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Question 1
waec 2000

The duality of matter implies that matter

Aexists as a particle of dual composition
Bhas momentum and energy
Chas both wave and particle properties
Dis made up of dual materials
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Question 2
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In a nuclear reactor, electricity can be generated through the following processes. Arrange the processes in the correct order. i. The steam is used to drive turbines. ii. The heat energy released is removed by passing water through the reactor. iii. The turbines in turn generate electricity. iv. The water then passes through some form of heat exchanger to produce steam

Aii, iv, i and iii
Bi, ii, iii and iv
Ciii, i, iv and ii
Div, i, iii and ii
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Question 3
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The nucleon number and the proton number of a neutral atom of an element are 23 and 11 respectively. How many neutrons are present in the atom?

A11
B12
C23
D34
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Question 4
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A proton of wavelength \(\lambda_o\) is emitted when an electron in an atom makes a transition from a level of energy 2E. If the electron transits from \(\frac{4}{3}E_k\) to E level, determine the wavelength of the photon that would be emitted

A3\(\lambda_o\)
B2\(\lambda_o\)
C\(\frac{3}{4}\)\(\lambda_o\)
D\(\frac{1}{3}\)\(\lambda_o\)
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Question 5
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In which of the following transitions is the largest quantum of energy liberated by an hydrogen atom when the electron changes energy levels? [n is the quantum number]

An = 2 to n = 1
Bn = 1 to n = 2
Cn = 2 to n = 3
Dn = 3 to n = 2
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Question 6
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Absorption line spectra exhibited by atoms is a result of

Achange in the kinetic energy of a movimg atom
Binstability of the nucleons
Cexcitation of an electron in the atom
Dtransition of an electron from a higher to a lower energy level
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Question 7
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A material of mass 1.0 x 10\(^{-2}\)kg undergoes a fission process which decreases its mass by 0.02 percent. Calculate the amount of energy released in the process. (c = 3.0 x 10\(^{8}\)ms\(^{-1}\))

A1.8 x 1020J
B1.8 x 1013J
C1.8 x 1011J
D1.8 x 1010J
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Question 8
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The half life of a radioactive substance is 14 days. If 48g of this substance is stored, after how many days will 1.5g of the original substance remain?

A84 days
B70 days
C56 days
D40 days
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Question 9
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A nuclide \(^{202}_{84} Y\) emits in succession an \(\alpha-particle\) and a \(\beta-particle\). The atomic number of the resulting nuclide is

A198
B83
C82
D80
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Question 10
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Borh's theory provides evidence for the

Astructure of the atom
Bpositive charge of an electron
Cexistence of energy level in the atom
Dpositive charge on a proton
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Question 11
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calculate the inductance of an inductor whose reactance is one ohm at 50 Hz.

A2.00 x 10-2H
B6.36 x 10-2H
C3.18 x 10-3H
D4.55 x 10-2H
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Question 12
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An inductor of inductance 10H carries a current of 0.2A. Calculate the energy stored in the inductor

A0.1J
B0.2J
C1.0J
D2.0J
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Question 13
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If a bar magnet is accidentally broken into three pieces as shown in the diagram above, the polarities of P and Q respectively, are

 

AS and S
BN and S
CN and N
DS and N
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Question 14
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A device used to prevent wearing away of the make and-brake contacts of an induction coil is called a\an

Afuse
Belectroscope
Cresistor
Dcapacitor
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Question 15
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The region around a magnet in which the magnetic influence is experienced is called

Amagnetic flux
Bmagnetic field
Cmagnetic meridian
Dmagnetic declination
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Question 16
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An immersion heater is rated 120W. How long does it take the heater to raise the temperature of 1.2kg of water by 15oC. (Assuming heat lost to the surrounding is negligible. Specific heat capacity of water = 4200 Jkg-1K-1C)

A65.0 minutes
B60.0 minutes
C52.5 minutes
D10.5 minutes
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Question 17
waec 2000

In the diagram above, the current passing through the 6\(\Omega\) resistor is 1.5A. Calculate the current in the 3\(\Omega\) resistor

A1.20A
B0.90A
C0.75A
D0.60A
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Question 18
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The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is increased by making the area of the plates

Asmall and their seperation large
Blarge and their seperation small
Cand their seperation small
Dand their seperation equal
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Question 19
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An object is situated within the Earth's gravitational field. Which of the following factor does not affect the acceleration of free fall g?

Athe distance of the object from the centre of the earth
Bthe latitude of the earth on which the object is situated
Crotation of the earth
Dthe mass of the object
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Question 20
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the factor which enables the ear to distinguish between a note played on different instruments is the

Apitch
Bspeed
Charmonics
Dloudness
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