JAMB Physics Past Questions, Answers & Explanations - Physics

Jamb Physics Questions

Question 6:

JAMB 1980

A magnet is similar to a bipolar charged system in that

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A It consists of two opposite poles - the north and south poles
B The earth's magnetic field has a south pole near the geographical north pole and a north pole near the geographical south pole
C The force of attraction and repulsion between opposite and between like poles obeys a law for electrostatic charges
D A and B only
E A and C only

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Question 7:

JAMB 1980

In the study of physics, temperature and heat are often confused with each other. Which of the following statements correctly defines these two element?

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A Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance
B Heat is a measure of the total kinetic energy of the molecules in a system
C Different materials require different amounts of heat to cause a given change in temperature
D All of the above
E A and B only

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Question 8:

JAMB 1980

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

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