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Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify (\(\sqrt[3]{64a^3})^{-1}\)
A
4a
B
\(\frac{1}{8a}\)
C
8a
D
\(\frac{1}{4a}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(\(\sqrt[3]{64a^3})^{-1}\)
\(\frac{1}{(\sqrt[3]{64a^3})}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4a}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46363)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(\frac{2 \sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} + 2 \sqrt{2}}\) = m + n √ 6,
find the values of m and n respectively
A
1, − 2
B
− 2, n = 1
C
\(\frac{-2}{5}\), 1
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{2 \sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} + 2 \sqrt{2}}\)= m + n√6
\(\frac{2 \sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} + 2 \sqrt{2}}\) x \(\frac{\sqrt{3} - 2 \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}\)
\(\frac{2 \sqrt{3} (\sqrt{3} - 2 \sqrt{2}) - \sqrt{2}(\sqrt{3} - 2 \sqrt{2})}{\sqrt{3}(\sqrt{3} - 2 \sqrt{2}) + 2 \sqrt{2}(\sqrt{3} - 2 \sqrt{2})}\)
\(\frac{2 \times 3 - 4\sqrt{6} - 6 + 2 \times 2}{3 - 2 \sqrt{6} + 2 \sqrt{6} - 4 \times 2}\)
= \(\frac{6 - 4 \sqrt{6} - \sqrt{6} + 4}{3 - 8}\)
= \(\frac{0 - 4 \sqrt{6} - 6}{5}\)
= \(\frac{10 - 5 \sqrt{6}}{5}\)
= − 2 + √6
∴ m + n\(\sqrt{6}\) = − 2 + √6
m = − 2, n = 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46364)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
If \alpha and \beta are the roots of the equation 3x2 + 5x - 2 = 0, find the value of 1/\alpha + 1/\beta
A
\(\frac{-5}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{-2}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1/\alpha + 1/\beta = \beta+\alpha/\alpha\beta
3x2 + 5x - 2 = 0
x2 + 5x/3 - 2/3 = 0
\alpha\beta = -2/3
\beta+\alpha = -5/3
Thus; \beta+\alpha/\alpha\beta = -2/3 -2/3 = -5/2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46365)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the range of the following set of numbers 0.4, −0.4, 0.3, 0.47, −0.53, 0.2 and −0.2
A
1.03
B
0.07
C
0.03
D
1.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.4, −0.4, 0.3, 0.47, −0.53, 0.2, −0.2
Range is the difference between the highest and lowest value
i.e Highest − Lowest
− 0.53, −0.4, −0.2, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.47
0.47 is the highest
− 0.53 is the lowest
∴ = 0.47 − (− 0.53)
∴0.47 + 0.53
= 1.0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46366)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Evaluate 1 − (\(\frac{1}{5}\) x 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)) + (5 + 1\(\frac{2}{3}\))
A
4
B
3
C
\(\frac{22}{3}\)
D
3\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1 − (\(\frac{1}{5}\) x 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)) + (5 + 1\(\frac{2}{3}\))
1 − (\(\frac{1}{5}\) x \(\frac{5}{3}\)) + (5 + \(\frac{5}{3}\))
1 − \(\frac{1}{3}\) + \(\frac{20}{3}\)
= \(\frac{22}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46367)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
What is the product of 2x2 − x + 1 and 3 − 2x
A
4x3 − 8x2 + 5x + 3
B
−4x3 + 8x2 − 5x + 3
C
−4x3 − 8x2 + 5x + 3
D
4x3 + 8x2 − 5x + 3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(2x2 - x + 1) × (3 - 2x);
3(2x2 - x + 1) - 2x (2x2 - x + 1)
6x2 - 3x + 3 - 4x3 + 2x2 - 2x
-4x3 + 8x2 -5x + 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46368)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Linear Motion, Projectiles & Kinematics
Solution
Which is the incorrect formula for a body accelerating uniformly?
