WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 4175

20,871.

Which of the following is not a consequence of hydrogen bubbles covering the copper plate of a primary cell?

A.

Polarization

B.

Local action

C.

Formation of hydrogen electrode

D.

Increase in the resistance of the cell

E.

Generation of less current by the cell

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,872.

Calculate the rate at which energy is used up in the circuit illustrated by the diagram

A.

0 W

B.

2 W

C.

4 W

D.

8 W

E.

16 W

Correct answer is C

\(R = \frac{R_1 X R_2}{R_1 + R_2}\)

= 1


\(E = I^2R = 2^2 x 1 =4W\)

20,873.

A negatively charged rod is brought near the cap of a gold-leaf electroscope. The cap is earthed momentarily while the rod is near to it. The rod is then removed. Which of the following is correct?

A.

The cap will be positively charged and the negatively charged leaves will diverge

B.

The cap will be negatively charged and the positively charged leaves will diverge

C.

The cap and the leaves will be positively charged

D.

The cap and the leaves will be negatively charged

E.

The leaves will not diverge because the cap has been earthed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,875.

Which of the following waves are longitudinal waves?

I. Ripples on the surface of water
II. Waves produced by a tuning fork vibrating in air
III. Light waves
IV. Waves produced by a flute

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

II and IV only

E.

III and IV only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.