Waec Physics 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2014

If no net force acts on an object, the object maintains a state of rest or constant speed in a straight line. The above is a statement of Newton's

A. First law of motion
B. Second law of motion
C. Third law of motion
D. Law of universal gravitation

Question 7:

• WAEC 2014

Which of the following pairs of physical quantities is made up of vectors?

A. Speed and displacement
B. Mass and force
C. Dislacement and acceleration
D. Momentum and length

Question 8:

• WAEC 2014

The knowledge of surface tension is applied in the following areas except in

A. Manufacturing of rain coats
B. Production of palm oil
C. Floating of a needle on water
D. Washing of plates with soapy water

Question 9:

• WAEC 2014

A body is projected vertically upwards with a speed of 10 ms^-1 from a point 2m above the ground. Calculate the total time taken for the body to reach the ground. [g = 10ms^-2]

A. 1.00s
B. 2.00s
C. 2.18s
D. 3.00s

Question 10:

• WAEC 2014

A car starts from rest and covers a distance of 40m in 10s. Calculate the magnitude of its acceleration

A. 0.25ms^-2
B. 0.80ms^-2
C. 3.20ms^-2
D. 4.00ms^-2