Which of the following particles/rays do not originate from the nucleus of an atom?
AAlpha particles
BBeta particles
CNeutrons
DGamma rays
EX-rays
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Question 712
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Which of the following is used in a nuclear reactor to slow down fast-moving neutrons?
ACarbondioxide gas
BLiquid sodium metal
CConcrete shield
DGraphite rods
EBoron rods
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Question 713
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Which of the following is used in a nuclear reactor to slow down fast-moving neutrons?
ACarbondioxide gas
BLiquid sodium metal
CConcrete shield
DGraphite rods
EBoron rods
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Question 714
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Which of the following is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
ARadio wave
BGamma ray
CInfra-red ray
DAlpha particle
EX-ray.
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Question 715
waec1996
Which of the following substances is most viscous at room temperature?
AWater
BAlcohol
CPetrol
DPalm oil
EKerosine
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Question 716
waec1996
What is the decay constant of a radioactive element whose half-life is 3 seconds
A0.132s-1
B0.23s-1
C0.347s-1
D0.693s-1
E0.924s-1
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Question 717
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The resistance in a series R-C circuit is 5 Ω. If the impedance of the circuit is 13 Ω, calculate the reactance of the capacitor
A65 Ω
B18 Ω
C16 Ω
D14 Ω
E12 Ω
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Question 718
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ln the diagram above, the resistor has a resistance 8 Ω while the reactances of the inductor and the capacitor are 10 Ω and 16 Ω respectively Calculate the current in the circuit
A3.6A
B3.8A
C9.2A
D10.0A
E13.0A
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Question 719
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Calculate the amount of heat generated in an external load of resistance 8Ω if an alternating current of peak value 5A is passed through for 100s.
A20,000J
B10,000J
C5,000J
D4,000J
E200J
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Question 720
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The electric potential at point P in the diagram above can be expressed as
AQ2/(4πεor2)
BQ/(4πεor2)
CQ/(4πεor)
DQ2/(4πεor2)
EQ/(4πεor) 2
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Question 721
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The diagram above illustrates an isolated metal sphere carrying charge W in a medium whose permittivity is so. The magnitude of the electric field intensity at P can be expressed as
AQ2/(4πεor2)
BQ/(4πεor2)
CQ/(4πεor)
DQ2/(4πεor2)
EQ/(4πεor) 2
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Question 722
waec1996
Soft iron is used in making the armature of an electric bell because it
Aretains its magnetism for a longtime
BLoses its magnetism readily
CProduces permanent magnets
Dis not easily magnetised
Edecreases the magnetic effect of a direct current
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Question 723
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A cell of e.m.f. 1.5V is connected in series with a resistor of resistance 39. A high-resistance voltmeter connected across the cell registers only 0.9V. Calculate the internal resistance of the cell
A1.85Ω
B2.0Ω
C2.4Ω
D4.5Ω
E5.0Ω
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Question 724
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Lenz's law of electromagnetic induction states that
Ae.m.f. is induced in a circuit whenever there is a change in the magnetic flux linked with the circuit.
Bthe induced current in a conductor is in such a direction as to oppose the change producing it
Cthe magnitude of the induced e.m.f. in a circuit is proportional to the rate of change of the number of lines of force linking the circuit
Da force is exerted on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic Held
Ethe induced charge is constant for a fixed change of flux.
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Question 725
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A wire of length 100cm and cross-sectional area of 2.0 x 10-3cm2 has a resistance of 0.10 Ω. Calculate its electrical conductivity.
A5.0 x 107Ω-1cm-1
B5.0 x 106Ω-1cm-1
C2.0 x 106Ω-1cm-1
D5.0 x 105Ω-1cm-1
E2.0 x 106Ω-1cm-1
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Question 726
waec1996
The diagram above illustrates the conversion of a galvanometer of resistance 29 to an ammeter. The galvanometer gives a full-scale deflection for a current of 10mA. Calculate the value of R.
A2.0 x 103 Ω
B2.0 x 102 Ω
C2.0 x 10-1 Ω
D2.0 x 10-2 Ω
E2.0 x 10-3 Ω
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Question 727
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Which of the following is not a component of a d.c. electric motor?
ACommutator
BField magnets
CSlip rings
DArmature
ECarbon brushes
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Question 728
waec1996
The main function of the mouth of a telephone is to convert sound energy into
Aheat energy
Blight energy
Cchemical energy
Delectrical energy
Emechanical energy
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Question 729
waec1996
CalcuIate the power delivered by a 3-phase line if its voltage and current at 132KV and 60A respectively.
A2.38 x 107W
B7.92 x 106W
C3.96 x 106W
D2.64 x 106W
E7.92 x 104W
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Question 730
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The diagram above represents a stationary wave set up in a string which is fixed at both ends. lf the frequency of the wave is 256Hz and the distance N1 N2 equals 1.5m, calculate the speed of the wave.
