JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 333

1,661.

A parachute attains a terminal velocity when

A.

its density is equal to the density of air

B.

the viscous force of the air and the upthrust completely counteract its weight

C.

it expands as a result of reduced external pressure

D.

the viscous force of the air is equal to the sum of the weight and upthrust

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,662.

A man whose mass is 80kg climbs a staircase in 20s and expends power of 120W. Find the height of the staircase.[g = 10ms-2]

A.

1.8m

B.

2.0m

C.

2.5m

D.

3.0m

Correct answer is D

Power x time = mgh

120 x 20 = 80 x 10 x h

2400 = 800h

making h the subject of formula,divide both side by 800

\(\frac{2400}{800}\) = h

h = 3m

1,663.

The force of attraction between two point masses is 10-4N when the distance between them is 0.18m. If the distance is reduced to 0.06m, calculate the force.

A.

1.1 x 10-5N

B.

3.3 x 10-5N

C.

3.0 x 10-4N

D.

9.0 x 10-4N

Correct answer is D

F \(\alpha \frac{1}{r^2}\)

therefore, \(\frac{F_1}{F_2}\) = \(\frac{r_1}{(r_2)^2}\)

\(\frac{10^{-4}}{F_2}\) = \(\frac{(0.06)^2}{(0.18)^2}\)

F = 9 x 10-4N