JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 45

221.

Which of the following statements are correct of the production and propagation of waves?
I. vibration produces waves
II. waves transmit energy along the medium
III. the medium through which the wave travels does not travel with the wave
IV. waves do not require any medium for transmission

A.

I & IV only

B.

II & IV only

C.

III & IV only

D.

I, II and III only

Correct answer is D

- Waves are produced by vibration
- Waves transmit energy along the medium
- Particles of a medium vibrate with the wave motion without the entire medium
- Some waves require medium for transmission (mechanical).

222.

The angular dispersion of a prism depends on

A.

The index of refraction only

B.

The angle of incidence as well as the index of refraction

C.

The angle of incidence only

D.

The thickness of the prism only

Correct answer is A

Dispersion is due to different refractive indices speeds and wavelengths.

223.

The mass of water vapour in a given volume of air is 0.05g at 20°C, while the mass of water vapour required to saturate it at the same temperature is 0.15g. Calculate the relative humidity of the air.

A.

3.33%

B.

5.55%

C.

33.33%

D.

55.55%

Correct answer is C

RH = mass of water vapour in volume of air
mass of water vapour for saturation

 

RH = m
M
= 0.05
0.15
× 100 = 5
0.15
= 500
15
= 33.33%

224.

A safety precaution designed to prolong the life of a lead acid accumulator is

A.

By topping up the cells with concentrated acid

B.

The use of naked flame when charging the battery

C.

Keeping the specific gravity of the electrolyte within specified range

D.

By connecting wires to the terminals directly when testing the level of charging

Correct answer is C

- Topping is done with distilled water
- Naked flame should be avoided when charging the battery
- Direct connection of wires to the terminals should be avoided.

225.

A copper rod, 5m long when heated through 10c, expands by 1mm. If a second copper rod, 2.5m long is heated through 5c, by how much will it expand?

A.

4mm

B.

0.25mm

C.

2mm

D.

0.12mm

Correct answer is B

l\(_1\) = 5m, ΔT = 10c, l\(_2\) - l\(_1\) = 1mm
l\(_1\)  = 2.5m, ΔT = 5c, l\(_2\) - l\(_1\) = ?

using α = l\(_2\) - l\(_1\)
l\(_1\)ΔT

 

1
5(10)
= l\(_2\) - l\(_1\)
2.5(5)

 

l\(_2\) - l\(_2\) = 2.5(5)
5(10)
= 1
4
= 0.25mm