JAMB Physics 1985 Question 16

Question 16

Measurement and Units

A metal cube of volume 103 mm3 is lowered into a measuring cylinder containing water. If the internal cross-sectional area of the cylinder is 1.5 × 102 mm2, by how much does the water level rise in the cylinder?

  1. A.6.67 × 100 mm
  2. B.5.50 × 102 mm
  3. C.1.15 × 103 mm
  4. D.2.50 × 103 mm
  5. E.1.50 × 105 mm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (6.67 × 100 mm)

Explanation

Rise = volume ÷ area = 1000 ÷ 150 ≈ 6.67 mm.