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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Thermal Physics
Which of the following radiations constitutes a stream of electrons?
A
Ramma rays
B
X-rays
C
Cathode rays
D
Radio waves
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
\(^{226}_{88}Ra\) emits two alpha particles to produce polonium(po) nuclide. The correct formula for the nuclide?
A
\(^{224}_{86}po\)
B
\(^{222}_{86}po\)
C
\(^{222}_{84}po\)
D
\(^{218}_{84}po\)
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Electricity and Magnetism
A battery of emf 24V is connected to three resistor P, Q and R as illustrated in the given diagram. Determine the voltage across the resistor Q.
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A
5V
B
10V
C
14V
D
24V
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The mass of the earth is 6.0 x 1024kg and that of the moon is 7.0 x 1022kg. If the distance between them is 4.0 x 108m, calculate the force of attraction between them. [G = 6.7 x 10-11Nm2kg-2]
A
1.8 x 105N
B
1.8 x 1010N
C
1.8 x 1015N
D
1.8 x 1020N
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Electricity and Magnetism
The angle which the direction of the earth magnetic field makes with the horizontal at a palace is know as.
A
angle of contact
B
angle of dip
C
angle of declination
D
magnetic meridian
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Electricity and Magnetism
What must be connected between the points P and Q to establish a steady current through the incomplete circuit diagram given?
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Question diagram
A
Fuse
B
ammeter
C
Cell
D
voltmeter
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
When current flows through a moving-coil galvanometer, the force exerted on the pointer depends on the: i. strength of the current. ii. magnetic field strength. iii. length of the coil. Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?
A
i only
B
ii only
C
i and iii only
D
i, ii and iii
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Heat Energy & Temperature
Two angles of a pentagon are in the ratio 2:3. The others are 60o each. Calculate the smaller of the two angles
A
72o
B
100o
C
120o
D
144o
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
(a) What is a projectile? (b) Give the reason why the horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile remains the same at every point of its flight.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A wire of length 2.00 m and radius 1.0 mm is stretched by 25.0 mm on the application of a force of \(10^3\) N. Calculate Young's modulus for the wire.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Thermal Physics
State three ways of increasing the rate of cooling of a cup of hot tea.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Electricity and Magnetism
(a) What is doping in a semi conductor? (b) Draw the symbol for OR gate.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
(a) Write the de Broglie equation. (b) Explain the significance of the equation.
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
(a) (i) Define uniform acceleration. (ii) Write an equation that relates linear velocity, angular velocity and radius of path in circular motion. (b) Two forces 30 N and 40 N act at right angles to each other. Determine by scale drawing, the magnitude and direction of the resultant force,.using a scale of 1 cm to 5 N. (c) Explain why ships are usually refilled with sand and water after they have been emptied of their cargo. (d) A crate of drinks of mass 20 kg is placed on a plane inclined at 30^\circ to the horizontal. If the crate slides down with a constant speed, calculate the: (i) co-efficient of kinetic friction; (ii) magnitude of the frictional force acting on the crate. [ g = 10 ms\(^{-2}\)]
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2015 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
(a) Define specific latent heat of vaporization. (b) (i) What are renewable energy sources? (ii) List four renewable energy sources. (c) Explain why tomatoes keep longer when kept in a moist jute bag in a clay pot. (d) A box has a volume of 0.28 m\(^3\) and is 70% filled with iron fillings at 25^\circC. Calculate the: (i) total mass of the iron fillings; (ii) energy required to melt 10% of the iron fillings. [Density of iron = 8.00 x 10\(^3\) kgm\(^{-3}\); specific latent heat of fusion of iron = 1.38 x 10\(^5\) Jkg\(^{-1}\), specific heat capacity of iron = 460 Jkg\(^{-1}\) k\(^{-1}\), melting point of iron = 1500^\circC] 10.
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