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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Physics Questions

Question 1626:
A wire of length 100 cm has a resistance of 10\(\Omega\). If its cross-sectional area is 0.005cm2, determine its resistivity
  • A 0.0005\(\Omega\)cm
  • B 0.0015\(\Omega\)cm
  • C 0.0016\(\Omega\)cm
  • D 0.0700\(\Omega\)cm
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Question 1627:
A transformer has 400 turns of wire in the primary coil and 40 turns in the secondary col. If the input voltage is 150 volts. Calculate the magnitude of the output voltage
  • A 150V
  • B 55V
  • C 36V
  • D 15V
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Question 1628:
The circuit above illustrates a standard resistor R, voltage source E and a lamp L connected in series. If the temperature of R is increased, the brightness of the lamp will
  • A Increase sharply
  • B Decrease slightly
  • C Remains the same
  • D Increase gradually
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Question 1629:
The energy required to separate the nucleus in an atom completely is known as
  • A Mass defect of the atom
  • B Electron binding energy
  • C Excitation energy
  • D Nuclear bnding energy
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Question 1630:
Which of the following statements is the major advantage of nuclear fusion over nuclear fission?
  • A Nuclear fusion releases more energy
  • B More neutrons are released in fusion than in fission
  • C Fussion does not release as much dangerous radiation as fission
  • D Fusion reactions occur more readily than fission
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