WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 313

1,561.

Calculate the resistivity of a wire of length 2m and cross-sectional area 0.004cm2 if the resistance is 3.0 Ω.

A.

0.0000267Ωcm

B.

0.006Ωcm

C.

0.26700Ωcm

D.

0.27500Ωcm

E.

0.060000Ωcm

Correct answer is B

R = αL/A
P = RA/L = (3 x 0.004)/2 = 0.006

1,562.

Which of the following statement is not correct about loaded spiral spring?

A.

The extension is proportional to the load applied, provided the elastic limite is not exceeded

B.

If the elsatic limit is not exceeded, the contraction is proportional to the load removed.

C.

Up to the yield limit, extension is no longer proportional to the applied load.

D.

Beyond the elsatic limit, extension is no longer proportional to the applied load.

E.

If the string regains its shape or form after deformation, it is said to be elastic.

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,563.

What is the effect of using split-rings in a simple d.c motor?

A.

The direction of rotation of the coil is reversed

B.

The current in the coil flows in the same direction

C.

The current in the coil becomes alternating

D.

The direction of the force on the coil is reversed

E.

The contact with the voltage is cut-off

Correct answer is A

Split ring is used for reversing the direction of current in the coil. For the continuous rotation of the coil in the same direction, the current in the coil must be reversed.

1,564.

A lamp is marked 220V 60 W. Calculate the energy it would consume when connected to a 220V source for 1 hour.

A.

216000J

B.

13200J

C.

3600J

D.

864J

E.

220J

Correct answer is A

E = pt
=> 60 x 1 x 60 x 60 = 216000J

1,565.

It takes 4 minutes to boil a quantity of water electrically. How long will it take to boil same quantity of water using the same heating coil but with the current doubled? (neglecting any external heat loss).

A.

64 minutes

B.

32 minutes

C.

8 minutes

D.

2 minutes

E.

1 minute

Correct answer is E

D ∝ l2
E will increase 4 times when current is doubled.
Therefore time will decrease by a factor of 4, which is 1 minute.