WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 222

1,106.
1,108.

Calculate the escape velocity of a satellite launched from the earth's surface if the radius of the earth is 6.4x106m

A.

25.3kms-1

B.

4.2kms-1

C.

4.0kms-1

D.

11.3kms-1

Correct answer is D

Vescape = \(\sqrt{2gR}\)
Vescape = \(\sqrt{2\times10\times6.4\times10^6}\)
Vescape = \(\sqrt{128000000}\)
Vescape = 11313.7085mS-1
Vescape = 11.313kmS-1

1,109.

A car accelerates uniformly from rest at 3ms-2. its velocity after traveling a distance of 24m is

A.

12ms-1

B.

144ms-1

C.

72ms-1

D.

36ms-1

Correct answer is A

V2 = U2 x 2ax
V2 = 0 x 2(3)(24)
V2 = 144
V = \(\sqrt{144}\)
V = 12ms-1

1,110.

Which type of motion do the wheels of a moving car undergo?

A.

Vibratory and translational motion

B.

Random and translational motion

C.

Rotational and oscillatory motion

D.

Translational and rotational motion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.