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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Heat Energy & Temperature
An a.c. the generator can be converted to a d.c. generator by replacing the
A
commutator with an armature
B
armature with a commutator
C
commutator with slip rings
D
slip rings with a commutator
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 #58915)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Electricity and Magnetism
Which of the following statements is the correct reason for using soft iron in making the armature or an electric bell?
A
It is a diamagnetic material
B
It loses its magnetism readily
C
It is not easily magnetized
D
It retains its magnetism for a long time
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 #58919)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Heat Energy & Temperature
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates a meter bridge circuit underbalanced conditions. Determine the value of x.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50.cm
B
10.0 cm
C
28.6 cm
D
57.2 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Using wheatstone bridge principle;
\(\frac{2}{x} = \frac{2}{(100 - x)}\)
2(100 - x) = 2 x \(x\)
200 = 2\(x + 2x\)
200 = 4x
x = \(\frac{200}{4}\)
= 50cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58941)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Electricity and Magnetism
Which of the following devices is used for storing electric charges?
A
Transformer
B
Ammeter
C
Potentiometer
D
Capacitor
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 #58948)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An electron of mass 9.1 x 10\(^{-31}\) kg moves with a speed of 2.0 x 10\(^6\) ms\(^{-1}\) round the nucleus of an atom in a Circular path of radius
6.1 x 10\(^{11}\) m. Calculate the centripetal force acting on the electron.
A
7.7 x 10\(^{47}\) N
B
6.0 x 10\(^{-8}\)N
C
3.0 x 10\(^{-14}\)N
D
1.3 x 10\(^{-26}\)N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Centripetal force (Fr) = \(\frac{MV^2}{r}\)
i.e. Fr = \(\frac{Mv^2}{r}\)
= \(\frac{9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 2.0 \times 10^6 \times 2.0 \times 10^6}{6.1 \times 10^{-11}}\) N
= (\(\frac{36.4 \times 10^{-19}}{6.1 \times 10^{-11}}\)) N
= 5.967 x 10\(^{-8}\) N
~ 6.0 x 10\(^{-8}\) N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58977)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
Which of the following liquids has the highest surface tension?
A
Soapy water
B
Cold water
C
Hot water
D
oily water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Cold water has a higher surface tension than soapy water, hot water, and oily water. Soapy water has surfactants that reduce surface tension, while hot water has lower surface tension than cold water due to increased molecular motion. Oily water also has a lower surface tension than pure water.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59026)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
The nucleon and proton numbers of a neutral atom of an element are 238 and 92 respectively. Determine the number of neutrons in the atom.
A
119
B
330
C
165
D
146
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Neutron No (N) = 238 - 92
= 146
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59027)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The area under a velocity-time graph represents
A
speed
B
acceleration
C
moment
D
distance
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 #59030)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Waves and Optics
Solution
When ultraviolet light is incident on certain metallic p articles are emitted. These particles are called
A
positrons
B
protons
C
photoelectrons
D
photons
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Photoelectrons are electrons that are ejected from a material (usually a metal) when it absorbs photons of light, such as ultraviolet light. This phenomenon is known as the photoelectric effect.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59035)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Thermal Physics
Diagram
Solution
The graph above illustrates the variation of temperature \(\theta\) with time (t) for a solid that is being heated. Which processes take place at segments P and Q respectively?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Freezing and vaporization
B
Evaporation and solidification
C
Melting and boiling
D
Condensation and evaporation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the substance is solid, it will need heat to melt to liquid and once the liquid starts boiling temperature will remain the same.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59043)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) (i) Define atomic spectra.
(ii) Differentiate between emission spectra and absorption spectra.
(b)
The diagram above illustrates an electron transition from energy level n = 3 to n = 1. Calculate the:
(i) energy of the photon
(ii) frequency of the photon
(ii) wavelength of the photon [h = 6.6 x 10\(^{-34}\)J s, c = 3.0 x 10\(^8\) ms\(^{-1}\); 1 ev = 1.6 x 10\(^{-19}\) J]
c)(i)Differentiate between soft x-rays and hard x-rays
(ii) Draw the circuit symbol for a p-n junction diode.
(iiii) Give the reason for doping a semiconductor material
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) The emission of light from a substance when its excited electrons move to a lower energy level.
OR
Distinct/separate bright lines of light of definite frequency/wavelength (emitted from vapourised atoms)
(ii) Emission spectra is the pattern of light displayed when electrons jump from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, while absorption spectra is the displayed pattern of wavelengths absorbed by the gas.
(b) \(\Delta\)E = E\(_i\) - E\(_f\)
= -1.51 + 13.6
= 12.09 eV
= 12.09 x 1.6 x 10\(^{-19}\) J
= 1.934 x 10\(^{-18}\) J
(ii) \(\Delta\)E- hf
f = \(\frac{\Delta E}{h}\) = \(\frac{1.934 \times 10^{-18}}{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}\)
f = 2.93 x 10\(^{15}\)Hz
(ii) c = f\(\lambda\)
\(\lambda\) = \(\frac{3 \times 10^8}{2.93 x 10^{13}}\)
= 1.023 x 10\(^{-7}\)m
(c) (I) Soft x-rays are those with longer wavelengths/lowNer penetrating/less energy while hard x-rays are those with shorter wavelengths/higher penetrating power more energy.
(iii) To increase the electrical conductivity/reduce electrical resistivity of the semiconductor.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59307)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Two bodies of masses 3.0 kg and 2.0 kg are separated by a distance of 50 cm. Calculate the force of attraction between them. [G = 6.67 x 10\(^{-11}\) Nm\(^2\) kg\(^2\)]
A
1.6 x 10\(^{-9}\)N
B
1.3 x 10\(^{3}\)N
C
2.3 x 10\(^{3}\)N
D
5.0x 10\(^{3}\)N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Using the formula
F = \(\frac{Gm_1m_2}{r^2}\)
= \(\frac{6.67 \times 10^{-11} \times 3.0 \times 2.0}{(50)^2}\)
= \(\frac{40.02 \times 10^{-11}}{2500}\)
= 1.6 x 10\(^{-9}\)N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59019)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates an object moving in a circular path at a constant speed. Which of the arrows indicates the direction of linear velocity?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
z
B
X
C
Y
D
W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
for an object moving along a circular path, it speed is constant but its linear velocity changes with time at every point on the circle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59022)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Waves and Optics
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, the time taken to trace a wave between P and Q is?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2 periods
B
1 period
C
1\(\frac{1}{2}\) periods
D
1\(\frac{1}{4}\) periods
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
frequency means no of oscillation per secs, so the time taken to trace a wave between p and q is 2secs.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59024)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Electricity and Magnetism
Which of the following materials does not serve as a safety device in electrical circuits?
A
Connecting wires
B
Earth wire
C
Fuse
D
Switch
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 #59025)