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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Physics Questions

Question 6:
A block-and-tackle system is used to lift a load of 20N through a vertical height of 10m. if the efficiency of the system is 40%, how much work is done against friction?
  • A 80J
  • B 120J
  • C 300J
  • D 500J
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Question 7:
Which of the following devices are used to measure pressure? i. Aneroid barometer. ii. hydrometer. iii. hygrometer. iv. manometer.
  • A I and iii
  • B Ii and iii
  • C Iii and iv
  • D I and iv
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Question 8:
A piece of wood of mass 40g and uniform cross-sectional area of 2cm2 floats upright in water. The length of the wood immersed is
  • A 30cm
  • B 40cm
  • C 20cm
  • D 2cm
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Question 9:
The pressure on the gas of constant gas thermometer at the ice point is 325mm of mercury and at the steam point is 875mm of mercury. Find the temperature when the pressure of the gas is 190mm of mercury
  • A 30k
  • B 243k
  • C 300k
  • D 3003k
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Question 10:
A column of air 10.0cm long is trapped in a tube at 27oC. What is the length of the volume at 100oC?
  • A 12.4cm
  • B 13.7cm
  • C 18.5cm
  • D 37.0cm
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