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Waec Physics Questions

Question 676:
The amplitude of a wave is the
  • A Distance between two successive troughs of the wave
  • B Separation of two adjacent particles vibrating in phase
  • C Maximum displacement of the wave particle from the equilibrium position
  • D Distance travelled by a wave in a complete cycle of its motion
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Question 677:
ln order to obtain a sound note of a high pitch from a wire stretched by a constant tension, the wire must be
  • A Short and thick
  • B Short and thin
  • C Long and thick
  • D Long and thin
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Question 678:
If the position of resonance in a resonance tube is 16.50cm from open end of the tube, calculate the distance from the open end to the next position where resonance occurs. (Neglect end-correction)
  • A 24.75cm
  • B 33.00cm
  • C 41.25cm
  • D 49.50cm
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Question 679:
Thunder is usually heard some seconds after lightning is observed because
  • A The human eye is more sensitive to light than the ear to sound
  • B Sound and light travel in different media
  • C Thunder occurs after lightning
  • D Light travels faster than sound
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Question 680:
Using the data on the diagram above, calculate the potential difference across the 20- Ω resistor. (Neglect the internal resistance of the cell)
  • A 5V
  • B 10V
  • C 20V
  • D 60V
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