2016 WAEC SSCE Physics Past Questions

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Which of the following statements is correct about the effect of dissolved salt on the freezing point of water?

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The continuous stirring in the method of mixtures to determine the specific thermal capacity of a substance ensures

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A mercury-in-glass thermometer read 4cm at ice point and 29cm at steam point. Calculate the temperature when the mercury level is at 9cm

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An aluminium rod of length 1.8m at 100oC is heated to proceed produce a difference in length of 0.007m. Calculate the temperature to which it is heated. (Linear expansivity of aluminium = 2.3 x 10-5K-1

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Total internal reflection. i. is a phenomenon of refraction of light. ii. occurs when light rays travel into a denser medium. iii. occurs when the critical angle is just exceeded. iv. is a phenomenon of reflection of…

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The image formed by a concave mirror is real, inverted and magnified, when object is placed

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Which of the following factors does not affect the e.m.f of a primary cell? Its

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X-rays and infrared rays are both electromagnetic. Which common property do the waves have? Both waves

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The distance between two successive trough of a wave is 0.4m. If the frequency of the source is 825Hz, Calculate the speed of the wave

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Given that v, f and \(\lambda\) are the velocity, frequency and wavelength of a wave respectively. Which of the following equations is correct?

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An aluminium cable of diameter 4 x 10-3m and resistivity 3.0 x 10-8\(\omega\)m has a resistance of 21\(\Omega\). Calculate the length of the cable. (\(\pi = 3.14\))

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An astronomical telescope has objectives and eye-piece lenses of focal length 3.5m and 5cm respectively. Determine the magnifying power of the telescope when in normal adjustment

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The pair of musical instruments that works on the vibration of air in pipes is

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The diagram given illustrates the waveform of a note produced by vibrations in an air column of length L. If the speed of sound in air is V, derive an expression for the frequency of the notes

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Complementary colours are those which

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Two different materials, rubbed against each other acquired opposite charges when separated. This is an example of charging by

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The p.d across a parallel-plate capacitor is 103V. If the distance between the two plates is 10cm. Calculate the magnitude of the electric field strength between the plates.

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A man and his friend have masses 70kg and 60kg respectively. If they are seated 1.0m apart, calculate the gravitational force of attraction between them. (G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2)

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The electricity meters in houses measure energy unit consumed in

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Which of the following statements is not correct about steel and soft iron?

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