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WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
The Earth's magnetic equator passes through Jos in Nigeria. At Jos. the
A
angle of variation is zero
B
magnetic declination is 90o
C
angle of dip is zero
D
horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field is zero
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
At the magnetic equator, the angle of dip (or inclination) is zero because the magnetic field lines are horizontal.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33939)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
Which of the following statements about magnetic lines of force is not correct?
A
a magnnetic line of force is an imaginary line which the north pole of a magnet would describe if it is free to moves
B
magnetic lines of force do not cross one another
C
magnetic lines of force are closely packed together at neutral point
D
the presence of magnetic lines of force in a region indicates the presence of a magnetic field
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
At a neutral point, the magnetic field is weak or zero, so the magnetic lines of force are not closely packed together. Instead, they are sparse in that region.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33940)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
The material used for constructing the core of an electromagnet is
A
iron
B
carbon
C
copper
D
steel
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Iron is used because it has high magnetic permeability, which enhances the magnetic field produced by the electromagnet.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33941)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
In the circuit diagram above. Calculate the energy stored in the inductor at resonance
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.100J
B
0.050J
C
0.010J
D
0.005J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
To calculate the energy stored in the inductor at resonance, we can use the formula for the energy stored in an inductor:
Energy stored in an inductor = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x L x I\(^2\) = 0.5 x 0.1 x 1x1 = 0.050J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33942)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
The magnitude of the gravitational force between two particles 0.10m apart is 10N. If the distance between them is increased to 0.20m, calculate the magnitude of the new force
A
40.0N
B
20.0N
C
5.0N
D
2.5N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(g_1 = \frac{Gm_1m_2}{r^2_1}\)
\(m_1m_2 = \frac{gr^2_1}{G}\)
\(g_2 = \frac{Ggr^2_1}{Gr^2_2} = \frac{10 \times 0.1^2}{0.2^2}\)
= 2.5N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33933)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
As the plates of a charged variable capacitor are moved closer together, the potential difference between them
A
increased
B
decrease
C
remains the same
D
is doubled
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
As the plates of a charged variable capacitor are moved closer together, the potential difference between them decreases.
This is because the capacitance increases as the distance between the plates decreases. For a constant charge, the potential difference (V = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{\text{C}}\)) will decrease when capacitance (C) increases.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33934)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Diagram
Solution
What is the effective capacitance in the circuit?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2\(\mu F\)
B
6\(\mu F\)
C
18\(\mu F\)
D
216\(\mu F\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\frac{1}{c} = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6}\)
= \(\frac{1 + 1 + 1}{6} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}\)
= 2\(\mu F\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33935)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Diagram
Solution
What is the total energy stored by the capacitors?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2.0 x 10-4J
B
1.0 x 10-4J
C
9.0 x 10-2J
D
1.0 x 10-2J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Energy = \(\frac{1}{2}CV^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 10^{-6} \times 100^2\)
= 1.0 x 10-2J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33936)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
Three identical lamps each power 100W are connected in parallel across a potential difference of 250V. Calculate the current in the circuit
A
7.5A
B
2.5A
C
1.2A
D
0.8A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P = IV
I = \(\frac{P}{V} = \frac{3 \times 100}{250} = 1.2A\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33937)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Solution
Electrons passing through crystals are diffracted because they
A
are repelled by the atoms in the crystal
B
are attracted by the atoms in the crystals
C
possess wave properties
D
are particles
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electrons passing through crystals are diffracted due to their wave properties. This wave-like behavior allows them to interact with the periodic arrangement of atoms in the crystal, leading to diffraction patterns similar to those seen with light waves. Thus, the correct answer is C. possesses wave properties.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33950)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
Calculate the reactance of the inductor in the circuit diagram shown above [\(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
132\(\Omega\)
B
214\(\Omega\)
C
264\(\Omega\)
D
269\(\Omega\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(X_L = 2 \pi fL = 2 \times \pi \times 60 \times 0.7 = 264\Omega \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33944)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Production of x-ray tube begins with
A
photo electric emission
B
collision of electrons
C
thermionic emission
D
field emission of electrons
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The production of X-rays in an X-ray tube begins with thermionic emission from the hot cathode.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33946)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
You are provided with two wires marked P and C. a resistor \(R_s\) = 1\(\Omega\) and other necessary apparatus.
