Question 1The wavelength of the first overtone of a note in a closed pipe of length 33cm isA.44cmB.33cmC.22cmD.17cmObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Non-luminous objects can be seen because theyA.are polishedB.are nearC.reflect lightD.emit lightObjective Show full explanation
Question 3The correct unit of energy density isA.kgm-3s-2B.kgm-1s-2C.kgm<-3/sup>s-2D.kgm2s-2Objective Show full explanation
Question 4The motion of smoke particles from a chimney is typicalA.oscillatory motionB.rotational motionC.circular motionD.random motionObjective Show full explanation
Question 5One of the properties of gamma rays is that they areA.negatively chargedB.massiveC.neutralD.positively chargedObjective Show full explanation
Question 6The process whereby the molecules of different substances move randomly is calledA.surface tensionB.diffusionC.capillarityD.osmosisObjective Show full explanation
Question 7The process whereby a liquid turns spontaneously into vapour is calledA.evaporationB.regelationC.boilingD.sublimationObjective Show full explanation
Question 8The velocity of sound in air will be doubled if its absolute temperature isA.doubledB.halvedC.constantD.quadrupledObjective Show full explanation
Question 9A thin converging lens has a power of 4.0diopers. determine its focal lengthA.0.25mB.0.03mC.5.00mD.2.50mObjective Show full explanation
Question 10An electric device is rated 2000w, 250v, the correct fuse rating of the device isA.8AB.9AC.7AD.6AObjective Show full explanation
Question 11Satellite communicate network make use ofA.infra-red raysB.sound wavesC.visible lightD.radio wavesObjective Show full explanation
Question 12If two inductors of inductance 2H and 6H are arranged in series, the total inductance isA.18.0HB.9.0HC.2.0HD.0.5HObjective Show full explanation
Question 13The current in a reverse biased junction is due toA.electronsB.majority carriersC.holesD.minority carriersObjective Show full explanation
Question 14In an A.C circuit that contains only a capacitor, the voltage lags behind the current byA.0°B.180°C.60°D.30°E.90°Objective Show full explanation
Question 15The ray which causes gas molecules to glow is known asA.molecular rayB.gamma rayC.anode rayD.cathode rayObjective Show full explanation
Question 16The charge carriers in gases areA.ions onlyB.electrons and holesC.electrons onlyD.electrons and ionsObjective Show full explanation
Question 17Which of the following materials is a conductor?A.plasticB.sodiumC.waxD.glassObjective Show full explanation
Question 18The instrument used for securing a large number of similar charges by induction is calledA.capacitorB.electrophorusC.electroscopeD.proof-planeObjective Show full explanation
Question 19The pitch of a sound note depends onA.timbreB.harmonicsC.qualityD.frequencyObjective Show full explanation
Question 20In which of the following material media would sound travel fasterA.waterB.oilC.metalD.gasObjective Show full explanation