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 1881:

  

  A beam of radiation is passed between a pair of charged plates as indicated in the fig above. Beam P is undetected While Q is deflected to the left. P and Q respectively should be

  I.γ-rays β-rays
  II. x-rays β-rays
  III. γ-rays x-rays
  IV. x-rays x-rays

  Options:
  A) I only
  B) III only
  C) I and II
  D) III and IV
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1882:

  The binding energy of (${}_2^4\text{He}$) is

  [atomic mass of proton = 1.00783U, atomic mass of neutron = 1.00867U]

  Options:
  A) 4.033U
  B) 2.017U
  C) 0.033U
  D) 0.330U
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1883: The bond that forms a semiconductor is? Options:
  A) covalent
  B) electrovalent
  C) ionic
  D) metallic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1884: Which of the following units is equivalent to kgms^-1? Options:
  A) Ns^-1
  B) Nms^-1
  C) Ns
  D) Js^-1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1885: The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron emitted from a metal surface is 0.34eV. If the work function of the metal surface is 1.83eV,find the stopping potential. Options:
  A) 2.17V
  B) 1.49V
  C) 1.09V
  D) 0.34V
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1886: what is likely to happen if the glass of a thermometer expands more upon heating than the liquid inside? Options:
  A) the glass will break
  B) the glass will shrink
  C) the liquid will rise up in the stem
  D) the liquid will go down in the stem
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1887:

  Which of the following statements regarding the application of electrical conduction via gases is/are correct?
  Electrical conduction in gas is applied in:
  (i) The identification of gases
  (ii) Lighting/fluorescent tubes
  (iii) Photocells
  (iv) Cathode ray oscilloscope/T.V. tubes

  Options:
  A) (i), (iii) and (iv) only
  B) (i), (ii) and (iv) only
  C) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
  D) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1888: A simple pendulum with a period of 2.0s has its length doubled. Its new period is Options:
  A) 1.00s
  B) 1.41s
  C) 0.3s
  D) 2.83s
  E) 4.00s
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1889: On an a.c generator, which of the following does not apply? Options:
  A) field magnet
  B) commutator
  C) armature
  D) slip rings
  E) carbon brushes
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1890:

  The working of the beam balance is based on the principle of

  Options:
  A) moments
  B) conservation of energy
  C) equivalence
  D) floatation
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  The correct answer is A .