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.
Sample NECO Physics questions
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- Q12006MEDIUMPhysics
Which statement is NOT correct about Rutherford’s model of the atom?
- A.The diameter of the nucleus is of the order of 10-15m
- B.The mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus
- C.The model is applicable to atoms with one electron in the outer shell
- D.The nucleus of an atom is positively charged✓ Correct
- E.The nucleus is surrounded by an electron cloud.
- Q22004MEDIUMEconomics
Which of the following factors will NOT affect supply of maize in Nigeria?
- A.A. Extension services to farmers
- B.B. Improve technology
- C.C. Price of maize
- D.D. Quantity of wheat produced✓ Correct
- E.E. Weather and climatic condition
- Q32007MEDIUMMathematics
Express 0.03785 in standard form correct to 3 significant figures.
- A.3 × 10$^{-2}$
- B.3.78 × 10$^{-2}$
- C.3.79 × 10$^{-2}$✓ Correct
- D.3.79 × 10$^{-1}$
- E.3.78 × 10$^{-2}$
- Q42009MEDIUMEnglish
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol /p/
- A.caught
- B.cool
- C.cot
- D.court✓ Correct
- E.pull
- Q52006MEDIUMMathematics
Calculate the area of a parallelogram whose diagonals are of length 8cm and 12cm and intersect at an angle of 135°
- A.271.5cm2
- B.135.8cm2
- C.96.0cm2✓ Correct
- D.48.0cm2
- E.33.9cm2
- Q62014MEDIUMComputer Studies
The user chosen secret string of characters that allows access to the use of computer is called?
- A.A. address code
- B.B. ID-Name
- C.C. password✓ Correct
- D.D. pin code
- E.E. username
- Q72004MEDIUMEconomics
The introduction of money into the economy has helped to resolve the following problems EXCEPT
- A.A. accessibility of needs
- B.B. availability of goods
- C.C. coincidence of wants
- D.D. making deferred payments✓ Correct
- E.E. measure and store of value
- Q82008MEDIUMPhysics
The space between the two walls of a vacuum flask is completely evacuated to reduce heat loss by
- A.condensation
- B.conduction
- C.convection
- D.evaporation✓ Correct
- E.radiation
- Q92007MEDIUMMathematics
Evaluate $1011_{two}$ + $1101_{two}$ + $1001_{two}$ - $111_{two}$
- A.10001$_{two}$✓ Correct
- B.11001$_{two}$
- C.110001$_{two}$
- D.11010$_{two}$
- E.10001$_{two}$
- Q102009MEDIUMEconomics
The following are the differences between domestic and international trade EXCEPT
- A.A. cultural differences
- B.B. currency✓ Correct
- C.C. land
- D.D. language
- E.E. laws
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