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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Diagram
Solution
If ray travelling in air is incident on a transparent medium as shown in the diagram, the refractive index of the medium is given as
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
cosα / sinβ
B
sinα / sinβ
C
cosβ / sinα
D
sinβ / sinα
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(n = \frac{sin i}{sin r}\)
\(i = 90 - \alpha\)
\(\therefore n = \frac{sin 90 - \alpha}{sin \beta}\)
⇒ \(n = \frac{cos \alpha}{sin \beta}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11828)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above , the current I is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3/8
B
9/11
C
11/9
D
8/3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
I = \(\frac{E}{R + r}\)
For parallel of 5\Omega and 10\Omega
\(\frac{1}{R}\) = \(\frac{1}{10}\) + \(\frac{1}{5}\) = \(\frac{1+2}{10}\) = \(\frac{3}{10}\)
∴R = \(\frac{10}{3}\)
Total R = 3\(\frac{1}{3}\) + 3 x 1 = 7\(\frac{1}{3}\)
∴I = 6\(\div\) 7\(\frac{1}{3}\) = \(\frac{6}{1}\) x \(\frac{3}{22}\) = \(\frac{18}{22}\) = \(\frac{9}{11}\)
∴I = \(\frac{9}{11}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11835)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows two capacitors P and Q of capacitance 2μF and 4μF respectively connected to a d.c source. The ratio of energy stored in P to Q is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
4:1
B
2:1
C
1:4
D
1:2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Energy = 1/2CV2
∴Energy of P = 1/2 x 2 x V2 = V2
Energy of Q = 1/2 x 4 x V2 = 2V2
∴ P/Q = V2/2V2 = 1/2 => P:Q = 1:2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11838)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows the capacitors C\(_1\), C\(_2\) and C\(_3\) 2\muF, 6\muF and 3\muF respectively. The potential difference across C\(_1\), C\(_2\) and C\(_3\) respectively are
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
4V, 6V and 2V
B
2V, 6V and 4V
C
6V, 4V and 2V
D
6V, 2V and 4V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
C = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{\text{V}}\) => Q = CV : ∴ V = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{\text{C}}\)
∴V\(_1\) = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{C_1}\); V\(_2\) = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{C_2}\);
V\(_3\) = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{C_3}\)
for series
\(\frac{1}{\text{C}}\) = \(\frac{1}{C_1}\) + \(\frac{1}{C_2}\) + \(\frac{1}{C_3}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{3}\)
= \(\frac{3 +1 + 2}{6}\)
= \(\frac{6}{6}\) = 1
∴ C = 1\muF = 1.0 x 10\(^{-6}\)F
∴ Q = CV = 1.0 x 10\(^{-6}\) x 12
= 12.0 x 10\(^{-6}\)C
∴V\(_1\) = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{C_1}\)
= \(\frac{12 \times 10^{-6}}{2 \times 10^{-6}}\)
= 6V
V\(_2\) = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{C_2}\)
= \(\frac{12 \times 10^{-6}}{6 \times 10^{-6}}\)
= 2V
V\(_3\) = \(\frac{\text{Q}}{C_3}\)
= \(\frac{12 \times 10^{-6}}{3 \times 10^{-6}}\)
= 4V
∴ 6V, 2V and 4V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11841)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows a closed side 0.5m in a uniform electric field E in the direction shown by the arrows. What is the flux Φ for the box?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.5 E
B
2.0 E
C
0.2 E
D
0.0 E
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
0.0 E since one of the electric fields points in the opposite direction (left)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11868)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
In the circuit diagram above , the ammeter reads a current of 3A when R is 5\Omega and 6A when R is 2\Omega. Determine the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
8Ω
B
2Ω
C
10Ω
D
4Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
for a parallel R and X, when R = 5\Omega,
Effective resistance R = \(\frac{5X}{5 + X}\)
and when R = 2\Omega
Effective resistance R = \(\frac{2X}{2 + X}\)
Thus since E = I(R+r), and if r = 0 then E = IR
∴(i) E = 3(\(\frac{5X}{(5+x)}\)); (ii) E = 6(\(\frac{2X}{(2+x)}\))
∴3(\(\frac{5X}{(5+X)}\)) = 6(\(\frac{2X}{(2+X)}\))
=> (\(\frac{5X}{(5+X)}\)) = 2(\(\frac{2x}{(2+X)}\))
∴ (\(\frac{5X}{(5+X)}\)) = (\(\frac{4X}{(2+X)}\))
5x(2+x) = 4x(5+x)
10x + 5x\(^2\) = 20x + 4x\(^2\)
5x\(^2\) - 4x\(^2\) = 20x - 10x
=> x\(^2\) = 10x
∴x\(^2\) - 10x = 0
x(x - 10) = 0
∴ x = 0 or 10
∴ x = 10\Omega
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11871)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, determine the r.m.s current
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
31A
B
48A
C
60A
D
80A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Ir.m.s = Vr.m.s/Z
But Z =
\sqrt R2 + XL2
=
\sqrt 42 + 32
=
\sqrt 16 + 9
=
\sqrt 25
∴Ir.m.s = 240/5
= 48.0A
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11875)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
In a Daniel cell, the depolarizer, positive and negative electrodes are respectively
A
copper sulphate, copper and zinc
B
manganese dioxide, carbon and zinc
C
sulphuric acid, lead oxide and lead
D
potassium hydroxide, nickel and iron.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In the Daniel cell,
i. Depolarize = CuSO4 solution
ii. Positive electrode = Copper container
iii Negative electrode = zinc rod/plate
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7308)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
