Waves - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 91:

• JAMB 2014

The distance between two successive crests of a wave is 15cm and the velocity 300ms^-1. Calculate the frequency.

A. 2.0x10²Hz
B. 4.5x10³Hz
C. 2.0x10³Hz
D. 4.5x10²Hz

Question 92:

• JAMB 2015

A stroboscope can be used to make the ware appear ..............

A. Stationary
B. In motion
C. Dipper
D. Ripple

Question 93:

• JAMB 2015

Radio waves belong to the class of wave whose velocity is about

A. 34m/s
B. 3 ×10⁶m/s
C. 3 à—10⁸m/s
D. 3 à— 10^-8m/s

Question 94:

• JAMB 2015

The compressed regions and the space-out regions in longitude wave are refers to as

A. Compression and Rarefaction
B. Comparison and Explosion
C. Reflection only
D. Refraction only

Question 95:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following waves is both transverse and mechanical?

A. Water waves
B. Radio waves
C. Sound waves
D. X-rays