JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 58

286.

The pin-hole camera produces a less sharply defined image when the

A.

pin-hole is larger

B.

illumination is less

C.

screen is further from the pin-hole

D.

object is further from the pin-hole

Correct answer is A

- a less sharp or blurred image is due to increased brightness

- increase brightness is also due to large hole or many pin holes

287.

A ray of light passes through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror and strikes the mirror. At what angle is the ray reflected?

A.

180\(^o\)

B.

90\(^o\)

C.

0\(^o\)

D.

60\(^o\)

Correct answer is C

- a ray of light passing through the centre of a curvature is returned along the same path

- angle difference along the same path is zero

288.

The distance between an object and its real image in a convex lens is 40cm. If the magnification of the image is 3, calculate the focal length of the lens

A.

6.5 cm

B.

7.5 cm

C.

8.5 cm

D.

4.5 cm

Correct answer is B

u + v = 40

\(\frac{v}{u}\) = 3

v = 3u

u + 3u = 40

4u = 40

u = 10cm

v = 3u = 30cm

f = \(\frac{uv}{u + v} = \frac{10(30)}{10 + 30} = \frac{300}{40}\)

= 7.5 cm

289.

When the temperature of a liquid is increased, its surface tension?

A.

increases

B.

decreases

C.

remain constant

D.

increases then decreases

Correct answer is B

Surface tension or elasticity of a fluid decreases with increased  temperature

290.

Ripple in a power supply unit is caused by

A.

using an alternating current source

B.

forward voltage drop

C.

heavy load

D.

using a zener diode

Correct answer is A

The fluctuation of d.c signal results from the rectification of A.C source to d.c.