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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
I. Its velocity is constant
II. No work is done on the body
III. It has constant acceleration directed away from the centre
IV. The centripetal force is directed towards the centre
Which combination of the above is true of a body moving with constant speed in a circular track?
A
II and IV
B
I and IV
C
II and III
D
I and III
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The acceleration is not constant, i.e. its direction changes although the magnitude is constant (III is wrong), another thing that makes III wrong is the fact that the acceleration is not directed away from the centre but towards the centre.
- No work is done on a body undergoing circular motion
- Note that when a body is undergoing circular motion ], its velocity is not constant, i.e. the direction changes, although the magnitude is constant.
- Since the acceleration is directed towards the centre, the centripetal force is directed towards the centre.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #693)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
The velocity ratio of a machine is 5 and its efficiency is 75%. What effort would be needed to lift a load of 150N with the machine?
A
20N
B
30N
C
40N
D
50N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{M.A}}{\text{V.R}}\)
75% = \(\frac{\text{M.A}}{\text{V.R}}\)
\(\frac{75}{100} = \frac{\text{M.A}}{5}\)
M.A = \(\frac{75(5)}{100}\) = 3.75
But M.A = \(\frac{\text{Load}}{\text{Effort}}\)
3.75 = \(\frac{150}{\text{Effort}}\)
Effort = \(\frac{150}{3.75}\)
Effort = 40N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #694)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
A binary operation * is defined by a * b = a\(^b\). If a * 2 = 2 - a, find the possible values of a.
A
1, -1
B
1, 2
C
2, -2
D
1, -2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a * b = a\(^b\)
a * 2 = a\(^2\) = 2 - a
a\(^2\) + a - 2 = 0
a\(^2\) + 2a - a - 2 = 0
a(a+2) - 1(a+2) = 0
(a-1)(a+2) = 0
a = 1, -2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #579)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
The 3rd term of an A.P is 4x - 2y and the 9th term is 10x - 8y. Find the common difference.
A
19x - 17y
B
8x - 4y
C
x - y
D
2x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
n = 3, U\(_3\) = 4x - 2y,
U\(_n\) = a + (n-1)d,
4x - 2y = a + 2d... (1)
U\(_9\) = 10x - 8y,
10x - 8y = a + 8d... (2)
Solving (1) and (2),
subtract eqn i from ii
a-a + 8d - 2d = 10x -4x - 8y- (-2y)
6d = 6x - 8y+ 2y.
6d= 6x - 6y
6d = 6( x-y)
d = x - y
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #582)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Find the inverse of p under the binary operation * defined by p*q = p + q - pq, where p and q are real numbers and zero is the identity
A
p
B
p -1
C
p/(p-1)
D
p/(p+1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If P\(^{-1}\) is the inverse of P and O is the identity, Then P\(^{-1}\) * P = P * P\(^{-1}\) = 0
i.e. P\(^{-1}\) + P - P\(^{-1}\).P = 0
P\(^{-1}\) - P\(^{-1}\).P = -P
P\(^{-1}\)(1 - P) = -P
P\(^{-1}\) =\(\frac{-P}{(P-1)}\)
= \(\frac{P}{(P-1)}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #719)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Evaluate (\(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{16} + ...) -1\)
A
2/3
B
zero
C
-2/3
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S\(_{\infty}\) = \(\frac{\text{a}}{(1-r)}\), where a = \(\frac{1}{2}\), r = -\(\frac{1}{2}\).
S\(_{\infty}\) = \(\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{1 - \frac{-1}{2}}\) = \(\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{2}}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x \(\frac{2}{3}\)
\(\frac{1}{3}\) - 1 = -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #720)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
if (x - 1), (x + 1) and (x - 2) are factors of the polynomial ax\(^3\) + bx\(^2\) + cx - 1, find a, b, c in that order.
A
-1/2, 1., 1/2
B
1/2, 1, 1/2
C
1/2, 1, -1/2
D
1/2, -1, 1/2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
This is a polynomial of the 3rd order, thus x should have three answers. Use the factors given to get values of x as 1, -1 and -2.
