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 1261: Which of the following statements is (are) NOT correct? i. pressure changes do not affect the speed of sound in air ii. the velocity of sound increases with temperature iii. the quality of the note depends only on its frequency Options:
  A) i only
  B) ii only
  C) iii only
  D) i and iii
  E) ii and iii
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1262: Which of the following statements is correct about light and sound waves? Both Options:
  A) are longitudinal waves
  B) are transverse waves
  C) have the same velocity in air
  D) need a medium for propagation
  E) transmit energy
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1263:

  

  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 1264: Which radiation is emitted when a beam of fast moving cathode rays is stopped by a heavy element? Options:
  A) Alpha rays
  B) Gamma rays
  C) Positive rays
  D) Ultraviolet rays
  E) X-rays
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1265: Two forces A and B act at a point. If their resultant is [given by] (B - A) in the direction of B, then Options:
  A) A and B are equal
  B) A is greater than B
  C) the angle between A and B is 0°
  D) the angle between A and B is 90°
  E) the angle between A and B is 180°
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1266: Which of the following pairs of musical instruments produce sound due to the vibration of air column? Options:
  A) Bell and piano
  B) Guitar and flute
  C) Trumpet and drum
  D) Trumpet and flute
  E) Violin and organ
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1267: The net charge on the atom is zero because Options:
  A) the electrons and the protons that are charged are in the nucleus
  B) the total charge on the electrons is equal to the total charge on the protons
  C) the neutrons from a shield around the charged protons
  D) the number of electrons in an atom is half the number of protons
  E) A and B above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1268: A ray of light is incident at an angle of 30^o on one top surface of a parallel-sided glass block of refractive index 1.5. The ray finally emerges from the lower surface. What is the angular deviation of the emergent ray? Options:
  A) 60^o
  B) 39^o
  C) 28^o
  D) 0^o
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1269: A machine whose efficiency is 75% is used to lift a load of 1000N. Calculate the effort put in to the machine if it has a Velocity ratio of 4. Options:
  A) 343.32N
  B) 233.33N
  C) 333.33N
  D) 334.33N
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1270: Which of the following statements is correct about light and sound waves? Both Options:
  A) are longitudinal waves
  B) are transverse waves
  C) have the same velocity in air
  D) need a medium for propagation
  E) transmit energy
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  The correct answer is E .