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 2111:

  When the breaks in a car are applied, the frictional force on the tyresis?

  Options:
  A) a disadvantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
  B) a disadvantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
  C) an advantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
  D) an advantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2112: When a ball rolls on a smooth level ground, the motion of its center is Options:
  A) translational
  B) oscillatory
  C) random
  D) rotational
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2113: 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 2114: The mechanism of heat transfer from one point to another through the vibration of the molecules of the medium is Options:
  A) covection
  B) conduction
  C) radiation
  D) diffusion
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2115: A closed coil of wire is placed near a magnet. The magnet lies along the axis of the coil. Under which of the following conditions would there be no current in the coil? Options:
  A) When the coil is moved toward the stationary magnet
  B) When the coil is moved away from the stationary magnet
  C) when the coil is held stationary but the magnet is moved towards the coil
  D) when both the coil and the magnet are held stationary
  E) when the coil is held stationary but the magnet is moved away from the cell
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2116: An object of weight 80kg on earth is taken to a planet where acceleration due to gravity is one-third of its value on earth. The weight of the object on the planet is Options:
  A) 48N
  B) 12N
  C) 27N
  D) 36N
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2117: Lenz's law is a law of conservation of Options:
  A) electric charge
  B) electric current
  C) Energy
  D) Momentum
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2118: A lens of focal length 12.0cm forms an upright image three times the size of a real object. The distance between the object and the images is Options:
  A) 8.0cm
  B) 16.0cm
  C) 24.0cm
  D) 32.0cm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2119:

  Which of the following does NOT describe the Image formed by a plane minor?

  Options:
  A) Erect
  B) Laterally inverted
  C) Same distance from mirror as object
  D) Magnified
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2120:

  

  In the figure above, XY is of length 1m, The value of R at balance point Z is

  Options:
  A) 3.0Ω
  B) 13.3Ω
  C) 15.0Ω
  D) 30.0Ω
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  The correct answer is D .