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:

  The bond between silicon and germanium is

  Options:
  A) covalent
  B) trivalent
  C) dative
  D) ionic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1042:

  The inner diameter of a test tube can be measured accurately using a?

  Options:
  A) micrometer screw gauge
  B) pair of dividers
  C) meter rule
  D) pair of vernier calipers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1043: A particle starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration of 0.5ms^-2. The distance covered by the particle in 10s is Options:
  A) 2.5m
  B) 5.0m
  C) 25.0m
  D) 50.0m
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1044: Vibration in a stretched spring cannot be polarized because they are Options:
  A) stationary waves
  B) transverse waves
  C) longitudinal waves
  D) mechanical waves
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1045: A piece of stone weights 180 N in air and 150 N in a beaker containing 160 N of methylated spirit. What is the up thrust exerted on the stone? Options:
  A) 50N
  B) 40N
  C) 30N
  D) 20N
  E) 10N
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1046:

  I. It retains its magnetic much longer than steel.
  II. It is more easily magnetized than steel.
  III. It is more easily demagnetized than steel.
  IV. It produces a stronger magnet than steel.

  Which combination of the above makes iron preferable to steel in the making of electromagnets?

  Options:
  A) I and II only
  B) II and III only
  C) I, III, and IV only
  D) II, III and IV only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1047:

  A boy sits in a train moving with uniform speed on a straight track. If from his outstretched palm he gently tosses his coin upwards, the coin will fall

  Options:
  A) in front of his palm
  B) behind his palm
  C) beside his palm
  D) into his palm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1048: An object is placed 30 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 20cm. Calculate the distance between the object and the image. Options:
  A) 90cm
  B) 40cm
  C) 30cm
  D) 20cm
  E) 10cm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1049:

  I. Melting
  II. Boiling
  III. Refraction
  IV. Conduction

  Which combination of the above is evident of the molecular nature of matter?

  Options:
  A) II , III and IV only
  B) I ,II and IV only
  C) I , III and IV only
  D) I , II and III only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1050: The area under the curve of a velocity time graph represents Options:
  A) acceleration
  B) distance covered
  C) instantaneous speed
  D) time taken
  E) work done
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  The correct answer is B .