Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 4276:

• WAEC 2020

(a) In the design of an optical fibre, what type of material is most suitable for the design of the core?
(b) State one condition necessary to confine signals to the core of an optical fibre.

Question 4277:

• WAEC 2020

The velocity v, of a wave in a stretched string, depends on the tension T, in the spring and the mass per unit length of the spring. Obtain an expression for v in terms of T and u, using the method of dimensions.

Question 4278:

• WAEC 2020

A satellite launched with velocity V${}_E$ just escapes the earth's gravitational attraction. Given that the radius of the earth is R, show that V${}_E$ = $\sqrt{20R}$ [g = 10ms${}^{-2}$

Question 4279:

• WAEC 2020

A bullet is fired from a gun at 30${}^o$ to the horizontal. The bullet remains in flight for 25s before touching the ground. Calculating the velocity of projection. [g = 10ms${}^{-2}$]

Question 4280:

• WAEC 2020

State three properties of lasers that make them preferable to ordinary light beam.