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UTME / JAMB 1989
Waves and Optics
Solution
The magnification of the image of an object placed in front of a convex mirror is \(\frac{1}{3}\). If the radius of curvature of the mirror is 24cm, what is the distance between its object and its image?
A
8cm
B
16cm
C
24cm
D
32cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = uv ; v = 1u
12 = \(\frac{v + 3v}{v + 3v}\)
v = 16cm, u = 48cm
distance between U and V
= 48 - 16 =32cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28345)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1989
Waves and Optics
The plane mirrors in a kaleidoscope are usually placed
A
at an angle of 60o
B
parallel to one another
C
perpendicular to one another
D
at an angle of 45o
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 #28347)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1989
Waves and Optics
Diagram
Solution
The air column as shown above is set into vibration by the turning fork. In this State of resonance, the waves in the air column will be
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
stationary and transverse
B
stationary and longitudinal
C
progressive and transverse
D
progressive and longitudinal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In solids, sound can exist as either a longitudinal or a transverse wave. But in mediums which are fluid (e.g., gases and liquids), sound waves can only be longitudinal. For Longitudinal Waves, the displacement of the medium is parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41685)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Waves and Optics
Solution
(a) State the laws of electromagnetic induction.
(b) (i) Describe a simple experiment to show how an induced e.m.f, can be produced; (ii) State two factors on which the magnitude of the induced e.m.f. depends
(c) Explain what is meant by the r.m.s. value of an alternating current
(d) (i) If the alternating current is represented by \(I = l_{o} \sin \omega t\), state what the symbol \(I, I_{o}, \omega\) and \(\omega t\)represent.
(ii) Calculate the instantaneous value of such a current, if in a circuit it has r.m.s value of 15.0A when its phase angle is 30^\circ.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) The laws of electromagnetic induction states that
(1) whenever there is a change in the magnetic flux linked with a circuit, an e.m.f. is induced, the strength of which is proportional to the rate of change of the flux linked with the circuit. The above law is sometimes called faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.
(2) The direction of the induced current is always such as to oppose the change producing it. This is called Lenz's law.
b(i) Experiment to show how an induced e.m.f. can be produced.
A coil with many turns is connected to centre-scale zero galvanometer G. As the bar magnet is moved rapidly close and through the turns, an induced e.m.f. is produced. The galvanometer pointer is deflected showing a flow of current. The same effects could be observed if the coil is moving towards the magnet instead. Or as long as there is relative motion between the two.
(ii) The magnitude of the induced e.m.f. depends on:
(1) The magnitude of flux linking the coil. (2) The relative speed between the magnet and the coil.
(c) The root-mean-square (r.m.s.) value of an alternating current is the steady or direct current which produces the same heating effect per secoridin a given resistor. Its relationship with the peak value of alternating current \(I_{o}\) is given by
\(I_{r.m.s} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} I_{o}\)
d(i) \(I\) is the instantaneous current
\(I_{o}\) is the peak value of the current
\(\alpha\) is the angular frequency
\(\alpha t\) is the phase or the current (since it is wave-like).
(ii) \(I = I_{o} \sin \alpha t\)
= \(I_{r.m.s} \sqrt{2} \sin 30^\circ\)
= \(\sqrt{2} \times 15 \times \frac{1}{2} = 10.6A\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54753)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Waves and Optics
Which of the following statements is/are not correct about image formed by a plane mirror?
I. The magnification produced is 1
II. The image distance is same as the object distance
III. The image is real
IV. The image is laterally inverted
A
I only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I & II only
E
II & IV only
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 #21236)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Waves and Optics
Solution
The velocities of light in air and glass are 3.0 x10\(^8\)ms\(^{-1}\) and 1.8 \(\times \)10\(^8\) ms\(^{-1}\) respectively. Calculate the sine of the angle of incidence that will produce an angle of refraction of 30^\circ for a ray of light incident on glass.
