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 911: In photoelectric effect, electrons will leave the metal surface when illuminated by light of appropriate frequency if the photon energy is Options:
  A) greater than the work function
  B) less than the work function
  C) equal to the work function
  D) equal to the maximium kinetic energy of the electron
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 912: An astronomical telescope is said to be in normal adjustment when the Options:
  A) eye is accommodated
  B) focal length of objective lens is longer than that of eye piece
  C) final image is at the near point of eye
  D) final image is at infinity
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 913: Which of the following waves is both transverse and mechanical? Options:
  A) Water waves
  B) Radio waves
  C) Sound waves
  D) X-rays
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 914: The ground is always cold at night because the Options:
  A) atmosphere absorbs the sun's energy at night
  B) earth radiates heat to the atmosphere at night
  C) sun no longer shine at night
  D) atmosphere reflects the sun's energy at night
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 915:

  Which process is responsible for production of energy in stars?

  Options:
  A) Nuclear reaction
  B) Nuclear fission
  C) Nuclear fusion
  D) Radioactive decay
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 916: The following are some units i. Ns ii. Mm iii. Nm^-2 iv. J^oK^-1. What are the units of latent heat? Options:
  A) i
  B) ii
  C) iii
  D) iv
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 917: A sealed flask contains 600cm³ of air at 27°C and is heated to 35°C at constant pressure. The new volume is? Options:
  A) 508 cm³
  B) 516 cm³
  C) 608 cm³
  D) 616 cm³
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 918: An electron makes a transition from a certain energy level E_k to the ground state E₀. If the frequency of emission is 8.0 x 10¹⁴Hz The energy emitted is Options:
  A) 8.25 x 10^-19J
  B) 5.28 x 10^-19J
  C) 5.28 x 10¹⁹J
  D) 8.25 x 10¹⁹J
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 919: A transistor is used in the amplification of signals because it Options:
  A) controls the flow of current
  B) consumes a lot of power
  C) allows doping
  D) contains electron and hole carriers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 920: In a semi conductor junction diode, as the depletion or barrier layer is forward-biased, the layer Options:
  A) widens
  B) narrows
  C) remains constant
  D) widens then narrows
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  The correct answer is C .