JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 402

2,006.

A radioactive element has a half life of 4 days. The fraction that has decayed in 16 days is?

A.

(15)/16

B.

(1)/16

C.

(3)/4

D.

(1)/4

Correct answer is B

16 days = 4 half lives.
The fraction left 16 days = after 4 half live, = (1/2)4 = (1)/16.
 

2,007.

One of the properties of gamma rays is that they are?

A.

neutral

B.

massive

C.

positively charged

D.

negatively charged

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,008.

The battery connection that permits current to flow across a p-n junction is called?

A.

reverse baised

B.

forward baised

C.

amplification

D.

rectification

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,009.

The process through which free electrons leave the surface of hot metal is known as?

A.

photon emission

B.

photo emission

C.

thermionic emission

D.

electron emission

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,010.

The energy associated with the emitted photon when a mercury atom changes from one state to another is 3.3 ev. calculate the frequency of the photon.

[e = 1.6 x 10-19c; h = 6.6 x 10-13js]

A.

1.3 x 10-15 Hz

B.

3.1 x 1052 Hz

C.

3.2 x 10-53 Hz

D.

8.0 x 1014 Hz

Correct answer is D

E = hf
f = (E)/h
∴ f = (3.3 x 1.6 x 10-19)/6.6 x 10-34
= 0.8 x 1015 = 8.0 x 1014 Hz