WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3260

16,296.

A string under tension produces a note of frequency 14Hz. Determine the frequency when the tension is quadrupled.

A.

14Hz

B.

18Hz

C.

28Hz

D.

56Hz

Correct answer is C

The formula for the frequency in a stringed instrument : \(f = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}\)

f = frequency; T = tension in the string; m = mass per unit lenth of the string.

f\(_1\) = 14 = \(\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}\).

When T is quadrupled, we have

f\(_2\) = new frequency = \(\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{4T}{m}}\)

= 2(\(\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}\))

= 2 f\(_1\)

= 2 x 14 

= 28 Hz

16,297.

In Economics, a market is defined as any

A.

Agreement made for consumers to buy all they need

B.

Arrangement made for producers sell all their goods

C.

Agreement to sell commodities at low prices

D.

Arrangement whereby the buyers and sellers are in contact

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,298.

Which of the following radiations has it's frequency lower than that of infrared radiation?

A.

Ultra-violet rays

B.

gamma rays

C.

x-rays

D.

radio waves

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,299.

Which of the following statements about the Galilean telescope is not correct?

A.

the final image is inverted

B.

it is shorter than terrestrial telescope

C.

the final image is erect

D.

it has a small field of view

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,300.

The action of government to forgo road construction in order to provide more health facilities denotes

A.

Sound economic decision

B.

Opportunity cost

C.

Practicable government policy

D.

Scale of preference

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.