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 671: 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 672: Which of the following types of motion are oscillatory? i.a diving board when used by a diver. ii. the motion of the balance wheel of a wrist watch. iii. the motion of the turn-table of a record player. iv. the motion of the center of a ten kobo piece as it rolls down an inclined plane. v. the motion of the needle of a D.C. ammeter into which a low A.C. current is passed Options:
  A) i and ii
  B) i, ii and iii
  C) ii, ii and iv
  D) i, ii and v
  E) iii, iv and iv
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 673:

  I. Density of the liquid.

  II. Acceleration due to gravity.

  III. Type of container of the liquid.

  IV. The constituents of the liquid.

  Which of the above conditions will NOT affect the pressure of fluid?

  Options:
  A) I and III only
  B) II and III only
  C) III and IV only
  D) I and II only
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 674: The most suitable type of mirror used for the construction of the search light is the Options:
  A) concave mirror
  B) convex mirror
  C) spherical mirror
  D) parabolic mirror
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 675: Which of the following types of motion is/are exhibited by a cylindrical drum rolling down an incline plane? Options:
  A) Random and rotational
  B) Rotational and oscillatory
  C) Rotational only
  D) Translations only
  E) Translational and rotational
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 676: 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 677: If light with photon energy 2eV is incident suitably on the surface of a metal with work function 3eV, then Options:
  A) no electron will be emitted
  B) the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 1eV
  C) the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 3eV
  D) many electrons will be emitted
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 678: Calculate the electric field intensity between two plates of potential difference 6.5V when separated by a distance of 35cm. Options:
  A) 18.57NC${}^{-1}$
  B) 53.06NC${}^{-1}$
  C) 2.28NC${}^{-1}$
  D) 0.80NC${}^{-1}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 679:

  Which of the following equations is the correct definition of the reactance of an indicator L?

  Options:
  A) Reactance = (Amplitude of voltage) $÷$ (Amplitude of current)
  B) Reactance = (Amplitude of voltage) x (Amplitude of current)
  C) Reactance = (Amplitude of current)${}^2$ $÷$ (Amplitude of voltage)
  D) Reactance = (Amplitude of current)${}^2$ $÷$ (Amplitude of voltage)$\frac{1}{2}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 680: Of two identical tuning forks with natural frequency 256Hz, one is loaded so that 4 beats per second are heard when they are sounded together. What is the frequency of the loaded tuning fork? Options:
  A) 260Hz
  B) 252Hz
  C) 248Hz
  D) 264Hz
  E) 258Hz
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  The correct answer is A .