WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2804

14,016.

The specific latent heat of vapourization of lead is 8.7 × \(10^5 Jkg_1\). This means that 8.7 × \(10^5\) J of thermal energy is required to change

A.

a given mass of molten lead to vapour at constant temperature and pressure.

B.

1 kg of molten lead to vapour at constant temperature and pressure.

C.

1 kg of solid lead to vapour at constant temperature and pressure.

D.

1 kg of molten lead to vapour for every degree rise in temperature.

Correct answer is B

The specific latent heat of vaporization of lead is the amount of thermal energy required to change 1 kg of molten lead to vapor at constant temperature and pressure.

14,017.

When a government cuts down her expenditure to reduce inflation, she has embarked on__________

A.

A restrictive Fiscal policy

B.

An expansionary monetary policy

C.

Physical policy

D.

Implementing budget deficit

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14,018.

An increase in cash ratio by the central bank will_______

A.

Increase the supply of money

B.

Increase banks lending

C.

Encourage borrowing

D.

Reduce the supply of money

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14,019.

Demand-pull inflation can be as a result of__________

A.

Increase in the cost of production

B.

Excessive supply of foodstuff

C.

Deficit financing by the government

D.

Increase in import duties

Correct answer is C

Demand-pull inflation is when there is an increase in aggregate demand, and the supply remains the same or decreases. 

Demand-pull inflation can be caused by an expanding economy, increased government spending, or overseas growth.

14,020.

Functions of money does not include______

A.

Store of value

B.

Medium of exchange

C.

Standard of deferred payment

D.

General acceptability

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.