WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3270

16,346.

The core of a transformer is usually laminated in order to

A.

reduce magnetic leakage

B.

reduce eddy current

C.

prevent vibration of the transformer

D.

make magnetic reversal in the core much easier

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,347.

The magnetic relay is a device used for

A.

timing in sports

B.

storing magnetic field

C.

reading the magnitude of magnetic flux

D.

controlling another circuit carrying larger current

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,348.

A 12\(\Omega\) resistor dissipates 8kJ of heat in 20s. Calculate the current through the resistor

A.

5.8A

B.

6.9A

C.

30.0A

D.

33.3A

Correct answer is A

Q = I2Rt

I = \(\sqrt{\frac{Q}{Rt}}\)

= \(\sqrt{\frac{8000}{12 \times 20}}\)

= 5.8

16,349.

Two similar cells are used to light two similar lamps as illustrated in the diagrams above. In which of the circuit diagrams are the lamps brightest?

A.

P

B.

Q

C.

R

D.

S

Correct answer is B

The determinant of the brightness of a bulb is the power (watts) of the circuit.

Recall that Power (P) = \(\frac{V^2}{R}\).

Since the resistance is to be used as a divisor, it means the smaller the resistance, the greater the power.

16,350.

Mr Akpoti has meat and wants maize, while Mr Adama has maize and wants meat. Transaction is possible because of

A.

Bank deposit

B.

Joint demand

C.

Scale of preference

D.

Double coincidence of wants

Correct answer is D

Double coincidence of wants is when two people have goods they are both happy to swap in exchange.