WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 27

131.

The distance between a node and its adjacent antinode of a transverse wave is equal to? 

A.

half of the wavelength

B.

the wavelength

C.

thrice the wavelength

D.

quarter of the wavelength

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

132.

Which of the following statements about the molecules of solids and liquids is correct? They both

A.

have weak attraction.

B.

have wide separations.

C.

exhibit random motion.

D.

exhibit vibratory motion.

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

133.

Electric motor primarily converts?

A.

electrical energy to chemical energy.

B.

kinetic energy to potential energy

C.

electrical energy to mechanical energy

D.

electrical energy to heat energy.

Correct answer is C

An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

134.

A heat sensitive resistor made of a semiconductor is called? 

A.

thermometer

B.

thermostat

C.

thermistor

D.

thermopile

Correct answer is C

Thermistors act as a passive component in a circuit. They are an accurate, cheap, and robust way to measure temperature.

135.

Opening in the eye through which light passes to the retina is called the? 

A.

pupil

B.

cornea

C.

iris

D.

optic nerve

Correct answer is A

The function of the pupil is clearly that of controlling the amount of light entering the eye, and hence the light reflex