Waec Physics 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2009

Which of the following types of types of motion will be produced when a pair of equal and opposite non-collinear parallel forces acts on a body?

A. Vibrational motion
B. Random motion
C. Translational motion
D. Rotational motion

Question 7:

• WAEC 2009

A body moving in a circle at constant speed has i. a velocity tangent to the circle ii. a constant kinetic energy ii. an acceleration directed towards the circmference of the circle ii. an acceleration directed towards the circumference of the circle. Which of the statements above are correct?

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

Question 8:

• WAEC 2009

A moving body accelerates when it

A. Changes its direction at constant speed
B. Mauntains a constant linear speed
C. Covers equal distances in equal times in a straight line
D. Is acted upon by balanced forces

Question 9:

• WAEC 2009

The following properties of a solid are measured on earth i. weight ii. specific heat capacity iii. density. Which of the properties will hav a different value if measured in space?

A. I only
B. Ii only
C. Iii only
D. Ii and iii only

Question 10:

• WAEC 2009

Two forces 6N and 8N, act eastwards and northwards respectively on a body. Calculate the magnitude of their equilibrant

A. 2N
B. 7N
C. 10N
D. 14N