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Waec Physics Questions

Question 1686:
The mass of the earth is 6.0 x 1024kg and that of the moon is 7.0 x 1022kg. If the distance between them is 4.0 x 108m, calculate the force of attraction between them. [G = 6.7 x 10-11Nm2kg-2]
  • A 1.8 x 105N
  • B 1.8 x 1010N
  • C 1.8 x 1015N
  • D 1.8 x 1020N
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Question 1687:
The angle which the direction of the earth magnetic field makes with the horizontal at a palace is know as.
  • A Angle of contact
  • B Angle of dip
  • C Angle of declination
  • D Magnetic meridian
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Question 1688:
What must be connected between the points P and Q to establish a steady current through the incomplete circuit diagram given?
  • A Fuse
  • B Ammeter
  • C Cell
  • D Voltmeter
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Question 1689:
When current flows through a moving-coil galvanometer, the force exerted on the pointer depends on the: i. strength of the current. ii. magnetic field strength. iii. length of the coil. Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?
  • A I only
  • B Ii only
  • C I and iii only
  • D I, ii and iii
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Question 1690:
in a nuclear fission process, the mass defect was 1.2 x 10-5kg. Calculate the energy released. [speed of the light in vacuum = c = 3.0 x 108ms-1]
  • A 1.08 x 1011J
  • B 5.20 x 1011J
  • C 1.08 x 1012J
  • D 2.50 x 1013J
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