WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 312

1,556.

Which of the following is/are not correct about isotopes of an element? The have

A.

the same neutron number

B.

the same proton number

C.

same number of electrons

D.

same chemical properties

E.

different physical poperties.

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,557.

The unit of inductance is the

A.

farad

B.

henry

C.

hertz

D.

ampere

E.

coulomb

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,558.

Which of the following explains the concave meniscus of water in a glass tube?

A.

The adhesion between water and glas is greater than the cohesion between water molecules

B.

The cohesion between water molecule is greater than the adhesion between glass and water

C.

The molecules of water in the glass are moving faster than the molecules in the other parts

D.

The molecules of water at the water-air boundary are often attracted to the center of the tube

E.

The weight of the water pulls the central part of the surface down

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,559.

When sugar at the bottom of a glass of water gradually dissolves, the water level does not change applicably. Which of the following statements best describe this?

A.

Water is suitable solvent for sugar

B.

The sugar and the water have become single solution

C.

The volume of water molecule does not change when sugar dissolves.

D.

Sugar molecule is small than that of water

E.

Water molecules are separated by large spaces between them

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,560.

Which of the following particles of ray has the highest penetrating power?

A.

Beta particles

B.

Alpha particles

C.

Gamma particles

D.

Electrons

E.

Neutrons

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.