A
a = v2 − \(\frac{u^2}{2}\)
B
v2 = u2 + 2as
C
s = ut + \(\frac{1}{2}\) at2
D
v2 − u2= 2as
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Look through the equations of motion
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46372)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Gas Laws & Heat Transfer
Solution
Which of the following is not an electromagnetic radiation?
A
x - ray
B
Radio waves
C
sunlight
D
sound waves
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electromagnetic waves do not require any material medium, but sound waves is a mechanical wave that require a material medium
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46373)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
Calculate the electric field intensity between two plates of potential difference 6.5V when separated by a distance of 35cm.
A
18.57NC\(^{-1}\)
B
53.06N C\(^{-1}\)
C
2.28NC\(^{-1}\)
D
0.80NC\(^{-1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electric Field Intensity (E) = \(\frac{v}{d}\)
= \(\frac{\text{potential difference}}{\text{distance}}\)
= \(\frac{6.5v}{35cm}\)
= \(\frac{6.5}{35 \times 10^{- 2}}\)
= 18.57NC\(^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46376)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
Why do soldiers march disorderly while crossing a bridge?
A
To prevent resonance on the bridge
B
To set the bridge into resonance
C
To make the b ridge collapse
D
To spread their weight evenly on the bridge
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Soldiers march disorderly while crossing a bridge to prevent resonance because when soldiers march in orderly manner across a bridge, they generate a rhythmic oscillation of wave on the bridge and at a certain point, would start oscillation to the same rhythm as that of the marching steps. This oscillation would reach a maximum peak when the bridge can no longer sustain its own strength and hence collapses. So for this reasons, soldier are ordered to march disorderly while crossing a bridge.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46377)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
Calculate the upthrust on an object of volume 50cm3 which is immersed in liquid of density \(10^{3}\) kgm-3 [g = 10ms-2]
A
0.8N
B
2.5N
C
0.5N
D
1.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Upthrust = change in weight
density = \(\frac{\text{mass}}{\text{volume}}\)
Mass of liquid displaced = Density of Liquid \times Volume;
= \(10^{3} \times 50 \times 10^{−6}m^{3}\)
= 0.05kg
(Note that the volume of \(50cm^{3}\) was converted to \(m^{3}\) by multiplying by \(10^{6}\)) i.e \(50cm^{3} = 50 \times 10^{−6}m^{3}\)
Since mass displaced = 0.05kg
Upthrust = mg = 0.05 \times 10
= 0.5N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46378)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Under what conditions are cathode rays produced in a discharge tube?
A
High pressure and low voltage
B
High pressure and high voltage
C
Low pressure and low voltage
D
Low pressure and high volatge
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Cathode rays are produced in a discharge tube under Low pressure and high voltage
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46379)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
Under which of the following conditions is workdone
A
A man supports a heavy food above his head with his hands
B
A boy climbs onto a table
C
A man pushes unto a table
D
A woman holds a pot of water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For work to be done, distance must be involved because
workdone = force × distance
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46380)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
Calculate the specific latent heat of vaporization of steam of 1.13 x 10\(^6\)J of heat energy is required to convert 15kg of steam to water.
A
7.53 x 105 Jkg\(^{-1}\)
B
7.53 x 10-2Jkg\(^{-1}\)
C
\(7.53 \times 10^{4}\)Jkg\(^{-1}\)
D
7.53 x 10-3Jkg\(^{-1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Quantity of heat = mass(m) \times specific latent heat (L)
Q = mL
L = \(\frac{Q}{m}\)
= \(\frac{1.13 \times 10^{6}}{15}\)
= \(7.53 \times 10^{4}\)Jkg\(^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46383)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A cell of internal resistance 2\Omega supplies current to a 6\Omega resistor. The efficiency of the cell is
A
12.0%
B
25.0%
C
33.3%
D
75.0%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Internal resistance determine the maximum current that can be supplied
Efficiency = \(\frac{R}{R+ r}\) \times 100
= \(\frac{6}{8}\) \times 100
= 75%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46384)