A
1.2
B
1.0
C
0.8
D
0.6
E
0.3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(n_1 \sin(\theta_1)\) = \(n_2 \sin(\theta_2\)
BUT, n = \(\frac{c}{v}\), where c is the speed of light in vacuum (approximately equal to the speed of light in air) and v is the speed of light in the medium.
For air, n\(_1\) = \(\frac{3 \times 10^8}{3 \times 10^8}\) = 1
For glass, n\(_2\) = \(\frac{3 \times 10^8}{1.8 \times 10^8}\) ≈ 1.667
Applying snell's law: \(n_1 \sin(\theta_1)\) = \(n_2 \sin(\theta_2)\) = \(1 \sin(\theta_1)\) = 1.667 sin(30) = 0.83335
Thus, the sine of the angle of incidence is ≈ 0.8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #21240)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Waves and Optics
Solution
An object is placed 36cm from a converging lens of focal length 24cm.If a real image which is 4cm high is formed, Calculate the height of the object.
A
2.0cm
B
4.0cm
C
6.0cm
D
8.0cm
E
10.0cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = 24cm , U = -36cm(behind lense)
Applying Lense formula = \(\frac {1}{f} = \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{u}\)
\(\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{24} - \frac{1}{36} = \frac{1}{72}\)
v = 72cm
but Magnification = \(\frac{V}{U} = \frac{h^i}{h_o}\)
\(\frac{72}{-36} = \frac{-4}{h_o}\) \( h_1\) = -4( real image is negative)
by cross multiplying \(h_1\) = 2cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #21242)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Waves and Optics
Solution
A source of sounds produces waves in air of wavelength1.65m. If the speed of sound in air is 330ms-1 the period of vibration in seconds is
A
200
B
2.0
C
0.5
D
0.02
E
0.005
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
T = λ/v
T = 1.65/330 = 0.005
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #21247)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Waves and Optics
Which of the following statement s is/are not correct about a standing wave? I. It is formed by the superimposition of two progressive waves traveling in the same direction II. All points on the wave are vibrating with maximum displacement III. It is formed by the superimposition of two progressive waves of different amplitudes traveling in opposite directions
A
I only
B
II only
C
I and II only
D
II and III only
E
I,II and III
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #21248)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Waves and Optics
Solution
A boy standing a distance from the foot of a tall cliff claps his hands and hears an echo 0.5s later. If the speed of sound is 340ms1, how far is he from the cliff?
A
17m
B
34m
C
85m
D
170m
E
680m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
X = vt/2 = (340 x 0.5)/2 = 85m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #21249)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Waves and Optics
A sounding tuning fork is brought near the end of a pipe containing an air column and the loudness of the sound increases. This effect is due to
A
diffraction
B
an echo
C
resonance
D
interference
E
reverberation
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 #21250)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Waves and Optics
Which of the following media allow the transmission of sound wave through them i. Air. ii. Liquids. iii. Solids.
A
i and ii only
B
i and iii only
C
ii and iii only
D
i,ii and iii
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 #28378)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Waves and Optics
Which of the following properties is/are common to all waves? i. Diffraction ii. Refraction iii. Interference
A
i only
B
ii only
C
ii and iii
D
i, ii, and iii
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 #28379)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Waves and Optics
Solution
A piano wire 0.5m long has a total mass of 0.01kg and is stretched with a tension of 800N. Calculate the frequency of the wire when it sounds its fundamental note
A
200Hz
B
100Hz
C
4Hz
D
2Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = \(\frac{1}{2L}\)\(\sqrt\frac {T}{m}\)
N:B m is mass per length
= \(\frac {0.01}{0.5}\)
= 0.02kgm-1
F = \(\frac{1}{2\times 0.5}\)\(\sqrt\frac {800}{0.02}\)
= 200Hz
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28380)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Waves and Optics
Solution
The speed of sound in air at sea level is 340ms\(^{-1}\) while that of light is 300 000kms\(^{-1}\). How far (to the nearest meter) from the center of a thunderstorm is an observer who hears a thunder 2s after a lightning flash?
A
170m
B
340m
C
600m
D
680m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Distance = 340 x 2 = 680m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28383)