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WAEC WASSCE Physics 2001 past questions and answers

This 2001 WAEC WASSCE Physics set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2001 set with instant marking.

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Sample WAEC WASSCE Physics 2001 questions

1. A rectangular card measures 2.4 cm by 1.5 cm. What is its area to the appropriate number of significant figures?
  1. 3.0 cm^2
  2. 3.6 cm^2
  3. 3.60 cm^2
  4. 4.0 cm^2

Answer: B. 3.6 cm^2

The area is 2.4 x 1.5 = 3.6 cm^2, and two significant figures are appropriate.

2. A cyclist travels 180 m in 12 s at constant speed. What is the speed?
  1. 12 m/s
  2. 14 m/s
  3. 15 m/s
  4. 21.6 m/s

Answer: C. 15 m/s

Speed equals distance divided by time, so 180/12 = 15 m/s.

3. Two perpendicular forces of 6 N and 8 N act on an object. What is the magnitude of their resultant?
  1. 10 N
  2. 14 N
  3. 2 N
  4. 48 N

Answer: A. 10 N

For perpendicular forces, the resultant is sqrt(6^2 + 8^2) = 10 N.

4. A vehicle accelerates uniformly from rest to 20 m/s in 5 s. What is its acceleration?
  1. 2.5 m/s^2
  2. 3 m/s^2
  3. 5 m/s^2
  4. 4 m/s^2

Answer: D. 4 m/s^2

Acceleration is the change in velocity divided by time, giving 20/5 = 4 m/s^2.

5. A resultant force acts on a 3 kg trolley and gives it an acceleration of 2 m/s^2. What is the force?
  1. 1.5 N
  2. 6 N
  3. 5 N
  4. 9 N

Answer: B. 6 N

Newton's second law gives F = ma = 3 x 2 = 6 N.

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