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 1901: The physical quantity that has the same dimensions as impulse is Options:
  A) energy
  B) momentum
  C) surface tension
  D) pressure
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1902: A capacitor 8$\mu$F is charged to a potential difference of 100V. The energy stored by the capacitor is Options:
  A) 1.0 x 10⁴J
  B) 8.0 x 10J
  C) 1.25 x 10J
  D) 4.0 x 10^-2J
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1903:

  When a water droplet is placed on a freshly cut piece of wood, it spreads out to form a thin layer because the wood is

  Options:
  A) not at equilibrium with the water
  B) cohesive to water
  C) at equilibrium with the water
  D) adhesive to water
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1904: Which of the following is used for the correction of short sightedness? Options:
  A) convex lens
  B) concave lens
  C) convex mirror
  D) concave mirror
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1905: The physical properties of sound waves can best be described by Options:
  A) reflection and diffraction
  B) polarization and reflection
  C) polarization and diffraction
  D) polarization and refraction
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1906: Which of the following statements is NOT true of the image in a plane mirror? The image is Options:
  A) the same size as the object
  B) laterally inverted
  C) virtual
  D) magnified
  E) the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1907: In an experiment to determine Young's Modulus for a wire, several loads are attached to the wire and the corresponding extension measured. The tensile stress in each case depends on the Options:
  A) load and the extension
  B) load and the radius of the wire
  C) radius of the wire and the extension
  D) extension and the original length of the wire
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1908: A perfect emitter or absorber of radiant energy is a Options:
  A) conductor
  B) black body
  C) white body
  D) red body
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1909: 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 1910: A uniform meter rule weighing 0.5N is to be pivoted on a knife-edge at the 30cm-mark. where will a force of 2N be placed from the pivot to balance the meter rule? Options:
  A) 95cm
  B) 25cm
  C) 20cm
  D) 5cm
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  The correct answer is B .