JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 76

376.

Electrical appliances in homes are normally earthed so that

A.

a person touching the appliances is safe from electric shock

B.

both the a.c. and d.c. sources can be used

C.

the appliances are maintained at a higher pd than the earth

D.

the appliances are maintained at a lower pd than the earth

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

377.

A positively charged rod X is brought near an uncharged metal sphere Y and is then touched by a finger with X still in place. When the finger is removed, the result is that Y has

A.

no charge and a zero potential

B.

a positive charge and a zero potential

C.

a negative charge and a positive potential

D.

a negative charge and a negative potential

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

378.

The time rate of loss of heat by a body is proportional to the

A.

temperature of its surroundings

B.

temperature of the body

C.

difference in temperature between the body and its surroundings

D.

ratio of the temperature of the body to that of its surroundings

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

379.

In the diagram shown, which of the simple pendulum will resonate with P when set into oscillation?

A.

U

B.

T

C.

R and T

D.

Q and R

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

380.

If the fraction of the atoms of a radioactive material left after 120years is \(\frac{1}{64}\), what is the half-life of the material?  \(\frac{1}{64}\)

A.

20 years

B.

10 years

C.

2 years

D.

24 years

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.