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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
In the figure above, the work done by the force of 100N inclined at an angle of 60o to the object dragged horizontally to a distance of 8m is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
800J
B
600J
C
100J
D
400J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the force is inclined at an angle 60o to the horizontal, the effective component of te force along the horizontal is given by F x cos 60o
= 100 x 0.5 = 50N.
∴ work done = F x cos 60 x displacement
= 50 x 8.0m
= 400.0J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14275)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The velocity of sound in air will be doubled if it's absolute temperature is
A
Quadrupled
B
Constant
C
Halved
D
Doulbed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In general, the velocity of sound in air varies directly as the square root of temperature measured in kelvin.
That V \( \propto \sqrt{T} \implies V^2 \propto T.\)
\(\text{Therefore} \frac{V^2_1}{T_1} = \frac{V^2_2}{T_2}\)
\(\text{Thus Let } V_1\) = 4m/s
T\(_1\) = 10K
\(\text{Therefore } V_2 = 2V_1\) = 8m/s
\(\implies \frac{4^2}{10} = \frac{8^2}{T_2}\)
T\(_2 = \frac{64 \times 10}{16}\) = 40K
T\(_2 = 4T_1 \)
Thus, when the velocity of sound in air is doubled, its absolute temperature will be quadrupled.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41430)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A force of 200N acts between two objects at a certain distance apart. The value of the force when the distance is halved is
A
400N
B
200N
C
100N
D
800N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Let the masses of the two objects be M1 and M2
and their distance apart = r
Therefore the force acting F1 = \( \frac{GM1M2}{r^2}\)
for a new distance of r/2, we have a force of
F2 = \( \frac{GM2M2}{r/2}\)
\(\text{Thus } F1 \times r^2 = GM_1M_1 \text{and}\)
F2 \(\times (r/2)^2 = GM_1M_1\)
\(\text{Since } GM1M1 = GM_1M_1\)
\(\implies F_1 \times r^2 = F2 \times (r/2)^2\)
\(\text{Therefore } 200 \times r^2 = F2 \times r^2/4\)
F2 = \(\frac{4 \times 200 \times r^2}{r^2} = 800N\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41440)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
If two inductors of inductances 3H and 6H are arranged in series, the total inductance is
A
9.0H
B
18.0H
C
0.5H
D
2.0H
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
l =l1 + l2 = 3 + 6 = 9H
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41441)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Elasticity, Density, Pressure & Fluids
Solution
An elastic material has a length of 36cm when a load of 40N is hung on it and a length of 45cm when a load of 60N is hung on it. The original length of the string is
A
12cm
B
20cm
C
18cm
D
15cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For Hooke's law F = Ke
\( \implies \frac{F}{e} = K\)
\(\frac{f_1}{e_1} = \frac{f_2}{e_2}\)
\(\text{Let the original length} = t_0 \)
\(\text{therefore}\) e\(_1\) = (36 - t_0)\)cm ; e\(_2 = (46 - t_0)\)cm
\(f_1\) = 40N, \(f_2\) = 60N
\(\frac{40}{36 - t_0} = \frac{60}{45 - t_0}\)
\(\implies 40(45 - t_0) = 60(36 - t_0)\)
\(\text{therefore } 1800 - 40t_0\) = 2160 - 60\(t_0\)
60\(t_0\) - 40\(t_0\) = 2160 - 1800
20\(t_0\) = 360
\(t_0\) = 18cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41442)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Diagram
Solution
In the photoelectric effect, which of the following graphs correctly represents the graph of stopping potential Vo against frequency,f, of incident light?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Option D is the graph of stopping potential Vo against the frequency of the incident light I. The straight line graph cuts the intercept I = threshold frequency. As the frequency of the incident light increases above this point(threshold frequency), the stopping potential corresponding to the kinetic energy of the photoelectron also increases.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #72282)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The amount of energy released when 0.5kg of uranium is burnt completely is [c = 3 x 10\(^8\)m/s]
A
1.5 x 10\(^8\)J
B
4.5 x 10\(^8\)J
C
1.5 x 10\(^{16}\)J
D
4.5 x 10\(^{16}\)J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
To calculate the amount of energy released when 0.5 kg of uranium is completely burnt, we use Einstein's mass-energy equivalence formula:
\(E = mc^2\)
Given: Mass of uranium (\( m \)) = 0.5 kg, Speed of light (\( c \)) = \( 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \)
Substituting the values into the formula:
\(E = 0.5 \, \text{kg} \times (3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s})^2\)
Calculating \( c^2 \):
\((3 \times 10^8)^2 = 9 \times 10^{16} \, \text{m}^2/\text{s}^2\)
Now, substituting back:
\(E = 0.5 \times 9 \times 10^{16} = 4.5 \times 10^{16} \, \text{J}\)
The amount of energy released when 0.5 kg of uranium is burnt completely is \(E = 4.5 \times 10^{16} \, \text{J}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #72283)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Linear Motion, Projectiles & Kinematics
Solution
A motorcyclist traveling at 30ms\(^{-1}\) starts to apply his brakes when he is 50m from the traffic light that had just turned red. If he reached the traffic light, his decceleration is
A
18 ms\(^{-2}\)
B
10 ms\(^{-2}\)
C
9 ms\(^{-2}\)
D
5 ms\(^{-2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
To determine the deceleration of the motorcyclist, we can use the kinematic equation that relates initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and distance:
\(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\)
Where: \( v \) = final velocity (0 m/s, since he stops at the traffic light), \( u \) = initial velocity (30 m/s), \( a \) = acceleration (deceleration, which will be negative)
\( s \) = distance (50 m)
Substituting the values into the equation, we rearrange it to solve for \( a \):
\(0 = (30)^2 + 2a(50)\)
Calculating \( (30)^2 \):
\(0 = 900 + 100a\)
Now, rearranging for \( a \):
\(100a = -900\)
\(a = -\frac{900}{100} = -9 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
The deceleration of the motorcyclist is \( \mathbf{9 \, m/s^2} \).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #72284)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2005
Acids, Bases, pH & Salts
Solution
Which of the following equimolar solutions will have the highest pH?
