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WAEC Physics 2024 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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50. The diagram illustrates the graph for A. the variation of the volume of a gas with increasing temperature.

  • A. expansion curve of mercury.
  • B. expansion curve of liquid oxygen.
  • C. anomalous expansion of water.
  • D. (as printed)Correct

Explanation

This is the anomalous expansion of water as described in Q48. Water has its highest density and consequently lowest volume (for a constant mass) at 4 deg C.

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