WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3605

18,021.
18,022.

If the box is pulled from P to Q, which of the following expresses the velocity ratio of the inclined plane?

A.

PR/PQ

B.

OR/PQ

C.

OR/PR

D.

PQ/PR

E.

PQ/QR

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,023.

If \(\theta\) is equal to \(\alpha\) at the time the box is just about to slide down the plank, the coefficient of static friction between the plank and box is

A.

sin\(\alpha\)

B.

cos\(\alpha\)

C.

tan\(\alpha\)

D.

sec\(\alpha\)

E.

cot\(\alpha\)

Correct answer is C

\(\mu = \frac{F}{R} = \frac{W sin \theta}{W cos q}\)

= tan\(\theta\)

18,024.

As the end Q of the plank is raised, the component of W, normal to plank, will

A.

increase

B.

decrease

C.

remain the same

D.

be slightly greater than W

E.

be independent of w

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,025.

When a metal surface is irradiated, photoelectrons may be ejected from the metal. The kinetic energy of the ejected electrons depends on the

A.

source of the radiation

B.

intensity of the radiation

C.

detection device for the electrons

D.

amplitude of the radiation

E.

frequency of the radiation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.