JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 247

1,231.

Which of the following assumptions is made in a simple pendulum experiment? the

A.

suspending string is inextensible

B.

bob has a finite size

C.

bob has a definite mass

D.

initial angle of oscillation must be large

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,232.

A ball is thrown vertically into the air with an initial velocity u. What is the greatest height reached?

A.

u2g

B.

\(\frac{3u^2}{2g}\)

C.

\(\frac{u^2}{g}\)

D.

\(\frac{u^2}{2g}\)

Correct answer is D

Using V2 = U2 - 2gS

V = 0ms-1 at greatest height

S = \(\frac{u^2}{2g}\)

1,233.

Which of the following is in a neutral equilibrium?

A.

a heavy weight suspended on a string

B.

a cone resting on its slant edge

C.

a heavy-based table lamp

D.

the beam of a balance in use

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,234.

Two objects, one having three times the mass of the other, are dropped at the same time from a tall building. When they are above the ground, the two objects will have the same?

A.

Momentum

B.

Kinetic energy

C.

Potential energy

D.

Acceleration

Correct answer is D

Potential energy is energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position. when the body is above the ground, it possesses kinetic energy.

acceleration due gravity is at constant value of 10m/s\(^2\)

1,235.

Which of the following is a derived unit?

A.

Kilogramme

B.

Meter

C.

Kelvin

D.

Newton

Correct answer is D

Force is a derived quantity, it's unit is a derived unit