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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Physics Questions

Question 566:
The relationship between the directions of magnetic field, the current-carrying wire in the field is easily remembered using
  • A Octet rule
  • B Right hand grip rule
  • C Maxwell’s screw rule
  • D Ampere’s swimming rule
  • E Fleming’s left hand rule
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Question 567:
The current in the primary coil of a transformer is 2.5A. If the coil has 50 turns and the secondary250 turns, calculate the current in the secondary coil. Neglect energy losses in the transformer
  • A 0.2A
  • B 0.5A
  • C 2.5A
  • D 5A
  • E 12.5A
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Question 568:
In a photocell, light energy is converted to
  • A Electrical energy
  • B Chemical energy
  • C Heat energy
  • D Mechanical energy
  • E Kinetic energy
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Question 569:
Two identical waves traveling in the same direction are superimposed. What should be the phase difference between the waves for maximum destructive interference to occur?
  • A 20°
  • B 45°
  • C 180°
  • D 225°
  • E 270°
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Question 570:
When a resistor of resistance R is connected across a cell, the terminal p.d of the cell is reduced to three quarters of its e.m.f. The internal resistance of the cell is expressed as
  • A R/4
  • B R/3
  • C R/2
  • D 3R/4
  • E 3R
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