2022 WAEC (WASSCE) Economics Past Questions

A block of wood of density 0.6 gcm$^{-3}$, weighing 3.06N in air, floats freely in a liquid of density 0.9 gcm$^{-3}$. Calculate volume of the portion immersed (g = 10ms$^{-2}$)

1. A.510cm3✓ Correct
2. B.340cm3
3. C.254cm3
4. D.170cm3

What determines the polarity at the ends of an electromagnet? The

1. A.magnitude of the current passing through the wire
2. B.material of the core of the magnet
3. C.material of the coil
4. D.direction of current in the wire✓ Correct

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It was on Wednesday that we met in Accra.............?

1. A.wasn't it
2. B.didn't we
3. C.haven't we✓ Correct
4. D.isn't it

The resultant force in a couple is

1. A.zero✓ Correct
2. B.infinite
3. C.the sum of the forces
4. D.thr product of the forces

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) in bold. zoology

1. A.give
2. B.sag
3. C.beg✓ Correct
4. D.vigil

The bearing of two points Q and R from a point P are 030° and 120° respectively, lf /PQ/ = 12 m and /PR/ = 5 m, find the distance QR.

1. A.13m
2. B.11m
3. C.9m
4. D.7m✓ Correct
5. E.5m

The diagram above is a rectangle. If the perimeter is 36m, find the area of the rectangle

1. A.$64m^2$✓ Correct
2. B.$65m^2$
3. C.$84m^2$
4. D.$124m^2$
5. E.$275m^2$

In the normal use of a simple microscope, a person sees an

1. A.inverted, virtual and magnified image
2. B.erect, virtual and magnified image
3. C.erect, real and magnified image
4. D.inverted, real and magnified image✓ Correct
5. E.inverted and real image the same size as the object.

What is the difference between a crystalline and an amorphous solid? A crystalline solid

1. A.has cubic structure while amorphous solid has hexagonal structure
2. B.has regularly-repeating pattern while an amorphous solid has not
3. C.is white while amorphous solid is yellow
4. D.is always hard while amorphous solid is always soft✓ Correct
5. E.melts on heating while an amorphous solid sublimates on heating.

Military might is a major determinant of a country's _______

1. A.A. independence✓ Correct
2. B.B. democracy
3. C.C. foreign policy
4. D.D. wealth