WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 214

1,066.

A proton of charge 1.6 x 1019C is projected into a uniform magnetic field of flux density with a constant speed of 1.6 x 106ms-1, calculate the magnitude of the force exerted on it by the field

A.

0.0N

B.

2.0 x 10-21N

C.

1.3 x 10-17N

D.

5.1 x 10-14N

E.

2.3 x 1013N

Correct answer is C

F = Bqv = 5.0 x 10-5 x 1.6 x 10-19 x 106

= 1.3 x 10-17

1,067.

Lenz's law of electromagnet states that

A.

the induced charge is constant for a fixed change of force

B.

a force is exerted on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field

C.

the magnitude of the induced e.m.f in a circuit is proportional to the rate of change of the number of lines of force linking the circuit

D.

the induced current in a conductor is in such a direction as to oppose the change producing it

E.

e.m.f. is induced in a circuit whenever there is a change in the magnetic flux linked with the circuit

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,069.

Calculate the resistance of the filament of lamp rated at 240V 60W

A.

240\(\Omega\)

B.

360\(\Omega\)

C.

960\(\Omega\)

D.

144\(\Omega\)

E.

2880\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is C

P = \(\frac{V^2}{R} = \frac{240^2}{60} = 960\)

1,070.

A cell of e.m.f. 1.5v is connected in series with a resistor of 3\(\Omega\). A high resistance voltmeter connected across the cell registers only 0.9v. Calculate the internal resistance of the cell

A.

5.0\(\Omega\)

B.

4.5\(\Omega\)

C.

2.4\(\Omega\)

D.

2.0\(\Omega\)

E.

1.8\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is D

E.M.F (E) = 1.5v, Internal Resistance (r) = ?, Potential Difference (V) =  0.9v, Load resistance (R) = 3Ω,

Current (I) = V / R = 0.9 / 3 = 0.3A

USING : E = I ( R + r )

r = (E / I) - R = (1.5 / 0.3) - 3

r = 5 - 3 

r = 2Ω,