JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 266

1,326.

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.

1,327.

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.

1,328.

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.

1,329.

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.

1,330.

The plane mirrors in a kaleidoscope are usually placed

A.

at an angle of 60o

B.

parallel to one another

C.

perpendicular to one another

D.

at an angle of 45o

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.