Measurements and Units - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1982

a body is acted upon by forces applied at points P and Q as shown above their resultant is equal to

A. 2√5N in adirection N 56◦ E
B. 2√5N in adirection N 56◦ W
C. 2√13N in adirection N 56◦ E
D. 2√13N in adirection N 56◦ W
E. √10N in adirection N 56◦ E

Question 12:

• JAMB 1984

For which of the underlisted quantities is the derived unit ML²T² correct? i. momentum of a force ii. work iii. acceleration

A. I only
B. Ii only
C. Iii only
D. I and ii
E. Ii and iii

Question 13:

• JAMB 1985

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental S.I unit?

A. Meter
B. Ampere
C. Kelvin
D. Seconds
E. Radian

Question 14:

• JAMB 1985

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental S.I unit?

A. Meter
B. Ampere
C. Kelvin
D. Seconds
E. Radian

Question 15:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following represents the correct precision if the length of a piece of wire is measured with a meter rule?

A. 35mm
B. 35.0mm
C. 35.00mm
D. 35.01mm