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 321: Which of the following statements is correct about light and sound waves? Both Options:
  A) are longitudinal waves
  B) are transverse waves
  C) have the same velocity in air
  D) need a medium for propagation
  E) transmit energy
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 322: A simple cell with mercury-amalgamated zinc electrode prevents Options:
  A) local actions
  B) polarization
  C) buckling
  D) degradation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 323: Which of the following devices are used to measure pressure? i. Aneroid barometer. ii. hydrometer. iii. hygrometer. iv. manometer. Options:
  A) i and iii
  B) ii and iii
  C) iii and iv
  D) i and iv
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 324: The external parts of an object can be measure accurately through the use of which scientific instrument? Options:
  A) Micrometer screw gauge
  B) Vernier Caliper
  C) Meter rule
  D) None of the instrument
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 325: An electric kettle with negligible heat capacity is rated at 2000W. If 2.0kg of water is put in it, how long will it take the temperature of water to rise from 20^OC to 100^OC? [specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkg^-1k^-1] Options:
  A) 420S
  B) 336S
  C) 168S
  D) 48S
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 326:

  Arrange the following in the order of their increasing frequency.I. Visible light

  II. Gamma rays

  III. Radio waves

  IV. Infra-red radiation

  V. Ultra-violet radiation

  Options:
  A) I, II, III, IV, V
  B) II, III, IV, V, I
  C) III, IV, V, I, II
  D) IV, III, I. V, II
  E) III, IV, I,V, II
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 327:

  The time rate of loss of heat by a body is proportional to the

  Options:
  A) temperature of its surroundings
  B) temperature of the body
  C) difference in temperature between the body and its surroundings
  D) ratio of the temperature of the body to that of its surroundings
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 328:

  A magnet relay is a device used for?

  Options:
  A) reading the magnitude of magnetic flux
  B) controlling another circuit carrying larger current
  C) turning in sports
  D) storing magnetic field
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 329: 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 330: Four cells each of e.m.f 1.5V and internal resistance of 4Ω are connected in parallel. What is the effective e.m.f. and internal resistance of the combination? Options:
  A) 6.0V, 16Ω
  B) 6.0V, 1Ω
  C) 1.5V, 4Ω
  D) 1.5V, 1Ω
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  The correct answer is D .