Form three equations, and carry out elimination and subsequent substitution to get a = -1/2, b = 1, and c = 1/2
Equate each factor to zero to get the values of x
x-1 = 0, x = 1
x +1 = 0, x = -1
x - 2 = 0, x = 2
substitute these value of x in the given equation
\(ax^3 + bx^2\) + cx - 1
when x = 1
\(ax^3 + bx^2\) + cx - 1 = a + b + c - 1= 0 ------------------------(1)
when x = -1
\(ax^3 + bx^2\) + cx - 1 = -a + b - c - 1 = 0-------------------------(2)
when x = 2
\(ax^3 + bx^2\) + cx - 1 = 8a + 4b + 2c - 1 = 0 ----------------------(3)
add equations 1 and 2
a + b + c - 1= 0
+ -a + b - c - 1 = 0
b = 1
put b = 1 into equation (1)
a + b + c - 1= 0 = a + 1 + c -1 = 0
a = - c
put a = - c into equation(3)
8a + 4b + 2c - 1 = 0,
-8c + 4 + 2c - 1 = 0 ( b = 1 remember)
-6c = -3
c = \(\frac{-3}{-6}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
put c = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and b = 1 into equation (1)
a + b + c - 1= 0
a + 1 + \(\frac{1}{2}\) - 1 = 0
a + \(\frac{1}{2}\) = 0
then a = \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #721)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A trader realizes 10x - x\(^2\) naira profit from the sale of x bags on corn. How many bags will give him the desired profit?
A
4
B
5
C
6
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 10x - x\(^2\)
dy/dx = 10 - 2x
As dy/dx = 0,
10 - 2x = 0
2x = 10
x = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #722)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Solve the inequality 2 - x > x\(^2\).
A
x 1
B
x > 2 or x< -1
C
-1 < x < 2
D
-2 < x < 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2 - x > x\(^2\)
2 - x - x\(^2\) > 0
(x+2)(x-1) < 0
Either (x + 2) > 0 and (x - 1) < 0.
x + 2 > 0 \(\implies\) x > -2.
-2 < x < 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #723)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
If \alpha and \beta are the roots of the equation 3x\(^2\) + 5x - 2 = 0, find the value of 1/\alpha + 1/\beta
A
-5/3
B
-2/3
C
1/2
D
5/2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1/\alpha + 1/\beta = \beta+\alpha/\alpha\beta
3x\(^2\) + 5x - 2 = 0
x\(^2\) + 5x/3 - 2/3 = 0
\alpha\beta = -2/3
\beta+\alpha = -5/3
Thus; \beta+\alpha/\alpha\beta = -5/3 \div -2/3 = 5/2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #787)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A frustrum of pyramid with square base has its upper and lower sections as squares of sizes 2m and 5m respectively and the distance between them 6m. Find the height of the pyramid from which the frustrum was obtained.
A
8.0 m
B
8.4 m
C
9.0 m
D
10.0 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The lateral view of the frustrum
\(\tan \theta = \frac{6}{1.5} = 4\)
\(\theta = \tan^{-1} 4 = 75.96^\circ\)
Extending to the full height of the pyramid, we have
The height of the pyramid which formed the frustrum = (6 + x)m,
\(\tan 75.96 = \frac{6 + x}{2.5}\)
\(6 + x = 2.5 \times 4 = 10.0\)
\(\therefore \text{The height of the pyramid} = 10.0m\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #788)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
P is a point on one side of the straight line UV and P moves in the same direction as UV. If the straight line ST is on the locus of P and angle VUS = 50^\circ, find angle UST.
A
310°
B
130°
C
80°
D
50°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
See Figure above.
Since ST is parallel to UV => angle< U = 50^\circ(alternate to Angle UST = 180^\circ - 50^\circ = 130^\circ (angle on a straight line)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #789)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
An equilateral triangle of side \sqrt3cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the radius of the circle.
A
2/3 cm
B
2 cm
C
1 cm
D
3 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since the inscribed triangle is equilateral, therefore the angles at all the points = 60^\circ
Using the formula for inscribed circle,
2R = \(\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}\)
where R = radius of the circle; a, b and c are the sides of the triangle.
⇒ 2R = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sin 60}\)
2R = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}\)
2R = 2
R = 1cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #791)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
3y = 4x - 1 and Ky = x + 3 are equations of two straight lines. If the two lines are perpendicular to each other, find K.
A
-\(\frac{4}{3}\)
B
-\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
D
\(\frac{4}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Grad of 3y = 4x - 1
y = \(\frac{4x}{3}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
Grad = \(\frac{4}{3}\)
Grad of Ky = x + 3
y = \(\frac{\text{x}}{\text{k}}\) + \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Grad = \(\frac{1}{\text{k}}\)
Since the two lines are perpendicular,
\(\frac{1}{\text{k}}\) = -\(\frac{3}{4}\)
-3k = 4
k = -\(\frac{4}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #792)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
if P and Q are fixed points and X is a point which moves so that XP = XQ, the locus of X is
A
A straight line
B
a circle
C
the bisector of angle PXQ
D
the perpendicular bisector of PQ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A perpendicular bisector always divides a line segment through its midpoint. The term bisect itself means dividing equally or uniformly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #793)