JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 441

2,201.

The figure above represents a frictionless pulley system in which a weight W is in equilibrium with a weight of 40N. Find the value of W

A.

13.3N

B.

20.0N

C.

40.0N

D.

80.0N

Correct answer is D

With P1 and P2 as shown (make a V.R of 2), the weight W = 40N * 2 = 80N

2,202.

The diagram above shows the velocity-time graph of a vehicle. Its acceleration and retardation respectively are

A.

8.0 ms-2, 4,0 ms-2

B.

4.0 ms-2, 8.0 ms-2

C.

4.0 ms-2, 2.0 ms-2

D.

2.0 ms-2, 4.0 ms-2

Correct answer is C

Acceleration = slope = AE/OE = 80/20 = 4m/s2
∴ acceleration and retardation = 4m/s2; 2m/s2

2,203.

Vibration in a stretched spring cannot be polarized because they are

A.

stationary waves

B.

transverse waves

C.

longitudinal waves

D.

mechanical waves

Correct answer is C

In longitudinal waves, such as sound waves in a liquid or gas, the displacement of the particles in the oscillation is always in the direction of propagation, so these waves do not exhibit polarization.

2,204.

the pressure of 3 moles of an ideal gas at a temperature of 27°C having a volume of 10-3m3 is

A.

2.49 x 105-2

B.

7.47 x 105-2

C.

2.49 x 106-2

D.

7.47 x 106-2

Correct answer is D

From the relation PV = nRT
V = 10-33; n = 3 moles; T = 27 + 273 = 300k
R = 8.3 j mol-1 K-1
=> P = nRT/V = 3 X 8.3 X 300/10-3 = 7.47 X 106 Nm-2

2,205.

The phenomenon that makes sound persist when its source has been removed is known as

A.

acoustic vibration

B.

rarefaction

C.

echo

D.

reverberation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.