WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 145

721.

The diagram above shows the speed-time graph of a car. If the car covered a total distance of 600m in 25s, calculate its maximum speed

A.

30ms-1

B.

25ms-1

C.

20ms-1

D.

15ms-1

Correct answer is A

S = \(\frac{1}{2} (a + b)h\)

60 = \(\frac{1}{2}(15 + 25)h\)

h = \(\frac{1200}{40} = 30\)m/s

722.

An atom \(^{234}_{91} P\) emits a gamma radiation. The resultant nuclide is

A.

\(^{230}_{90} Th\)

B.

\(^{234}_{91} Pa\)

C.

\(^{234}_{90} Th\)

D.

\(^{234}_{89} Ac\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

723.

Fusion is not usually used for generating electric power because

A.

no energy is released when fusion takes place

B.

very high temperatures are required to initiate fusion reaction

C.

the raw materials needed is not easily available

D.

heavy nuclei are involved

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

724.

A radioactive substance of mass 768g has a half life of 3 years. After how many years does this substance leave only 6g undecayed?

A.

21

B.

18

C.

15

D.

12

Correct answer is A

\(768 \to 384 \to 192 \to 96 \to 48 \to 24 \to 12 \to 6\)

7 x 3 = 21yrs

725.

A 500kV is applied across an X-ray tube. Calculate the maximum velocity of the electrons produced [Me = 9.1 x 10-31kg, e = 1.6 x 10-19C]

A.

4.2 x 108ms-1

B.

1.9 x 108ms-1

C.

4.2 x 105ms-1

D.

1.8 x 105ms-1

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.