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 271:

  During the transformation of matter from the solid to the liquid state, the heat supplied does not produce temperature increase because

  Options:
  A) all the heat is used to break the bonds holding the molecules of the solid together
  B) the heat capacity has become very large as the substance melts
  C) the heat energy is quickly conducted away
  D) the heat gained is equal to the heat lost by the substance
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 272: Two capacitors R₁ = 4$\mathrm{\Omega }$ and R₂ = 5$\mathrm{\Omega }$ are connected in parallel across a potential difference. If P₁ and P₂ represent power dissipated in R ₁ and R₂ respectively, then the ratio P₁ : P₂ is Options:
  A) 4 : 5
  B) 5 : 4
  C) 16 : 25
  D) 25 : 16
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 273:

  

  In the curve above, PQRST represents an alternating voltage of frequency 50Hz. The time interval between points P and R on the graph is

  Options:
  A) 25s
  B) 1/50s
  C) 1/100s
  D) 1/200s
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 274: An object is placed 15cm in front of a concave mirror of radius 40cm. The image formed Options:
  A) virtual and 60cm behind the mirror
  B) real and 60cm behind the mirror
  C) virtual and at infinity
  D) real and at infinity
  E) virtual and 40cm from the mirror
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 275:

  The linear expansivityof brass is 2 x 10${}^{-5}$ ${}^o{C}^{-1}$. If the volume of piece of brass is 10cm${}^3$ at 0${}^o$C. What will be its volume at 100${}^o$C?

  Options:
  A) 10.06cm${}^3$
  B) 10.04 cm${}^3$
  C) 10.02 cm${}^3$
  D) 10.20 cm${}^3$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 276:

  If the fraction of the atoms of a radioactive material left after 120years is $\frac{1}{64}$, what is the half-life of the material?  $\frac{1}{64}$

  Options:
  A) 20 years
  B) 10 years
  C) 2 years
  D) 24 years
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 277: The two liquids which are often used in thermometer on experiment basic is known as Options:
  A) Mercury only
  B) Alcohol and Water
  C) Mercury and Alcohol
  D) Alcohol only
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 278: The small droplets of water that form on the grass in the early hours of the morning is Options:
  A) Fog
  B) Haul
  C) Mist
  D) Dew
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 279:

  A convex mirror is used as a driving mirror because

  I. its image is erect

  II. It has a large field of view

  III. It has a long focal length

  Identify the CORRECT statement(s)

  Options:
  A) I and III only
  B) I and II only
  C) II and IIII only
  D) I, II and III only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 280: The surfaces of conveyor belts are made rough so as to Options:
  A) protect them while carrying loads
  B) prevent the loads from slipping
  C) enable them to carry more load
  D) make them stronger
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  The correct answer is B .