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 441: the ratio of the linear expansivity of copper to that of iron is approximately 1.5. A specimen of iron and a specimen of copper expands by the same amount per unit rise in temperature. The ratio of their length is Options:
  A) 3
  B) 1.5
  C) 1.32
  D) 1
  E) 0.67
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 442: A boy observes a piece of stone at the bottom of a river 6.0m deep. If he looks from the surface of the river, what is the apparent distance of the stone from him? [Refractive Index of Water = 4/3] Options:
  A) 8.0m
  B) 5.5m
  C) 5.0m
  D) 4.5m
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 443: An insulated rod when rubbed with a material acquires Options:
  A) a negative charge if it is made of glass and rubbed with silk
  B) no charge if it is made of glass and rubbed with fur
  C) no charge if it is made of copper and rubbed with silk
  D) a positive charge if it is made of copper and rubbed with fur
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 444: A current carrying conductor experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field because the Options:
  A) conductor is magnetized
  B) magnetic field of the current interacts with external magnetic field
  C) force is due to the motor principle
  D) electric field of the current interacts with the external magnetic field
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 445:

  

  What is the acceleration of a particle whose motion is graphically displayed in the diagram above

  Options:
  A) 0.67ms^-2
  B) 0.80ms^-2
  C) 0.87ms^-2
  D) 0.92ms^-2
  E) 0.20ms^-2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 446:

  

  The figure above represents a frictionless pulley system in which a weight W is in equilibrium with a weight of 40N. Find the value of W.

  Options:
  A) 13.3N
  B) 20.0N
  C) 40.0N
  D) 80.0N
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 447:

  When the temperature of a liquid is increased, its surface tension

  Options:
  A) increases
  B) decreases
  C) remain constant
  D) increases then decreases
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 448:

  When the breaks in a car are applied, the frictional force on the tyresis?

  Options:
  A) a disadvantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
  B) a disadvantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
  C) an advantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
  D) an advantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 449: The melting point of naphthalene is 78^oC. What is this temperature in kelvin Options:
  A) 100k
  B) 351k
  C) 378k
  D) 444k
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 450: Two masses 40g and 60g respectively, are attached firmly to the ends of the light meter rule. The center of gravity of the system is Options:
  A) at the mid-point of the meter rule
  B) 40cm from the lighter mass
  C) 40cm from the heavier mass
  D) 60cm from the heavier mass
  E) indeterninate because the meter-rule is light
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  The correct answer is C .