JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 462

2,306.

The core of an efficient transformer should consist of laminated pieces of metal in order to

A.

increase the heat produced by increasing the eddy current

B.

increase the heat produced by reducing the eddy current

C.

reduce the heat produced by increasing the eddy current

D.

reduce the heat produced by reducing the eddy current

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,307.

At what frequency would a 10H inductor have a reactance of 2000Ω?

A.

π/200Hz

B.

π/100Hz

C.

100/πHz

D.

100πHz

Correct answer is E

Inductive reactance XL = 2πfL
∴ 2πfL = 2000Ω
then f = 2000Ω/2 x π x 10
f = 100/πHz

2,308.

In fleming's right-hand rule, the thumb, the forefinger and the middle finger if held mutually at right angles represent respectively, the

A.

motion, the field and the induced current

B.

induced current, the motion and the field

C.

field, the induced current and the motion

D.

induced current, the field and the motion

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,309.

A galvanometer has a resistance of 5Ω. By using a shunt wire of resistance 0.05Ω, the galvanometer could be converted to an ammeter capable of reading 2Amp. What is the current through the galvanometer?

A.

2mA

B.

10mA

C.

20mA

D.

25mA

Correct answer is C

Shunt resistance is usually given as
R = igrg/(I - ig)
Where R = 0.05Ω
rg = 5Ω
I = 2M
∴ ig = IR/(rg + R)
= (2 x 0.05)/(5 + 0.05)
= 0.10/5.05
= 0.0198A
= 19.8mA
= 20mA

2,310.

A 3000W electric cooker is to be used on a 200V mains circuit. Which of the fuses below can be used safely with the cooker?

A.

2A

B.

5A

C.

10A

D.

20A

Correct answer is D

The maximum current drawn by the cooker is given by;
I = \(\frac{P}{V}\)
∴ I = \(\frac{\text{3000}}{200}\)
I = 15A
The fuse rating = I \(\times\) 125% (the fuse is rated at 125% of the normal operating current)

Hence, the fuse rating = 15A \(\times\) (\(\frac{125}{100}\)) = 18.75amps

Therefore, the best fuse is 20A.