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JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 164

816.

During the same interval, it is observed that a train travels the same distance as does a lorry. The two vehicles therefore have the same

A.

uniform acceleration

B.

instantaneous velocity

C.

initial velocity

D.

average speed

E.

average velocity

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

817.

which of the following pairs of physical quantities comprises vectors?

A.

capacitance and inductance

B.

force ratio and velocity ratio

C.

friction and momentum

D.

energy and power

E.

electric field potential and electric field intensity

Correct answer is C

Friction and Momentum both have magnitudes and directions.

818.

Which of the following has the highest surface tension?

A.

cold water

B.

soapy water

C.

warm water

D.

oily water

E.

salty water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

820.

The half-life of a radioactive substance is 2 seconds. Calculate the decay constant

A.

0.035s-1

B.

0.151s-1

C.

0.347s-1

D.

0.576s-1

E.

1.386s-1

Correct answer is C

λ=0.693T12=0.6932

= 0.347s-1