JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 63

311.

The general definition of elastic modulus is

A.

\(\frac{stress}{strain}\)

B.

\(\frac{strain}{stress}\)

C.

\(stress \times strain\)

D.

\(\sqrt{\frac{stress}{strain}}\)

Correct answer is A

Elastic modulus is the ratio of pressure (stress) applied to a body to the resistance (strain) produced by the body.

= \(\frac{stress}{strain}\)

312.

The S.I unit for sound energy is

A.

Hz

B.

cd

C.

dB

D.

J

Correct answer is D

Every form of energy is measured in joules (J).

313.

The critical angle for light traveling from a transparent medium to air s measured as 34º. The refractive index of the medium is

A.

0.56

B.

1.50

C.

1.79

D.

2.02

Correct answer is C

N = \(\frac{1}{sinθ}\)

  = \(\frac{1}{sin34}\)

  = 1.79

314.

A boy receives the echo of his clap reflected by a nearby hill 0.8s later. If the speed of sound in air is 340ms\(^-1\), how far is he from the hill?

A.

66m

B.

136m

C.

264m

D.

528m

Correct answer is B

2 × Distance = speed × time
2 × Distance = (340) × (0.8)

= 272/2
Distance = 136m

315.

A solid weighs 45N and 15N respectively in air and water. Determine the relative density of the solid

A.

0.33

B.

0.50

C.

1.50

D.

3.00

Correct answer is C

Weight in Air = 45N

  Weight in Water = 15N

  R.D = \(\frac{45}{45-15}\) = 1.50