JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 128

636.

A beam of radiation is passed between a pair of charged plates as indicated in the fig above. Beam P is undetected While Q is deflected to the left. P and Q respectively should be

I.γ-rays β-rays
II. x-rays β-rays
III. γ-rays x-rays
IV. x-rays x-rays

A.

I only

B.

III only

C.

I and II

D.

III and IV

Correct answer is C

studying the charges of the Gamma, Alpha, Beta and X-rays, you find that both the x-rays and theGamma rays possess zero-charge hence they could pass the charged plate undetected while the beta rays are negatively charged hence will deflect towards the positive charge of the plate. Alpha rays, on the other hand, are poisitively charged hence, they deflect towards the negative charge. 

637.

The fig above shows a conductor PQ carrying a current I in the direction shown. At a particular position near the conductor is a compass needle K. Neglecting the earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will

A.

settle in any direction

B.

settle in a fixed direction only if the conductor PQ is a magnetic material

C.

settle in a fixed direction WHETHER the conductor PQ is a magnetic material OR NOT

D.

be stationary

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

638.

The total power drawn from the cell in the circuit above is

A.

12W

B.

24W

C.

32W

D.

40W

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

639.

Three 2-µF capacitors are arranged as seen in the circuit above . The effective capacitance between E and F is

A.

0.75µF

B.

1.33µF

C.

3.00µF

D.

6.00µF

Correct answer is B

\(C_T = \frac{2 \times (2 + 2)}{2 + (2 + 2)}\)

= \(\frac{8}{6}\)

= 1.33 \(\mu\)F