NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 189

941.

The wave theory of light does not explain photoelectricity because

A.

light waves carry little energy

B.

particles cannot be emitted by waves

C.

the frequency of light waves too high

D.

there is a threshold wavelength for electron emission

E.

the wavelength of Light waves is too short

Correct answer is A

  • According to wave theory, after the light falls on a substance electrons are emitted after a small instant of time. However, in photoelectric effect, the electron emissions are immediate without a time delay.
  • ​The energy of a wave increases with increase in intensity. However, in photoelectirc effect, increase in intensity has no effect on the energy of electrons emitted. All that happens is the number of electrons emitted, increases.he energy of a wave grows as its intensity increases. In the photoelectronic effect, however, increasing the intensity has no influence on the energy of electrons released. 

942.

The amplitude of oscillation of a simple pendulum bob diminishes slowly because

A.

energy is applied by some external agencies

B.

frictional forces dissipate the energy of motion

C.

the frequency of oscillation increases with the mass of the bob

D.

the frequency of oscillation varies with time

E.

the period of oscillation varies with time.

Correct answer is D

The amplitude and the frequency of an oscillating pendulum decrease gradually with time.

943.

Notes of the same frequency sounded on a guitar and trumpet may differ in

I. loudness
II. Pitch
III. quality Which of the statements above is correct?

A.

I only

B.

II only

C.

III only

D.

I and II only

E.

I, II and III

Correct answer is C

The quality or timbre of sound is that characteristic which enables us to distinguish one sound from another having the same pitch and loudness

944.

The motion of the wheel of a bicycle moving on a smooth straight road is

A.

oscillatory and random

B.

oscillatory and translational

C.

rotational and oscillatory

D.

rotational and random

E.

rotational and translational

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

945.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a slide projector?

A.

Concave mirror

B.

Condenser

C.

Convex mirror

D.

light source

E.

Screen

Correct answer is A

You will find convex lenses in telescopes, microscopes, magnifying glasses, cameras, slide and movie projectors, and other instruments that use light to create an image