JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 57

281.

The diagram above represents the stress-strain graph of a loaded wire. Which of these statements is correct?

A.

At J, the wire becomes plastic

B.

J is the yield point

C.

L is the elastic limit

D.

At K, the wire breaks

Correct answer is B

- I is the elastic limit
- the end of the constant part J is the yield point
- L is the break point.

282.

Aluminium is sometimes used as the leaf of an electroscope because it

A.

is a light material

B.

is a good conductor

C.

is a good insulator

D.

can be converted into thin sheets

Correct answer is D

- Aluminium can be made in thin sheet like Gold.
- the leaf is a thin material that can be diverged easily.

283.

When the downward current flows in a straight vertical conductor, the direction of its magnetic field at a point due north of the wire is?

A.

Upward

B.

North

C.

South

D.

West

Correct answer is D

At a point due N of the wire, the field is due west, at a point due S of the wire, the field is due eest.

284.

The pitch of a screw jack is 0.45cm and the arm is 60cm long. If the efficiency of the Jack is 75/π %, calculate the mechanical advantage.

A.

400

B.

300

C.

200

D.

150

Correct answer is C

P = 0.45cm, L = 60cm, Eff = 75/π%

VR (Screw system) = 2πr
P
= 2πL
P

 

M.A = Eff% × VR
100
= 75
π
× 1
100
× 2π × 60
0.45
= 75 × 800
300
= 200