Question 12

(a) Using the kinetic theory of matter, explain why; 

(i) Evaporation causes cooling

(ii) Boiling water changes to steam without any change in temperature, although heat is being supplied to the water.

 

(b) (i) State Boyle's law.

(ii) With the aid of a labelled diagram, describe an experiment to illustrate the relationship between the volume and pressure of a given mass of gas at constant temperature. (iii) State two precautions necessary to obtain accurate results.

 

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
2003
Question no.
#12
Type
Theory

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