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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A student is at a height 4m above the ground during a thunderstorm. Given that the potential difference between the thundercloud and the ground is 10\(^7\)V, the electric field created by the storm is
A
2.0 x 10\(^6\) NC\(^{-1}\)
B
2.5 x 10\(^6\) NC\(^{-1}\)
C
1.0 x 10\(^7\) NC\(^{-1}\)
D
4.0 x 10\(^7\) NC\(^{-1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E = \(\frac{V}{d}\)
E is the electric field (in volts per meter, V/m),
V is the potential difference (in volts, V),
d is the distance between the two points (in meters, m)
Given: Potential difference V = 10\(^7\)
Height d = 4m
That is, E = \(\frac{10^7}{4} = 2.5\times 10^6 NC^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7286)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A working electric motor takes a current of 1.5 A when the p.d across it is 250V. If its efficiency is 80%, the power output is
A
300.0W
B
469.0W
C
133.0W
D
4.8W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{power output}}{\text{power Input}}\)
=> \(\frac{80}{100} = \frac{\text{power output}}{1.5\times 250}\)
i.e power output = \(\frac{1.5\times250\times80}{100}\) = 300W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7292)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The cost of running five 60 W lamps and four 100 W lamps for 20 hours if electrical energy cost #10.00 per kwh is
A
280.00
B
160.00
C
120.00
D
140.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Total power in watt = \(60\times5 + 4\times100\)
= 300 + 400
= 700W
Total power in kilo watt = 700/1000
= 0.7kW
Unit of electricity in kilowatt-hour
= 0.7 * 20hrs
= 14 okwh
i.e If I kwh costs # 10.00
14kwh = \(10.00 \times14\) = #140
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7298)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
The current through a resistor in an a.c circuit is given as 2 sin wt. Determine the d.c. equivalent of the current
A
\(\frac{1A}{\sqrt{2}}\)
B
\(\sqrt{2}\)A
C
2 A
D
2\(\sqrt{2}\)A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
If I = 2 Sin wt; but in a.c. circuit current I = I\(_0\) Sin wt; thus comparing the two equations, it implies that I\(_0\) = 2A; Again, the root means square (I(rms)) of an a.c. current is the value of the d.c. current that will dissipate the same amount of heat in a given resistance as the a.c.
and I(rms) = \(\frac{I_0}{\sqrt{2}}\) = \(\frac{2.0A}{\sqrt{2}}\) = \(\sqrt{2}\)A (by rationalizing the denominator \(\frac{2.0A}{\sqrt{2}}\))
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9069)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
The primary coil of a transformer has N turns and is connected to a 120 V a.c. power line. If the secondary coils has 1 000 turns and a terminal voltage of 1 200 volts, what is the value of N?
A
120
B
100
C
1 000
D
1 200
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For the transformer, V ∝ ∩
=> V s ∝ ∩s; Vp ∝ ∩p
=> \(\frac{V_p}{V_s} = \frac{∩_p}{∩_s}\), therefore \(\frac{120}{1200} = \frac{∩_p}{1000}\)
therefore ∩\(_p \times 1200 = 120\times 1000\)
∩\(_p = 120\times\frac{1000}{1200}\) = 100
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9097)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Gas Laws & Heat Transfer
Solution
Which of the following metals will provide the greatest shield against ionizing radiation
A
Iron
B
Manganese
C
Alminium
D
Lead
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
D = Lead:
Lead is highly effective at shielding against ionizing radiation, particularly gamma rays, due to its high density and atomic number.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9126)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
The process of energy production in the sun is
A
nuclear fission
B
nuclear fussion
C
electron collision
D
radioactive decay
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The sun produces energy primarily through the nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei, a reaction that occurs at extremely high temperatures, around 10\(^7\) K.
H\(_1\) + H\(_1\) → \(_2\)H
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9147)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
At reasonance, the phase angle in an a.c. circuit is
A
90°
B
60°
C
0°
D
180°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
At resonance in an a.c. circuit, during which the capacitive reactance X\(_c\) is equal to the inductive reactance X\(_l\), the phase angle Ø = 0^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9171)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
The force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field is greatest when the
A
conductor makes an angle of 60° with the field
B
force is independent of the angles between the fields and the conductor
C
conductor is parallel with the field
D
conductor is at right angle with the field
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field is greatest when the conductor lies perpendicular in the magnetic field
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9190)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
A transistor function mainly as a
A
switch and amplifier
B
rectifier and an amplifier
C
charge storer and an amplifier
D
charge storer and a switch
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Transistors are versatile components used in electronic circuits mainly for two purposes: they can act as electronic switches, controlling the flow of current in a circuit, and they can amplify electrical signals, making them essential in audio devices, radios, and various electronic applications. Thus, option A correctly describes the main functions of a transistor.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9211)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
Energy losses through eddy currents are reduced by using
A
low resistance wires
B
insulated soft iron wires
C
few turns of wires
D
high resistance wires
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Eddy currents are loops of electric current induced in conductors by a changing magnetic field, leading to energy losses as heat. Using insulated soft iron wires helps minimize these losses by reducing electrical conductivity and preventing the flow of these currents through insulation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9212)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
A capacitor of 20 x 10\(^{-12}\)F and an inductor are joined in series. The value of the inductance that will give the circuit a resonance frequency of 200 kHz is
A
\(\frac{I}{16}\) H
B
\(\frac{I}{8}\) H
C
\(\frac{I}{64}\) H
D
\(\frac{I}{32}\) H
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Resonance frequency in an a.c. circuit is given by F = \(\frac{1}{2\pi \sqrt{LC}}\)
therefore, \(200\times 10^3\) = \(\frac{1}{2\pi \sqrt{L\times 20 \times 10^{-12}}}\)
therefore (\(200\times 10^3)^2\) =\(\frac{1}{4 \times \pi^2 \times L \times 20 \times 10^{-12}}\)
THEREFORE, L = \(\frac{1}{4\times10\times (200\times 10^3)^2 \times 20\times 10^{-12}}\), (\pi\(^2\) ≈10)
Therefore L =\(\frac{1}{32}\)H
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9217)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
The magnetic force on a charged particle moving with velocity v is
A
proportional to both the magnitude of the charge and the velocity v
B
independent of the magnitude of the charge
C
proportional to the velocity v only
D
proportional to the magnitude of the charge only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The magnetic force on a charge is given by
F = qVB Sinθ,
thus the force is proportional to both the magnitude by the charge (q) and the velocity (V)
(i/e F α qV)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9502)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, which of the simple pendula will resonate with P when set into oscillation
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
T
B
U
C
R and T
D
Q and R
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The pendulum that will resonate with P is T. being of the same length and therefore of the same frequency.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11815)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above is a block and tackle pulley system in which an effort of 80N is use to lift a load of 240N. The efficiency of the machine is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60%
B
50%
C
40%
D
33%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the number of pulleys present is 6, it implies that the velocity ratio V.R = 6
Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{M.A}}{\text{V.R}}\times \frac{100}{1}\)
= \(\frac{Load}{Effort}\times\frac{1}{V.R}\times\frac{100}{1}\)
= \(\frac{240}{80} \times\frac{1}{6} \times\frac{100}{1}\)
= 50%
∴ Efficiency = 50%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11818)