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JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 257

1,281.

When taking a penalty kick, a footballer applies a force of 30.0N for a period of 0.05s. if the mass of the ball is 0.075kg, calculate the speed with which the ball moves off.

A.

4.50ms-1

B.

11.25ms-1

C.

20.00ms-1

D.

45.00ms-1

Correct answer is C

F = m(vu)T

30 = 0.075(v0)0.05

v = 20ms-1

1,282.

Which of the following quantities are scalars?

i. Electrical potential
ii. Torque
iii. Momentum
iv. Kinetic energy

A.

ii and iii only

B.

i and ii only

C.

iii and iv only

D.

i and iv only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,284.

A lorry travels 10km northwards, 4km eastwards, 6km southwards, 4km westwards to arrive at a point T. What is the total displacement?

A.

6km south

B.

4km north

C.

6km north

D.

4km east

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,285.

Which of the following are the correct SI units of the quantities indicated?

i.N(Force)
ii. N/m (Torque)
iii. watt(Power)
iv. kgms-2(Momentum)

A.

i and ii only

B.

i, ii and iii only

C.

i, ii, and iv only

D.

i and iii only

Correct answer is D

Quantities                          unit

Force                                  Newton

Torque                                  Newton-metre

Power                                     Watt

Momentum                            Kilogram-metre per secs