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: Which of the following statements is NOT correct? Options:
  A) A galvanometer can be converted to an ammeter with a different range by connecting a high resistance in series
  B) An electric current always produces a magnetic field
  C) Maxwell's screw rule states that if a corkscrew moves inthe direction of the current, the hand turns in the direction of the lines of force
  D) Electromagnets are used in electric bells and telephone recievers
  E) The lines of force round a straight current carrying conductor are circular
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1112:

  The equation of a wave traveling along the positive x-direction is given by; y = 0.25 x 10${}^{-3}$ sin (500t - 0.025x). Determine the angular velocityof the wave motion.

  Options:
  A) 0.25 x 10${}^{-3}$rads${}^{-1}$
  B) 0.25 x 10${}^{-1}$rads${}^{-1}$
  C) 5.00 x 10${}^2$rads${}^{-1}$
  D) 2.50 x 10${}^3$rads${}^{-1}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1113: An electric kettle, connected to a 240V mains, produces 6.0 x 10⁵J of heat energy to boil a quantity of water in 5 minutes. Find the resistance of the kettle. Options:
  A) 14.4$\mathrm{\Omega }$
  B) 28.8$\mathrm{\Omega }$
  C) 144$\mathrm{\Omega }$
  D) 288$\mathrm{\Omega }$
  E) 2880$\mathrm{\Omega }$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1114:

  What is the cost of running five 50W lamps and four 100W lamps for 10 hours if electrical energy costs 2 Kobo per KWh?

  Options:
  A) N0.65
  B) N0.39
  C) N3.90
  D) N0.13
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1115: An element X of an atomic number 88 and mass number 226 decays to form an element Z by emitting two beta particles and an alpha particle. Z is represented by Options:
  A) ${}_{82}^{222}Z$
  B) ${}_{88}^{222}Z$
  C) ${}_{86}^{226}Z$
  D) ${}_{80}^{226}Z$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1116:
  

  The diagram above illustrates the penetrating power of some types of radiation. X, Y and Z are likely

  Options:
  A) X = α-particle; Y = γ-ray; Z = β-particle
  B) X = α-particle; Y = β-particle; Z = γ-ray
  C) X = γ-ray; Y = α-particle; Z = β-particle
  D) X = β-particle; Y = γ-ray; Z = α-particle
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1117: Why does a piece of cork float on water? Options:
  A) there is no upthrust on it when completely immersed in water
  B) the upthrust on it when completely immersed in water
  C) the upthrust on it when completely immersed in water is less than its weight in air
  D) its specific gravity is greater than that of water
  E) its specific gravity is the same as that of water
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1118: A weightless vessel of dimensions 4m x 3m x 2m is filled with a liquid of density 1000kgm^-3 and sealed. What is the maximum pressure this container can exert on a flat surface? [g = 10ms^-2] Options:
  A) 9 x 10⁴NM^-2
  B) 4 x 10⁴NM^-2
  C) 3 x 10⁴NM^-2
  D) 2 x 10⁴NM^-2
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1119: The carbon-granules microphone works on the principle of change in Options:
  A) inductance
  B) resistance
  C) capacitance
  D) voltage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1120: A block of ice floats on water inside a container. If the block of ice gets completely melted, the level of water in the container will Options:
  A) increase
  B) remain the same
  C) decrease
  D) first decrease and then increase
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  The correct answer is B .