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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Physics Questions

Question 2251:
When the breaks in a car are applied, the frictional force on the tyres is?
  • A A disadvantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
  • B A disadvantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
  • C An advantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
  • D An advantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
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Question 2252:
If the stress on a wire is 10\(^{7}\)NM\(^{-2}\) and the wire is stretched from its original length of 10.00 cm to 10.05 cm. The young's modulus of the wire is?
  • A 5.0 x 10\(^{-4}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
  • B 5.0 x 10\(^{-5}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
  • C 2.0 x 10\(^{-8}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
  • D 2.0 x 10\(^{9}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
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Question 2253:
If the fraction of the atoms of a radioactive material left after 120 years is 1/64, what is the half-life of the material?
  • A 24 years
  • B 20 years
  • C 10 years
  • D 2 years
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Question 2254:
A certain radioactive source emits radiation that was found to be deflected by both magnetic and electric fields. The radiation is?
  • A Beta rays
  • B Gamma rays
  • C X-rays
  • D Ultra-violet rays
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Question 2255:
The inner diameter of a test tube can be measured accurately using a?
  • A Micrometer screw gauge
  • B Pair of dividers
  • C Meter rule
  • D Pair of vernier calipers
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