WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 74

366.

Which of the following relations about the focal length fo of the objective and focal length fe of the eye piece of a compound is correct?

A.

fo = fe

B.

fo < fe

C.

fo > fe

D.

fe = 2fo

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

368.

A transverse wave can be distinguished from a longitudinal wave by

A.

diffraction

B.

reflection

C.

refraction

D.

polarization

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

369.

The quality of a note depends on its

A.

frequency

B.

pitch

C.

overtones

D.

amplitude

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

370.

A car traveling at 30ms\(^{-1}\) overcomes a frictional resistance of 100N while moving. Calculate the power developed by the engine. [1 hp = 0.75 kW]

A.

0.23hp

B.

0.40hp

C.

4.00hp

D.

4.40hp

Correct answer is C

P = FV = \(\frac{100 \times 30}{1000} = 3 kW\)

\(\frac{3}{0.75} = 4hp\)