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Physics UTME / JAMB 2025 Simple Structure of Matter

The acceleration of the body given above ( upthrust = 10N)

A 10.0m/s\(^2\)

B 20.0m/s\(^2\)

C 7.5m/s\(^2\)

D 6.8m/s\(^2\)

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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2025 Simple Structure of Matter

3a. What is surface tension? Explain the phenomenon in terms of intermolecular forces. b. Describe a simple experiment to demonstrate the surface tension of a liquid. c. State three examples to illustrate the effects of surface tension. d. Why does water wet a clean glass surface, whereas mercury does not? e. State two methods by which the surface tension of a liquid may be reduced.

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Physics UTME / JAMB 2024 Simple Structure of Matter

The force of attraction between molecules of the same substance is

A cohesion

B capillarity

C adhesion

D surface tension

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Physics UTME / JAMB 2023 Simple Structure of Matter

Which of the following liquids has the highest surface tension?

A Soapy water

B Water

C Mercury

D Oil

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Physics UTME / JAMB 2023 Simple Structure of Matter

When a water droplet is placed on a freshly cut piece of wood, it spreads out to form a thin layer because the wood is

A not at equilibrium with the water

B cohesive to water

C at equilibrium with the water

D adhesive to water

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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2022 Simple Structure of Matter

The viscosity of a fluid depends on the following factors except the?

A relative motion between the layers of the fluid

B nature of the material of the fluid

C surface area of the fluid in contact

D normal reaction in the fluid

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Physics UTME / JAMB 2021 Simple Structure of Matter

When the temperature of a liquid increases, its surface tension

A decreases

B increases

C remains constant

D increases then decreases

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Physics UTME / JAMB 2009 Simple Structure of Matter

It is observed that water will wet a clean glass because the?

A cohesion of water to glass is stronger than the cohesion of water molecules

B adhesion of water molecules is weaker than the cohesion of water to glass

C cohesion of water to glass is weaker than the cohesion of water molecules

D adhesion of water molecules is stronger than the cohesion of water molecules

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Physics UTME / JAMB 2008 Simple Structure of Matter

Counting of currency notes with moist fingers is based on the principles of?

A diffusion

B cohesion

C adhesion

D viscosity

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