JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 116

576.

A body on the ground is acted on by a force of 10N at a point P as shown in the fig above. What force is needed to stop the body from moving eastwards?

A.

5N in the direction of east

B.

5N in the direction of west

C.

5V3N in the direction of west

D.

10N in the southwest direction

Correct answer is B

The horizontal (eastward) component of the 10N force is = 10 cos60

→ 10 x 0.5 = 5N. 

The equilibrant force needed to stop the body moving eastward must act in exactly the
opposite direction. 

Therefore, the needed force is 5N in the direction of West

577.
578.

When the sun, moon and the earth are as shown in the diagram above an observer standing in X is in

A.

Penumbra and sees a partial eclipse

B.

Penumbra and sees a total eclipse

C.

umbra and sees a partial eclipse

D.

umbra and sees a total eclipse

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

579.

The diagram above shows two wave forms P and Q at a particular instant in time. the two waves will interface

A.

destructively to produce a wave of larger amplitude

B.

destructively to produce a wave of smaller amplitude

C.

constructively to produce a wave of larger amplitude

D.

constructively to produce a wave of smaller amplitude

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

580.

For a rough inclined plane on which lies a body of weight W, the angle θ in the diagram above becomes the angle of friction if

A.

tan θ = coefficient of static friction

B.

cos θ = coefficient of dynamic friction

C.

sin θ = coefficient of sliding friction

D.

sec θ = limiting frictional force

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.