WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 206

1,026.

When white light passes through a triangular glass prism, there is dispersion because of

A.

diffraction of light

B.

polarisation of light

C.

the difference in speed of the components of light

D.

the interference of light waves in glass

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,027.

A simple microscope forms an image 10cm from an eye close to the lens. If the object is 6cm from the eye, calculate the focal length of the lens

A.

3.75cm

B.

4.00cm

C.

15.00cm

D.

16.00cm

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,028.

A concave mirror can be used to produce a parallel beam of light if a lighted bulb is placed

A.

between its focus and the pole

B.

at its focus

C.

at its centre of curvature

D.

between its focus and centre of curvature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,030.

A wave has an amplitude equal to 4.0m, angular speed \(\frac{1}{3} \pi\) rads-1 and phase angle \(\frac{2}{3} \pi\) rad. The displacement y of the wave particle is given as

A.

y = 4 sin \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)(t + 2)

B.

y = 4 sin \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)(t + \(\frac{2}{\pi}\))

C.

y = 4 sin \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) (2t + 1)

D.

y = 4 sin \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)(t + 2)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.