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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Physics Questions

Question 266:
The eye defect illustrated in the diagram above can be corrected by a
  • A Convex mirror
  • B Concave mirror
  • C Diverging lens
  • D Converging lens
  • E Piano-converging lens
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Question 267:
When an astronomical telescope is in normal adjustment, the focal length of the objective lens is 50cm and that of the eyepiece is 2.5om. What is the distance between the lenses?
  • A 20.0cm
  • B 47.5cm
  • C 50.0cm
  • D 52.5cm
  • E 125.0cm.
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Question 268:
Which of the following is used for controlling the amount of light entering the eye?
  • A Cornea
  • B Pupil
  • C Iris
  • D Optic nerve
  • E Ciliary muscle
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Question 269:
The angle of deviation of light of various colours passing through a glass prism decreases in the order of
  • A Blue orange and red
  • B Red, blue and orange
  • C Blue, red and orange
  • D Red, orange and blue
  • E Orange, blue and red
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Question 270:
The change of the direction of a wavefront as a result of a change in the velocity of the wave in another medium is called
  • A Refraction
  • B Reflection
  • C Diffraction
  • D Polarization
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