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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Physics Questions

Question 491:
What is the difference in the amount of heat given out by 4kg of steam and 4kg of water when both are cooled from 100oC to 80oC? (Specific latent heat of steam = 2.260,000J kg-1) (Specific heat capacity of water =4,200 J kg-1)
  • A 336,000J
  • B 672,000J
  • C 8,704,000J
  • D 9,040,000J
  • E 9,376,000J
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Question 492:
The heating element in an electric kettle is usually located near the bottom of the kettle because
  • A Water is a good conductor of heat
  • B Heat can be more quickly radiated to all parts of the water
  • C No heat can be lost to the surroundings
  • D The convectional currents which are set up can carry heat to all parts of the water
  • E The molecules of the heating element can carry heat to all parts of the water.
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Question 493:
The inside of a vacuum flask is usually coated with silver to reduce heat lost by
  • A Convection
  • B Conduction
  • C Radiation
  • D Absorption
  • E Evaporation
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Question 494:
The saturated vapour pressure of a liquid increases as the
  • A Volume of the liquid increases
  • B Volume of the liquid decreases
  • C Temperature of the liquid increases
  • D Temperature of the liquid decreases
  • E Mass of the liquid decreases
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Question 495:
Cloud formation is the direct result of
  • A Precipitation
  • B Vaporization
  • C Fusion
  • D Sublimation
  • E Condensation
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