Past Questions And Answers
Which of the following groups consists of energy resources?
- A. Petroleum, uranium and manganese
- B. coal, bauxite and uranium
- C. water, copper and sun
- D. Coal, Petroleum and water
(a) The sum of the first n terms of a sequence is given by \(S_{n} = \frac{5n^{2}}{2} + \frac{5n}{2}\). Write down the first four terms of the sequence and an expression for the nth term.
(b) The equation of a circle is given by \(x^{2} + y^{2} - 10x - 8y + 25 = 0\).
(i) Show that the circle touches the x- axis ; (ii) Find the coordinates of the point of contact.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2008 THEORY(a)(i) Define dew point. (ii) Explain why dew forms more quickly on the metal parts than on the rubber parts of a bicycle placed in the open overnight.
(b)(i) Explain the statement. the specific heat capacity of copper is 400 J/kg/K. (ii) Two metals, P and Q are supplied with the same quantity of heat.
If the ratio of the specific heat capacity of P to Q is 3 : 1 and their masses are in the ratio I:2 respectively.
calculate the ratio of the temperature rise of P to Q.
(c)(i) Define coefficient of thermal conductivity of a material.
(ii)
The diagram below illustrates a composite bar of iron and copper. The bar is insulated along its sides and it has a diameter of 10 mm. The length and thermal conductivity of the iron are 0.15 m and 40 W/m/K, respectively and those of copper are 0.05 m and 360 W/m/K, respectively. If the free ends of the iron and copper are kept at 100°C and 0°C respectively. calculate the (i) temperature at the interface between the bars; (ii) rate of heat flow along the bar.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2021 THEORYA rectangular block of dimensions 2.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m weighs 200N. calculate the maximum pressure exerted by the block on a horizontal floor.
- A. 100Nm-2
- B. 200Nm-2
- C. 300Nm-2
- D. 400Nm-2
The main purpose of setting up public corporations is to
- A. make profit for the government
- B. create employment for the people in the state
- C. improve production of national crafts
- D. provide essential services to the people at minimal cost
Hepatic portal vein is unique because it
- A) Carries deoxygenated blood
- B) Begins and ends with capillaries
- C) Is the largest vein in mammals
- D) Carried digested food
‘I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offering’. This statement was the central theme of the prophecy of
- A. Elijah
- B. Ezekiel
- C. Hosea
- D. Isaiah
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The river..........across the plain
- A. rolled
- B. meandered
- A. rolled B. meandered C. trickled
- D. passed
In which of the following does external fertilization takes place?
- A. Toad
- B. Lizard
- C. Bird
- D. Cockcroach
Social responsibility of an organization to?
- A. tackle the socio-economic problem of its community
- B. meet the needs of its community
- C. contribute to sustaining and developing its community
- D. operate without disrupting the very essence of the enviroment


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