WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 90

446.

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.

447.

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.

448.

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

449.

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.

450.

Six dry cells each of e.m.f. 2.0 and internal resistance of 1.0\(\Omega\) are connected in parallel across a load of 3.0\(\Omega\). Calculate the effective current in the circuit.

A.

0.63A

B.

0.50A

C.

0.31A

D.

0.22A

Correct answer is A

I = \(\frac{f}{n} = \frac{1}{6 - 2}\)

I = \(\frac{v}{R + r} = \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{6} = 0.63\)A