Physics Past Questions And Answers
In the absence of gravitational force, the weight of the body is
- A. its mass
- B. zero
- C. its density
- D. its volume
The cost of running five 60 W lamps and four 100 W lamps for 20 hours if electrical energy cost ₦10.00 per kwh is
- A. ₦280.00
- B. ₦160.00
- C. ₦120.00
- D. ₦140.00
An electric device is rated 2000W, 250V. Calculate the maximum current it can take
- A. 9A
- B. 8A
- C. 7A
- D. 6A
The average distance moved by a molecule between collisions is called
- A. molecular distance
- B. intermolecular distance
- C. mean distance
- D. mean free path
In the wave equation y = Eo, sin(299t - \(\pi\)), Eo represents the
- A. amplitude
- B. frequency
- C. period
- D. wavelength
The colours seen on soap bubbles are due to
- A. Diffraction
- B. Refraction
- C. Dispersion
- D. Interference
An electron of mass 9. 1 x 10\(^{-31}\) kg moves with a velocity of 4.2 x 10 ms\(^{-1}\) between the cathode and anode of an x-ray tube. Calculate the wavelength. (Take Planck's constant h = 6.6 x 10\(^{-34}\) J S)
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2000 THEORYTwo bodies P and Q, are in thermal equilibrium, which of the following statements about the bodies is correct?
- A. the temperature of Q is higher than that of P
- B. P and Q have the same heat capacity
- C. P and Q have the same mass
- D. P and Q are at the same temperature
Which of the following instruments can be used to compare the relative magnitude of similar charges on two given bodies?
- A. Electrophorus
- B. Ebonite rod
- C. Proof plane
- D. Gold-leaf electroscope
An object is embedded in a block of ice, 10 cm below the plane surface. if the refractive index of the ice is 1.50, the apparent depth below the surface is
- A) 2.50 cm
- B) 6.67 cm
- C) 7.50 cm
- D) 7.63 cm

