WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 87

431.

The total area under a force-velocity graph represents

A.

energy

B.

momentum

C.

power

D.

pressure

Correct answer is C

Power = Force x Velocity.

Therefore, the area under the force- velocity graph gives Power.

433.

The slope of a linear distance-times graph represents

A.

acceleration

B.

displacement

C.

speed

D.

velocity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

434.

Solid friction, like viscosity is

A.

independent of the surface area in contact

B.

independent of the relative motion between layers

C.

dependent on normal reaction

D.

in opposition to motion

Correct answer is D

The force acting on a body due to the viscous resistance of the surrounding fluid is called the drag force and it acts in the direction opposite to the direction of motion. So also does friction.

435.

Which of the following statements about pressure in a liquid is correct?

A.

the pressure in a liquid increases with depth

B.

the higher the density of a liquid, the lower the pressure it exerts

C.

pressure in liquid act only in a direction perpendicular to the sides of the containing vessel

D.

pressure is independent of the acceleration due to gravity

Correct answer is A

At different depths, the pressure of a liquid differs.