Teacha
  • Courses
  • Mock Exams
  • For Tutors
  • For Schools
  • Pricing
Log InStart Free
  1. Past Questions
  2. /
  3. WAEC
  4. /
  5. Physics
  6. /
  7. 1998
  8. /
  9. Q20
Question 20

Dry oxygen is trapped by a pellet of mercury in a uniform capillary tube which is sealed at one end. The length of the column of oxygen at 27oC is 50cm. if the pressure of the oxygen is constant, at what temperature will the length be 60cm?

  • A.360.0oC
  • B.240.6oC
  • C.237.0oC
  • D.87.0oC
  • E.36oC
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1998
Question no.
#20
Type
Objective
Previous · Q19The inside of a vacuum flak is usually coated with silver to reduce heat loss by Next · Q21 A waterfall is 1.260m high. Calculate the change in temperature of a quantity of…

More from this paper

  • Q16How much heat is emitted when a body of mass 200g cools from 37 o C to 31 o C?…
  • Q17If the cubic expansivity of brass between 27 o C and 100 o C is 5.7 x 10 -5 K -1…
  • Q18Air at temperature 527 o C and pressure 30 atmospheres is admitted into the…
  • Q22A piece of metal is heated until it becomes red-hot, it is then quickly…
  • Q23A 90-W immersion heater is used to supply energy for five minutes. The energy…
  • Q24If an ebonite rod is rubbed with fur
See all Physics 1998 questions
Teacha

Africa's learning & exam readiness platform. Built for students, tutors, and schools.

Platform

  • Courses
  • Mock Exams
  • Past Questions

For You

  • I'm a Tutor
  • I'm a School
  • Pricing

© 2025 Teacha. Built for African learners, tutors, and schools. Teacha is not affiliated with WAEC, NECO, or JAMB. All past questions are sourced from publicly available materials.

Privacy PolicyTerms of UseCookie Policy