JAMB - Physics (2015)

  • 1
    If the volume of a gas is recorded as 76cm3 at a temperature of 27°C with a pressure of 800mmHg. What will be the volume of the gas at S.T.P?
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    (C)
    72.8cm3
  • 2
    Boyle’s law may be Written as
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    (A)
    P1V1= P2V2
  • 3
    The direction of the path taken by light is called
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    (C)
    Ray
  • 4
    What is the inductance (L) of an inductor whose reactance is 1Ω at 50/ π hertz (H)?
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    (B)
    0.01H
  • 5
    A stroboscope can be used to make the wave appear …………..
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    (A)
    Stationary
  • 6
    In an elastic collision

    I. Energy is conserved
    II. Energy is decreased
    III. Energy is increased
    IV. Linear momentum conserved
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    (B)
    I and IV only
  • 7
    Body floats in fluid when its …………………
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    (B)
    Displaces its own weight of the fluid
  • 8
    The general gas law can be written as
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    (A)
    PV ÷ T = a constant
  • 9
    A motor boy of a driver saw what seems to appear to be a pool of water a head of him, while his driver drives a new truck on a sunny day. Which of the following explains his observation?
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    (D)
    The sun ray from the sky were passing from a hot air (layer) to cold layer
  • 10
    Which of the following is not luminous object?
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    (B)
    The moon
  • 11
    The resultant force of a couple is ………?
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    (B)
    Zero
  • 12
    A vector quantity can only be completely described when ……… and …………are mentioned.
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    (B)
    Magnitude and direction
  • 13
    In which of the following device is the expansion of solid not required?

    I. Simple pendulum
    II. Fire alarms
    III. Thermostat
    IV. Bimetallic thermometer
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    (C)
    I only
  • 14
    If an object is placed at a height of tem above the ground at a stationary point. It posses what types of energy?
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    (C)
    Potential energy
  • 15
    Calculate the gravitation force of attraction between two planets of \(10^{24}\)kg and \(10^{27}\)kg separated by a distance of \(10^{20}\)meters
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    (A)
    6.67N
  • 16
    Mr. F. Abioye observed his image through a plane mirror, kept at a distance 4.7m away from him in his room. At what distance is the image found from Abioye's eye?
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    (A)
    9.4m
  • 17
    Primary colours of light are
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    (A)
    Red, blue and green
  • 18
    Electrons were discovered by
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    (B)
    J.J Thompson
  • 19
    What is the relationship mechanical advantage (MA) velocity Ratio (V.R) and efficiency with percentage?
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    (A)
    e = M.A/V.R × 100 %
  • 20
    The external parts of an object can be measure accurately through the use of which scientific instrument?
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    (B)
    Vernier Caliper
  • 21
    Convert 45°C to kelvin
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    (A)
    318K
  • 22
    A member of the crew of a SPACESHIP experiences weightlessness in a space when they
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    (A)
    Fall freely from the earth’s gravitational field
  • 23
    Radio waves belong to the class of wave whose velocity is about
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    (C)
    3 ×108m/s
  • 24
    The compressed regions and the space-out regions in longitude wave are refers to as
    Відповідь
    (A)
    Compression and Rarefaction
  • 25
    At what respective value of a, b, and c would the unit of work, the joule, be dimensionally similar to Ma Lb Tc?
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    (B)
    1, 2, – 2
  • 26
    The device in which one circuit controls another, especially if the current in the second circuit is large or dangerous is known as
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Magnetic relay device
  • 27
    Heat transfer in the surrounding without a material medium is possible through? 
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    (C)
    Radiation
  • 28
    Quantities of heat Q can be measured using a container called
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    (C)
    Calorimeter
  • 29
    Lodestone is a natural magnet, it points at
    Відповідь
    (B)
    N–S when suspended freely
  • 30
    What type of electromagnetic radiation can be used to take photographs in the haze?
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    (B)
    infrared rays
  • 31
    If a mango fruit dropped at a height of 50 meters. How long does it reach the ground? (take g = 10m/s2)
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    (D)
    3.2sec
  • 32
    A zinc has a heat capacity of 40 J/K, what is the mass of the zinc, given that the specific heat of zinc is 380 J/kg k
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    (A)
    0.11kg
  • 33
    If a ball released from a height of 20m, How long would it take the ball to reach the ground? (assures g = 10m/s)
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    (A)
    2sec
  • 34
    If the velocity ratio of a machine is 5. What is its ratio of x and y?
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    (C)
    5 : 1
  • 35
    If the mechanical advantage of a machine is 4. What is its ratio for LOAD to EFFORT?
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    (A)
    4:01
  • 36
    For a best result using temperature to achieve an accurate measurement, it is best to use
    Відповідь
    (B)
    gas thermometer
  • 37
    A structural engineer stood on a top of a building releasing a light and heavy object to the ground which of the following statement is true?(Neglect Air Resistance)
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    (A)
    Both the light and heavy subject reach the ground at the same time
  • 38
    If an object whose mass is 3kg moves in a circular path of a radius 0.7m, records a speed at 2m/s. What is the result of the angular velocity?
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    (C)
    3–1rads–1
  • 39
    The optical instrument which is suitable for viewing a nearby objects is ………..?
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    (C)
    microscope
  • 40
    The symbol −10X used to represent which of the particles?
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    (C)
    Electrons
  • 41
    A radioactive source emits X–rays of very short wavelength (10\(^{-13}\)m ). What is the frequency of these rays?
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    (C)
    3 × 1021HZ
  • 42
    The strength of an electromagnet increases with
    Відповідь
    (A)
    Increases in the number of turn of the coil
  • 43
    Which of the following will increase the boiling point of water?

