WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 281

1,401.

A solid metal cube of side 10 cm is heated from
10oC to 60oC. lf the linear expansivity of the metal is 1.2 x 105K-1, calculate the increase in its volume.

A.

0.6cm3

B.

1.2 cm3

C.

1.8 cm3

D.

3.6 cm3

E.

6.0cm3.

Correct answer is C

Δv = 3αvΔθ = 3 x 1.2 x 10-5 x 1000
X(60 – 10) = 1.8cm

1,402.

The expansion of solids can be considered a disadvantage in the

A.

fire alarm system

B.

thermostat

C.

riveting of steel plates

D.

balance wheel of a watch

E.

fitting of wheels on rims.

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,403.

If the temperature of water is gradually increased from 0o to 4oC, the density of the water within this range

A.

increases for a while and then decreases

B.

decreases for a while and then increases

C.

increases gradually

D.

decreases gradually

E.

remains the same

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,404.

How far will a body move in 4 seconds if uniformly accelerated from rest at the rate of 2 ms-2?

A.

32m

B.

24m

C.

16m

D.

1.2m

E.

5m

Correct answer is C

S = vt + 1/2 at2 = 0 + 1/2 x 2 x 42 = 16m