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2001 - WAEC Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1

Which of the following physical processes cannot be explained by the molecular theory of matter?

A
evaporation
B
thermal conduction
C
radiation of heat
D
convectional current of fliuds
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2

A spring balance,which is suspended from the roof of a lift, carries a mass of 1kg at its free end. If the lift accelerates upwards at 2.5ms-2, determine the reading on the spring balance. [g = 10ms-2]

A
24.0N
B
12.5N
C
7.5N
D
4.0N
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3

An object weight 10N immersed in a liquid displaces a quantity of the liquid. If the liquid displaced weighs 6N, determine the upthrust of the object

A
20N
B
10N
C
6N
D
4N
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4

Which of the following statements about pressure is not correct? pressure

A
increases with an increase in surface area
B
decreases with an increase in surface area
C
increases with a decrease in surface area
D
increases with an increase in the applied force
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5

The apparent weight of a body fully immersed in water is 32N and its weight in air is 96N. Calculate the volume of the body. [Density of water = 1000kgm-3, g = 10ms-2]

A
8.9 x 10-3m3
B
6.4 x 10-3m3
C
3.2 x 10-3m3
D
3.0 x 10-3m3
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6

A block weighing 15N rests on a flat surface and a horizontal force of 3N is exerted on it. Determine the friction force on the block

A
0.3N
B
0.5N
C
3.0N
D
5.0N
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7

Which of the following equations represents the distance x, travelled by a body moving on a straight road with a constant speed? [The other symbol have their usual meanings]

A
x = Ut + \(\frac{1}{2}t^2\)
B
x = Ut
C
x = \(\frac{V^2 - U^2}{2a}\)
D
x = -\(\frac{1}{2} at^2\)
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8

The amplitude of the motion of a body performing simple harmonic motion decreases with time because

A
friction force dissipate the energy of motion
B
the frequency of oscillation varies with time
C
the period of oscillation varies with time
D
energy is supplied by some external agency
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9

The amplitude of a particle executing simple harmonic motion in 5cm while its angular frequency is 10 rad s-1. calculate the magnitude of the maximum acceleration of the particle

A
0.25ms-2
B
0.50ms-2
C
2.00ms-2
D
5.00ms-2
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10

The time rate of change of momentum is

A
impulse
B
force
C
power
D
pressure
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