Connect \(R_s\) in the left-hand gap of the metre bridge, a length L= 100cm of wire P in the right-hand gap and the other apparatus as shown in the diagram: above
Determine the balance point B on the bridge wire AC
Measure and record AB =/s, and BC = /
Evaluate \(R_1\) = (\(\frac{|_{p}}{|_{s}}\))Rs
Repeat the procedure for four other values of L = 90, 80, 70 and 60cm. In each case obtain and record the value of |\(_{s}\) and |\(_{p}\) and evaluate \(R_1\) = (\(\frac{|_{p}}{|_{s}}\))Rs
Repeat the experiment with the second wire, Q. Obtain the value of |\(_{s}\) and |\(_{Q}\) for equal lengths of wire as used in wire P.
Evaluate \(R_1\) = (\(\frac{|_{p}}{|_{s}}\))Rs. In each case, tabulate your readings.
Plot a graph of \(R_2\) on the Vertical axis against \(R_1\) on the horizontal axis.
Determine the slope S, of the graph.
Evaluate the k = \(\sqrt s\).
State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results.
(b)i. Define the resistivity of the material of a wire.
ii. A galvanometer with a full-scale-deflection of 1.5 x10\(^{3}\). A has a resistance of 50\(\Omega\). Determine the resistance required to convert it into a voltmeter reading up to 1.5V.
A
photo electric emission
B
collision of electrons
C
thermionic emission
D
field emission of electrons
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Table of values
L(cm)\(^{3}\)
Ls(cm)
Lp(cm)
\(R_1\)
100
5.3
94.7
17.90
90
6.5
93.5
14.40
80
7.0
93.0
13.30
70
8.5
91.5
10.80
60
9.5
90.5
9.50
L(cm)
Is\(^{1}\)
Lg
\(R_2\)
100
21.60
78.4
3.60
90
22.1
77.9
3.50
80
23.4
76.6
3.30
70
24.3
75.7
3.10
60
25.3
74.7
2.95
L(cm)
Ls(cm)
Lp(cm)
\(R_1\)
Ls\(^{1}\)cm\(^{3}\)
Lq
R\(^{2}\)
100
5.3
94.7
17.90
21.6
78.4
3.60
90
6.5
93.5
14.40
22.1
77.9
3.50
80
7.0
93.0
13.30
23.4
76.6
3.30
70
8.5
91.5
10.80
24.3
75.7
3.10
60
9.5
90.5
9.50
25.3
74.7
2.95
Slope (s) = of the graph = \(\frac{DR_{2}}{DR_{1}} = \frac{1.4}{8.0}\) = 0.175
K = \(\sqrt 5\) = 0.17555 = 0.42
Precautions:
Key was opened where readings were not being taken.
Tight connections were ensured
ParallaX errors were avoided in reading the metre rule.
Zero error was noted in reading the metre rule.
The jockey was not rolled on or allowed to scratch the wire.
(b) The resistivity of a material is defined as the resistance of a unit length of the material/wire of a uni cross-sectional area.
OR
P = \(\frac{AR}{L}\) where
A = cross-sectional area
R = eletrical resistance
L = length of the wire
V = Vg + \(V_R\) = IRg + IR = I (Rg + R) \(\therefore\) \(\frac{V}{I}\) = Rg+ R
= \(\frac{1.5}{1.5 \times 10^{-3}}\) = 50 + R = 10\(^{3}\) = 50 + R \(\therefore\) R = 950\(\Omega\)
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Solution
Find the frequencies of the first three harmonics of a piano string of length 1.5m, if the velocity of the wave on the string is 120ms-1
A
40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz
B
80Hz, 160Hz, 240Hz
C
180Hz, 360Hz, 540Hz
D
369Hz, 180Hz, 90Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
in vibrations in string, the fundamental frequency happens to be the first harmonic, and is given as
f\(_0\) = \(\frac{V}{2l}\)
Where V = Velocity of the sound wave, I = Length of the string.
The second harmonic is the first overtone given by
f1 = \(\frac{V}{l}\) = 2f0 ;
and the third harmonic happens to be the second overtone, given by
f2 = \(\frac{3V}{2l}\) = 2f0.
Thus if V = 120m/s and l = 1.5m
Thus f1 = 2f0 = 2 x 40 = 80Hz
Thus f2 = 3f0 = 3 x 40 = 120Hz
Thus we have in order, 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41482)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A bread toaster uses a current of 4A when plugged in a 240V line. it takes 1 minute to toast slices of bread. what is the energy consumed by the toaster
A
5.76 x 104J
B
1.60 x 104J
C
3.60 x 103J
D
1.60 x 102J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electrical Energy = IVt
= 4 x 240 x (1 x 60)
= 57600J
= 5.76 x 104J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41483)