WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3097

15,481.

The pitch of a note is not affected by

A.

frequency

B.

tension in a vibrating string

C.

mass of a vibrating string

D.

amplitude of sound wave

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,482.

Two plane mirrors are inclined to each other such that an object placed between them has 11 images. Determine the angle of inclination

A.

30°

B.

45°

C.

60°

D.

90°

Correct answer is A

Formula for number of images = \(\frac{360}{n} - 1\)

where n is the angle of inclination.

Given the number of images = 11, we have

\(\frac{360}{n} - 1 = 11\)

\(\frac{360}{n} = 12\)

\(n = \frac{360}{12} =30°\)

15,483.

Rainbow formation is a natural phenomenon illustrating that white light

A.

splits into three components after rainfall

B.

is dispersed by glass prisms

C.

splits into its constituent colours before rainfall

D.

is dispersed into its constituent colours after rainfall

Correct answer is D

A rainbow is caused by the dispersion of sunlight by tiny water droplets present in the atmosphere, which can be seen after the rain.

15,484.

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is most energetic? 

A.

Radio waves

B.

X-ray

C.

Gamma rays

D.

Ultra-violet rays

Correct answer is C

The gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and therefore, impart the highest photon energy.

15,485.

Frequency is measured in

A.

meter per second

B.

seconds

C.

hertz

D.

farad

Correct answer is C

The unit of frequency is hertz, abbreviated Hz.