WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

Which of the following statements about a neutral atom is correct? The

A.

core is composed of electrons and protons

B.

number of electrons is equal to that of neutron

C.

number of neutrons is equal to that of protons

D.

number of protons is equal to that of electrons.

Correct answer is D

Atoms are neutral; they contain the same number of protons as electrons.

197.

The area under a velocity-time graph represents

A.

speed

B.

acceleration

C.

moment

D.

distance

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

198.

An instrument used to measure relative humidity is the?

A.

hygrometer

B.

hydrometer

C.

pyrometer

D.

manometer

Correct answer is A

A hydrometer is an instrument used for measuring the relative density of liquids based on the concept of buoyancy. 

 A hygrometer measures humidity, the amount of water vapor in air

200.

Which of the following liquids has the highest surface tension?
 

A.

Soapy water

B.

Cold water

C.

Hot water

D.

oily water

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.