NECO 2024

2024 NECO Physics Past Questions

Browse the 2024 NECO Physics past questions with answers and step-by-step explanations. Physics blends conceptual understanding with calculation. The papers reward students who can move quickly between formulas, units, and physical intuition — and who have worked enough past questions to recognise the common setups. Use the year archive below to time yourself the way the actual exam does — most candidates need to work questions across multiple years before the patterns become obvious.

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  1. Q12006MEDIUMPhysics

    Which statement is NOT correct about Rutherford’s model of the atom?

    1. A.The diameter of the nucleus is of the order of 10-15m
    2. B.The mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus
    3. C.The model is applicable to atoms with one electron in the outer shell
    4. D.The nucleus of an atom is positively charged✓ Correct
    5. E.The nucleus is surrounded by an electron cloud.
  2. Q22004MEDIUMEconomics

    Which of the following factors will NOT affect supply of maize in Nigeria?

    1. A.A. Extension services to farmers
    2. B.B. Improve technology
    3. C.C. Price of maize
    4. D.D. Quantity of wheat produced✓ Correct
    5. E.E. Weather and climatic condition
  3. Q32007MEDIUMMathematics

    Express 0.03785 in standard form correct to 3 significant figures.

    1. A.3 × 10$^{-2}$
    2. B.3.78 × 10$^{-2}$
    3. C.3.79 × 10$^{-2}$✓ Correct
    4. D.3.79 × 10$^{-1}$
    5. E.3.78 × 10$^{-2}$
  4. Q42009MEDIUMEnglish

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol /p/

    1. A.caught
    2. B.cool
    3. C.cot
    4. D.court✓ Correct
    5. E.pull
  5. Q52006MEDIUMMathematics

    Calculate the area of a parallelogram whose diagonals are of length 8cm and 12cm and intersect at an angle of 135°

    1. A.271.5cm2
    2. B.135.8cm2
    3. C.96.0cm2✓ Correct
    4. D.48.0cm2
    5. E.33.9cm2
  6. Q62014MEDIUMComputer Studies

    The user chosen secret string of characters that allows access to the use of computer is called?

    1. A.A. address code
    2. B.B. ID-Name
    3. C.C. password✓ Correct
    4. D.D.  pin code
    5. E.E. username
  7. Q72004MEDIUMEconomics

    The introduction of money into the economy has helped to resolve the following problems EXCEPT

    1. A.A. accessibility of needs
    2. B.B. availability of goods
    3. C.C. coincidence of wants
    4. D.D. making deferred payments✓ Correct
    5. E.E. measure and store of value
  8. Q82008MEDIUMPhysics

    The space between the two walls of a vacuum flask is completely evacuated to reduce heat loss by

    1. A.condensation
    2. B.conduction
    3. C.convection
    4. D.evaporation✓ Correct
    5. E.radiation
  9. Q92007MEDIUMMathematics

    Evaluate $1011_{two}$ + $1101_{two}$ + $1001_{two}$ - $111_{two}$

    1. A.10001$_{two}$✓ Correct
    2. B.11001$_{two}$
    3. C.110001$_{two}$
    4. D.11010$_{two}$
    5. E.10001$_{two}$
  10. Q102009MEDIUMEconomics

    The following are the differences between domestic and international trade EXCEPT

    1. A.A. cultural differences
    2. B.B. currency✓ Correct
    3. C.C. land
    4. D.D. language
    5. E.E. laws

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