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 2471: Which of the following phenomena explains the fact that a house whose roof is coated with white paint will be cooler in the hot season than one coated with black paint ? Options:
  A) conduction
  B) convection
  C) refraction
  D) reflection
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2472:

  A semiconductor is formed by?

  Options:
  A) co-ordinate bonds
  B) electrovalent bonds
  C) a substance free of bonds
  D) covalent bonds
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2473: Two similar kettles containing equal masses of boiling water are placed on a table. If the surface of one is highly polished and the surface of the other is covered with soot, Which of the following observations is correct Options:
  A) The two kettles will cool down at the same rate
  B) the polished kettle cools down more quickly by conduction
  C) the kettle covered with soot cools down more quickly because it is a good radiator
  D) the kettle covered with soot cools down more quickly by the process of heat convection
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  The correct answer is C .