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JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 254

1,266.

A slight loading of a tuning fork has the effect of

A.

decreasing its amplitude

B.

increasing its amplitude

C.

decreasing its frequency

D.

increasing its frequency

Correct answer is C

When the prongs of the tuning fork are loaded, it causes an increase in their inertia, thereby decreasing the frequency of the fork.

1,268.

Which of the following factors affects the speed of sound in air?

i. Temperature
ii. pressure
iii. Frequency

A.

i only

B.

ii only

C.

i and ii only

D.

ii and iii only

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,269.

A note is called an octave of another note when

A.

its frequency is twice that of the first note

B.

its frequency is half of the first note

C.

the notes have the same fundamental frequency

D.

its periodic time is twice that of the first note

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,270.

A piano wire 0.5m long has a total mass of 0.01kg and is stretched with a tension of 800N. Calculate the frequency of the wire when it sounds its fundamental note

A.

200Hz

B.

100Hz

C.

4Hz

D.

2Hz

Correct answer is A

F = 12LTm

N:B m is mass per length

= 0.010.5

= 0.02kgm-1


F = 12×0.58000.02

= 200Hz