WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 109

541.

Which of the following factors will increase the sensitivity of moving coil meter?

A.

strong spring

B.

low numbers of turns

C.

small area of coil

D.

soft iron core

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

542.

Which of the following factors does not affect the electric resistance of wire?

A.

length

B.

mass

C.

temperature

D.

cross-sectional area

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

543.

In the wiring of houses, the fuse is connected to the wire coloured

A.

blue

B.

brown

C.

yellow

D.

yellow and green

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

545.

Determine the potential difference. V across the parallel resistors

A.

2.0V

B.

2.3V

C.

3.0V

D.

0.7V

Correct answer is B

V = IR

= 0.97 x 2.4 = 2.3V