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 741:

  A semiconductor is formed by?

  Options:
  A) co-ordinate bonds
  B) electrovalent bonds
  C) a substance free of bonds
  D) covalent bonds
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 742:

  

  What is the resultant resistance in the circuit given above

  Options:
  A) 11Ω
  B) 8Ω
  C) 4Ω
  D) 3.6Ω
  E) 4.3Ω
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 743:

  Which of the following statements on the use of X-rays is incorrect? X-rays are used

  Options:
  A) In a hospital to obtain photographs of tissues and bones in the body
  B) For the treatment of malignant growths like cancer cells
  C) In detecting fingerprints
  D) To reveal hidden flaws in metal castings and welded joints work of art
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 744:

  In which of the following device in the expansion of solid is a disadvantages?I. Simple pendulum

  II. Fire alarms

  III. Thermostat

  IV. Bimetallic thermometer

  Options:
  A) III only
  B) II & III only
  C) I only
  D) II, III & IV only
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 745: If an object just begins to slide on a surface inclined at 30^o to the horizontal,the coefficient of friction is Options:
  A) √3
  B) ^√3/₂
  C) ¹/_√2
  D) ¹/_√3
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 746: Which of the following statements is applicable to a real image formed by a concave mirror? i. it can be observed on a screen ii. it is always inverted and in front of the mirror iii. it only seams to exist IV. it is formed by the actual converging of rays of light Options:
  A) i, ii and iii
  B) i, ii and iv only
  C) i and ii only
  D) i and ii only
  E) all four statements
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 747:

  If a sound wave goes from a cold air region to a hot air region, its wavelength will?

  Options:
  A) increase
  B) decrease
  C) decrease then increase
  D) remain constant
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 748: If a ball released from a height of 20m, How long would it take the ball to reach the ground? (assures g = 10m/s) Options:
  A) 2sec
  B) 3sec
  C) 35sec
  D) 2.4sec
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 749: A ship travelling towards a cliff receives the echo of its whistle after 3.5 seconds. A short while later, it receives the echo after 2.5 seconds. If the speed of sound in air under the prevalling condition is 250ms ^-1, how much closer is the ship to the cliff? Options:
  A) 10m
  B) 125m
  C) 175m
  D) 350m
  E) 1,000m
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 750: Which of the following statements is NOT true of $\gamma$-rays? Options:
  A) $\gamma$-rays belong to the electromagnetic spectrum
  B) $\gamma$-rays do not carry an electron charge
  C) $\gamma$-rays obey the inverse cube law in air
  D) the thickness of aluminium which stops b-particule has a negligible effect on $\gamma$-radiation
  E) the difference between $\gamma$-rays and X-rays is that $\gamma$-rays originate from energy charges in the nuclei of atoms, while X-rays comes from energy charges associated with the electron structure of atoms
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  The correct answer is C .