WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 287

1,432.

Which of the following waves are longitudinal waves?

I. Ripples on the surface of water
II. Waves produced by a tuning fork vibrating in air
III. Light waves
IV. Waves produced by a flute

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

II and IV only

E.

III and IV only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,433.

Which of the following radiations have the highest frequency?

A.

Radio waves

B.

Light waves

C.

X-rays

D.

infra-red rays

E.

Ultraviolet rays

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,434.

The diagram above shows a waveform in which energy is transferred from A to B in a time of 2.5 x 10-3s. Calculate the frequency of the wave

A.

2.0 x 103Hz

B.

1.0 x 103Hz

C.

4.0 x 10-2Hz

D.

1.0 x 10-3Hz

E.

5.0 x 104Hz.

Correct answer is B

The waveform moved from A to B in \(2.5 \times 10^{-3}\) seconds.

From the diagram, A to B has \(2\frac{1}{2}\) complete oscillations between it, Therefore, the period of the oscillation is

\(\frac{2.5 \times 10^{-3}}{2.5} = 1 \times 10^{-3} s\)

\(Frequency = \frac{1}{Period}\)

= \(\frac{1}{1 \times 10^{-3}} = 1 \times 10^{3} Hz\)

1,435.

The change of the direction of a wavefront as a result of a change in the velocity of the wave in another medium is called

A.

refraction

B.

reflection

C.

diffraction

D.

polarization

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.