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Waec Physics Questions

Question 1126:
A 500kV is applied across an X-ray tube. Calculate the maximum velocity of the electrons produced [Me = 9.1 x 10-31kg, e = 1.6 x 10-19C]
  • A 4.2 x 108ms-1
  • B 1.9 x 108ms-1
  • C 4.2 x 105ms-1
  • D 1.8 x 105ms-1
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Question 1127:
A radioactive substance of mass 768g has a half life of 3 years. After how many years does this substance leave only 6g undecayed?
  • A 21
  • B 18
  • C 15
  • D 12
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Question 1128:
Fusion is not usually used for generating electric power because
  • A No energy is released when fusion takes place
  • B Very high temperatures are required to initiate fusion reaction
  • C The raw materials needed is not easily available
  • D Heavy nuclei are involved
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Question 1129:
An atom \(^{234}_{91} P\) emits a gamma radiation. The resultant nuclide is
  • A \(^{230}_{90} Th\)
  • B \(^{234}_{91} Pa\)
  • C \(^{234}_{90} Th\)
  • D \(^{234}_{89} Ac\)
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Question 1130:
The diagram above shows the speed-time graph of a car.If the car covered a total distance of 600m in 25s, calculate its maximum speed
  • A 30ms-1
  • B 25ms-1
  • C 20ms-1
  • D 15ms-1
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