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 1761: The plane mirrors in a kaleidoscope are usually placed Options:
  A) at an angle of 60^o
  B) parallel to one another
  C) perpendicular to one another
  D) at an angle of 45^o
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1762:

  The mercury column in the barometer at notational atmospheric pressure has a height of?

  Options:
  A) 0.76 cm at see level
  B) 760 cm at sea level
  C) 7.6 cm at sea level
  D) 76 cm at sea level
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1763: Which of the following components is NOT contained in a dry cell? A Options:
  A) carbon rod
  B) paste of magnesium dioxide
  C) paste of ammonium chloride
  D) zinc case
  E) copper rod
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1764: Heat losses to the surrounding is possible through the following except Options:
  A) Conduction
  B) Convection
  C) Radiation
  D) Expansion
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1765: A block and tackle pulley arrangement has 6 pulleys in which an effort of 50N supports a load of 200N, calculate the efficiency of the machine Options:
  A) 80.0%
  B) 76.6%
  C) 66.7%
  D) 60.7%
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1766:

  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 1767: The thermos flask is designed to? Options:
  A) prevent heat loss or gain by conduction, convection amd radiation
  B) store hot tea or water
  C) prevent heat gain by conduction, convection and radiation
  D) prevent head lost conduction, convention and radiation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1768:

  

  In the figure above, a lever of length 200m is used to lift a load of mass 180kg. The pivot at P is 20m from the load. what minimum force F must be applied at the end of the lever [g = 10ms^-2]

  Options:
  A) 9N
  B) 18N
  C) 20N
  D) 200N
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1769:

  

  The diagram above shows a meter bridge in which two of thee arms contain resistances R and 2Ω. A balance point is obtained at 60cm from the left end , calculate the value of R

  Options:
  A) 1.2Ω
  B) 1.3Ω
  C) 3.0Ω
  D) 6.0Ω
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1770: If two charged plates are maintained at a potential difference of 3 kv, the work done in taking a charge of 600 µC across the field is? Options:
  A) 0.8 J
  B) 1.8 J
  C) 9.0 J
  D) 18.0 J
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  The correct answer is B .