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 1751: What is the least possible error encountered when taking measurement with a meter rule? Options:
  A) 0.1mm
  B) 1.0mm
  C) 0.5mm
  D) 0.2mm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1752: In a wheel and axle mechanism the diameters of the wheel and axle are 40cm and 8cm respectively. Given that the machine is 80% efficient, what effort is required to lift a load of 100N? Options:
  A) 20N
  B) 25N
  C) 50N
  D) 80N
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1753: 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 1754:

  Which of these is a derived unit?

  Options:
  A) Kilogram
  B) Metre
  C) Newton
  D) Second
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1755: Induced emfs are best explained using Options:
  A) Ohm's law
  B) Faraday's law
  C) Colomb's law
  D) Lenz's law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1756: Which of the following correctly describes the energy changes in the generation of light by a hydroelectric power station? Options:
  A) Electrical $\to$ mechanical $\to$ potential
  B) potential $\to$mechanical $\to$electrical $\to$ light
  C) mechanical $\to$ sound $\to$ electrical $\to$ light
  D) kinetic $\to$ mechanical $\to$ electrical $\to$light
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1757:

  In a series R-L-C circuit at resonance, the voltages across the resistor and the inductors are 30V and 40V respectively. What is the voltage across the capacitor?

  Options:
  A) 30V
  B) 40V
  C) 50V
  D) 70V
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1758:

  

  What is the reading of the vernier calipers shown above?

  Options:
  A) 1.79cm
  B) 1.73cm
  C) 1.39cm
  D) 1.34cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1759:

  

  The diagram above represents a transverse electromagnetic wave travelling with speed 3.0 x 10⁸ms^-1. What is the frequency of the wave.

  Options:
  A) 3.0 x 10⁷Hz
  B) 9.0 x 10⁷Hz
  C) 1.0 x 10⁹Hz
  D) 3.0 x 10⁹Hz
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1760: An object 15cm high is 30cm from pin-hole camera. If the height of the image formed at the back of the camera is 10cm, the image distance is Options:
  A) 20cm
  B) 45cm
  C) 54cm
  D) 63cm
  E) 70cm
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  The correct answer is A .