Structure of Matter and Kinetic Theory - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1985

Which of the following phenomena CANNOT be explained by the molecular theory of matter?

A. Expansion
B. Conduction
C. Convection
D. Radiation
E. Evaporation

Question 7:

• JAMB 1987

If a beaker is filled with water it is observed that the surface of the water is not horizontal at the glass-water interface. This behavior is due to

A. Friction
B. Viscosity
C. Surface tension
D. Evaporation

Question 8:

• JAMB 1989

A thin film of liquid is trapped between two glass plates. The force required to pull the plates apart will increase if the

A. Surface tension of the liquid is reduced
B. Perpendicular distance between the plates is increased
C. Area of the liquid surface in contact with the plates is increased
D. Pressure of the air is decreased

Question 9:

• JAMB 1989

From the kinetic theory of gases, temperature is a

A. Form of energy and is proportional to the total kinetic energy of the molecules
B. Form of energy and is proportional to the average kinetic energy of the molecules
C. Physical property and is proportional to the total kinetic energy of the molecules
D. Physical property and is proportional to the average kinetic energy of the molecules

Question 10:

• JAMB 1995

The volume of an air bubble increases from the bottom to the top of a lake at constant temperature because

A. Atmospheric pressure acts on the surface of the lake
B. Pressure increases with depth
C. Density remains constant with pressure
D. The bubble experiences an upthrust