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 221:

  

  Find the tension T1 in the diagram above if the system is in equilibrium. [G = 10ms^-2]

  Options:
  A) 200/√3N
  B) 100/√3N
  C) 300/√3N
  D) 100N
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 222: In a compound microscope, the objective and the eye piece focal lengths are Options:
  A) At infinity
  B) Long
  C) Short
  D) The same
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 223:
  

  The diagram above illustrates the penetrating power of some types of radiation. X, Y and Z are likely

  Options:
  A) X = α-particle; Y = γ-ray; Z = β-particle
  B) X = α-particle; Y = β-particle; Z = γ-ray
  C) X = γ-ray; Y = α-particle; Z = β-particle
  D) X = β-particle; Y = γ-ray; Z = α-particle
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 224: Efficiency of a transformer is equal to Options:
  A) Efficiency of transformer = (secondary coil ÷ primary coil) × 100%
  B) Efficiency of transformer = (mechanical advantage ÷ velocity ratio) × 100%
  C) Efficiency of a transformer = (Number of turns in the secondary coil ÷ Number of turns in the primary coil) × 100%
  D) Efficiency of a transformer = (power developed in the secondary coil ÷ power supplied to the primary coil) × 100%
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 225: A given mass of an ideal gas occupies a volume V at a temperature T and under a pressure p. If the pressure is increased to 2p and the temperature reduced to $\frac{1}{2T}$, then the percentage change in the volume of the gas is Options:
  A) 0%
  B) 25%
  C) 75%
  D) 300%
  E) 400%
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 226: A force of 15N stretches a spring to a total length of 30cm. An additional force of 10N stretches the spring 5cm further. Find the natural length of the spring Options:
  A) 25.0cm
  B) 22.5cm
  C) 20.0cm
  D) 15.0cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 227:

  I. The frictional force is independent of the area of the surfaces in conduct

  II. The frictional force depends on the nature of the surfaces in contact

  III. The frictional force depends on the speed of sliding

  IV. The frictional force is directly proportional to the normal reaction.Which combination of the above is true of sliding friction?

  Options:
  A) I, III and IV
  B) I, II and IV
  C) I, II and III
  D) II, III and IV
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 228: Light of velocity 3 x 10⁸ms^-1 is incident on a material of reflective of index n. If the velocity of light is reduced to 2.4 x 10⁸ms^-1 in the material, what is n? Options:
  A) 2.33
  B) 2.25
  C) 1.33
  D) 1.25
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 229: A 10g mass placed on the pan of a spring balance causes an extension of 5cm. If a 15g mass is placed on the pan of the same spring balance, the extension is Options:
  A) 3.3cm
  B) 6.5cm
  C) 7.5cm
  D) 10.8cm
  E) 15.0cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 230: Which of the following i. $\beta$-particles ii. protons iii. neutrons iv. $\alpha$-particles. may be found in light nuclei? Options:
  A) i and ii
  B) i and iii
  C) ii and iv
  D) ii and iii
  E) i, ii and iii
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  The correct answer is D .