JAMB Physics 1994 Question 49

Question 49

Alternating Current Circuits

In the curve above, PQRST represents an alternating voltage of frequency 50 Hz. The time interval between points P and R on the graph is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.25s
  2. B.1/50 s
  3. C.1/100 s
  4. D.1/200 s
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Answer: C (1/100 s)

Explanation

One cycle takes 1/50 s. From P to R is half a cycle, so the time is 1/100 s.