NECO Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 35

171.

The area under the curve of a velocity time graph represents

A.

acceleration

B.

distance covered

C.

instantaneous speed

D.

time taken

E.

work done

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

172.

The mode of transference of heat which does not require any material medium is

A.

conduction

B.

convection

C.

evaporation

D.

radiation

E.

transmission

Correct answer is D

Radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium.

173.

Which of the following scientists postulated that moving particles exhibit wave properties?

A.

Ernest Rutherford

B.

Erwin Schroedinger

C.

Frank Hertz

D.

Louis de Broglie

E.

Werner Heisenberg.

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

174.

The space surrounding a magnet in which the magnetic force is exerted is

A.

magnetic field

B.

magnetic flux

C.

magnetic point

D.

magnetic pole

E.

magnetic strength

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

175.

Which of the following statements about the concept of solid friction is NOT true?

A.

It always acts in the direction of motion

B.

It causes wear and tear in car tyres

C.

It depends on the nature of the surfaces in contact

D.

It is independent of the area of the surfaces in contact.

E.

It reduces the efficiency of the machine

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.