JAMB Physics 2016 past questions and answers

3 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.

Question 2

Electromagnetic Induction

The electromotive force in the secondary winding of the transformer shown above is

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  1. A.stabilizing.
  2. B.reducing.
  3. C.increasing.
  4. D.varying.
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Answer: C (increasing.)

Explanation

The output (secondary) coil has more turns than the input coil, so the e.m.f. in the secondary is larger than the input voltage: a step-up transformer.

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Question 4

Quantity of Heat

Calculate the temperature change when 500 J of heat is supplied to 100g of water.

  1. A.12.1°C
  2. B.2.1°C
  3. C.1.2°C
  4. D.0.1°C.
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Answer: C (1.2°C)

Explanation

Δθ = Q/(mc) = 500 ÷ (0.1 × 4200) ≈ 1.2°C, using 4200 J kg−1 K−1 for water.

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Question 35

Newton's Laws and Momentum

Which of the following is a correct explanation of the INERTIA of a body?

  1. A.Reluctance to start moving once at rest and its reluctance to stop moving once it has begun to move
  2. B.Reluctance to stop moving
  3. C.Readiness to start moving
  4. D.Reluctance to start moving and its readiness to stop moving once it has begun to move
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Answer: A (Reluctance to start moving once at rest and its reluctance to stop moving once it has begun to move)

Explanation

Inertia is a body's tendency to keep its state: it resists being started when at rest and resists being stopped when moving.

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