WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 146

726.

The breaking up of an atomic nucleus into the fragment of nearly equal size is known as

A.

nuclear fusion

B.

nuclear fission

C.

thermonuclear reaction

D.

natural radioactivity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

728.

Which of the following statements about a bar magnet is correct?

A.

iron fillings cling uniformly along the length of a bar magnet

B.

the magnetic properties are more pronounced at the middle of a magnet

C.

it is impossible to have the same poles at the end of a magnet

D.

the magnetic properties are more pronounced at points near the end of the bar

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

729.

An electric lamp rated 120W is used on a 240Vrms, calculate the resistance of its filament

A.

480\(\Omega\)

B.

360\(\Omega\)

C.

60\(\Omega\)

D.

2\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is A

R = \(\frac{V^2}{P} = \frac{240^2}{120} = 480\Omega\)