WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3317

16,581.

Diagram J is a protease while diagrams K, L, M, and N are food substances. Study them and answer this question.

Protease J would react with the particular illustrated substance because enzymes? 

A.

K

B.

L

C.

M

D.

N

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,582.

Which of the following actions will not increase the sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer?

A.

using a strong temporary magnet

B.

increasing the area and number of turns of the coil

C.

using a week hair spring

D.

using a light pointer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,583.

A voltmeter is a device that

A.

draws high current

B.

has a very low resistance

C.

has a very high resistance

D.

is able to measure both voltage and current

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,584.

Three capacitors each of capacitance 1.5\(\mu F\) are connected in series. The total capacitance in the circuit is

A.

2.0 \(\mu F\)

B.

1.5 \(\mu F\)

C.

0.6 \(\mu F\)

D.

0.5 \(\mu F\)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,585.

A wire 1.0m long and with cross-sectional area 2.0 x 10-7 m2 has a resistance of 0.1\(\Omega\). Calculate the electrical conductivity of the wire

A.

2.0 x 107\(\Omega^{-1} m^{-1}\)

B.

5.0 x 107\(\Omega^{-1} m^{-1}\)

C.

2.0 x 108\(\Omega^{-1} m^{-1}\)

D.

5.0 x 108\(\Omega^{-1} m^{-1}\)

Correct answer is B

K = \(\frac{1}{RA} = \frac{1}{0.1 \times 2 \times 10^{-7}} = 5 \times 10^7\)