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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Physics Questions

Question 21:
The mercury column in the barometer at notational atmospheric pressure has a height of?
  • A 0.76 cm at see level
  • B 760 cm at sea level
  • C 7.6 cm at sea level
  • D 76 cm at sea level
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Question 22:
If an object just begins to slide on a surface inclined at 30º to the horizontal,the coefficient of friction is?
  • A √3
  • B \(\frac{√3}{2}\)
  • C \(\frac{1}{√2}\)
  • D \(\frac{1}{√3}\)
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Question 23:
Which of these is a derived unit?
  • A Kilogram
  • B Metre
  • C Newton
  • D Second
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Question 24:
A bar magnet is divided into two pieces, which of the following statement is correct?
  • A Two new magnets are created
  • B The magnetic field of each separate piece becomes stronger
  • C The electric field is created
  • D The bar magnet is demagnetized
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Question 25:
Consider the wave equation y = 5mm sin [1cm\(^{-1}\)x - 60s\(^{-1}\)t]. The wave number is?
  • A 0.1 cm\(^{-1}\)
  • B 10cm\(^{-1}\)
  • C 1.0cm\(^{-1}\)
  • D 2cm\(^{-1}\)
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