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 1041: A man 1.5m tall is standing 3m in front of a pinhole camera whose distance between the hole and the screen is 0.1m. What is the height of the image of the man on the screen? Options:
  A) 0.05m
  B) 0.15m
  C) 0.30m
  D) 1.00m
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1042: Calculate the energy stored in an inductor of inductance 0.5H when a current of 3A flows through it. Options:
  A) 15.00 J
  B) 9.45 J
  C) 6.00 J
  D) 4.50J
  E) 2.25 J
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1043: Which of the following types of motion are oscillatory? i.a diving board when used by a diver. ii. the motion of the balance wheel of a wrist watch. iii. the motion of the turn-table of a record player. iv. the motion of the center of a ten kobo piece as it rolls down an inclined plane. v. the motion of the needle of a D.C. ammeter into which a low A.C. current is passed Options:
  A) i and ii
  B) i, ii and iii
  C) ii, ii and iv
  D) i, ii and v
  E) iii, iv and iv
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1044: Boiling occurs when the vapour pressure of a liquid is Options:
  A) At the evaporation point
  B) Less than the atmospheric pressure
  C) Greater than the atmospheric pressure
  D) Equal to the atmospheric pressure
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1045: An object 3.0cm high is placed 60.0cm from a converging lens whose focal length is 20.0cm. Calculate the size of the image formed Options:
  A) 0.5cm
  B) 1.5cm
  C) 2.0cm
  D) 6.0cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1046: The internationally agreed system of units(SI) for physical measurements are Options:
  A) Ib, ft, sec
  B) g, m, sec
  C) kg, m, sec
  D) cm, g, sec
  E) kg, cm, sec
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1047: The difference observed in solids, liquids and gases can be accounted for by Options:
  A) The different molecules in each of them
  B) The spaces and forces acting between the molecules
  C) Thier melting points
  D) Their relative massess
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1048: A weight of 1000 grams hangs from a lever 20cm to the fulcrum. At the left is a 500-gram weight 20cm from the fulcrum, and a 200-gram weight x cm away from the fulcrum. What is the value of x that will make the lever balanced? Options:
  A) 50cm
  B) 20cm
  C) 10cm
  D) 30cm
  E) 70cm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1049:

  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 .
• Question 1050: The following are the scores of ten students in a test of 20 marks: 15, 16, 17, 13, 16, 8, 5, 16, 19, 17. What is the modal? Options:
  A) 13
  B) 15
  C) 16
  D) 19
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  The correct answer is C .