Waec Physics 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2009

In which of the following states of matter do the molecules vibrate about their mean positions?

A. Liquids only
B. Solids only
C. Liquids and gasses only
D. Solids, liquids and gases

Question 2:

• WAEC 2009

In which of the following states of matter do the molecules vibrate about their mean positions?

A. Liquids only
B. Solids only
C. Liquids and gasses only
D. Solids, liquids and gases

Question 3:

• WAEC 2009

Which of the following properties of a steel bar can be measured in terms of the dimension of length only?

A. Weight
B. Density
C. Pressure
D. Volume

Question 4:

• WAEC 2009

In a hydraulic press, a force of 40N is applied to the smaller priston of area 10cm². If the area of the larger piston is 200cm², calculate the force obtained

A. 800N
B. 500N
C. 80N`
D. 50N

Question 5:

• WAEC 2009

A body of volume 0.046m³ is immersed in a liquid of density 980kgm^-3 with \(\frac{3}{4}\) of its volume submerged. Calculate the upthrust on the body. [g = 10ms^-2]

A. 11.27N
B. 33.81N
C. 112.70N
D. 338.10N