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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
The angular dispersion of a prism depends on
A
The index of refraction only
B
The angle of incidence as well as the index of refraction
C
The angle of incidence only
D
The thickness of the prism only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Dispersion is due to different refractive indices speeds and wavelengths.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55760)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
Which of the following statements are correct of the production and propagation of waves?
I. vibration produces waves
II. waves transmit energy along the medium
III. the medium through which the wave travels does not travel with the wave
IV. waves do not require any medium for transmission
A
I & IV only
B
II & IV only
C
III & IV only
D
I, II and III only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
- Waves are produced by vibration
- Waves transmit energy along the medium
- Particles of a medium vibrate with the wave motion without the entire medium
- Some waves require medium for transmission (mechanical).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55761)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A rectangular solid block has length 10cm, breadth 5cm and height 2cm. If it lies on a horizontal surface, and has density 100kg/m\(^3\), calculate the pressure it exerts on the surface.
A
20 N/m\(^2\)
B
100 N/m\(^2\)
C
400 N/m\(^2\)
D
300 N/m\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P
=
F
A
=
mg
A
=
(ρ \times v) \times g
A
=
ρ \times (A \times h) \times g
A
P = 100 \times 2 \times 10\(^{-2}\) \times 10 = 20 N/m\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55762)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
The diagram shows four positions of the bob of a simple pendulum. At which of these positions does the bob have maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1
B
2
C
None Of The Above
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The bob of a pendulum will have maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy at the lowest point of its swing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55766)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
An object is acted upon by a system of parallel forces causing the object to be in state equilibrium. Which of the following statement is not correct
A
the resultant of the parallel forces is zero
B
the algebraic sum of all the moments of the forces is zero
C
all the parallel forces must not be equal in magnitude and direction
D
the sum of forces in one direction must be equal to the sum of forces in the opposite direction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
all the parallel forces must be equal in magnitude and direction
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55767)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
Which of the following statements is/are correct for a freely falling body?
I. the total is entirely kinetic
II. the ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy is constant
III. the sum of potential and kinetic energy is constant
A
I only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I & III only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
- the total energy at any point is a combination of the P.E and K.E
- the sum of PE and KE at any point is always constant not the ratio of P.E to K.E
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55768)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
Efficiency of conduction in liquids and gases compared to solids is
A
less efficient than solid
B
more efficient than solids
C
equally efficient to solids
D
efficiently may vary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency of conduction in liquids and gases compared to solids is less efficient than solid.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55769)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A well 1km deep is filled with a liquid of density 950kg/m\(^3\) and g = 10m/s\(^2\), the pressure at the bottom of the well is
A
9.6 × 10\(^6\)N/m\(^2\)
B
9.5 x 10\(^5\)N/m\(^2\)
C
9.4 x 10\(^6\)N/m\(^2\)
D
9.5 x 10\(^6\)N/m\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P = Pa + ρgh = (1.00 \times 10\(^5\)) + (950 \times 10 \times 1000)
P = 10\(^5\) + (95 \times 10\(^5\)) = 10\(^5\)(1 + 95) = 96 \times 10\(^5\)
P = 9.6 \times 10\(^6\) N/m\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55772)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
"Sum of all forces acting on a body is zero." This condition represents equilibrium'
A
First condition
B
Second condition
C
Third condition
D
Fourth condition
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
First condition
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55778)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following bodies, each with centre of gravity G, lying on a horizontal table, is/are in unstable equilibrium?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
II only
B
III only
C
I & IV only
D
II & III only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
- I & II are in neutral equilibrium. They will roll continuously on the table
- III is a body with high centre of gravity (unstable)
- IV is a body with high centre of gravity (stable)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55787)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Units, Measurements & Dimensional Analysis
Solution
The volume of a stone having an irregular shape can be determined using?
A
meter rule
B
measuring cylinder
C
vernier calliper
D
micrometer screw gauge
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The volume of object is the same as the volume of liquid displaced in a container such as measuring cylinder.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55790)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
In Sunlight, a blue flower looks blue because we see the flower by the light it
A
receives from our eyes
B
disperses
C
absorbed
D
reflect
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Colours presented by objects are the ones reflected
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55792)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A body moves in SHM between two point 20m on the straight line Joining the points. If the angular speed of the body is 5 rad/s. Calculate its speed when it is 6m from the center of the motion.
A
20 m/s
B
30 m/s
C
40 m/s
D
50 m/s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
From two parts 20m apart
a = 10m, x = 6m, A = 5
V = \omega\(\sqrt{A^2 - X^2}\) = 5\(\sqrt{10^2 - 6^2}\) = 40m/s
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55811)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
The equilibrium position of objects in any field corresponds to situation of
A
equipotential energy
B
maximum potential energy
C
minimum potential energy
D
minimum kinetic energy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Potential energy = mgh = (mg)h = force \times distance
⇒ 0 \times d = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55823)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Elasticity, Density, Pressure & Fluids
Solution
The height at which the atmosphere ceases to exist is about 80km. If the atmospheric pressure on the ground level is 760mmHg, the pressure at a height of 20km above the ground level is
(ρm = 13.6g/cm\(^3\) ρ = 0.00013g/cm\(^3\) )
A
380mmHg
B
570mmHg
C
190mmHg
D
480mmHg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
ρ\(_m\)h\(_m\) = ρ\(_a\)h\(_a\)
13.6(760 - p) \times 10\(^{-3}\) = 13 \times 10\(^{-5}\)(20 \times 10\(^3\))
760
-
p
=
13 \times 10\(^{-5}\) \times 20 \times 10\(^{3}\)
13.6 \times 10\(^{-3}\)
=
19.12
\times
10\(^{1}\)
760 - p = 191.2
p = 760 - 191.2 ≈ 570mmHg
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55825)