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WAEC 2026 easy

A body has a weight of 1690N. Calculate its mass. [Take g = 10 m/s²]

  • A 348
  • B 179
  • C 169
  • D 1859
Explanation: m = 1690 ÷ 10 = 169kg.
WAEC 2026 easy

The statement below describes which physics term? 'a push or pull that changes or tends to change the state of rest or motion of a body'

  • A Force
  • B Machine
  • C Momentum
  • D Weight
Explanation: This describes 'Force': a push or pull that changes or tends to change the state of rest or motion of a body.
WAEC 2026 easy

A body travels 380 km at a constant speed of 19 km/h. Calculate the time taken.

  • A 42
  • B 20
  • C 39
  • D 400
Explanation: Time = 380 ÷ 19 = 20 h.
WAEC 2026 easy

The statement below describes which physics term? 'the rate of change of displacement of a body'

  • A Velocity
  • B Moment of a force
  • C Mass
  • D Speed
Explanation: This describes 'Velocity': the rate of change of displacement of a body.
WAEC 2026 easy

A machine has a power rating of 155W and operates for 16 seconds. Calculate the work done.

  • A 2635
  • B 2496
  • C 2480
  • D 3720
Explanation: W = 155 × 16 = 2480J.
WAEC 2026 easy

A voltage of 50V is applied across a resistor of 25Ω. Calculate the current flowing through it.

  • A 52
  • B 27
  • C 2
  • D 29
Explanation: I = 50 ÷ 25 = 2A.
WAEC 2026 easy

A machine has a power rating of 172W and operates for 21 seconds. Calculate the work done.

  • A 3612
  • B 3633
  • C 3784
  • D 5418
Explanation: W = 172 × 21 = 3612J.
WAEC 2026 easy

A substance has a mass of 180g and a density of 5 g/cm³. Calculate its volume.

  • A 41
  • B 36
  • C 77
  • D 216
Explanation: Volume = 180g ÷ 5 g/cm³ = 36cm³.

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