JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 443

2,211.

The time rate of loss of heat by a body is proportional to the

A.

difference in temprature between the body and its surroundings

B.

temperature of its surroundings

C.

ratio of the temperature of the body to that of its surroundings

D.

temperature of the body

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,212.

Which of the following eye defects can be corrected using a cylindrical lens.

A.

myopia

B.

Astigmatism

C.

Presbyopia

D.

Chromatic abiration

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,213.

the property that is propagated in a traveling wave is

A.

frequency

B.

amplitude

C.

energy

D.

wave length

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,214.

To produce an enlarged and erect image with a concave mirror,the object must be positioned

A.

at the principal focus

B.

beyond the centre of curvature

C.

between the principal focus and the centre of the curvature

D.

between the principal focus and the pole

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,215.

Which of the following is a characteristics of stationary waves?

A.

They are formed by two identical waves travelling in opposite directions

B.

they can be transverse or longitudinal

C.

The distance between two successive nodes is one wavelength

D.

The antinode is a point of minimum displacement

Correct answer is A

They are produced by the superposition of two progressive identical waves travelling in opposite directions