JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 168

836.

A piece of stone attached to one end of a string is whirled round in a horizontal circle. When the string is suddenly cut, the stone will

A.

move towards the centre of the circle

B.

stop moving immediately

C.

move along a circular path of smaller radius

D.

fly off in a direction tangential to the circular path

E.

acquire greater centripetal force

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

837.

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.

838.

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.

839.

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.