A
CH3COOH
B
NaOH
C
HCl
D
NH4OH
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Equimolar solution implies all the aqueous solutions have the same concentration.
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Values below 7 indicate acidity, and values above 7 indicate basicity. Among all the aqueous solutions we have in the option, NaOH has the highest value, thus it has the highest pH.
NaOH is a strong base, meaning it completely dissociates into ions (Na+ and OH-) in water, resulting in a high concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) and a high pH.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2953)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2005
Electrolysis & Electrochemical Cells
Solution
Which of the following ions require the largest quantity of electricity for discharge at an electrode?
A
4.0 moles of Cl-
B
3.0 moles of Na+
C
2.5 moles of Cu2+
D
2.0 moles of Al3+
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
To get the quantity of electricity for discharge at an electrode for each ions, we multiply the number of electrons by the number of moles, since 1 mole = 1F
4.0 moles of Cl\(^-\) → 1e\(^-\) x 4 = 4F
3.0 moles of Na\(^+\) → 3e\(^-\) x 1 = 3F
2.5 moles of Cu\(^{2+}\) → 2e\(^-\) x 2.5 = 5F
2.0 moles of Al\(^{3+}\) → 3e\(^-\) x 2 = 6F. The Ions that require the largest quantity of electricity for discharge at an electrode is the Al\(^{3+}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2954)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2005
Acids, Bases, pH & Salts
Solution
Phenolphthalein in acidic solution is
A
red
B
orange
C
colourless
D
yellow
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Phenolphthalein, a common acid-base indicator, remains colourless in acidic solutions but turns pink in basic solutions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2955)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2005
Chemical Energetics & Thermochemistry
Solution
When iron is exposed to moisture and it rusts, the value of \DeltaG for the reaction is
A
neutral
B
zero
C
positive
D
negative
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The rusting of iron is a spontaneous reaction, meaning it occurs naturally without external energy input, as iron oxidizes to form rust (iron oxide) when exposed to oxygen and moisture. Although, it is a slow process, but there is an increase in entropy (\DeltaS) as well as the emission of heat which makes it a spontaneous reaction as the resulting change in Gibbs free energy will be negative.i.e \DeltaG = - ve
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2956)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2005
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
2H\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2H\(_2\)O \DeltaH = - 571kJ
In the equation above, how much heat will be liberated if 12.0g of hydrogen is burnt in excess oxygen?
A
-1142 kJ
B
-571 kJ
C
+1142 kJ
D
-1713 kJ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
2H\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2H\(_2\)O \DeltaH = -571kJ
For Hydrogen, Number of moles = \(\frac{mass}{Molar mass}\)
Stoichiometrically, 2 = \(\frac{mass}{2}\)
Mass of Hydrogen = 2 x 2 = 4g
If 4.0g of Hydrogen burns in O\(_2\) to produce - 571 kJ of energy
∴ 12.0g of Hydrogen will burn in O\(_2\) to produce x kJ of energy
x = \(\frac{{12}\times{- 571}}{4}\)
= - 1713kJ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2958)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2005
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
When sulphur (IV) oxide is passed into a solution of sodium hydroxide for a long time, it eventually produces a solution of
A
NaHSO4
B
Na2SO3
C
NaHSO3
D
Na2SO4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
When sulphur dioxide (SO₂) reacts with a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), it forms sodium sulphite (Na₂SO₃) and water (H₂O). The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: SO\(_2\)(g) + 2NaOH(aq) → Na\(_2\)SO\(_3\)(aq) + H\(_2\)O(l).
When the gas is passed for a long time, the solution becomes saturated with SO\(_2\)(excess). The initially formed sodium sulfite reacts further with the excess SO2 and water to produce sodium hydrogen sulphite, NaHSO\(_3\)(Sodium bisulphite)
Na\(_2\)SO\(_3\) + H\(_2\)O + SO\(_2\) → 2NaHSO\(_3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2960)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2005
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
What is the correct IUPAC name for NO\(_{2} ^{-}\)?
A
Dioxonitrate (IV) ion
B
Trioxonitrate (III) ion
C
Trioxonitrate (IV) ion
D
Dioxonitrate (III) ion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
NO\(_{2} ^{-}\) = - 1
N\(O_2\) = - 1
N + (-2 x 2) = - 1
N - 4 = - 1
N = - 1 + 4 = + 3
IUPAC name of NO\(_{2} ^{-}\) is dioxonitrate(III) ion
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2961)