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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Physics Questions

Question 1471:
An object is dropped from the top of a tower. If it takes 4s for it to reach the ground, calculate the height of the tower.(g = 10 ms-2, ignore air resistance)
  • A 20m
  • B 40m
  • C 80m
  • D 160m
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Question 1472:
When a body is slightly tilted, it is found that its centre of gravity is slightly raised. What is the state of equilibrium of the body?
  • A Unstable
  • B Stable
  • C Neutral
  • D Cannot be determined
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Question 1473:
A simple pendulum makes 50 oscillations in one minute. Determine its period of oscillation
  • A 0.02s
  • B 0.83s
  • C 1.20s
  • D 50.00s
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Question 1474:
The tendency for a stationary body to continue to remain at rest when a force is applied to it is known as
  • A Friction
  • B Impulse
  • C Inertia
  • D Momentum
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Question 1475:
A resultant force of magnitude 15N acts on a body of mass 250g. Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration
  • A 0.06 ms-2
  • B 3.75ms-2
  • C 16.67ms-2
  • D 60.00ms-2
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