WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 13

61.

A lamp is rated 240 V, 60 W. Determine the resistance of the lamp when lit?

A.

120\(\Omega\)

B.

240\(\Omega\)

C.

540\(\Omega\)

D.

960\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is D

P = 60w, V = 240v, R = ?

P = \(\frac{V^2}{R}\)

: 60 = \(\frac{240^2}{R}\)

→ R * 60 = 57,600

R = \(\frac{57,600}{60}\)

R = 960\(\Omega\)

62.

In a series R-L-C circuit at resonance, impedance is----

A.

maximum

B.

minimum

C.

capacitive

D.

inductive

Correct answer is A

Since the current flowing through a parallel resonance circuit is the product of voltage divided by impedance, at resonance the impedance, Z is at its maximum value.

 (Z=R )

63.

The speed of fast-moving neutrons in a nuclear reactor can be reduced by using?

A.

graphite rods

B.

concrete shield

C.

iron rods

D.

boron rods

Correct answer is A

Moderation is the process of the reduction of the initial high speed (high kinetic energy) of the free neutron.

Since energy is conserved, this reduction of the neutron speed takes place by transfer of energy to a material called a moderator.

There are several different types of moderating materials, and each have places where they are used more effectively.

Typically-used moderator materials include heavy water, light water, and graphite.

64.

.An inductor of inductance 10 H is connected across an a.c circuit source of 50 V, 100 Hz. What is the current in the circuit? [\(\pi\) = 3.14]

A.

0.200A

B.

0.070A

C.

0.050A

D.

0.008A

Correct answer is D

Given Data: L = 10, V = 50, F = 100, I = ?

Inductive Reactance [X\(_L\)] = 2\(\pi\)FL → 2 * 3.14 * 100 * 10

X\(_L\) = 6,280

Current[I] = \(\frac{V}{X_L}\) → \(\frac{50}{6280}\)

I = 0.0079 

≈ 0.008A 

65.

A galvanometer with a full-scale deflection of 20 mA is Converted to read 8 K by connecting a 395 \(\Omega\) resistor in series with it. Determine the internal resistance of the galvanometer

A.

2.5\(\Omega\)

B.

5.0\(\Omega\)

C.

8.0\(\Omega\)

D.

10.0\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is B

r = resistance of the galvanometer

l = current through galvanometer = 20mA or 0.02A

V1 = p.d across the galvanometer = I X r = 0.02 X r

: V1 = 0.02r

V2 =  p.d across the  multiplier = 8 - 0.02r


R = resistance of the multiplier = 395Ω

where R = \(\frac{V}{I}\) 

--> 395 = \(\frac{8−0.02r}{0.02}\)

CROSS MULTIPLY

8−0.02r = 395 * 0.02

8−0.02r = 7.9

--> 0.02r = 8 - 7.9

∴ r = \(\frac{0.1}{0.02}\)

 = 5Ω