Waec Physics Past Questions For Year 2017

Question 11

A body can undergo the following types of motion except

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  • A. random
  • B. rotational
  • C. translational
  • D. relative
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Question 12

The angle at which a projectile must be fired to cover maximum range is

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  • A. 30°
  • B. 45°
  • C. 60°
  • D. 90°
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Question 13

A motorist travelling at 72\(kmh^{-1}\) had his eyes shut for 0.4s during a hard sneeze. Calculate the distance covered by him during this time interval.

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  • A. 50.0m
  • B. 28.8m
  • C. 18.0m
  • D. 8.0m
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Question 14

A body is whirled round a circular path at constant speed. Which of the following diagrams correctly indicates the direction of the body's velocity (v) and its acceleration (a)?

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  • A. I
  • B. II
  • C. III
  • D. IV
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Question 15

Which of the following devices converts light energy to electrical energy?

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  • A. Bulb
  • B. Television
  • C. Solar cell
  • D. Light emitting diode (LED)
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