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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Physics Questions

Question 1836:
Which of the following quantities are dimensionally independent?
I. Dielectric constant II. Momentum III. Efficiency IV. Refractive index
  • A I and II
  • B II, III and IV
  • C I, II, III and IV
  • D I, III and IV
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Question 1837:
A body is projected with an initial velocity u at angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. If \(R_{max}\) is the maximum range of the projectile, what does the relation \(\frac{u^{2}}{R_{max}}\) represent?
  • A The vertical distance covered
  • B Acceleration due to gravity
  • C The horizontal distance covered
  • D The acceleration of the body
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Question 1838:
An object at rest is said to possess
  • A Potential energy
  • B Kinetic energy
  • C Chemical energy
  • D Electrical energy
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Question 1839:
According to Newton's law of cooling, the heat energy lost per unit area of a body depends on the
I. Surface area
II. Nature of the surface
III. Temperature of the surface
IV. Excess temperature over the surroundings
  • A I and II only
  • B II and IV only
  • C I,II and III
  • D I, II and IV
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Question 1840:
The graph of density against temperature for water is correctly illustrated by
  • A I
  • B II
  • C III
  • D IV
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