WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 174

866.

The molecular structure of a liquid is such that

A.

the molecules have unlimited freedom of movement

B.

molecular movement is restricted to vibration only

C.

intermolecular collisions take place

D.

all molecules moves move with the same speed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

867.

The diagram above shows the resultant electric field pattern due to two electric point charges P and S. Which of the following statements is correct?

A.

P is negatively charged while S is positively charged

B.

P is positively charged while S is negatively charged

C.

both P and S are positively charge

D.

both P and Q are negatively charged

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

868.

Which of the following reactions represents nuclear fusion?

A.

\(^2_1H + ^2_1H \to ^3_2He + ^1_0n\)

B.

\(^235_92U + ^1_0n \to ^145_56Ba + ^90_36Kr \)

C.

\(^234_90TH \to ^0_-1n + ^3_2He + ^1_0Pa\)

D.

\(^238_92U \to ^4_2H \to ^3_2He + ^234_90Th\)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

869.

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

A.

very high temperature are required for fusion

B.

the raw material of fusion are not easily obtained

C.

energy obtained from fusion is relatively smaller

D.

the by product of fusion are very dangerous

Correct answer is C

Nuclear Fusion occurs at very high temperature. I.e Thermonuclear reaction.

870.

The minimum energy required to remove an electron from an atom is known as

A.

excitation energy

B.

ionization energy

C.

binding energy

D.

photon energy

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.