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 141:

  In Sunlight, a blue flower looks blue because we see the flower by the light it

  Options:
  A) receives from our eyes
  B) disperses
  C) absorbed
  D) reflect
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 142:

  I. A liquid boils when its saturated vapor pressure is equal to the external pressure
  II. Dissolved substances in pure water lead to an increase in the boiling point.
  III. When the external pressure is increased, the boiling point increases.
  IV. Dissolved substances in pure water decreases the boiling point

  Which of the above combinations are peculiarities of the boiling point of a liquid?

  Options:
  A) I, II and III only
  B) I, II, III, and IV
  C) I, II, and IV
  D) II, III, and IV
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 143: What types of mirror are capable of producing parallel beams of light such as those arising from the headlamps of a car? Options:
  A) Parabolic mirrors
  B) Plane mirrors
  C) Cylindrical mirrors
  D) Spherical mirrors
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 144:

  

  The figure above shows two similar bulbs X and Y connected to suitable power supply with F as an appropriate fuse rating, if the filament of X breaks then the

  Options:
  A) Brightness Of Y will reduce
  B) Brightness Of Y will remain constant
  C) Brightness Of Y will increase
  D) fuse F will blow
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 145:

  If a sound wave goes from a cold air region to a hot air region, its wavelength will?

  Options:
  A) increase
  B) decrease
  C) decrease then increase
  D) remain constant
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 146:

  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 147: A stream is flowing at 0.75ms^-1 and a boat heading perpendicular for the stream landed at the opposite bank at an angle of 30°. Calculate the velocity of the boat. Options:
  A) 1.50ms^-1
  B) 1.00ms^-1
  C) 0.86ms^-1
  D) 0.65ms^-1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 148:

  I. Coherence

  II. Same frequency

  III. Same wavelength

  IV. Same IntensityWhich of the conditions above are necessary to produce interference fringes?

  Options:
  A) I and III
  B) I, II and IV
  C) I, II and III
  D) II and III
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 149:

  Gases conduct electricity under

  Options:
  A) high pressure and high voltage
  B) low pressure and low voltage
  C) normal pressure and low voltage
  D) low pressure and high voltage
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 150:

  Which of these isa second-class lever?

  Options:
  A) sugar tongs
  B) claw hammer
  C) plier
  D) wheelbarrow
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  The correct answer is D .