Waec Physics 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2008

If the air inside a rigid box is heated, the i, average speed of the molecules increases ii. pressure of the air increases iii. average separation of the molecule increases. Which of the statements above are correct?

A. I and ii only
B. Ii and iii only
C. I and iii only
D. I, ii and iii

Question 2:

• WAEC 2008

If the air inside a rigid box is heated, the i, average speed of the molecules increases ii. pressure of the air increases iii. average separation of the molecule increases. Which of the statements above are correct?

A. I and ii only
B. Ii and iii only
C. I and iii only
D. I, ii and iii

Question 3:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following sets of quantities is fundamental?

A. Length, mass and time
B. Speed, length and time
C. Speed, mass and distance
D. Distance, speed and time

Question 4:

• WAEC 2008

which of the following statements about Archimedes' principle is correct? The upthrust on a body is a measure of the

A. Mass of fluid displaced
B. Weight of the body
C. Volume of the body
D. Weight of the fluid displaced

Question 5:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following is/are in random motion? i. Pollen grains in water ii. The molecules of hydrogen gas ii. Fine chalk particles floating in air

A. I and ii only
B. I and iii only
C. Ii and iii only
D. I, ii and iii