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Waec Physics Questions

Question 1811:
Which of the following pairs of concepts constitutes complementary variables as expressess by the Heinsberg uncertainty principle?
  • A Momentum and time
  • B Energy and acceleration
  • C Position and momentum
  • D Velocity and Momentum
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Question 1812:
The nucleon number of an atom is the total number of
  • A Electrons and protons
  • B Electrons and neutrons
  • C Neutrons minus electrons
  • D Protons and neutrons
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Question 1813:
n = \(\alpha\) 0.06eV
E=3 -1.6eV
E=2 -3.7eV
E=1 -5.5eV
E=0 -10.4eV



The energy levels in the mercury atom is illustrated in the table above. Calculate the ionisation energy of the atom.
  • A +21.2eV
  • B +10.4eV
  • C -10.4eV
  • D -21.2eV
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Question 1814:
Which of the following statements about Gamma radiation is correct? Gamma radiation can
  • A Be seen by the naked eye
  • B Not pass through an aluminium foil
  • C Be present naturally in our surroundings
  • D Be used as a tracer
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Question 1815:
Radio wave Micro wave Infrared wave P Q R Gamma Ray



The table above shows the components of electromagnetic spectrum in order of increaasing frequency.Which of the following sets correctly identifies P, Q, R respectively?
  • A Visible, ultraviolet, X-ray
  • B X-ray, visible, ultraviolet
  • C Ultraviolet, visible, X-ray
  • D X-ray, ultraviolet, visible
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