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WAEC (WASSCE) Physics Past Questions & CBT Practice

Physics blends conceptual understanding with calculation. The papers reward students who can move quickly between formulas, units, and physical intuition — and who have worked enough past questions to recognise the common setups. On this page you can try sample WAEC (WASSCE) Physics past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

Sample WAEC (WASSCE) Physics questions

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  1. Q1MEDIUMPhysics

    Which of the following types of types of motion will be produced when a pair of equal and opposite non-collinear parallel forces acts on a body?

    1. A.vibrational motion
    2. B.random motion
    3. C.translational motion
    4. D.rotational motion✓ Correct
  2. Q2MEDIUMPhysics

    The mass attached to a string is moving in a circular path. If the speed is doubled, the tension in the string will be

    1. A.doubled
    2. B.halved
    3. C.four times as great✓ Correct
    4. D.one-fourth as much
  3. Q3MEDIUMPhysics

    In a hydraulic press, a force of 40N is applied to the smaller priston of area 10cm2. If the area of the larger piston is 200cm2, calculate the force obtained

    1. A.800N✓ Correct
    2. B.500N
    3. C.80N`
    4. D.50N
  4. Q4MEDIUMPhysics

    An object of mass 0.25kg moves at a height h above the ground with a speed of 4$ms^{-1}$, if its mechanical energy at this height is 12 J, determine the value of h. [g = 10$ms^{-1}$]

    1. A.0.8m
    2. B.4.0m✓ Correct
    3. C.4.8m
    4. D.5.6m
  5. Q5MEDIUMPhysics

    Which of the following devices convert heat energy to electrical energy?

    1. A.transformer
    2. B.dynamo
    3. C.thermocouple✓ Correct
    4. D.thermostat
  6. Q6MEDIUMPhysics

    In which of the following states of matter do the molecules vibrate about their mean positions?

    1. A.liquids only
    2. B.solids only✓ Correct
    3. C.liquids and gasses only
    4. D.solids, liquids and gases
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