WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3080

15,396.

In which of the following fields is radioisotopes not used?

A.

Medicine

B.

Oil industry

C.

Agriculture

D.

Weather forecast

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,397.

Which of the following radiations has the longest wavelength?

A.

Gamma ray

B.

Radio wave

C.

Infrared ray

D.

X-ray

Correct answer is B

Radio wave has the longest wavelength and shortest frequency.

15,399.

Which of the following is emitted in a process of natural radioactivity?

A.

\(\alpha\)- particles and \(\beta\)- particles

B.

\(\alpha\)- particles and X-rays

C.

\(\beta\)- particles and X-rays

D.

\(\lambda\)- rays and X-rays

Correct answer is A

In the course of natural radioactivity, alpha, beta and gamma rays are emitted.

15,400.

A student uses two compass needles to investigate the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Which of the following diagrams show the correct directions of the needles?

A.

A

B.

B

C.

C

D.

D

Correct answer is B

By convention, the field direction is taken to be outward from the North pole and in to the South pole of the magnet. Also, they form closed lines.