JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 397

1,981.

The phenomenon of light bending round an obstacle is?

A.

diffraction

B.

refraction

C.

reflection

D.

polarization

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,982.

In a large telecommunications auditorium, perforated absorbent materials are used to line the ceiling so as to

A.

Increase the reverberation of sound in the hall

B.

increase the amount of echo in the hall

C.

reduce the hight of the ceiling from the floor

D.

reduce the reverberation of sound in the hall

Correct answer is D

In a large auditorium perforated, absorbent materials are used to line the ceiling so as to reduce the effect of multiple reflection of echo called reverberation

1,983.
1,984.

The blade of a hoe feel colder to touch in the morning than the wooden handle because the

A.

handle is a better conductor of heat than blade

B.

handle contains stored energy in form of heat

C.

blade is a better conductor of heat than the handle

D.

blade is placed at a lower temperature than the heat

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,985.

I. Mass
II. Density
III. Temperature
IV. Nature of substance
which of the above affect diffusion?

A.

I and II only

B.

I,II and IV only

C.

II, III and IV only

D.

I, II, III and IV

Correct answer is C

Rates of diffusion of a substance generally depend on density temp. and nature of substance II,III and IV