WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 301

1,501.

When the direction of vibration of the particles of a medium is perpendicular to the direction of travel of a wave the wave transmitted is known as

A.

sound wave

B.

transverse wave

C.

longitudinal wave

D.

stationary wave

E.

mechanical wave

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,502.

Which of the following is not a suitable method for reducing loss of heat from a piece of hot iron?

A.

Wrapping it in cotton wool

B.

painting it black

C.

Placing it in a vacuum

D.

Placing it on rubber supports

E.

Keeping it in a closed wooden box

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,503.

Heat transfer by convection in a liquid is due to the

A.

translatory motion of the molecules of the liquid

B.

increased vibration of the molecules of the liquid about their mean positions

C.

expansion of the liquid as it is heated

D.

latent heat of vaporization of the liquid

E.

ability of the liquid to evaporate at all temperatures

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,504.

How much heat is given out when a piece of iron of mass 50g and specific heat capacity 460 Jkg-1k-1 cools from 85oC to 25oC?

A.

1.38 x 106 J

B.

2.53x104J

C.

7.66x103J

D.

1.38x103J

E.

1.27 X103J

Correct answer is D

Q = mcΔθ = 0.050 x 460 x (85 - 25) = 1.38x103J

1,505.

lf the temperature of a small quantity of water in a closed container is gradually increased from 0o to 40oC then the density of the water within this range

A.

increases for a while and then decreases

B.

decreases for a while and then increases

C.

increases gradually

D.

decreases gradually

E.

remains the same

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.