Classification - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1989

The air column as shown above is set into vibration by the turning fork. In this State of resonance, the waves in the air column will be

A. Stationary and transverse
B. Stationary and longitudinal
C. Progressive and transverse
D. Progressive and longitudinal

Question 7:

• JAMB 1993

The relationship between L and the wavelength I of the stationary wave is

A. 2L = \(\lambda\)
B. L = \(\lambda\)
C. L = \(\frac {\lambda}{3}\)
D. 4L = 3 \(\lambda\)

Question 8:

• JAMB 1995

Which of the following is the exclusive property of a transverse wave?

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

Question 9:

• JAMB 1997

Ripples on water and light waves are similar because both

A. Have the same frequency
B. Can be refracted and diffracted
C. Are longitudinal waves
D. Have the same velocity