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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Physics Questions

Question 16:
The instrument used for securing a large number of similar charges by induction is called
  • A Electrophorus
  • B Capacitor
  • C Proof-plane
  • D Electroscope
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Question 17:
If 16mA of current flows through a conductor in one second, the number of electron transported per seconds is
[1 electronic charge = 1.6 x 10-19C]
  • A 1.00 x 1020
  • B 2.56 x 10-18
  • C 2.56 x -17
  • D 1.00 x 1017
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Question 18:
Electrical appliances at home are normally earthed so that
  • A The appliances are maintained at a lower p.d than the earth
  • B Both the a.c and d.c sources can be used
  • C A person touching the appliances is safe from electric shock
  • D The appliances are maintained at a higher p.d than the earth
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Question 19:
Given three capacitors 0.3μF, 0.5μF and 0.2μF, the joint capacitance when arranged to give minimum capacitance is
  • A 0.1μF
  • B 0.3μF
  • C 1.0μF
  • D 0.5μF
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Question 20:
The difference between X-rays and gamma rays is that
  • A X-rays are more penetrating than gamma rays
  • B X-rays are electromagnetic radiations while gamma rays are negatively charged radiation
  • C X-rays have higher frequencies than gamma rays
  • D X-rays arise from energy changes in the electronic structure of atoms while gamma rays come from the nucleus
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