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 21:

  T(oC)	0	5	10	15	20	40	60
  S.V.P (mmHg)	4.58	6.51	8.94	12.67	17.50	55.10	149.00

  The table above shows the saturation vapour pressure against temperature in a certain town. If the vapour pressure in this town at 20^oC is 10mmHg, what is the relative humidity?

  Options:
  A) 170.0%
  B) 57.0%
  C) 17.5%
  D) 10.0%
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 22:

  The limiting frictional force between two surfaces depends on

  I. the normal reaction between the surfaces

  II. the area of surface in contact

  III. the relative velocity between the surfaces

  IV. the nature of the surfaces

  Options:
  A) I only
  B) II only
  C) III only
  D) I and IV only
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 23: Which of the following is NOT a fundamental S.I unit? Options:
  A) Meter
  B) Ampere
  C) Kelvin
  D) Seconds
  E) Radian
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 24: A ray of light experiences a minimum deviation when passing through an equilateral triangular glass prism. Calculate the angle of incidence of the ray. [Refractive index of glass = 1.5] Options:
  A) 300.0°
  B) 48.6°
  C) 60.0°
  D) 75.5°
  E) 105.0 °
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 25: Which of the following components is NOT contained in a dry cell? A Options:
  A) carbon rod
  B) paste of magnesium dioxide
  C) paste of ammonium chloride
  D) zinc case
  E) copper rod
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 26: A series RLC circuit is said to resonate, when Options:
  A) capacitive reactance is zero
  B) conductance is maximum
  C) current is minimum
  D) impedance is minimum
  E) inductive reactance is zero
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 27: The charge carriers in gasses are Options:
  A) ions only
  B) electrons and ions
  C) electrons and holes
  D) electrons only
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 28: Calculate the heat energy lost when 10g of boiling water changes to ice at 0°C. [Specific latent heat of ice 336Jg^-1 . Specific heat capacity of water 4.2Jg^-1 K^-1] Options:
  A) 840J
  B) 3360J
  C) 3420J
  D) 4200J
  E) 7560J
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 29: What is the inductance (L) of an inductor whose reactance is 1Ω at 50/ π hertz (H)? Options:
  A) 100 H
  B) 0.01H
  C) 10H
  D) 1H
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30: When the r.m.s value of a source of electricity supply is given as 240v, it means that the peak value of the supply is Options:
  A) 240v
  B) 340v
  C) 480v
  D) 57600v
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  The correct answer is B .