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UTME / JAMB 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Find the number of ways of selecting 6 out of 10 subjects for an examination
A
128
B
216
C
215
D
210
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(^{10}C_6 = \frac{10!}{(10-6)!6!}\)
= \(\frac{10!}{4!6!}\)
=\(\frac{10\times 9\times 8 \times 7 \times 6!}{4\times 3\times 2\times 1 \times 6!}\)
= 210.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9300)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probability of picking a letter T from the word OBSTRUCTION is?
A
1/11
B
2/11
C
3/11
D
4/11
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
OBSTRUCTION
Total possible outcome = 11
Number of chance of getting T = 2
P(picking T) = 2/11
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9301)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Diagram
Solution
The result of rolling a fair die 150 times is as summarized in the table above. What is the probability of obtaining a 5?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3/10
B
1/5
C
1/6
D
1/10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total possible outcome
12+18+x+30+2x+45 = 105+3x
∴105+3x = 150
3x = 150-105
3x = 45
x = 15
P(obtaining 5) = \(\frac{2x}{(105+3x)}\) But x= 15
=\(\frac{2(15)}{(105+3(15))}\)
=\(\frac{30}{(105+45)}\)
=\(\frac{30}{150}\)
=\(\frac{1}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9302)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Find the values of x and y respectively if
\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ -1 & -1\\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix} x & 1 \\ -1 & 0\\ y & -2 \end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ -2 & -1\\ -3 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\)
A
-3, -2
B
-5, -3
C
-2, -5
D
-3, -5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ -1 & -1\\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix} x & 1 \\ -1 & 0\\ y & -2 \end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ -2 & -1\\ -3 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\)
therefore, (x, y) = (-3, -5) respectively
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29895)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\) \(\begin{pmatrix}p & q \\ r & s\end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\). What is the value of r?
A
-\(\frac{1}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{8}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{8}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-2p + r = 1.......(i)
2p + 3r = 0.......(ii)
r - 1 + 2p ........(iii)
2p + 3(1 + 2p) = 0
2p + 3(1 + 2p) = 0
2p + 3 + 6p = 0
3 - 8p = 0 \(\to\) 8p = 3
p = \(\frac{3}{8}\)
6 = 1 - 2 \(\frac{3}{8}\)
= 1 - \(\frac{6}{8}\)
\(\frac{8 - 6}{8}\) = \(\frac{2}{8}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29903)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Calculate the distance between points L(-1, -6) and M(-3, -5)
A
√5
B
2√3
C
√20
D
√50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
L\(\begin{pmatrix} x_1 & y_1 \\ -1 & -6 \end{pmatrix}\) m L\(\begin{pmatrix} x_2 & y_2 \\ -3 & -5 \end{pmatrix}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-3 - (-1)^2 + (-5 -(-6)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-3 + 1)^2 + (-5 + 6)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-2)^2 + 1^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{4 + 1}\)
D = \(\sqrt{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29962)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
In a good thermos flask, heat loss is reduced through the following features EXCEPT?
A
the lens surface
B
the insulating cork
C
silvered walls
D
the cork lid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The silver coating on the inner bottle of a thermos flask is used to prevent heat transfer by radiation
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14044)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
If a wheel 1.2 m in diameter rotates at one revolution per second, calculate the velocity of the wheel.
A
3.6 ms-1
B
3.77 ms-1
C
4.0 ms-1
D
7.5 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = wr = 2\pif r = 2 x (22)/7 x 1 x 0.6
= 3.77ms-1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14017)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A short chain is sometimes attached to the back of a petrol tanker to?
A
generate more friction
B
ensure the balancing of the tanker
C
caution the driver when overspeeding
D
conduct excess charges to the earth
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The friction between the tanker and air creates charges which the chain conducts to the ground.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14064)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A force F required to keep a 5 kg mass moving round a cycle of radius 3.5 m at a speed of 7 ms-1. What is the speed, if the force is tripled?
A
4.0 ms-1
B
6.6 ms-1
C
12.1 ms-1
D
21.0 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The force which is centripetal
F = \(\frac{MV^2}{R}\)
= \(\frac{5 \times 7^2}{3.5}\)
= 70
Since force is 70 N when speed is 7m/s
Speed = ? when force 70N is tripled → 70 * 3 = 210N
210 = \(\frac{5\timesv^2}{3.5}\)
210 \times 3.5 = 5 * v\(^2\)
735 \div 5 = v\(^2\)
v\(^2\) = 147
v =12.12m/s
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14484)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A body of mass 4 kg resting on a smooth horizontal plane is simultaneously acted upon by two perpendicular forces 6N and 8N. Calculate the acceleration of the motion
A
2.5 ms-1
B
3.0 ms-1
C
4.0 ms-1
D
4.5 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Smooth plane has negligible friction
∴ only the resultant of the perpendicular forces is acting on the body, which is given as
F = \(\sqrt{ 6^2 + 8^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{64 + 36}\)
= \(\sqrt{100}\)
= 10N
But F = Ma
∴ a = F/M = 10/4 = 2.5 ms-1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14485)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
The efficiency of the pulley system shown above is 80%. find the effort E required to lift the load of 1200N
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
275N
B
325N
C
375N
D
573N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
VR = No. of pulleys = 4
Efficiency = \(\frac{M.A}{V.R}\)
cross multiply
\(\frac{80}{100} * V.R\) = M.A
\(\frac{80}{100} * 4\) = M.A
M.A = 3.25
where M.A = \(\frac{load}{effort}\)
∴ Effort = \(\frac{1200}{3.2} * V.R\)
= 375N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14487)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
I. All the three forces must be concurrent.
II. The upward force is equal to the downward force.
III. The algebraic sum of the moment about any point must be zero.
which of the above conditions must hold for a body acted upon by a system of three coplanar forces equilibrium?
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The condition (ii) is a condition for an equilibrium of parallel forces only while conditions (i) and (iii) are correct for both parallel and non- parallel coplanar forces.
No specifications are made, so all conditions apply.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14018)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows a plank RS pivoted its center of gravity O and is in equilibrium with the weight P and Q. If a weight 2P is added to P the plank will be in equilibrium again by?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
moving Q nearer to O
B
moving P nearer to O
C
addding a weight Q to Q
D
moving P further away from O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
If 2P is added P, the beam will bend at R side. So to keep it in equilibrium. P should be moved nearer to 0
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14486)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
What is the frequency of vibration if the balance wheel of a wrist watch makes 90 revolutions in 25 s?
A
0.01 Hz
B
0.04 Hz
C
2.27 Hz
D
3.60 Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Frequency = (No. of revolutions)/ Time = (90)/25 = 3.6 Hz
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14020)