JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 232

1,156.

The distance travelled by a particle starting from rest is plotted against the square of the time elapsed from the commencement of motion. The resulting graph is linear, the slope of this graph is a measure of

A.

initial displacement

B.

initial velocity

C.

acceleration

D.

half the acceleration

E.

half the initial velocity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,157.

What is the number of neutrons in the Uranium isotope \(^{238}_{92}X\)?

A.

92

B.

146

C.

238

D.

330

E.

119

Correct answer is B

No of neutrons = 238-92

=146

1,158.

Which of the following features is NOT a characteristic of natural radioactivity?

A.

Radioactivity is a nuclear phenomenon

B.

Radioactivity is exhibited only by elements of mass number greater than 206

C.

The radioactivity of an element is affected by electric and magnetic fields in the surroundings

D.

Radioactive substances emits three types of radiations, a-rays, \(\beta\)-rays and y-rays

E.

The radioactive element is transformed into a new element

Correct answer is B

Natural radioactivity is exhibited by elements of atomic numbers of 83 or more

1,159.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A.

The average range of distinct vision for a normal eye is from the far distance (infinity) up to about 25cm in front of the eye

B.

Longsighted people have difficulty in making the eye lense sufficiently powerful to focus on nearby objects

C.

Shortsighted people cannot accommodate distant objects

D.

Longsighted people need diverging spectacle lenses

E.

A person with long sight has his eye-ball too short and the image of an object is therefore formed behind the retina

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,160.

Which of the following statements about electrolysis is NOT correct?

A.

The substances in solution in the electrolyte become ionized

B.

Ions are electrically charged and are attracted towards electrodes when a potential difference is applied

C.

Ions may be discharged at the electrodes, forming bubbles or deposits

D.

The mass deposited depends upon the length of time for which current flows

E.

The mass of gas set free or metal deposited is proportional to the square of the current

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.