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WAEC Physics 2021 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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24. Which of the following statements about the universal gravitational constant, G, is true?

  • A. It is a fundamental quantity
  • B. It has dimensions M⁻¹L³T⁻²Correct
  • C. Its S.I. unit is N m² kg⁻¹
  • D. It is a vector quantity

Explanation

From F=Gm₁m₂/r², G=Fr²/m₁m₂, giving SI unit Nm²kg⁻² and dimensions M⁻¹L³T⁻².

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