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 2131:

  A safety precaution designed to prolong the life of a lead acid accumulator is

  Options:
  A) By topping up the cells with concentrated acid
  B) The use of naked flame when charging the battery
  C) Keeping the specific gravity of the electrolyte within specified range
  D) By connecting wires to the terminals directly when testing the level of charging
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2132: A particle of weight 120N is placed on a plane inclined at 30⁰ to the horizontal. If the plane has an efficiency of 60% to the floor what is the force required to push the weight uniformly up the plane? Options:
  A) 50N
  B) 100N
  C) 175N
  D) 210N
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2133: When the tension in a sonometer wire is doubled, the ratio of the new frequency to the initial frequency is Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  B) $\frac{1}{2}$
  C) $\sqrt{2}$
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2134: A handbag containing some load weighing 162N is carried by two students each holding the handle of the bag next to him. If each handle is pulled ${60}^{\circ }$ to the vertical, find the force on each student's arm Options:
  A) 81N
  B) 121N
  C) 162N
  D) 324N
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2135: Two lamps are rated 40W and 220V each are connected in series. The total power dissipated in both lamps is Options:
  A) 10W
  B) 20W
  C) 40W
  D) 80W
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2136: The note produced by a stretched string has a fundamental frequency of 400Hz. If the length of the string is doubled while the tension in the string is increased by a factor of 4, the frequency is Options:
  A) 200Hz
  B) 400Hz
  C) 800Hz
  D) 1600Hz
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2137:

  Which of the following is a type of wave that is both mechanical and longitudinal?

  Options:
  A) Water waves
  B) Seismic waves
  C) Sound waves
  D) Light waves
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2138: An object of mass 50kg is released from a height of 2m.Find the kinetic energy just before it strikes the ground Options:
  A) 250J
  B) 1000J
  C) 10 000J
  D) 100 000J
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2139: A thin converging lens has a power of 4.0 diopters determined its focal length. Options:
  A) 2.50m
  B) 0.03m
  C) 5.00m
  D) 0.25m
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2140: Marching soldiers crossing a suspension bridge are usually advised to break their steps to avoid damaging the bridge owing to Options:
  A) oscillation
  B) resonance
  C) swinging
  D) vibration
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  The correct answer is B .