Liquids At Rest - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2010

The accurate measurement of the relative density of a substance in its powdered form is done with a beam balance and

A. A density bottle
B. An eureka can
C. A pipette
D. A burette

Question 47:

• JAMB 2010

A hydrometer is an instrument used in measuring

A. Vapour pressure of a fluid
B. Density of liquid
C. Relative humidity of a liquid
D. Relative density of a liquid

Question 48:

• JAMB 2010

The density of a certain oil on frying becomes 0.4 kgm\(^{-3}\) with the volume of 20m\(^{3}\). what will be its initial volume when its initial density is 0.8 kgm\(^{-3}\) assuming no loss of oil due to spillage?

A. 12m³
B. 10m³
C. 8m³
D. 5m³

Question 49:

• JAMB 2012

A solid weigh 10 .00 N in air, 6 N when fully immersed in water and 7 . 0 N when fully immersed in a liquid X. Calculate the relative density of the liquid, X.

A. 5/3
B. 4/3
C. 3/4
D. 7/10

Question 50:

• JAMB 2012

When a ship sails from salt water into fresh water, the fraction of its volume above the water surface will

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
D. Increase then decrease