Physics Past Questions And Answers
The diagram below is an illustration of an a.c. circuit.Calculate the reactance of the capacitor.

- A. 2016Ω
- B. 2000Ω
- C. 200Ω
- D. 4000Ω
A member of the crew of a SPACESHIP experiences weightlessness in a space when they
- A. Fall freely from the earth’s gravitational field
- B. Is walking on the planet
- C. In between the sun and the earth
- D. Holding anything in space is negative
Which of the following correctly describes the energy changes in the generation of light by a hydroelectric power station?
- A. Electrical ? mechanical ? potential
- B. potential ?mechanical ?electrical ? light
- C. mechanical ? sound ? electrical ? light
- D. kinetic ? mechanical ? electrical ?light
ln the diagram below, the galvanometer indicates a null-deflection. What is the potential difference between P and Q?

- A. 0.0 V
- B. 1.5 V
- C. 2.0 V
- D. 3.0V
An electron of charge 1.60 x 10\(^{-19}\) C is accelerated under a potential difference of 1.0 x 10\(^5\) V. Calculate the energy of the electron in joules.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2011 THEORYThe energy required to separate the nucleus in an atom completely is known as
- A. mass defect of the atom
- B. electron binding energy
- C. excitation energy
- D. nuclear binding energy
Which of the following characteristics of a wave is used in the measurement of the depth of the sea?
- A. diffraction
- B. interference
- C. refraction
- D. reflection
A body of mass M kg rests on a plane inclined at an angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. The component of the weight of the body parallel to the plane is
- A. Mg sin \(\theta\)
- B. Mg cos \(\theta\)
- C. Mg tan \(\theta\)
- D. Mg sec \(\theta\)
An object of height 4cm is placed in front of a cuboid pinhole camera of size 6 cm. if the image formed is 2 cm high, how far is the object from the pinhole?
- A) 3.0 cm
- B) 8.0 cm
- C) 12.0 cm
- D) 16.0 cm
For what value of 6 are the forces in the diagram below in equilibruim

- A. 15°
- B. 30°
- C. 45°
- D. 60°

