Jamb Physics Past question

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A solid suspended by a piece of string is completely immersed in water. On attempting to lift the solid out of the water, the string breaks when the solid is partly out of the water. This is because

March 17, 2023 Teezab

Jamb 1978 A solid suspended by a piece of string is completely immersed in water. On attempting to lift the solid out of the water, the string breaks when the solid is partly out of the water. This is because A. the tension in the string decreases as the solid […]

In the diagram above, MN is perpendicular to ON and MR what is the difference between the…

March 17, 2023 Teezab

JAMB 1980 In the diagram above, MN is perpendicular to ON and MR what is the difference between the moment about N of the force of 20 Newtons applied along MP an its moment about O. A. Zero B. 0.2N.m C. 0.4N.m D. 0.8N.m E. 0.6N.m Correct Answer: Option A […]

Two lamps rated 40W and 220V each are connected in series. The total power dissipated in both lamps is

March 17, 2023 Teezab

Jamb 1978 Two lamps rated 40W and 220V each are connected in series. The total power dissipated in both lamps is A. 10W B. 20W C. 40W D. 80W E. none of the above ANSWER: Option D EXPLANATION: Since they are connected in series, total power dissipated will be equal […]

The activity of a radioactive substance depends on

March 17, 2023 Teezab

JAMB 1980 The activity of a radioactive substance depends on A. temperature and purity B. temperature and age C. purity and age D. age, purity and temperature E. none of the above Correct Answer: Option C Explanation Physical factors like temperature and pressure does not have direct influence on radioactivity, […]

The latent heat of fusion of a substance is the heat required to

March 17, 2023 Teezab

JAMB 1981 The latent heat of fusion of a substance is the heat required to A. raise the temperature of unit mass of the substance by 1°C B. maintain unit mass of the substance at constant temperature C. change unit mass of substance from solid to liquid at constant temperature […]

If NEPA charges 5k per kWh, what is the cost of operating for 24 hours a lamp requiring 1A on a 200V line?

March 17, 2023 Teezab

Jamb 1978 If NEPA charges 5k per kWh, what is the cost of operating for 24 hours a lamp requiring 1A on a 200V line? A. 24K B. 55K C. 40K D. 26K E. 32K. ANSWER: Option A EXPLANATION: refer to the image below! Previous Next Or […]

If the volume of a fixed mass of a gas is kept constant, the pressure of the gas…

March 17, 2023 Teezab

JAMB 1980 If the volume of a fixed mass of a gas is kept constant, the pressure of the gas A. is inversely proportional to its centigrade temperature B. is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature C. is directly proportional to its centigrade temperature D. is directly proportional to its […]

Of the following which is different from the others

March 17, 2023 Teezab

Jamb 1978 Of the following which is different from the others? A. x-rays B. gamma-rays C. cathode rays D. ultra violet rays E. infrared rays ANSWER: Option C EXPLANATION: The Electromagnetic spectrum EM spectrum is generally divided into seven regions, in order of decreasing wavelength and increasing energy and frequency. […]

An ice cube floats in a glass of water filled to the brim. What happens when the ice melts

March 17, 2023 Teezab

Jamb 1978 An ice cube floats in a glass of water filled to the brim. What happens when the ice melts? A. The water level remains the same B. There is a drop in the level of water in the glass due to condensation on its outside C. The water […]

A given quantity of heat increases the temperature of 150grams of water from 9°C to 15°C and increases the temperature of oil of 100grams from 9°C to 25°C. The ratio of the specific heat of oil to that of water is

March 17, 2023 Teezab

JAMB 1980 A given quantity of heat increases the temperature of 150grams of water from 9°C to 15°C and increases the temperature of oil of 100grams from 9°C to 25°C. The ratio of the specific heat of oil to that of water is A. 0.36 B. 0.46 C. 0.56 D. […]