JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 241

1,201.

A rectangular tank contains water to a depth of 2m, if the base is 4m x 3m, calculate the force on the base (Density of water = 103kgm-3, g = 10ms-2)

A.

1.4 x 102N

B.

24 x 104N

C.

2.0 x 104N

D.

1.7 x 103N

Correct answer is B

Volume = 2 x 4 x 3 = 24m3

mass = V x D = 24 x 103

F = mg

= 24 x 103 x 10

= 24 x 104

1,202.

A constant force of magnitude F acts on an object of mass 0.04kg initially at rest at a point O. if the speed of the object when it has moved 50m from O is 500ms-1, what is the value of F?

A.

0.4N

B.

100.0N

C.

250.0N

D.

1000.0N

Correct answer is B

F = ma and V2 = U2 + 2aX

F = m\(\frac{(V^2 - U^2)}{2X}\)

= 0.04\(\frac{(500^2 - 0^2)}{2 \times 50}\)

F = 100N

1,203.

Which of the following assumptions is made in a simple pendulum experiment? the

A.

suspending string is inextensible

B.

bob has a finite size

C.

bob has a definite mass

D.

initial angle of oscillation must be large

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,204.

A ball is thrown vertically into the air with an initial velocity u. What is the greatest height reached?

A.

u2g

B.

\(\frac{3u^2}{2g}\)

C.

\(\frac{u^2}{g}\)

D.

\(\frac{u^2}{2g}\)

Correct answer is D

Using V2 = U2 - 2gS

V = 0ms-1 at greatest height

S = \(\frac{u^2}{2g}\)

1,205.

Which of the following is in a neutral equilibrium?

A.

a heavy weight suspended on a string

B.

a cone resting on its slant edge

C.

a heavy-based table lamp

D.

the beam of a balance in use

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.