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 1151: Which of the following is a derived unit? Options:
  A) Kilogramme
  B) Meter
  C) Kelvin
  D) Newton
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1152: Which of the following statements on the use of X-rays is incorrect? X-rays are used Options:
  A) in hospitals to obtain photogaphs of tissues and bones in the body
  B) for the treatment of malignant growths like cancer cells
  C) in detecting fingerprints
  D) to reveal hidden flaws in metal castings and welded joints
  E) to detect alternations which have been made to works of art
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1153: If the Nigeria flag (green, white, green) is viewed in pure yellow light, which of the following set of colours would be observed on the flag? Options:
  A) Green, yellow, green
  B) Red, yellow, red
  C) black, yellow, black
  D) Green, white, green
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1154:

  

  An object is positioned between two plane mirrors inclined at right angles to each other. The object is 1 unit from each mirror. The number of images formed is

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 4
  E) 5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1155:

  If a source of solid is moving, a stationary listener will hear a sound of different frequency. This is called?

  Options:
  A) doppler effect
  B) resonance
  C) ultra sound
  D) rarefaction
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1156: If 1.2 x 10⁶J of heat energy is given off in 1 sec from a vessel maintained at a temperature gradient of 30Km^-1, the surface area of the vessel is Options:
  A) 1.0 x 10²m²
  B) 9. 0 x 10²m²
  C) 1.0 x 10³m²
  D) 9.0 x 10⁴m²
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1157:

  The lower and upper fixed points marked on a Mercury-in-glass thermometer are 210mm apart. The end of the mercury column in the tube is 49mmabove the lower fixed point in a room. What is the temperature of the room in degrees Celsius?

  Options:
  A) 55.3${}^o$C
  B) 23.3${}^o$C
  C) 49.0${}^o$C
  D) 16.43${}^o$C
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1158:

  In a slide wire bridge, the balance is obtained at a point 25cm from one end of wire 1m long. The resistance to be tested is connected to that end and a standard resistance of 3.6$\mathrm{\Omega }$ is connected to the other end of the wire. Determine the value of the unknown resistance

  Options:
  A) 3.2$\mathrm{\Omega }$
  B) 1.4$\mathrm{\Omega }$
  C) 3.21$\mathrm{\Omega }$
  D) 1.2$\mathrm{\Omega }$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1159: The purpose of a dielectric material in a parallel plate capacitor is to Options:
  A) increase its capacitance
  B) decrease its capacitance
  C) insulate the plate from each other
  D) increase the magnetic field between the plates
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1160: The lower and upper fixed points marked on a mecury-in-glass thermometer are 210mm apart. The end of the mercury column in the tube is 49mm above the lower fixed point in a room. What is the temperature of the room in degrees Celsius? Options:
  A) 55.3^oC
  B) 23.3^oC
  C) 49.0^oC
  D) 16.1^oC
  E) 76.7^oC
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  The correct answer is B .