Classification - Jamb Physics 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 1981

The following types of waves are transverse EXCEPT

A. Light waves
B. Radio waves
C. Sound waves
D. Surface waves on water
E. X-rays

Question 3:

• JAMB 1983

Ripples on water are similar to light waves in that they both

A. Have the same wavelength
B. Are longitudinal
C. Cannot be reflected
D. Travel at the same speed
E. Can be refracted and diffracted

Question 4:

• JAMB 1983

Longitudinal waves do not exhibit

A. Refraction
B. Reflection
C. Diffraction
D. Polarization
E. Rarefaction

Question 5:

• JAMB 1989

A vibrator of frequency 60Hz is used in generating transverse stationary waves in a long thin wire, If the average distance between successive nodes on the wire is 45cm, find the speed of the transverse waves in the wire.

A. 27ms^-1
B. 54ms^-1
C. 90ms^-1
D. 108ms^-1