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 1971:

  Which of the following is/areNOT affected by a magnetic field? I. Alpha particle

  II. Cathode rays

  III. Neutrons

  Options:
  A) I only
  B) II only
  C) III only
  D) I and II only
  E) I,II & III
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1972:

  The main factor which affects the speed of sound wave is the?

  Options:
  A) properties of the medium
  B) amplitude of the sound wave
  C) intensity of the sound wave
  D) loudness of the sound wave
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1973: An a.c. generator can be converted into a d.c. generator by replacing Options:
  A) the slip rings with split-ring commutators
  B) the slip rings with armatures
  C) the split-rings with slip rings
  D) the split-rings with brushes
  E) the brushes with slip-ring commutators.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1974: The velocity of a sound wave at 27^oC is 360ms^-1. Its velocity at 127^oC is Options:
  A) 120√3 ms^-1
  B) 240 ms^-1
  C) 240√3 ms^-1
  D) 720√3 ms^-1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1975: 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 1976: A uniform cylindrical block of wood floats in water with one-third of its height above the water level, in a liquid of relative density 0.8, what fraction of its height will be above the liquid level? Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{6}$
  B) $\frac{1}{5}$
  C) $\frac{1}{3}$
  D) $\frac{4}{5}$
  E) $\frac{5}{6}$
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1977:

  I. The earth is not spherical but elliptical in shape

  II. Variation in latitude and longitude

  III. Rotation of the earth on its axis

  IV. Variation in the density of the earthOn which combination of the above does the weight of an object vary on the earth's surface?

  Options:
  A) I, II, III and IV
  B) II, III and IV only
  C) I, II and III only
  D) I and II only
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1978: The gravitational field intensity at a location X, in space, is two-fifths of its value on the earth’s surface. If the weight of an object at X is 4.80N. what is its weight on the earth? Options:
  A) 1.92N
  B) 2.88N
  C) 6.72N
  D) 8.00N
  E) 12.00N
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1979: A positive charged rod X is brought near as uncharged metal sphere Y and is then touched by a finger with X still in place. When the finger is removed, the result is that y has Options:
  A) no charge and a zero potential
  B) a positive charge and zero potential
  C) a negative charge and positive potential
  D) a negative charge and a negative potential
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1980: Which of the following statements about friction is NOT correct? Options:
  A) The force of kinetic friction is less than the force of static friction
  B) The force of kinetic friction between two surfaces is independent of the areas in contact provided the normal reaction is unchanged
  C) The force of rolling friction between two surfaces is less than the force of sliding friction
  D) The angle of friction is the angle between the normal reaction and the force of friction
  E) Friction may be reduced by lubriction
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  The correct answer is A .