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Question 1
jamb 1993

In the network shown above, determine the potential difference across the 5µF capacitor

A3V
B6V
C12V
D18V
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Question 2
jamb 1993

The current I in the fig above is

A4.00A
B1.30A
C0.80A
D0.75A
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Question 3
jamb 1993
Two mirrors M1 and M2 are inclined at right angles as shown above calculate the angle of reflection of the ray of light at M2
A\( 30^{\circ} \)
B\( 45^{\circ} \)
C\( 60^{\circ} \)
D\( 90^{\circ} \)
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Question 4
jamb 1993

In the fig above,A lever of length 200m is used to lift a load of mass 180kg. The pivot at P is 20m from the load. what minimum force F must be applied at the end of the lever [g = 10ms-2]

A9N
B18N
C20N
D200N
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Question 5
jamb 1993

The diagram above shows a velocity time graph representing the motion of a car. Find the total distance covered during the acceleration and retardation of the motion

A75m
B150m
C300m
D375m
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Question 6
jamb 1993
The kinetic theory of photoelectron liberated from a metallic surface depends on the
Aintensity of the incident radiation
Btime duration of the incident radiation
Ctemperature of the incident radiation
Dfrequency of the incident radiation
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Question 7
jamb 1993
An element X of an atomic number 88 and mass number 226 decays to form an element Z by emitting two beta particles and an alpha particle. Z is represented by
A\(^{222}_{82}Z\)
B\(^{222}_{88}Z\)
C\(^{226}_{86}Z\)
D\(^{226}_{80}Z\)
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Question 8
jamb 1993
Which of the following are produced after a nuclear fusion process? i. one heavy nucleus. ii. neutrons-1. iii. protons. iv. Energy.
Ai and ii
Bi and iv
Cii and iii
Dii and iv
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Question 9
jamb 1993
Natural radioactivity is the random spontaneous disintegration of the nuclei of heavy isotopes of certain elements with the emission of
A\(\alpha\), X, and \( \beta\)
B\(\alpha\), \(\beta\) and \(\gamma\)-rays
CX, \(\alpha\), \(\gamma\)-ray
D\(\alpha\), \( \beta\) and X-rays
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Question 10
jamb 1993

Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) cathode rays? i. they consist of tiny particles carrying negative electric charges. ii. they are deflected in a magnetic field but not in an electric field. iii. they consist of fast moving neutrons and deflected in an electric field.

Ai only
Bii only
Ci and ii only
Dii and iii only
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Question 11
jamb 1993
Determine the inductive reactance when a 30.0mH inductor with a negligible resistance is connected to a 1.3 x 103Hz oscillator.
A39.0\(\Omega\)
B122.5\(\Omega\)
C245.0\(\Omega\)
D39000.0\(\Omega\)
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Question 12
jamb 1993
The primary aim in high tension transmission is to
Aminimize electrical energy losses due to heat production
Bincrease the rate of energy transfer by using high voltage
Cincrease the current in the wire
Dgenerate electricity at high current and low voltage
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Question 13
jamb 1993

Which of the following devices may be used to step up the voltage in a d.c. circuit?

Aa step-up transformer
Ba d.c. generator
Ca wattmeter
Dan induction coil
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Question 14
jamb 1993
A 40-W instrument has a resistance of 90\(\Omega\). On what voltage should it be operated normally?
A60V
B150V
C225V
D3600V
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Question 15
jamb 1993
A parallel plate capacitor of area 10cm2 in vacuum has a capacitance of 10-2\(\mu\)F. What is the distance between the plates?(e = 9 x 10-12fm)
A9 x 10-13m
B9 x 10-7m
C9 x 10-3m
D9 x 107m
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Question 16
jamb 1993
A current of 100mA passes through a conductor for 2 minutes. The quantity of electricity transported is
A200C
B50C
C12C
D0.002C
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Question 17
jamb 1993
The terminal voltage of a battery is 4.0V when supplying a current of 2.0A, and 2.0V when supplying a current of 3.0A. The internal resistance of the battery is
A0.5 \(\Omega\)
B1.0\(\Omega\)
C2.0\(\Omega\)
D4.0\(\Omega\)
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Question 18
jamb 1993
A simple cell with mercury-amalgamated zinc electrode prevents
Alocal actions
Bpolarization
Cbuckling
Ddegradation
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Question 19
jamb 1993
A current carrying conductor experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field because the
Aconductor is magnetized
Bmagnetic field of the current interacts with external magnetic field
Cforce is due to the motor principle
Delectric field of the current interacts with the external magnetic field
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Question 20
jamb 1993

Which of the following correctly explains why soft iron is proffered to steel in electromagnets? i. soft iron is more readily magnetized than steel. ii. soft iron is more readily demagnetized than steel. iii. soft iron retains magnetism more than steel.

Ai only
Bii and iii only
Ci and ii only
Di, ii, and iii.
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