WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 252

1,256.

Lenz's law of electromagnetic induction states that

A.

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

B.

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

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.

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

E.

the induced charge is constant for a fixed change of flux.

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,257.

A wire of length 100cm and cross-sectional area of 2.0 x 10-3cm2 has a resistance of 0.10 Ω. Calculate its electrical conductivity.

A.

5.0 x 107Ω-1cm-1

B.

5.0 x 106Ω-1cm-1

C.

2.0 x 106Ω-1cm-1

D.

5.0 x 105Ω-1cm-1

E.

2.0 x 106Ω-1cm-1

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,258.

The diagram above illustrates the conversion of a galvanometer of resistance 29 to an ammeter. The galvanometer gives a full-scale deflection for a current of 10mA. Calculate the value of R.

A.

2.0 x 103 Ω

B.

2.0 x 102 Ω

C.

2.0 x 10-1 Ω

D.

2.0 x 10-2 Ω

E.

2.0 x 10-3 Ω

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,259.

Which of the following is not a component of a d.c. electric motor?

A.

Commutator

B.

Field magnets

C.

Slip rings

D.

Armature

E.

Carbon brushes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,260.

The main function of the mouth of a telephone is to convert sound energy into

A.

heat energy

B.

light energy

C.

chemical energy

D.

electrical energy

E.

mechanical energy

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.