JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 74

366.

Convex mirrors are used as driving mirrors because images formed are

A.

erect, Virtual and diminished

B.

erect, real and diminished

C.

erect, virtual and magnified

D.

inverted, virtual and diminished

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

367.

The differences observed in solids, liquids and gases may be accounted for by

A.

their relative masses

B.

their melting points

C.

the spacing and forces acting between the molecules

D.

the different molecules in each of them

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

368.

The process whereby a liquid turns spontaneously into vapour is called

A.

regelation

B.

evaporation

C.

boiling

D.

sublimation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

369.

Electrical appliances in homes are normally earthed so that

A.

a person touching the appliances is safe from electric shock

B.

both the a.c. and d.c. sources can be used

C.

the appliances are maintained at a higher pd than the earth

D.

the appliances are maintained at a lower pd than the earth

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

370.

A positively charged rod X is brought near an uncharged metal sphere Y and is then touched by a finger with X still in place. When the finger is removed, the result is that Y has

A.

no charge and a zero potential

B.

a positive charge and a zero potential

C.

a negative charge and a positive potential

D.

a negative charge and a negative potential

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.