WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 124

617.

The period of a simple pendulum of length 80.0cm was found to have doubled when the length of the pendulum was increased by X. Calculate X.

A.

26.7cm

B.

40.0cm

C.

160.0cm

D.

240.0cm

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

618.

Two forces 6N and 8N, act eastwards and northwards respectively on a body. Calculate the magnitude of their equilibrant

A.

2N

B.

7N

C.

10N

D.

14N

Correct answer is C

R = \(\sqrt{A^2 + B^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = 10N\)

620.

A moving body accelerates when it?

A.

changes its direction at constant speed

B.

maintains a constant linear speed

C.

covers equal distances in equal times in a straight line

D.

is acted upon by balanced forces

E.

none of the above

Correct answer is E

Acceleration is the rate of change of the velocity of an object with respect to time.