NECO Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 35

171.

Which of the following statements about the concept of solid friction is NOT true?

A.

It always acts in the direction of motion

B.

It causes wear and tear in car tyres

C.

It depends on the nature of the surfaces in contact

D.

It is independent of the area of the surfaces in contact.

E.

It reduces the efficiency of the machine

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

172.

In 90 seconds, the mass of a radioactive element reduces to \(\frac{1}{16}\) of its original value. Determine the half- life of the element.

A.

15.0s

B.

18.0s

C.

22.5s

D.

30.0s

E.

45.0s

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{1}{16} = (\frac{1}{2})^n\)

\((\frac{1}{2})^4 = (\frac{1}{2})^n\)

\(n = 4\)

90 secs = 4 half lives

1 half life = \(\frac{90}{4}\) secs

= 22.5 secs

174.

A transformer is required to give 120V from a 240V mains supply. If the primary has 5500 turns, how many turns has the secondary?

A.

232

B.

450

C.

550

D.

2750

E.

11000

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

175.

A short chain is usually attached to the rear side of petro tanker trailing behind it to ensure that the

A.

charges generated by friction in the tanker are conducted to the earth

B.

chain vibrates in resonance with the tanker’s engine

C.

heat generated by friction in the engine is conducted to the earth

D.

petrol tanker is balanced on the road

E.

tanker does not exceed a certain speed limit

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.