Which of the following is a derived quantity?
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2 papers110 marks2 h 45 min
What we predict comes up
From the syllabus weighting and how the papers are usually set. The papers below follow it.
- Motion15%Equations of motion, projectiles, momentum and circular motion are the most tested mechanics in both papers.
- Heat and gas laws14%Specific and latent heat, expansivity and the gas laws carry a full long question most years.
- Work, energy and power11%Machines (MA, VR, efficiency) and power calculations are a near certain Section B part.
- Waves and sound11%Wave speed, resonance tubes and stretched strings are WAEC favourites in both papers.
Paper 1: Objective
1 h 15 min · 50 marks · Calculator allowed
- Answer all the questions.
- Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Choose the correct option.
- Each question carries one mark.
- Take where necessary.
- Non-programmable electronic calculators may be used.
Answer or mark a question and your score adds up here.
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The dimensions of power are
The main scale of a micrometer screw gauge reads 4.5 mm and the 28th division of the thimble scale is in line with the datum line. If one thimble division is 0.01 mm, the reading is
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Not included: Paper 3, the practical test (or the alternative to practical work), is not included because it is sat with apparatus in the laboratory.