JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 260

1,296.

Two insulated charged spheres of different sizes and carrying opposite charges are connected together by a metallic conductor. Current will flow from one sphere to the other until both sphere

A.

carry the same magnitude and sign of charge

B.

are at the same potential

C.

are at the same temperature

D.

are of the same size

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,297.

Which of the following pairs is NOT part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

i. Radio waves.
ii. Beta rays.
iii. Gamma rays.
iv. Alpha rays

A.

i and ii

B.

iii and iv

C.

i and ii

D.

ii and iv

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,298.

Dispersion of light by a glass prism is due to the

A.

different colours of the glass

B.

different speeds of the various colours in glass

C.

defects in the glass

D.

high density of glass

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,299.

When a yellow card is observed through a blue glass, the card would appear.

A.

black

B.

green

C.

red

D.

white

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,300.

A far sighted person cannot see objects that are less than 100cm away. If this person wants to read a book at 25cm, what type and focal length of lens does he need?

A.

convex, 20cm

B.

concave, 20cm

C.

convex, 33cm

D.

concave, 33cm

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.