WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 126

626.

In which of the following states of matter do the molecules vibrate about their mean positions?

A.

liquids only

B.

solids only

C.

liquids and gasses only

D.

solids, liquids and gases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

627.

A radioactive element has a decay constant of 0.077s-1. Calculate its half-life

A.

13.0s

B.

9.0s

C.

5.1s

D.

0.5s

Correct answer is B

\(t_{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{0.693}{\lambda} = \frac{0.693}{0.077} = 9s\)

628.

Control in nuclear reactors is effected with boron rods because rhe rods have the ability to

A.

absorb electrons

B.

absorb neutron

C.

accelerate electrons

D.

slow down neutrons

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

629.

Nuclear fission is preffered to nuclear fusion in the generation of energy because

A.

very high temperature are required for fusion

B.

the raw materials for fusion are easily obtained

C.

energy obtained from fusion is relatively small

D.

the by-products of fusion is very dangerous

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

630.

When a radioactive substance undergoes a beta decay, its

A.

mass number decreases by 1

B.

atomic number decreases by 1

C.

mass number increases by 1

D.

atomic number increases by 1

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.