Definition of relative density - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2008

In the hare's apparatus, water rises to a height of 26.5 cm in one limb. if a liquid rises to a height of 20.4 cm in the other limb, what is the relative density of the liquid?

A. 0.8
B. 1.1
C. 1.2
D. 1.3

Question 12:

• JAMB 2008

An empty density bottle weighs 2 N. if its weighs 5 N when filled with water and 4 N when filled with olive oil, the relative density of olive oil is

A. (1)/3
B. (2)/3
C. (1)/5
D. (2)/5

Question 13:

• 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 14:

• 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 15:

• 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