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 241: 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 242: A rectangular tank contains water to a depth of 2m, if the base is 4m x 3m, calculate the force on the base (Density of water = 10³kgm^-3, g = 10ms^-2) Options:
  A) 1.4 x 10²N
  B) 24 x 10⁴N
  C) 2.0 x 10⁴N
  D) 1.7 x 10³N
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 243: A potential difference of 6v is used to produce a current of 5A for 200s through a heating coil. The heat produced is Options:
  A) 4800 cal
  B) 6000 cal
  C) 2400J
  D) 240k cal
  E) 6000J
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 244: The fundamental frequency of a plucked wire under a tension of 400N is 250Hz. When the frequency is changed to 500 Hz at constant length, the tension is Options:
  A) 1600N
  B) 400N
  C) 160N
  D) 40N
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 245: Light of wavelength 5000 x 10^-8cm travels in free space with a velocity of 3 x 10⁸ms^-1. What is its wavelength in glass of refractive index 1.5? Options:
  A) 3333 x 10^-8cm
  B) 5000 x 10^-8cm
  C) 6666 x10^-8cm
  D) 750010^-8cm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 246:

  

  The frequency of the wave in the diagram above is

  Options:
  A) 0.17 Hz
  B) 0.25 Hz
  C) 1.57 Hz
  D) 1.05 Hz
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 247: Calculate the work done in charging a capacitor of capacitance 20µF through a potential difference of 1000V. Options:
  A) 0.02 J
  B) 0.10 J
  C) 0.20 J
  D) 1.00 J
  E) 10.00 J
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 248:

  

  The diagram above represents a transverse electromagnetic wave travelling with speed 3.0 x 10⁸ms^-1. What is the frequency of the wave.

  Options:
  A) 3.0 x 10⁷Hz
  B) 9.0 x 10⁷Hz
  C) 1.0 x 10⁹Hz
  D) 3.0 x 10⁹Hz
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 249: What is the least possible error in using a rule graduated in centimeters? Options:
  A) 0.1cm
  B) 0.5cm
  C) 1.0cm
  D) 2.0cm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 250: A string is sustaining a stationary wave when Options:
  A) the frequency of the wave is not proportional to the wavelength of the wave
  B) the amplitude of vibration is always zero
  C) two equal waves are travelling in opposite directions
  D) the waves are longitudinal
  E) the frequency is directly proportional to the length of the string
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  The correct answer is C .