Thermometric properties - 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 1979

Which of the following statements is correct? The reading of pressure on a mercury barometer is independent of

A. The cross-sectional area of the tube
B. The atmospheric pressure
C. The density of mercury
D. The temperature of mercury
E. The acceleration due to gravity

Question 3:

• JAMB 1981

A liquid-in-glass thermometer should quickly register temperature changes. This is achieved by choosing a liquid that

A. Is opaque
B. Has high density
C. Has regular expansion
D. Has a high thermal conductivity
E. Can wet glass