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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
TºC
0
5
10
15
20
40
60
S.V.P(mmHg)
4.58
6.51
8.94
12.67
17.50
55.10
149.00
The table above shows the saturation vapour pressure against temperature in a certain town. If the vapour pressure in this town at 20oC is 10mmHg, what is the relative humidity?
A
170.0%
B
57.0%
C
17.5%
D
10.0%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R.H = \(\frac{Partial Pressure of Water Vapour Present}{S.V.P at temperature of atmosphere}\) x 100
= \(\frac{10}{17.50}\) x 100
= 57.14% ≈ 57%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12275)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Linear Motion, Projectiles & Kinematics
Solution
A turning fork of frequency 340Hz is vibrated just above a cylindrical tube of height 1.2m. If water is slowly poured into the tube, at what maximum height will resonance occur.
[speed of sound in air = 340ms-1]
A
0.95m
B
0.60m
C
0.50m
D
0.45m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In vibration in a closed pipe/tube, the first resonance occurs at a position L = V/4f,
When reading from the top of the tube,
L\(_1\) = \(\frac{340}{4 \times 340}\) = 0.25m
= 0.25m
L\(_2\) = \(\frac{3V}{4f}\)
L\(_2\) = \(\frac{3 \times 340}{4 \times 340}\)
= 0.75m
L\(_3\) = \(\frac{5V}{4f}\)
L\(_3\) = \(\frac{5\times 340}{4\times 340}\)
= 1.25m
However, the effective length of the tube is 1.2m. Thus reading from below, the first position of resonance will be 1.20 - 0.25m = 0.95m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12276)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
By what factor will the size of an object placed 10cm from a convex lens be increased if the image is seen on a screen placed 25cm from the lens?
A
15.0
B
2.5
C
1.5
D
0.4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Form the lens formula = \(\frac{1}{\text{U}}\) + \(\frac{1}{\text{V}}\) = \(\frac{1}{\text{f}}\)
=> \(\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{25}\) = \(\frac{1}{\text{f}}\)
∴ \(\frac{(5 + 2)}{50}\) = \(\frac{1}{\text{f}}\)
∴ f = \(\frac{50}{7}\)cm
Since the image is observed on a screen, it is a real image. Thus magnification
M =\(\frac{\text{f}}{U - f}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{50}{7}}{10 - \frac{50}{7}}\)
∴ M = \(\frac{\frac{50}{7}}{\frac{20}{7}}\)
= \(\frac{50}{7}\) x \(\frac{7}{20}\) = 2.5
Or
m = \(\frac{\text{v}}{\text{u}}\)
= \(\frac{25}{10}\) = 2.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12277)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
Thermal equilibrium between two object exist when
A
the temperature of both objects are equal
B
the quantity of heat of both objects is the same
C
the heat capacities of both objects are the same
D
one object losses heat continuously to the other
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Two thermal objects are said to be in a thermal equilibrium when the temperature of both objects are equal. Generally, heat flows from an object at a higher temperature to the one at a lower temperature until both temperature are the same, during which the two bodies are said to be in thermal equilibrium
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12278)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Solution
An open pipe closed at one end produces its first fundamental note. If the velocity of sound in air is P and t the length of the pipe, the frequency of the note is
A
2v/t
B
v/5t
C
v/4t
D
v/2t
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In vibration in a closed pipe/tube as shown in the figure, fundamental note is produced at the first position of resonance. When the length of the air column L = λ/4; => λ = 4L. Since the open end of the tube is taken as an antinode; and closed end as the node.
Thus the associated frequency is given by
f = V/λ = V/4L
∴ f = V/4L
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12279)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
On a fairly cool rainy day when the temperature is 20oC, the length of a steel railroad track is 20m. What will be its length on a hot a dry day when the temperature is 40oC?
[coefficient of linear expansion of steel = 11 x 10-6K-1]
A
20.013m
B
20.009m
C
20.004m
D
20.002m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The increase in length of the steel rail is given by
= α 10
= 11 x 10-6 x 20 x (40 -20)
= 11 x 10-6 x 20 x 20
= 4.4 x 10-3
∴ Final length will be original length plus increase in length
= 20 + 4.4 x 10-3
= 20 + 0.0044
= 20.0044m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12280)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
If an object is placed between two parallel plane mirrors with their reflecting surfaces facing each other, how many images of the object will be formed?
