WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 278

1,386.

The quality of a note produced by a vibrating string is determined by the

A.

pitch of the note

B.

tension of the string

C.

material of the string

D.

presence of overtones

E.

thickness of the string

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,387.

Which of the following is correct about light and sound waves?

A.

Both of them are associated with energy transfer

B.

Both of them need material media for propagation

C.

they are both longitudinal waves

D.

their velocities in air are equal

E.

Both of them can be polarized

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,389.

Which of the following have the longest wavelengths?

A.

Infra-red rays

B.

Gamma rays

C.

X-rays

D.

Ultra-violet rays

E.

Radio waves

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.