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 1611: The maximum power transfer occur in a cell when the external resistance is Options:
  A) Twice the internal resistance of the cell
  B) The same as the internal resistance of the cell
  C) Greater than the internal resistance of the cell
  D) Less than the internal resistance of the cell
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1612: The relationship between the period T and the length T of a smile pendulum is T = 2$\pi$ $(\frac{I}{g}{)}^{\frac{1}{2}}$. From experiment data of T and I, one can obtain the following graphs, i. T vs.I ii. T vs I² iii. T² vs. I iv. T vs $\sqrt{I}$ v. logT vs logI. Which of the following graphs, are linear? Options:
  A) all
  B) only i and ii
  C) only iii and iv
  D) iii,iv and v
  E) none of them
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1613: If the uncertainty in the measurement of the position of a particle is 5.0 x 10^-10m, the uncertainty in the momentum of the particle is Options:
  A) 1.32 x 10^-44Ns
  B) 3.30 x 10^-44Ns
  C) 1.32 x 10^-24Ns
  D) 3.30 x 10^-24Ns
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1614: Which of the following is a fundamental unit? Options:
  A) Newton
  B) Watt
  C) Joule
  D) Second
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1615:

  

  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 1616:

  A convex mirror is used as a driving mirror because

  I. its image is erect

  II. It has a large field of view

  III. It has a long focal length

  Identify the CORRECT statement(s)

  Options:
  A) I and III only
  B) I and II only
  C) II and IIII only
  D) I, II and III only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1617:

  The angular dispersion of a prism depends on

  Options:
  A) The index of refraction only
  B) The angle of incidence as well as the index of refraction
  C) The angle of incidence only
  D) The thickness of the prism only
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1618:

  A coil X is moved quickly away from the end Y of a stationary metal bar and a current then flows in X as shown above.

  Then

  Options:
  A) the bar is not a magnet
  B) Y is a north pole
  C) Y is a South pole
  D) Y repels coil X
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1619:

  If a force of 50N stretches a wire from 20m to 20.01m, what is the amount of force required to stretch the same material from 20m to 20.05m?

  Options:
  A) 250N
  B) 200N
  C) 100N
  D) 50N
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1620:

  Which of the following obeys Ohm's law?

  Options:
  A) all metals
  B) diode only
  C) all electrolytes
  D) glass
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  The correct answer is A .