Jamb Physics 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following instruments can be used to measure current in an a.c circuit?

A. Hot wire ammeter
B. Moving coil ammeter
C. Tangent galvanometer
D. Moving coil galvanometer

Question 37:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following statements about wave motion is correct?

A. Electromagnetic waves are transverse
B. Transverse waves do not require a medium for propagation
C. Longitudinal waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel
D. All mechanical waves are longitudinal

Question 38:

• JAMB 2016

A satellite revolving around the earth is kept on its orbit by

A. Centripetal forces only
B. Centripetal and frictional forces
C. Centrifugal forces only
D. Centripetal and centrifugal forces

Question 39:

• JAMB 2016

A manometer is an instrument used for measuring

A. Relative density of liquid
B. Pressure in liquids and gases
C. Humidity
D. Atmospheric pressure

Question 40:

• JAMB 2016

A body which weighs 50N in air displaces 3.7kg of water when partially immersed in water. Calculate the upthrust on the body?

A. 8.7N
B. 37.0N
C. 87.0N
D. 13.0N