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Waec Physics Questions

Question 521:
A cell of e.m.f. 1.5V is connected in series with a resistor of resistance 39. A high-resistance voltmeter connected across the cell registers only 0.9V. Calculate the internal resistance of the cell
  • A 1.85Ω
  • B 2.0Ω
  • C 2.4Ω
  • D 4.5Ω
  • E 5.0Ω
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Question 522:
Soft iron is used in making the armature of an electric bell because it
  • A Retains its magnetism for a longtime
  • B Loses its magnetism readily
  • C Produces permanent magnets
  • D Is not easily magnetised
  • E Decreases the magnetic effect of a direct current
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Question 523:
The diagram above illustrates an isolated metal sphere carrying charge W in a medium whose permittivity is so. The magnitude of the electric field intensity at P can be expressed as
  • A Q2/(4πεor2)
  • B Q/(4πεor2)
  • C Q/(4πεor)
  • D Q2/(4πεor2)
  • E Q/(4πεor) 2
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Question 524:
The electric potential at point P in the diagram above can be expressed as
  • A Q2/(4πεor2)
  • B Q/(4πεor2)
  • C Q/(4πεor)
  • D Q2/(4πεor2)
  • E Q/(4πεor) 2
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Question 525:
Calculate the amount of heat generated in an external load of resistance 89 if an alternating current of peak value 5A is passed through for 100s.
  • A 20,000J
  • B 10,000J
  • C 5,000J
  • D 4,000J
  • E 200J
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