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 2361: Three capacitors of capacitance 2μF, 4μFand 8μF are connected in parallel and a P.D of 6V is maintained across each capacitor, the total energy stored is Options:
  A) 2.52 x 10^-6J
  B) 6.90 x 10^-6J
  C) 2.52 x 10^-4J
  D) 6.90 x 10^-4J
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2362:

  I. Mass

  II. Density

  III. Temperature

  IV. Nature of substance

  Which of the above affect diffusion?

  Options:
  A) I and II only
  B) I,II and IV only
  C) II, III and IV only
  D) I, II, III and IV
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2363: Which of the following is TRUE of the particles emitted in radioactive disintegration? Options:
  A) the alpha particle is the helium nucleus H
  B) the alpha particle is lighter than the beta particle
  C) the alpha particle is deflected more than the beta particle in a magnetic field
  D) the beta particle is deflected more than the alpha particle in a magnetic field
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2364:

  Which of the units of the following physical quantities are derived?

  I. Area
  II. Thrust
  III. Pressure
  IV. Mass

  Options:
  A) I, II, III and IV
  B) I, II, and III only
  C) I, II, and IV only
  D) I and IV only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2365:

  A siren having a ring of 200 hole makes 132 rev/min. A jet of air is directed on the set of holes. Calculate the frequency and wavelength in air of the note produced (take v = 350m/s)

  Options:
  A) 0.875m
  B) 0.625m
  C) 0.335m
  D) 0.125m
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2366:

  Which of the following liquid is a poor conductor of electricity?

  Options:
  A) Distilled water
  B) Tap water
  C) Sea water
  D) Drinking water
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2367: Which of the following is TRUE of light and sound waves? Options:
  A) they both transmit energy
  B) they both need a mediumfor propagation
  C) they are both transverse waves
  D) their velocities in air are equal
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2368:

  If a body moves with a constant speed and at the same time undergoes an acceleration, its motion is said to be

  Options:
  A) circular
  B) oscillatory
  C) rectilinear
  D) rotational
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2369: For a short sighted person, light rays from a point on a very distant object is focused Options:
  A) in front of the retina
  B) on the retina by a converging lens
  C) behind the retina by a diverging lens
  D) in front of the retina, a distance 2F from the lens
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2370:

  The lower fixed part of a faulty thermometer reads 2°C while the upper fixed point is 100°C.

  What is the true temperature when the thermometer reads 51°C?

  Options:
  A) 52°C
  B) 50°C
  C) 49°C
  D) 46°C
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  The correct answer is B .