WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 80

396.

Four co-planar forces of magnitudes 10N, 17N, 6N and 20N act at point O as shown in the above diagram. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force

A.

53.0N

B.

21.0N

C.

7.0N

D.

5.0N

Correct answer is D

Vertical resultant = 10 - 6 = 4N

Horizontal resultant = 20 - 17 = 3N

R = \(\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}\)

= 5N

398.

Which of the following phenomena supports the theory that waves have a particle nature?

A.

electron diffraction

B.

photoelectric effect

C.

diffraction of light

D.

x-ray interference

Correct answer is B

The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation, such as light, hits a material. Electrons emitted in this manner are called photoelectrons.

399.

Which of the following statements about the use of radioisotopes is not correct? They are used to

A.

induce mutations in plants and animals to obtain new and improved varieties

B.

trace the paths of metabolic processes in plants and animals

C.

estimate the age of rocks

D.

locate broken bones

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

400.

Which of the following particles are termed nucleons in a neutral atom?

A.

protons and neutrons

B.

neutrons and electrons

C.

protons and electrons

D.

protons, electrons and neutrons

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.