Physics Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Physics is the science that studies the nature and properties of matter and energy. It covers topics like motion, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms.

• Question 1111:

  The Earth's magnetic equator passes through Jos in Nigeria. At Jos, the

  Options:
  A) angle of variation is zero
  B) magnetic declination is 90
  C) angle of dip is zero
  D) horizontal component at the Earth's field is zero
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1112:

  An object moves in a circular path of radius 0.5m with a speed of 1ms${}^{-1}$. What is its angular velocity?

  Options:
  A) 8rads${}^{-1}$
  B) 4rads${}^{-1}$
  C) 1rads${}^{-1}$
  D) 2rads${}^{-1}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1113: I. Refraction II. Interference III. Diffraction Which of the above properties are common to all waves? Options:
  A) II and III only
  B) I, II and III
  C) I and II only
  D) I and III only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1114:

  When the plate area of a capacitor increases?

  Options:
  A) the voltage can withstand increase
  B) the capacitance decreases
  C) the capacitance is unaffected
  D) the capacitance increases
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1115: For a best result using temperature to achieve an accurate measurement, it is best to use Options:
  A) Mercury thermometer
  B) gas thermometer
  C) clinical thermometer
  D) alcohol thermometer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1116: Which of the following statements about electrolysis is NOT correct? Options:
  A) The substances in solution in the electrolyte become ionized
  B) Ions are electrically charged and are attracted towards electrodes when a potential difference is applied
  C) Ions may be discharged at the electrodes, forming bubbles or deposits
  D) The mass deposited depends upon the length of time for which current flows
  E) The mass of gas set free or metal deposited is proportional to the square of the current
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1117: A constant force of 40N acting on a body initially at rest gives an acceleration of 0.1ms^-2 for 4s. Calculate the work done by the force Options:
  A) 8J
  B) 10J
  C) 32J
  D) 160J
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1118:

  Neutrons were discovered by

  Options:
  A) Faraday
  B) Dalton
  C) James Chadwick
  D) Rutherford
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1119: One of the properties of gamma rays is that they are? Options:
  A) neutral
  B) massive
  C) positively charged
  D) negatively charged
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1120:

  In order to view the sun, the most suitable instrument to use is?

  Options:
  A) helioscope
  B) telescope
  C) stroboscope
  D) sun meter
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  The correct answer is A .