Waec 2017 Physics Past Questions And Answers

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1

A plane is inclined at an angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. Its velocity ratio is

  • A. \(sin\theta\)
  • B. \(tan\theta\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{sin\theta}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{tan\theta}\)
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2

Consider the wave equation: y=10sin(x?50t), What does the number 10 represent?

  • A. Acceleration
  • B. Speed
  • C. Amplitude
  • D. Wavelength
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3

The diagram below illustrates a beaker of water being heated. It is observed that as the bubbles rise they get bigger in size.The reason for this observation is

  • A. water pressure on the bubbles decreases
  • B. density of water increases with rise in temperature
  • C. volume of water increases with rise in temperature
  • D. atmospheric pressure on the bubbles decreases
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4

A vapour whose molecules are in dynamic equilibrium with those of its own liquid is said to be

  • A. unsaturated
  • B. gaseous
  • C. saturated
  • D. diffused
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5

List three advantages of fluorescent tubes over filament bulbs.

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6

Which of the following devices converts light energy to electrical energy?

  • A. Bulb
  • B. Television
  • C. Solar cell
  • D. Light emitting diode (LED)
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7

A particle is projected horizontally at 15ms\(^{-1}\) from a height of 20m. Calculate the horizontal distance covered by the particle just before hitting the ground. [g= 10ms\(^{-2}\)]

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8

Thermal energy added or removed from a substance that changes the state of the substance is called

  • A. latent heat
  • B. heat of reaction
  • C. calorimetry
  • D. specific heat
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9

The angle at which a projectile must be fired to cover maximum range is

  • A. 30°
  • B. 45°
  • C. 60°
  • D. 90°
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10

The inverse of the time required for a wave to complete one full cycle is called

  • A. wavelength
  • B. period
  • C. frequency
  • D. amplitude
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