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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Heat Energy & Temperature
The diagram above illustrates the wire connections to a three-pin plug. The wires P, Q and R respectively are:
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A
live, neutral and earth
B
neutral, earth and live
C
earth, live and neutral
D
earth, neutral and live
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following statements about parallel plate capacitors is/are correct? I. Capacitance of the capacitor is inversely proportional to the distance between the plates II. Capacitors can filter a.c signals from d.c III. Capacitors can store charges
A
I only
B
I and II only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Heat Energy & Temperature
The circuit contains three ammeters A1, A2 and A3 with readings of A2 and A3 shown as indicated in the diagram. Determine the reading of A1.
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2A
B
3A
C
5A
D
8A
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following statements about magnetic lines of force is not correct? They
A
pass through even non-magnetic materials
B
run from the north pole to the south pole
C
are in a state of tension and tend to be shorted
D
intersect one another
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Electricity and Magnetism
In which of the following activities is an induction coil not useful?
A
Investigation of high voltages
B
Study of electric discharge
C
Operation of X-ray tubes
D
A.C. power transmission
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Heat Energy & Temperature
In a series R-L-C circuit, R = 10\(\Omega\), \(X_{c}\)= 4\(\Omega\) and \(X_{L}\) = 9\(\Omega\). The impedance of the circuit is
A
4.1\(\Omega\)
B
5.0\(\Omega\)
C
10.8\(\Omega\)
D
11.2\(\Omega\)
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Electricity and Magnetism
A student uses two compass needles to investigate the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Which of the following diagrams show the correct directions of the needles?
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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
Which of the following is emitted in a process of natural radioactivity?
A
\(\alpha\)- particles and \(\beta\)- particles
B
\(\alpha\)- particles and X-rays
C
\(\beta\)- particles and X-rays
D
\(\lambda\)- rays and X-rays
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Waves and Optics
In which of the following situations is photoelectric effect employed? I. Automatic devices for switching on light at dusk II. Automatic doors in departmental stores III. Automatic devices for switching on air conditioners IV. Automatic voltage stabilizers
A
I, II and IV only
B
I, III and IV only
C
III and IV only
D
I and II only
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Thermal Physics
Which of the following radiations has the longest wavelength?
A
Gamma ray
B
Radio wave
C
Infrared ray
D
X-ray
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Heat Energy & Temperature
In which of the following fields is radioisotopes not used?
A
Medicine
B
Oil industry
C
Agriculture
D
Weather forecast
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics
A nuclide is represented by \(_{32}^{70}B\). Determine its neutron-proton ratio
A
0.5
B
0.8
C
1.2
D
1.5
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Electricity and Magnetism
State three materials used for making optical fibres.
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Electricity and Magnetism
Name three classes of magnetic materials.
medium Difficulty
Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Electricity and Magnetism
(a) What is an intrinsic semiconductor? (b) Distinguish between the p-type and n-type semi-conductors.
medium Difficulty
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