WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 235

1,171.

When an atom loses or gains a charge, it becomes an

A.

ion

B.

an electron

C.

a neutron

D.

a proton

E.

a deuteron

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,172.

Which of the following substances is not an insulator?

A.

Aluminium

B.

Glass

C.

Plastic

D.

Clay

E.

Cork

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,173.

Beta particles are

A.

electrons

B.

protons

C.

neutrons

D.

helium nuclei

E.

tritium nuclei

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,174.

A transformer with 5500 turns in its primary winding is used between a 240V a.c supply and 120V kettle. Calculate the number of turns in the secondary winding

A.

11000

B.

2750

C.

460

D.

550

E.

232

Correct answer is B

\(\frac{E_s}{E_p} = \frac{N_s}{N_p} ; \frac{120}{240}= \frac{N_s}{5500} thus N_s\)=2750

1,175.

Which of the following is a stringed instrument?

A.

Flute

B.

Trumpet

C.

Piano

D.

Drum

E.

Organ

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.