JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 74

366.

The inner diameter of a small test tube can be measured accurately using a

A.

Micrometres screw gauge

B.

Pair of dividers

C.

Metre rule

D.

Pair of vernier calliper

Correct answer is D

A vernier scale is a visual aid to take an accurate measurement reading between two graduation markings on a linear scale by using mechanical interpolation; thereby increasing resolution and reducing measurement

367.

Calculate the effective capacitance of the circuit in the diagram given

A.

4μf

B.

3μf

C.

2μf

D.

1μf

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

368.

What effort will a machine of efficiency 90% apply to a load of 180N if its efforts arm is twice as long as its load arm?

A.

100N

B.

90N

C.

80N

D.

120N

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

369.

An object moves in a circular path of radius 0.5m with a speed of 1ms\(^{-1}\). What is its angular velocity?

A.

8rads\(^{-1}\)

B.

4rads\(^{-1}\)

C.

1rads\(^{-1}\)

D.

2rads\(^{-1}\)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

370.

In homes, electrical appliances and lamps are connected in parallel because

A.

less current will be used

B.

less voltage will be used

C.

parallel connection does not heat up the wires

D.

series connection uses high voltage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.