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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Scalars, Vectors & Relative Motion
Diagram
Solution
The figure above shows 4 forces 3N, 10N, 3√3N and 6N acting on a particle P. The resultant of he four forces is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5N
B
5√ 3N
C
10N
D
10√ 3N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Resolution of force:
Total vertical upward force:
= 3√3 + 10 cos 60o
= 3√3 + 5.
Total downward force
= 6 cos 30o
= 6 x √(3/2) = 3√3
Total horizontal forces towards right;
= 3N + cos 30o
= 3N + 10 x √(3/2)
= 3N + 5√3
Total horizontal forces towards left:
= 6 cos 60o
= 6 x 0.5
= 3.0N
Summary:
Vertical resultant forces upward:
= 3√3 + 5 - 3√3
= 5N
Horizontal resultant forces towards right:
= 3N + 5√3 - 3√3
= 5N
Horizontal resultant force towards right
= 3N + 5√3 - 3N
= 5√3N
∴ R2 = 52 + (5√3)2
= 25 + 25 x 3
= 100
∴ R = √100
= 10N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14381)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
From the diagram above, the bob of the pendulum has the fastest speed at
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
X
B
Y
C
Z
D
W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The ball has its fastest speed at its equilibrium position when its displacement X = 0, which is at X. At this point, the bob has maximum velocity and maximum kinetic energy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14382)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, a rod 50 cm long of uniform cross-section is suspended horizontally on a fulcrum, F, by the action of two forces. What is the weight of the rod?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
40N
B
80N
C
120N
D
200N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Being a uniform rod, the height W should be acting at the mid point 25cm mark.
∴ Taking moment about the fulcrum, F,
200 x 10 = W x 10 + 40 x 30
2000 = 10W + 1200
=> 10W = 2000 - 1200
= 800
w = 800/10 = 80N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14383)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
A boy drags a bag of rice along a smooth horizontal floor with a force of 2N applied at the angle of 60o to the floor. The work done after a distance of 3m is
A
3 J
B
4 J
C
5 J
D
6 J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Effective component of the force along the horizontal = F cos 60o
Work done by this force : 60
F cos 60 x X
= 2 x 0.5 x 3
= 3J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14384)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
The ratio of the coefficient of linear expansion of two metals \(\frac{∝_1}{∝_2}\) is 3:4. If, when heated through the same temperature change, the ratio of the increase in length of the two metals, \(\frac{e_1}{e_2}\) is 1:2, the ratio of the original lengths \(\frac{l_1}{l_2}\) is
A
8/3
B
3/2
C
2/3
D
3/8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Ratio of their linear expansion = \(\frac{∝_1}{∝_2}\)= 3:4.
When heated to the same temperature range, the ratio of their increase in length \(\frac{e_1}{e_2}\) = 1:2
Since e = l \(\alpha \Delta T\) and \(\Delta T\) is same,
\(\frac{e_1}{e_2} = \frac{l_1 \alpha_1}{l_2 \alpha_2}\)
\(\frac{1}{2} = \left( \frac{l_1}{l_2} \right) \times \left( \frac{3}{4} \right)\)
\(\frac{l_1}{l_2} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{2}{3}\)
So, \(\frac{l_1}{l_2}\) = 2:3.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14386)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Solution
The fundamental frequency of a plucked wire under a tension of 400N is 250Hz. When the frequency is changed to 500 Hz at constant length, the tension is
A
1600N
B
400N
C
160N
D
40N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The fundamental frequency is related to tension as
F ∝ √T
=>F= K√T
∴F1=F2=>250=500√T1√T2√400√T2
∴√T2 = 500√400 = 2 x 20250
∴ T2 = 402 = 1600N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14387)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
Three cells each of e.m.f 1.5 V and internal resistance 2.5Ω are connected as shown in the diagram above. Find the net e.m.f and the internal resistance
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1.5V, 7.50Ω
B
1,5V, 0.83Ω
C
4.5V, 7.50Ω
D
4.5V, 0.83Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the cells are connected in parallel the net e.m.f is that of one cell, E.