One of the following statements can be deduced from the passage
A
people no longer used trains with the advent of cars and lorries
B
significant improvement occured in road transport since the advent of cars, lorries and motor cycles
C
human society was static without the express speed of cars and motorcycles
D
society would be better without the chaotic volumes and speed of motor cars, lorries and motor cycles
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage describes how the rise of motor vehicles (cars, lorries, and motorcycles) led to changes in road transport, such as the adaptation of road surfaces through tar-spraying and efforts to widen and straighten roads. Although challenges remained, these adjustments indicate an overall improvement in road transport systems.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15139)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
From the passage, it is obvious the
A
motor cars were mere luxuries which many peopls tried desperately to acquire
B
the motor car was invented before the express trains.
C
the train was the fastest means of transport before the motor car and the lorry
D
the motor car and the lorry came to displace the train trafic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage highlights the time when motor cars and motorcycles were becoming more common, but before that, the railway was the primary means of transportation. The text mentions that cars and motorcycles "dashed along [the roads] at speeds which rivalled those of the express trains". This that before the motor car became widespread, express trains were the fastest means of transport.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15141)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
The writer seems to suggest that
A
the roads that existed were dormant
B
coachmen and grooms were not mechanically minded
C
there were no roads before the advent of cars and motor cycles and so people had to be mechanically minded
D
the volume and speed of traffic on the roads increased with the advent of cars, motorcycles and lorries
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage describes how the roads, which had been relatively quiet and underused after the introduction of the railway, were suddenly awakened by the rise of cars, motorcycles and lorries. These vehicles, especially with their increased speed and volume, put new demands on the road system, which was not initially designed to handle such traffic. This led to changes in the infrastructure (e.g., tar-spraying to reduce dust and grease) and posed challenges for those using the roads.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15143)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
The writer uses the expression unless mechanically minded to refer to
A
coachman and grooms adaptable to the new technology
B
coachmen and grooms who chose to become mechanics
C
town authorities laying down tramlines
D
those amenable to change and development
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression "unless mechanically minded" refers to coachmen and grooms who would struggle to adapt to the new technology of motor vehicles. In other words, only those are can adapt to new technology would be able to continue making a living, as the rise of motor vehicles was making traditional roles like that of coachmen and grooms obsolete.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15145)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The statement 'By 1910, the motor car was plainly conquering the highway' means that
A
By 1910, many people knew how to drive motor cars
B
The motor car was invented in 1910
C
Highway codes for motor cars came into effect by 1910
D
By 1910, motor cars became a common sight on the highways
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage mentions that by 1910, the motor car was "plainly conquering the highway," which means that motor cars had become widespread and were becoming a dominant presence on the roads. This means that by that time, motor cars were no longer rare or exceptional but had become common on the highways.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15146)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 6 above, choose the best option from the letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
records
B
events
C
odds
D
mistakes
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The first step when analysing data is to check the field record book and questionnaires for any issues that might affect the quality or reliability of the data. "Mistakes" fits best here because it refers to errors or inaccuracies that can occur during data collection or recording which need to be identified and corrected before analysis.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15150)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 7 above, choose the best option from the letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
plans
B
possibilities
C
corrections
D
expectations
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence refers to the action of checking the field records and questionnaires for any issues, and it mentions that, in some cases, it might be possible to correct the discovered shortcomings. The word "corrections" fits perfectly as it refers to fixing errors or issues found in the data.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15151)