    I. Taking it to a high altitude
    II. Dissolving a salt into it
    III. Heating it in a sealed flask
    IV. Increasing the rate of heat supply

    .
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    (C)
    II & III only
  • 44
    Transformers are designed so that energy losses are reduced to a minimum. This is achieved through which of these process?

    I. Using a soft iron ore
    II. Laminating the iron core to reduce energy loses due to eddy current
    III. Designing an efficient iron core
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    (C)
    I, II, & III only
  • 45
    The two liquids which are often used in thermometer on experiment basic is known as
    Відповідь
    (C)
    Mercury and Alcohol
  • 46
    Neutron were discovered by
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    (B)
    James Chadwick
  • 47
    If a projectile has maximum range of 36m, find the speed of projection (Take g = 9.8m/s2)
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    (A)
    19m/s
  • 48
    What is the S.I unit of relative density?
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    (D)
    has no S.I unit
  • 49
    For a best result using temperature to achieve an accurate measurement, it is best to use
    Відповідь
    (B)
    gas thermometer
  • 50
    The dimension of universal gravitational constant is……….?
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    (A)
    \( M­^{–1}L^3 T^{–2} \)
  • 51
    A good electric cell should have the following except
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    (D)
    Cost and dangerous of the cell
  • 52
    The r.m.s value of a supply voltage is quoted at 200v. What is the approximate peak value of the voltage?
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    (C)
    283volts
  • 53
    Heat transfer by convection will take place in one the following substance.
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    (D)
    Water
  • 54
    A regular spacing or arrangement of atoms in a crystalline material is called
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Lattice
  • 55
    The net movement of solvent molecules from a region of high solvent potential to a region of lower solvent potential through a partially or semi permeable membrane is refer to as
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Osmosis
  • 56
    The eyeball consists of a round tough white skin called
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    (A)
    Sclerotic
  • 57
    Which one of the following is a vector quantity?
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    (A)
    Temperature gradient
  • 58
    Efficiency of a transformer is equal to
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    (D)
    Efficiency of a transformer = (power developed in the secondary coil ÷ power supplied to the primary coil) × 100%
  • 59
    Volatile liquids usually
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    (B)
    have low boiling points
  • 60
    When a man moves toward a plane mirror at a speed of 6m/s, the distance the man and his image increased at a speed of?
    Відповідь
    (C)
    12 m/s
  • 61
    Which of the following instrument is most accurately for comparing electromotive force (e.m.f) of two cells?
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    (D)
    Potentiometer
  • 62
    In an inelastic collision

    I. Energy is conserved
    II. Energy is decreased
    III. Energy is increased
    IV. Linear momentum conserved
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    (B)
    II and IV only
  • 63
    The normal temperature of human body is record at what ranges?
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    (D)
    Between 35°C to 37°C
  • 64
    The property of a body to remain at rest or to continue to move in a straight line is known as
    Відповідь
    (D)
    Inertia
  • 65
    Momentum and Kinetic energy are conserved in
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Elastic collision