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JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 214

1,066.

Longitudinal waves do not exhibit

A.

Refraction

B.

Reflection

C.

Diffraction

D.

Polarization

E.

Rarefaction

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,067.

The specific latent heat of vaporization of a substance is always?

A.

less than its specific latent heat of fusion

B.

greater than its specific heat of fusion

C.

equal to its specific latent heat of fusion

D.

all of the above depending on the nature of the substance

E.

none of the above

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,068.

If the force of a charge of 0.2 coulomb in an electric field is 4N, then the electric field intensity of the field is

A.

0.8

B.

0.8N/C

C.

20.0N/C

D.

4.2N/C

Correct answer is C

Field intensity = forcecharge

40.2 = 20N/C

1,069.

The speed of light in vacuum is 3.0 x 108ms-1. If the refractive index of a transparent liquid is 43, then the speed of light in the liquid is

A.

0.44 x 10 8ms-1

B.

2.25 x 10 8ms-1

C.

3.0 x 10 8ms-1

D.

4.0 x 10 8ms-1

E.

4.33 x 10 8ms-1

Correct answer is B

n = speed in air speed in water 

43 = 3×108v

v = 2.25 x 108ms-1

1,070.

Which of the following best describes the energy changes which take place when a steam engine drives a generator which lights a lamp?

A.

heat light sound kinetic

B.

kinetic light heat electricity

C.

heat kinetic electricity heat light

D.

electricity kinetic heat light

E.

heat sound kninetic electricity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.