Physics Practice Test – Structure of Matter and Kinetic Theory (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

The rise or fail of a liquid in a narrow tube is because of the ______ (JAMB 2013)

A. friction the walls of the tube and the liquid
B. osmotic pressure of the liquid
C. viscosity of the liquid
D. surface tension of the liquid

I. Change of State
II. Diffusion
III. Radiation.
IV Osmosis.

Which of the processes above can be explained using the kinetic theory? (JAMB 2016)

A. I, II, III, IV      B. I, III and IV   C. I, II and IV     D. I, II and III

When temperature of a liquid is increased, its surface tension ______ (JAMB 1999)

A. decreases   B. increases    C. remains constant    D. increases then decreases

The different time rates of flow of fluids is due to ______ (JAMB 2015)

A. cohesive force    B. adhesive force    C. viscous force    D. surface tension

Counting of currency notes with moist fingers is based on the principles of _______ (JAMB 2008)

A. diffusion.    B. cohesion.    C. adhesion.    D. viscosity.