NECO 2025

2025 NECO Physics Past Questions

Browse the 2025 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. Q12006MEDIUMEnglish

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word John is a very industrious man though people think he is____________

    1. A.dull
    2. B.indifferent
    3. C.ineffective✓ Correct
    4. D.inefficient
    5. E.idle
  2. Q22008MEDIUMPhysics

    Emission spectra are caused by

    1. A.kinetic energy of moving atoms
    2. B.potential energy of an electron in an atom✓ Correct
    3. C.transition of an electron from a higher energy level to a lower energy level
    4. D.transition of an electron from a lower energy level to higher energy level
    5. E.transition of excited protons in the nucleus.
  3. Q32004MEDIUMEconomics

    The following are the main problems of distribution of essential commodities in Nigeria EXCEPT

    1. A.A. excessive demand
    2. B.B. hoarding of goods
    3. C.C. long chain of distribution
    4. D.D. poor storage facilities✓ Correct
    5. E.E. poor transportation network
  4. Q42003MEDIUMPhysics

    A stone is released from a height of 80m above the ground. Calculate its velocity just before it strikes the ground. (g = 10ms$^{-2}$)

    1. A.25$ms^{-1}$
    2. B.40 $ms^{-1}$✓ Correct
    3. C.55 $ms^{-1}$
    4. D.65$ms^{-1}$
    5. E.80 $ms^{-1}$
  5. Q52007MEDIUMBiology

    Soil fertility is NOT conserved by

    1. A.continuous cropping
    2. B.contour ridging✓ Correct
    3. C.Crop rotation
    4. D.Mulching
    5. E.Terracing
  6. Q62007MEDIUMEnglish

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

    1. A.tank
    2. B.teethe✓ Correct
    3. C.thank
    4. D.they
    5. E.this
  7. Q72002MEDIUMChemistry

    A solution is prepared by dissolving I .96g of H2SO4 in 250 cm3 of its solution. What is the concentration in moles per dm3?

    1. A.0.008
    2. B.0.08
    3. C.0.1
    4. D.0.8✓ Correct
    5. E.8.02
  8. Q82007MEDIUMMathematics

    A chord 20cm long subtends an angle of 60° at the circumference of a circle, what is the diameter of the circle the nearest cm?

    1. A.12cm
    2. B.20cm
    3. C.23cm
    4. D.60cm✓ Correct
    5. E.80cm
  9. Q92005MEDIUMBiology

    Which of the following is NOT a function of placenta in mammals?

    1. A.absorption of food
    2. B.gaseous exchange✓ Correct
    3. C.removal of wastes
    4. D.secretion of hormones
    5. E.secretion of enzymes.
  10. Q102002MEDIUMMathematics

    Three sets of rice x, y and z are sold for N15.00, N35.00 and N60.00 respectively per kg. It they are mixed in the ratio of 1: 3 : 2, what is the cast per kg of the mixture?

    1. A.N45.00✓ Correct
    2. B.N42.50
    3. C.N40.00
    4. D.N35.50
    5. E.N25.80

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