Post Utme Ebonyi State University Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

What is the least possible error in using a rule graduated in centimeters?

A. \(0.1 \mathrm{~cm}\)
B. \(0.5 \mathrm{~cm}\)
C. \(0.1 \mathrm{~cm}\)
D. \(2.0 \mathrm{~cm}\)

Question 2:

Which of the following affects the period of simple pendulum? (I) mass of pendulum bob (II) length of the pendulum (III) acceleration due to gravity

A. I, II, and III
B. II and III only
C. I and III only
D. I and II only

Question 3:

A boy sits in a train moving with a uniform speed on a straight track-if from his outstretched palm he gently tossed a coin vertically upwards, the coin will fall ____________

A. In front of him palm
B. Behind his palm
C. Beside of his palm
D. Into his palm

Question 4:

A machine required \(100 \mathrm{~J}\) of work to raise a load of \(500 \mathrm{~N}\) through Avertical distance of \(1.5 \mathrm{~m}\). Calculate the efficiency of the machine.

A. \(80 \%\)
B. \(75 \%\)
C. \(60 \%\)
D. \(33 \%\)

Question 5:

One of the most important application of bimetallic strip is found in the construction of ____________

A. A thermostat
B. An altimeter
C. A thermocouple
D. A hygrometer