WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3486

17,426.

Which of the following is the function of a central bank?

A.

Accepting deposits from the public

B.

Lending to the commercial banks

C.

Discounting bills of exchange

D.

Agent of payment for individuals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,427.

Which of the following statements about a bar magnet is correct?

A.

iron fillings cling uniformly along the length of a bar magnet

B.

the magnetic properties are more pronounced at the middle of a magnet

C.

it is impossible to have the same poles at the end of a magnet

D.

the magnetic properties are more pronounced at points near the end of the bar

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,428.

An electric lamp rated 120W is used on a 240Vrms, calculate the resistance of its filament

A.

480\(\Omega\)

B.

360\(\Omega\)

C.

60\(\Omega\)

D.

2\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is A

R = \(\frac{V^2}{P} = \frac{240^2}{120} = 480\Omega\)

17,429.

A continuous fall in the general price level is called

A.

Recession

B.

Depression

C.

Deflation

D.

Stagflation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.