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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
a pilot records the atmospheric pressure outside his plane as 63cm of Hg while a ground observer records a reading of 75cm of Hg with his barometer. Assuming that the density of air is constant, calculate the height of the plane above the ground. (take the relative densities of air and mecury as 0.00136 and 13.6 respectively)
A
120m
B
138m
C
274m
D
1200m
E
120,000m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
pressure change for air = pressure change for mercury
hpg = Hpg
h x 0.00136 x g = (75 - 63) x 13.6 x g
h = \(\frac{12 \times 13.6}{0.00136}\)
= 120,000cm
= 1,200m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33539)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An object is protected with a velocity of 100m-1 at an angle of 60o to the vertical. Calculate the time taken by the object to reach the highest point (Take g as 10ms-2
A
5.0s
B
8.7s
C
10.0s
D
17.3s
E
20.0s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
t = \(\frac{T}{2} = \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2u \sin \theta}{g} = \frac{100 \times \sin 60}{10}\)
10 sin60 = 10 x 0.8660
= 8.7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33541)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Dry oxygen is trapped by a pellet of mercury in a uniform capillary tube which is sealed at one end. The length of the column of oxygen at 27oC is 50cm. if the pressure of the oxygen is constant, at what temperature will the length be 60cm?
A
360.0oC
B
240.6oC
C
237.0oC
D
87.0oC
E
36oC
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
T1 = \(\frac{V_1T_2}{V_2} = \frac{60 \times (273 + 27)}{50}\)
= 360k
= 360 - 273
= 87.0oC
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33585)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A 90-W immersion heater is used to supply energy for five minutes. The energy supplied is used to completely melt 180g of a solid at is melting point. Neglecting energy losses to the surroundings, calculate the specific latent heat of fusion of the solid
A
0.5Jg-1
B
2.5Jg-1
C
15.0Jg-1
D
450.0Jg-1
E
150Jg-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pt = mL
L = \(\frac{pt}{m} = \frac{90 \times 60 \times 5}{180}\)
= 150Jg\(^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33594)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The gravitational force of the moon is one-sixth that of the earth. If a body weighs 6.0N on the moon. Calculate its weight on the earth
A
36.0N
B
12.0N
C
6.0N
D
2.0N
E
1.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\frac{1}{6}F_E = F_{MOON}\)
FE = R = 6Fm
= 6 x 6 = 36N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33668)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A proton of charge 1.6 x 10\(^{19}\)C is projected into a uniform magnetic field of flux density 5.0 x 10\(^5\)T. If the proton moves parallel to the field with a constant speed of 1.6 x 10\(^6\)ms\(^{-1}\), calculate the magnitude of the force exerted on it by the field
A
0.0N
B
2.0 x 10-21N
C
1.3 x 10-17N
D
5.1 x 10-14N
E
2.3 x 1013N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = BqvSin\(\theta\) = 5.0 x 10\(^{-5}\) x 1.6 x 10\(^{-19}\) x 10\(^6\)Sin(0)
= 1.3 x 10\(^{-17}\) x 0 = 0N
NOTE:(Since the proton moves parallel to the magnetic field,\(\theta\) = 0º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33679)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The process of increasing the energy of an atom via inelastic collision with an electron is known as
A
ionization
B
excitation
C
field emission
D
photoemission
E
thermonic emission
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 #33697)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram below illustrates an a.c.source of 50V(r.m.s.), \(\frac{100}{\pi}\)Hz connected in series with an inductor of inductor of inductance L and a resistor of resistance R. The current in the circuit is 2A and the p.d across L and R are 30V and 40V respectively. Calculate the power factor of the circuit
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1.33
B
1.25
C
0.80
D
0.75
E
0.60
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
cos\(\theta = \frac{R}{Z}\)
R = \(\frac{V}{I} = \frac{40}{2} = 20\)
Z² = R² + \(^X_L\)² = 20² + 15² = \sqrt625 = 25
cos \(\theta = \frac{R}{Z} = \frac{20}{25} = 0.8\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33690)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram below illustrates an a.c.source of 50V(r.m.s.), \(\frac{100}{\pi}\)Hz connected in series with an inductor of inductor of inductance L and a resistor of resistance R. The current in the circuit is 2A and the p.d across L and R are 30V and 40V respectively. Calculate the average power dissipated in the circuit
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
100W
B
80W
C
60W
D
20W
E
10W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P = I2R
= 22 x 20 = 80
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33691)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Use the following data to determine the length L of a wire when a fore of 30N is applied, assuming Hooke's law is obeyed
\(\begin{array}{c|c}\text{Force applied/N} & 0 & 5 & 10 & 30\\ \hline \text{length of wire/mm} & 500.0 & 500.0 & 501.0 & L \end{array}\)
A
3.0mm
B
3.5mm
C
503.00mm
D
503.5mm
E
506.0mm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F \(\alpha\) e
F = ke
K = \(\frac{F}{e} = \frac{5}{0.5} = 10\)
when F = 30, e = \(\frac{F}{K} = \frac{30}{10} = 3\)
L = 500 + 3 = 503.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33692)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
It is always not possible to determine exactly and simultaneously the position and momentum of a particle. This statement is known as the
A
De broglie's law
B
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
C
Compton effect
D
Frank-Hertz experimental law
E
Wave particle paradox
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 #33701)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
In photoelectric effect, electrons will leave the metal surface when illuminated by light of appropriate frequency if the photon energy is
A
greater than the work function
B
less than the work function
C
equal to the work function
D
equal to the maximium kinetic energy of the electron
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 #27676)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Explain the term uniform acceleration
(b)(i) Sketch and describe the velocity-time graph for the motion of a ball from the time it is projected vertically upwards until it returns to the point of projection.
