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 1301: The S.I unit of moment of a force is Options:
  A) kgm
  B) µm
  C) Jm
  D) µm${}^{-1}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1302: Which of the following statements is applicable to a real image formed by a concave mirror? i. it can be observed on a screen ii. it is always inverted and in front of the mirror iii. it only seams to exist IV. it is formed by the actual converging of rays of light Options:
  A) i, ii and iii
  B) i, ii and iv only
  C) i and ii only
  D) i and ii only
  E) all four statements
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1303: The primary aim in high tension transmission is to Options:
  A) minimize electrical energy losses due to heat production
  B) increase the rate of energy transfer by using high voltage
  C) increase the current in the wire
  D) generate electricity at high current and low voltage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1304:

  Which of the following statements about radioactivity is true?

  (i) Alpha particle is positively charged

  (ii)Beta particle is negativelycharged

  (iii) Gamma ray is neutral

  (iv) Beta particle has thesame massas helium atom

  (v) Gamma ray is charged.

  Options:
  A) i, ii, iii, iv only
  B) i, ii, iii only
  C) iv and v only
  D) i, ii and v only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1305:

  

  The current I in the fig above is

  Options:
  A) 4.00A
  B) 1.30A
  C) 0.80A
  D) 0.75A
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1306:

  A certain radioactive source emits radiation that was found to be deflected by both magneticand electric fields. The radiation is?

  Options:
  A) beta rays
  B) gamma rays
  C) x-rays
  D) ultra-violet rays
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1307: A tap supplies water at 25^oC while another supplies water at 75^oC. If a man wishes to bathe with water at 40^oC, the ratio of the mass of cold water to the mass of hot water required is Options:
  A) 1 : 3
  B) 15 : 8
  C) 7 : 3
  D) 3 : 1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1308: The kinetic theory of photoelectron liberated from a metallic surface depends on the Options:
  A) intensity of the incident radiation
  B) time duration of the incident radiation
  C) temperature of the incident radiation
  D) frequency of the incident radiation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1309: The product PV where P is pressure and V is volume has the same unit as Options:
  A) force
  B) power
  C) energy
  D) accelaration
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1310: A motor boy of a driver saw what seem to appear to be a pool of water a head of him, while his driver’s drives a new truck on a funny day. Which of the following explains his observation? Options:
  A) He saw a flying objects
  B) He must be thinking of water and food
  C) He was seeing the shadow of the car
  D) The sun ray from the sky were passing from a hot air (layer) to cold layer
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  The correct answer is D .