Formation of shadows and eclipse - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

If the time of flight is 96seconds, calculate the horizontal range through the point of projection.

A. 84400m
B. 69000m
C. 61440m
D. 24000m

Question 2:

• JAMB 1995

Total eclipse of the sun occurs when the

A. Earth is between the moon and the sun
B. Sun is between the moon and the earth
C. Moon is between the sun and the earth
D. Ozone layer is threatened

Question 3:

• JAMB 1997

When the sun, moon and the earth are as shown in the diagram above an observer standing in X is in

A. Penumbra and sees a partial eclipse
B. Penumbra and sees a total eclipse
C. Umbra and sees a partial eclipse
D. Umbra and sees a total eclipse

Question 4:

• JAMB 2011

The eclipse of the sun occurs when the

A. Moon is between the sun and the earth
B. Earth is between the sun and the moon
C. Moon is not completely hidden in the earth's shadow
D. Moon's umbra falls on some part of the earth