JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 346

1,726.

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental S.I unit?

A.

Metre

B.

Ampere

C.

Newton

D.

Second

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,727.

Which gas produces a red coloured light in a discharge tube?

A.

Mercury

B.

Argon

C.

Air

D.

Neon

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,728.

Calculate the mass of the copper deposited during electrolysis when a current of 4A passes through a copper salt for 2 hours. [Ece of Copper z=3.3x10-7kgC-1]

A.

2.9x105kg

B.

9.5x10-7kg

C.

9.5x10-3kg

D.

2.9x104kg

Correct answer is C

Mass = ZIT kg
Mass = 3.3 x 10-7 x 4 x 2 x 60 x 60 kg
Mass = 9.5 x 10-3kg

1,729.

When an atom undergoes a beta decay, the atomic number of the nucleus

A.

Remains unchanged

B.

Decreases by one

C.

Increases by one

D.

Becomes zero

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,730.

The magnitude of the angle of dip at the equator is

A.

360o

B.

0o

C.

90o

D.

180o

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.