Simple mercury barometer - 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 1987

The distance between the fixed points of a centigrade thermometer is 20cm. What is the temperature when the mercury level is 4.5cm above the lower mark?

A. 22.5^oC
B. 29.0^oC
C. 90.0^oC
D. 100.0^oC