Jamb Physics 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1992

What is the least possible error in using a rule graduated in centimeters?

A. 0.1cm
B. 0.5cm
C. 1.0cm
D. 2.0cm

Question 2:

• JAMB 1992

What is the least possible error in using a rule graduated in centimeters?

A. 0.1cm
B. 0.5cm
C. 1.0cm
D. 2.0cm

Question 3:

• JAMB 1992

Which of the following affects the period of a simple pendulum? i. mass of the pendulum bob. ii. length of the pendulum. iii. acceleration due to gravity.

A. I, ii, and iii
B. Ii and iii only
C. I and iii only
D. I and ii only

Question 4:

• JAMB 1992

A boy sits in a train moving with uniform speed on a straight track. If from his outstretched palm he gently tosses his coin upwards, the coin will fall

A. In front of his palm
B. Behind his palm
C. Beside his palm
D. Into his palm

Question 5:

• JAMB 1992

A body starts from rest and moves with uniform acceleration of 6ms^-2. What distance does it cover in the third seconds

A. 15m
B. 18m
C. 27m
D. 30m