However the effective internal resistance should be added as parallel resistance.
=> 1/v + 1/25 + 1/25 + 1/25 = 1.2
∴ v = 0.83Ω
∴ Effective e.m.f and internal resistance are respectively = 1.5V and 0.83Ω
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14388)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above , if the magnetic field points into the paper and the force on a current - carrying conductor points upwards, what is the direction of the current?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Upwards
B
Downwards
C
Right
D
Left
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Use Fleming's Left-Hand Rule to find the direction:
First Finger (Field): Point it into the paper/screen.
Thumb (Force): Point it upwards.
Second Finger (Current): It will naturally point to the right.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14389)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The instantaneous value of the induced e.m.f as a function of time is ε = εo sin ωt where εo is the peak value of the e.m.f. The instantaneous value of the e.m.f., one quarter of the period is
A
0.00
B
εo/4
C
εo/2
D
εo
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Period is the time to complete one cycle of 360o
=> Periodic Time T ≡ 1 cycle of 360o
∴ T/4 = 360/4 = 90o
∴ Instantaneous e.m.f E = Eo sin ωt
= Eo sin 90
But sin 90 = 1: => E = Eo x 1
= Eo
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14390)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
During the nuclear reaction described by
\(^{235}_{92}\)W → \(^{235}_{93}\)X → \(^{231}_{91}\)Y
The particles emitted are respectively
A
α and α
B
α and β
C
β and β
D
β and α
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The decay process illustrated above shows that the lost \beta -particle to decay to the X by increase its atomic number ( from 92 to 93) and leaving the mass no. unaffected. There after, x decayed by -\alpha emission to give Y, by decreasing the mass no. by 2 ( from 93 to 91).
Thus , the emission is \beta and \alpha particles respectively
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14475)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
from the diagram above, the inductive reactance and the resistance R are respectively
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50Ω and 45Ω
B
25Ω and 51Ω
C
20Ω and 50Ω
D
10Ω and 50Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The inductive reactance is given as
Xl = 2πfl
= 2 x 50/π x 0.1
= 10Ω
Again from ohms law,
R = V/I = 75/1.5 = 50Ω
∴ Thus the inductive reactance and the resistance are respectively 10Ω, and 50Ω
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14476)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
118.8cm2 surface of the copper cathode of a voltameter is to be coated with 10-6m thick copper of density 9 x 103kgm-3. How long will the process run with 10A constant current?
[3.3 x 10-7kgC-1]
A
5.4 min
B
10.8 min
C
15.0 min
D
20.0 min
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
From faradays law, M = itz
But mass, M = volume x density
and volume = cross-sectional area x thickness
M = 118.8 x 10\(^{-6}\) x 9 x 10\(^3\)
∴ 118.8cm2 x 10\(^{-6}\) x 9 x 10\(^3\) = 10 x t x 3.3 x 10\(^{-7}\)
∴ (118.8 x 9) x 10\(^{-7}\) = 10 x t x 3.3 x 10\(^{-7}\)
∴ t = \(\frac{118.8 \times 9}{ 3.3}\)
t = 324 seconds
Convert to minutes by dividing by 60
t = \(\frac{324}{60}\)
t = 5.4 mins.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14477)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
the writer seems to suggest that
A
secretaries were best trained by retired chief typists
B
there was nothing wrong in having males as secretaries
C
the Ordinary National Diploma was sufficient for secretaries
D
only graduates who studied abroad were secretaries
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15525)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
modern secretaries are different from the old ones because they
A
are able to become graduates of different universities
B
mat become teachers in polytechnics and universities
C
are more educated and better exposed to professional training
D
can use modern gadgets such as computers and other machines
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15526)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
The expression utter disdain, as used in the passage means
A
professional misconduct
B
undue criticism
C
deserved respect
D
complete contempt
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15527)