The minimum energy required to cause photoelectric emission when the surface of a metal is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of suitable frequency is called

• A. critical energy
• B. ionization energy
• C. work function
• D. planck's constant

the function of the long-winged reproductives of the termites colony is to

• A. disperse the population
• B. feed the young
• C. participate in swarming
• D. protect the young

We couldnt find the official who was to act as our guide............., he has left before we arrived.

• A. moreover
• B. actually
• C. nevertheless
• D. however

Read the extract below and answer the question

As much as I deserve: why, that's the lady

I do in birth deserve her, and in fortunes

In graces, and in qualities of breeding

But more than these, in love I do deserves

(Act 11, sc VII)

The subject of the extract is

• A. a declaration of love
• B. the choice of caskets
• C. the elopement of two lovers
• D. a marriage proposal

Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,

(a) construct a quadrilateral PXYQ such that /PX/ = 9.9 cm, /QX/ = 10.2 cm, < QPZ = 75°, /QY/ = 10.4 cm and PQ // XY.

(b) Construct the (i) locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from X and Y ; (ii) locus \(l_{2}\) of points equidistant from QY and YX.

(c) Locate M, the point of intersection of \(l_{1}\) and \(l_{2}\).

(d) Measure /PM/.

The reason for which the building of the temple came into fulfillment during the time of Solomon was that

• A. David was guilty for shedding blood
• B. there was relative peace during his reign
• C. his father had arranged for building materials
• D. he offered enough sacrifices to God

One basic characteristic of parliamentary system of government is that the

• A. upper and lower houses of the legislature have equal powers
• B. cabinet is part of the legislature
• C. prime minister is usually a member of the upper house
• D. opposition party members are also included in the cabinet

The table shows the monthly contributions and expenditure pattern of an employee in 1999.

(a) Draw a pie chart to illustrate the data.

(b) If the employee's gross monthly salary was N10,800.00, calculate (i) the pension contribution of the employee ; (ii) the income tax paid by the employee.

(c) If the pension contribution and income tax were deducted from the gross monthly salary, before payment, calculate the take- home pay of the employee.

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The condition of the hotels has becomedeplorable?

• A. admirable
• B. regrettable
• C. bearable
• D. malignant

The act of bringing a legislative session to an end only for business to continue later is called

• A. adjournment
• B. prorogation
• C. resolution
• D. abrogation