JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 380

1,896.

The value of F in the figure above when in equilibrium is

A.

10N

B.

12N

C.

20N

D.

27N

Correct answer is C

F = \(\frac{17}{sin 60} = \frac{17}{0.866}\)

= 20N

1,898.

When a pentavalent impurity is added to a pure semiconductor, it becomes?

A.

a p-type semiconductor

B.

an n-type semiconductor

C.

an insulator

D.

an intrinsic semi-conductor

Correct answer is B

When a pentavalent (5 outer electron)atom is added to a pure semiconductor, there is an extra electrons which does not take part in the covalent bonding resulting in an n-type semiconductor.

1,899.

Which of the following can conduct electricity owing to the presence of free mobile electrons?

A.

germanium

B.

silicon

C.

grapefruit

D.

copper

Correct answer is D

Metals are good conductors due to the presence of free electrons.

1,900.

Thermionic emission is the process whereby?

A.

β - rays are produced

B.

holes are produced

C.

x - rays are produced

D.

electrons leave a hot element

Correct answer is D

Thermionic emission is ejection of electron from a metal surface as a result of heating.