= 40V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #649)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves and Optics
Diagram
The diagram above shows the prism arrangement in a
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
binocular
B
spectrometer
C
periscope
D
projector
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 #11269)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
A pendulum bob executing simple harmonic motion has 2cm and 12Hz as amplitude and frequency respectively. Calculate the period of the motion.
A
2.00s
B
0.83s
C
0.08s
D
0.60s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Given:
- Frequency \( f = 12 \, \text{Hz} \)
The period \( T \) is the reciprocal of the frequency:
\(T = \frac{1}{f}\)
Substituting the given frequency:
\(T = \frac{1}{12 \, \text{Hz}} \approx 0.0833 \, \text{s}\)
Thus, the period of the motion is approximately:
\(T \approx 0.08 \, \text{s}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25476)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Waves and Optics
Solution
A ray of light is incident on 'a plane mirror at an angle of 20o. This mirror is rotated through, twice this angle, In this new position the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray is
A
20o
B
40o
C
80o
D
120o.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
GIVEN:
The angle of incidence i = 20º, Rotation of the mirror = 2 x 20º = 40º, Then the new angle of incidence i after rotation of mirror = 20º + 40º
But, angle of reflection r = angle of incidence i ( law of reflection)
Therefore, the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray = i + r = 60º + 60º = 120º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25487)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Waves and Optics
The air column in a resonance tube is set into resonance by a vibrating tuning fork. The resultant waves in the air column will be
A
mechanical and transverse
B
progressive and longitudinal
C
stationary and transverse
D
stationary and longitudinal.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25488)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Waves and Optics
The refractive index of glass for yellow light is greater than that for red light because yellow light
A
has a greater amplitude than red light
B
is more intense than red light
C
travels more slowly than red light
D
deviates less than red light
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 #25490)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Waves and Optics
The real image of an object formed by a converging lens of focal length 15cm, is three times the size of the object. Calculate the object distance
A
60cm
B
30cm
C
20cm
D
15cm
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 #25491)