Types Of Motion - Physics Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 2019

If the time of flight is 96seconds, calculate the horizontal range through the point of projection.

A. 84400m
B. 69000m
C. 61440m
D. 24000m

Question 2 :

• JAMB 1980

The motion of the moving skin of a talking drum can rightly be described as

A. Translational
B. Random
C. Rotational
D. Oscillatory
E. Transitory

Question 3 :

• JAMB 1982

The force responsible for holding the moon in its orbit around the earth against the gravitational pull of the earth is

A. Centrifugal
B. Rotational
C. Reaction
D. Centripetal
E. Tractional

Question 4 :

• JAMB 1985

Which of the following types of motion are oscillatory? i.a diving board when used by a diver. ii. the motion of the balance wheel of a wrist watch. iii. the motion of the turn-table of a record player. iv. the motion of the center of a ten kobo piece as it rolls down an inclined plane. v. the motion of the needle of a D.C. ammeter into which a low A.C. current is passed

A. I and ii
B. I, ii and iii
C. Ii, ii and iv
D. I, ii and v
E. Iii, iv and iv

Question 5 :

• JAMB 1995

When a ball rolls on a smooth level ground, the motion of its center is

A. Translational
B. Oscillatory
C. Random
D. Rotational