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 211:

  

  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 212:

  If the attraction of the sun is suddenly ceased, the earth would continue to move in a straight line making a tangent with the original orbit. This statement is derived from Neutron's

  Options:
  A) First law of motion
  B) Second law of motion
  C) Third law of motion
  D) Law of universal gravitation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 213:

  Calculate the mass of ice that would melt when 2kg of copper is quickly transferred from boiling water to a block of ice without heat loss (specific heat capacity of copper = 400Jkg${}^1$k${}^{-1}$, latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.3 x 10${}^5$Jkg${}^{-1}$)

  Options:
  A) $\frac{8}{33}$kg
  B) $\frac{3.3}{80}$kg
  C) $\frac{80}{33}$kg
  D) $\frac{3.3}{8}$kg
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 214: When a box of mass 45kg, is given an initial speed of 5ms^-1 it slides along a horizontal floor a distance of 3m before coming to a rest. what is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the floor? (G = 10ms^-2) Options:
  A) $\frac{5}{6}$
  B) $\frac{5}{12}$
  C) $\frac{1}{3}$
  D) $\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 215: Which of the following properties makes metals ideal for cooking utensils? Options:
  A) high coefficient of expansion
  B) good conduction of heat
  C) low specific heat capacity
  D) poor radiation of heat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 216:
  

  In the study of Physics, temperature and heat are often confused with each other. Which of the following statements correctly defines these two elements?

   

  Options:
  A) Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance
  B) Heat is a measure of the total kinetic energy of the molecules in a system
  C) Different materials require different amounts of heat to cause a given change in temperature
  D) All of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 217: Which of the following is not a mechanical wave? Options:
  A) wave in closed pipe
  B) radio waves
  C) water waves
  D) sound waves
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 218: An immersion heater rated 2.0A, 240V is used to boil water from temperature 52°c to 100°c. If the mass of the water is 2.5kg. determine the time taken to boil the water.
  [specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 x 10³ jkg^-1 k^-1] Options:
  A) 1.05 x 10³s
  B) 1.05 x 10⁵s
  C) 1.05 x 10²s
  D) 1.05 x 10⁴s
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 219: The resistances of platinum wire at the ice and steam points are 0.75 ohm and 1.05 ohm respectively. Determine the temperature at which the resistance of the wire is 0.90 ohm Options:
  A) 43.0^oC
  B) 50.0^oC
  C) 69.9^oC
  D) 87.0^oC
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 220:

  

  What is the resultant resistance in the circuit given above?

  Options:
  A) 11Ω
  B) 8Ω
  C) 4Ω
  D) 3.6Ω
  E) 4.3Ω
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  The correct answer is B .