(ii) Neglecting air resistance and using ycur sketch, explain how the acceleration of free fall due to gravity g, and the maximum height attained when the ball is projected vertically upwards can be determined.
(c) A stone is projected vertically upwards with a velocity of 20ms\(^{-1}\). Two seconds later, a second stone is similarly projected with the same velocity. When the two stones meet, the second one is rising at a velocity of 10ms\(^{-1}\). Neglecting air resistance, calculate the:
(i) length of time the second stone is in motion before they meet,
(ii) velocity of the first stone when they meet (Take g as 10ms\(^{-2}\))
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) A body is said to be moving with uniform acceleration when its time rate of increase of velocity is constant. It is measured in m/s\(^2\). It is a vector quantity.
The above sketch shows the v-t graph of the ball. The velocity decreases uniformly from A to zero (p) at the top of K its flight in a time kp. P , Va It then increases in velocity uniformly as it returns to the point of projection A.
(ii) The magnitude of the slope of the line AP = g or Ap\(^-\) = g, where g = acceleration of free fall due to gravity. The height attained when the ball is thrown up is equal to the area of the triangle AKP. The distance it falls from its maximum height is equal to the area of the triangle A\(^-\)PC which is equal to triangle AKP.
(c)(i) The second stone moves upwards and its acceleration g = 10m/s\(^2\). From equation v = u - gt
10 = 20 - 10t -10 = -10t
t = 1
The second stone has been in air for 1s before they met.
(ii) The first stone has been moving for (1 + 2)s = 3s
From equation v = u + gt
= 2 - (10 x 3) = 20 - 30 = -10m/s
The minus sign means the first stone is moving down and its velocity is 10m/s.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54709)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Distinguish between heat and temperature.
(b) State two physical properties of substances which may be used to measure temperature.
(c) State two reasons why mercury is preferred to alcohol as a thermometric liquid.
(d)(i) Describe how a mercury-in-glass thermometer is calibrated.
(ii) State two precautions necessary to ensure an accurate result.
(e) Explain how land and sea breezes occur.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Heat is a form of energy due to temperature gradient while temperature is the degree of hot-ness or cold-ness of a body.
(b)(i) The change in volume expansion of a fixed mass of a liquid.
(ii) The change in volume of a gas at constant pressure.
(iii) The change in electrical resistance of a substance.
(iv) The change in e.m.f generated in a thermo-couple. (Note: Any correct two)
(c)(i) It does not wet glass (unlike alcohol) (ii) It is opaque and easily seen (unlike alcohol) (iii) It is a
better conductor of heat. (iv) It measures higher temperature than alcohol. (Note: Any correct two)
(d) Support the thermometer vertically ensuring the bulb is covered with melting pure ice shavings. Allow the mercury thread to fall till its level remains steady. Mark this position on the thermometer as the lower fixed point. Suspend the thermometer in the steam of a hypsometer. Allow the mercury thread to rise until its level remains steady. Mark this position on the thermometer as the steam point. Sub-divide the fundamental interval into a number of equal parts. Precautions
(i) The thermometer bulb should not be placed in the boiling water of the hypsometer.
(ii) The thermometer should be inserted in the hypsometer such that the mercury thread is visible just above the top of the apparatus.
(iii) Some few minutes should be allowed to pass when the mercury thread is steady before making the thermometer.
(iv) One should ensure that the steam is at atmospheric pressure. (Note: Any correct two)
(e) The breezes are due to the fact that the specific heat capacity of water is greater than that of land. During the day the land is hotter than the sea. A low pressure area is created on the land and cooler air from the sea blows into the land. This wind is called sea breeze. At night the sea is warmer than the land. A low pressure area is created over the sea, resulting in cooler air blowing from the land where the pressure is higher into the sea. This is called land breeze.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54710)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Explain the term photoelectric effect.
(b)
The diagram above represents a photocell with its associated electric circuit. Identify each of the physical quantities
represented by the letters A, B, C, D, E and F
(c) What factor determines the: (i) current produced by the photocell
(ii) maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons?
(d) State one similarity and one difference between photoemission and evaporation
(e) Name two methods by which a beam of free electrons may be produced other than photoemission
(f) State two applications of photoelectric effect.
(g) A light wavelength 5.0 x 10\(^{-7}\) m is incident on metal resulting in photoemission of electrons. If the work function of the metal is 3.04 x 10\(^{-19}\)J, calculate the:
(i) frequency of the light
(ii) energy of the incident photon,
(iii) maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons (Speed of light = 3.00 x 108ms\(^{-1}\); Planck's constant = 6.6 x 10\(^{-34}\)Js).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) When EM radiation of appropriate frequency or wavelength is incident on a metal surface, it causes electrons to be emitted from the surface. This phenomenon is called photoelectric effect. It is a surface phenomenon. Emission is instantaneous and K.E. of emitted electrons depend on frequency or wavelength of incident photons.
(b) A = Incident light or EM radiations
B = Cathode
C = Photoelectrons
D = Anode
E = Vacuum (Evacuated space)
F = Glass tube
(c)(i) Intensity of the incident radiation
(ii) Energy or frequency of the incident radiation.
(d) Similarities
(i) In both, particles are emitted
(ii) Both are surface phenomenon
(iii) Both involves energy changes
Difference
(i) Evaporation involves molecules while photoemission involves electrons.
(ii) Evaporation causes cooling while photoemission does not.
(e)(i) Thermionic emission.
(ii) Ionization of gases.
(iii) Field emission
(f) Photocells can be used.
(i) To open or close doors automatically
(ii) In automatic switching device.
(iii) In television cameras
(iv) As a burglar alarm
(v) As safety devices in paper mills and related industries
(vi) To produce sounds of varying intensities on film tracks.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54713)