WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 220

1,096.

If \(\theta\) is equal to \(\alpha\) at the time the box is just about to slide down the plank, the coefficient of static friction between the plank and box is

A.

sin\(\alpha\)

B.

cos\(\alpha\)

C.

tan\(\alpha\)

D.

sec\(\alpha\)

E.

cot\(\alpha\)

Correct answer is C

\(\mu = \frac{F}{R} = \frac{W sin \theta}{W cos q}\)

= tan\(\theta\)

1,097.

As the end Q of the plank is raised, the component of W, normal to plank, will

A.

increase

B.

decrease

C.

remain the same

D.

be slightly greater than W

E.

be independent of w

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,098.

When a metal surface is irradiated, photoelectrons may be ejected from the metal. The kinetic energy of the ejected electrons depends on the

A.

source of the radiation

B.

intensity of the radiation

C.

detection device for the electrons

D.

amplitude of the radiation

E.

frequency of the radiation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,099.

Which of the following statements is not correct? Isotopes of an element have

A.

the same number of electric charges on the nucleus

B.

the same chemical properties

C.

different nucleon numbers

D.

different proton numbers

E.

different atomic masses

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,100.

The diagram above shows a current carrying wire between the poles of a magnet. In which direction would the wire tend to move?

A.

into the paper

B.

out of the paper

C.

towards the north pole of the magnet

D.

towards the south pole of the magnet

E.

towards the top of the pages

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.