A
Infinite
B
Eight
C
Four
D
Two
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The number of images to be observed will be infinite
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12281)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The phenomenon where by the water droplets in the atmosphere combines with dust particles in the air to reduce visibility is
A
cloud
B
mist
C
hail
D
fog
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Fog is a weather phenomenon when water droplets condense in the air, often around dust or other particulate matter. This condensation significantly reduces visibility. Mist: Similar to fog, but generally has higher visibility.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12282)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
If the distance from a point source of sound is doubled, by what factor does the intensity decrease?
A
4.00
B
2.00
C
0.50
D
0.25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In general intensity of a wave is the rate of flow of energy across unit area normal to the direction of propagation of the wave intensity α1/r2 where r is the distance away from the point source. Thus if the distance from the point source of the sound wave is doubled, then the intensity will be decreased by a factor of 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12284)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
A 2000W electric heater is used to heat a metal object of mass 5kg initially at 10oC. If a temperature rise of 30oC is obtained after 10min, the heat capacity of the material is
A
6.0 x 104JoC-1
B
4.0 x 104JoC-1
C
1.2 x 104JoC-1
D
8.0 x 103JoC-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
mc\DeltaT = Pt → 5 x c x 30 = 2000 x 10 x 60
c = \(\frac{1200000}{150}\)
c = 8000 = 8.0 x \(10^3J/kgºC^{-1}\)
But, Heat capacity C = mass x specific heat capacity
C = 5 x 8000 = 40000 = 4 x (10^4JºC^{-1}\)
(OR) C = \(\frac{2000* 10* 60*}{30}\) = 40,000JºC\(^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12285)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Gas Laws & Heat Transfer
Solution
If 1.2 x 10^6J of heat energy is given off in 1 sec from a vessel maintained at a temperature gradient of 30Km-1, the surface area of the vessel is
[ thermal conductivity of the vessel = 400Wm-1K-1]
A
1.0 x 102m2
B
9. 0 x 102m2
C
1.0 x 103m2
D
9.0 x 104m2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Generally in thermal/heat conduction, if 1.2 x 106 J is the heat flow per seconds; 30KM-1 is the temperature gradient of the materials; and 400Wm-1K-1 the thermal conductivity of the material, then we have that:
heat energy = thermal conductivity x temp. gradient x time x area
i.e = 1.2 x 10^6
= 400 x 30 x1x Area
=> 400 x 30 x Area = 1.2 x 10^6
∴ Area = (1.2 x 10^6)/(400 x 30)
Area = 100m^2 or 1.0 x 10^2m2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12286)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
A positive charged rod X is brought near as uncharged metal sphere Y and is then touched by a finger with X still in place. When the finger is removed, the result is that y has
A
no charge and a zero potential
B
a positive charge and zero potential
C
a negative charge and positive potential
D
a negative charge and a negative potential
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12367)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, if each of the resistors can dissipate a maximum of 18W without becoming excessively heated, what is the maximum power the circuit can dissipate?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
27W
B
18W
C
9W
D
5W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
From the above diagram, if each of the resistors can dissipate a maximum of 18W, the from the relation power, P = I2R, the current in the 2Ω series resistor is given by:
I2 = P/R = 18/2 = 9 => I = √9 = 3A
The effective parallel arrangement of the two 2Ω resistors: 1/R = 1/2 + 1/2 = 1Ω
∴ Total resistance in the circuit = 1 + 2 = 3Ω
current flowing the circuit = 3A
∴ Maxi. power = P = I2R = 32 x 3 = 27W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12376)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
The operation of an optical fibre is based on the principal of
A
dispersion of light
B
interference of light
C
refraction of light
D
polarization of light
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12379)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
I the diagram above, what would happen to the current I, if another resistor, R2, is connected in parallel to R1?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
It will increase because the equivalent resistance will increase
B
It will decrease if R2 is greater than R1
C
It will increase because the effective resistance will decrease
D
It will decrease if R2 is less than R1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12385)