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 1001: The most suitable cell used for short interval switches in electric bells is a Options:
  A) lead- acid accumulator
  B) Daniel cell
  C) Leclanche cell
  D) nickel iron accumulator
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1002: A converging lens of focal length 5cm forms a virtual image which is 20cm from the lens. How far from the lens is the object? Options:
  A) 2.0cm
  B) 4.0 cm
  C) 6.7cm
  D) 20.0cm
  E) 25.0cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1003: Two points on a velocity time-graph have coordinates (5s, 10ms^-1) and (20s, 20ms^-1). Calculate the mean acceleration between the two points Options:
  A) 0.67ms^-1
  B) 0.83ms^-1
  C) 1.50ms^-1
  D) 2.00ms^-1
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1004: For the correction of myopic defects in the human eye we require Options:
  A) a convex lens
  B) a concave lens
  C) a combination of concave and convex lenses
  D) a prism
  E) a concave mirror
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1005: If two parallel conductors carry currents flowing in the same direction, the conducts will Options:
  A) attract each other
  B) repel each other
  C) both move in the same direction
  D) have no effect on each other
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1006: Calculate the work done in charging a capacitor of capacitance 20µF through a potential difference of 1000V. Options:
  A) 0.02 J
  B) 0.10 J
  C) 0.20 J
  D) 1.00 J
  E) 10.00 J
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1007: The motion of the wheel of a bicycle moving on a smooth straight road is Options:
  A) oscillatory and random
  B) oscillatory and translational
  C) rotational and oscillatory
  D) rotational and random
  E) rotational and translational
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1008: The gravitational field intensity at a location X, in space, is two-fifths of its value on the earth’s surface. If the weight of an object at X is 4.80N. what is its weight on the earth? Options:
  A) 1.92N
  B) 2.88N
  C) 6.72N
  D) 8.00N
  E) 12.00N
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1009:

  

  From the diagram above, the bob of the pendulum has the fastest speed at

  Options:
  A) X
  B) Y
  C) Z
  D) W
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1010: the ray which causes gas molecules to glow is known as Options:
  A) cathode ray
  B) anode ray
  C) molecular ray
  D) gamma ray
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  The correct answer is A .