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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Heat Energy & Temperature
Diagram
The diagram above illustrates the wire connections to a three-pin plug. The wires P, Q and R respectively are:
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
live, neutral and earth
B
neutral, earth and live
C
earth, live and neutral
D
earth, neutral and live
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 #49823)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following statements about parallel plate capacitors is/are correct?
I. Capacitance of the capacitor is inversely proportional to the distance between the plates
II. Capacitors can filter a.c signals from d.c
III. Capacitors can store charges
A
I only
B
I and II only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Capacitors pass AC but block DC signals (when charged up to the applied DC voltage), they are often used to separate the AC and DC components of a signal. Capacitors are also primarily used to store energy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49843)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Heat Energy & Temperature
Diagram
Solution
The circuit contains three ammeters A1, A2 and A3 with readings of A2 and A3 shown as indicated in the diagram. Determine the reading of A1.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2A
B
3A
C
5A
D
8A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Ammeters are connected in series so,
A3= A2 + A1
A1 = A3 - A1
= 5A - 2A
= 3A
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49857)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following statements about magnetic lines of force is not correct? They
A
pass through even non-magnetic materials
B
run from the north pole to the south pole
C
are in a state of tension and tend to be shorted
D
intersect one another
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Two magnetic lines of force can not intersect each other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49864)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Electricity and Magnetism
In which of the following activities is an induction coil not useful?
A
Investigation of high voltages
B
Study of electric discharge
C
Operation of X-ray tubes
D
A.C. power transmission
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 #49869)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
In a series R-L-C circuit, R = 10\(\Omega\), \(X_{c}\)= 4\(\Omega\) and \(X_{L}\) = 9\(\Omega\). The impedance of the circuit is
A
4.1\(\Omega\)
B
5.0\(\Omega\)
C
10.8\(\Omega\)
D
11.2\(\Omega\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The impedance for a RLC circuit is
\(Z = \sqrt{R^{2} + (X_{L} - X_{C})^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{10^{2} + (9 - 4)^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{125}\)
= 11.18\(\Omega\) \(\approxeq\) 11.2\(\Omega\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49874)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Electricity and Magnetism
Diagram
Solution
A student uses two compass needles to investigate the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Which of the following diagrams show the correct directions of the needles?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
By convention, the field direction is taken to be outward from the North pole and in to the South pole of the magnet. Also, they form closed lines.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49876)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
Solution
Which of the following is emitted in a process of natural radioactivity?
A
\(\alpha\)- particles and \(\beta\)- particles
B
\(\alpha\)- particles and X-rays
C
\(\beta\)- particles and X-rays
D
\(\lambda\)- rays and X-rays
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In the course of natural radioactivity, alpha, beta and gamma rays are emitted.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49885)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Waves and Optics
In which of the following situations is photoelectric effect employed?
I. Automatic devices for switching on light at dusk
II. Automatic doors in departmental stores
III. Automatic devices for switching on air conditioners
IV. Automatic voltage stabilizers
A
I, II and IV only
B
I, III and IV only
C
III and IV only
D
I and II only
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 #49887)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Thermal Physics
Solution
Which of the following radiations has the longest wavelength?
A
Gamma ray
B
Radio wave
C
Infrared ray
D
X-ray
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Radio wave has the longest wavelength and shortest frequency.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49891)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Heat Energy & Temperature
In which of the following fields is radioisotopes not used?
A
Medicine
B
Oil industry
C
Agriculture
D
Weather forecast
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 #49894)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
Solution
A nuclide is represented by \(_{32}^{70}B\). Determine its neutron-proton ratio
A
0.5
B
0.8
C
1.2
D
1.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The element B has a mass number of 70 with atomic number 32. Hence, B has 32 protons and (70-32) = 38 neutrons.
The neutron- proton ratio is 38:32 = \(\frac{38}{32} = 1.1875\)
\(\approxeq 1.2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49900)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
State three materials used for making optical fibres.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Materials for making optical fibre are Glass, Polycarbonate, Teflon sheath, Silica, quartz, Silicon, Sapphire. Feromagnetic
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52864)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
Name three classes of magnetic materials.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Three classes of magnetic materials are
(i) Diamagnetic
(ii) Paramagnetic
(iii) Feromagnetic
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52865)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
(a) What is an intrinsic semiconductor?
(b) Distinguish between the p-type and n-type semi-conductors.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) An intrinsic semiconductor contains equal number of free electrons and holes.
(b)
p— TYPE
n - TYPE
i
The majority carrier of electricity is holes.
The majority carrier of electricity is electron.
ii
Carries a net positive charge
Carries a net negative charge
iii
The impurity is trivalent
The impurity is pentavalent.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52866)