Waves - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 2004

I. Wavelength
II. Medium of propagation
III. Wave velocity
IV. Frequency
V. Energy
Which of the above are used for characterizing waves?

A. I, II and V
B. I and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. III, IV and V

Question 67:

• JAMB 2004

Transverse waves can be distinguished from longitudinal waves using the characteristic of

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

Question 68:

• JAMB 2006

The wavelength of the first overtone of a note in a closed pipe of length 33 cm is?

A. 33 cm
B. 44 cm
C. 22 cm
D. 17 cm

Question 69:

• JAMB 2006

A progressive wave equation is represented by y = a sin\(\pi\) (150 Ï€t - x/4). if the phase difference of a progressive wave is 45°, the value of x in the equation is

A. 3 cm
B. 4 cm
C. 1 cm
D. 2 cm

Question 70:

• JAMB 2007

I. They should be identical
II. They should originate from the same source.
III. They should be coherent.
IV. They should be monochromatic.
from the statements above, the conditions for two waves to interfere are?

A. I,II and III only
B. I, III and IV only
C. II, III and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV