2016 - WAEC Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 2

A plank is placed along the path on which a wheel barrow containing sand is pushed at a construction site to prevent it from sticking as illustrated in the diagram given. The large area of the plank prevents the wheel barrow from getting stuck by

When a body is thrown vertically upwards, its velocity at the maximum height is

Resonance occurs when one vibrating object causes a second object to vibrate at its own natural

The mouth piece of a telephone handset converts

In the clinical thermometer, the function of the kink is to i. Prevent the back flow of mercury after use. ii. Ensure the back flow of mercury after use. iii. Maintain the thermometric property of mercury. iv. Allow the temperature attained to be read.

Which of the following statements correctly defines the boiling point of a liquid? The temperature at which the

The diagram given is used to determine the

An aluminium rod of length 1.8m at 10°C is heated to proceed produce a difference in length of 0.007m. Calculate the temperature to which it is heated. (Linear expansivity of aluminium = 2.3 x 10\(^{-5}\)K\(^{-1}\)

A mercury-in-glass thermometer read 4cm at ice point and 29cm at steam point. Calculate the temperature when the mercury level is at 9cm

The continuous stirring in the method of mixtures to determine the specific thermal capacity of a substance ensures