WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 189

941.

Which of the following actions will improve the efficiency of the pulley system?

A.

reducing the mass of the pulley

B.

increasing the friction force between the string and the pulley

C.

increasing the mass per unit length of the string of the pulley

D.

increasing the mass of the pulley

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

942.

A block and tackle system has 6 pulleys. If the efficiency of the machine is 60%, determine its mechanical advantages

A.

12.0

B.

10.0

C.

3.6

D.

1.8

Correct answer is C

M.A = \(\frac{Z \times V.R}{100} = \frac{60 \times 5}{100} = 3.6\)

944.

Which of the following statements correctly defines quantitatively the work done by a force? the product of the force and the distance moved

A.

parallel to the line of action of the force from a reference point

B.

perpendicular to the line of action of the force from a reference point

C.

on a line through the reference point

D.

by the object

Correct answer is A

The quantity of work done (or energy converted) by a force, when the force moves, depends on two obvious factors:
- the distance moved (in the direction along which the force acts) and
- the magnitude (strength) of the force