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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
in a series R-L-C circuit at resonance, the voltages across the resistor and the inductor are 30V and 40V respectively, what is the voltage across the capacitor?
A
30V
B
40V
C
50V
D
70V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
At resonance, inductive reactant XL is equal to the capacitive reactance XC
i.e. XL = XC
and XL = VL/IL
and XC = VC/IC
Again since the components are in series, the same current flows in the series arrangment
i.e. IL = IC
at resonance, VL/IL = VC/IC
∴ VL = VC
= 40V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #649)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
In the Rutherford scattering experiment, a beam of alpha particles was fired at a thin gold film with some of the particles being considerably deflected. This shows that
A
a gold nucleus contains protons, neutrons and electrons uniformly distributed in a tiny volume
B
the gold nucleus is positively charged and is concentrated in a tiny volume
C
the gold nucleus emitted alpha particles
D
the gold nucleus is concentrated in a tiny volume and contains alpha particles
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #654)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
2311Na + Proton → pqX + alpha particle
What are the values of p and q respectively in the equation above?
A
10 and 20
B
12 and 24
C
20 and 10
D
24 and 12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
2311Na + Proton → pqX + alpha particle
Represent;
2311Na + 11P → pqX + 42He
Thus from the above equations, p = 20 and q = 10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #655)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
A semiconductor diode is used in rectifying alternating current into direct current mainly because it
A
allows current to flow in either direction
B
is non-linear
C
offers a high input resistance
D
allows current to flow only in one direction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A rectifier of an alternating current is a device which allows the flow of current only in one direction
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #660)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Newton's Laws, Momentum & Collisions
if ∆x is the uncertainty in the measurement of the position of a particle along the x-axis and ∆Px is the uncertainty in the measurement of the linear momentum along the x-axis, then the uncertainty principle relation is given as
A
∆x ∆Px ≥ h
B
∆x ∆Px = 0
C
∆x ∆Px < h
D
∆x ∆Px = ∞
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #664)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Tope bought x oranges at N5.00 each and some mangoes at N4.00 each. If she bought twice as many mangoes as oranges and spent at least N65.00 and at most N130.00, find the range of the value of x.
A
4\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 5
B
5\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 8
C
5\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10
D
8\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tope bought x oranges at ₦5.00 each and 2x mangoes at ₦4.00 each.
Total amount spent = \5x + 4(2x) = 5x + 8x = 13x
Given: ₦65.00 \le 13x \le ₦130.00
Divide through by 13:
5 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10.
(or x = 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Verification:
- When x = 5: 13 \times 5 = ₦65.00 (minimum)
- When x = 10: 13 \times 10 = ₦130.00 (maximum)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10413)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
How many two-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 0, 1, 2, 3 if a digit can be repeated and no number begins with 0?
A
4
B
12
C
16
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
We are to form two-digit numbers using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, with repetition allowed, but the number cannot begin with 0.
- Tens place (first digit): Cannot be 0 → Possible digits = 1, 2, 3 → 3 choices
- Units place (second digit): Can be any of the 4 digits → 0, 1, 2, 3 → 4 choices
Total numbers = 3 \times 4 = 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10414)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
If y = 3x\(^2\)(x\(^3\) + 1)\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\). Find \(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\)
A
\(\frac{9x^4 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
B
\(\frac{3x^2 + 6x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
C
\(\frac{9x^2 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
D
\(\frac{15x^4 + 6x}{6x^2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let \( u = 3x^2 \) and \( v = (x^3 + 1)^{1/2} \)
Then \( y = u \cdot v \)
- \( \frac{du}{dx} = 6x \)
- For \( v \):
\(\frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{1}{2}(x^3 + 1)^{-1/2} \cdot 3x^2 = \frac{3x^2}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Now apply the product rule:
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = u \frac{dv}{dx} + v \frac{du}{dx} \)
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 \cdot \frac{3x^2}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} + \sqrt{x^3 + 1} \cdot 6x\)
\(= \frac{9x^4}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} + 6x \sqrt{x^3 + 1}\)
Simplify (common denominator \( 2\sqrt{x^3 + 1} \)):
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{9x^4 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
\(= \frac{9x^4 + 12x^4 + 12x}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} = \frac{21x^4 + 12x}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Factor out 3x:
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{3x(7x^3 + 4)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #10419)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
A student calculated the mean of 5 numbers as 45.3. While rechecking his working, he discovered that his total was short by 20.5. What is the correct mean of the 5 numbers?
A
49.4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The student calculated the mean as 45.3 for 5 numbers.
Therefore, the **wrong total (sum) he used was:
45.3 × 5 = 226.5
He discovered that his total was short by 20.5.
This means the actual (correct) sum is:
226.5 + 20.5 = 247
Correct mean = Correct sum ÷ Number of numbers
247 ÷ 5 = 49.4
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #77195)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
The figure above represents a frictionless pulley system in which a weight W is in equilibrium with a weight of 40N. Find the value of W
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
13.3N
B
20.0N
C
40.0N
D
80.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
With P1 and P2 as shown (make a V.R of 2), the weight W = 40N * 2 = 80N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #11141)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above represents a transverse electromagnetic wave travelling with speed 3.0 x 108ms-1. What is the frequency of the wave.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3.0 x 107Hz
B
9.0 x 107Hz
C
1.0 x 109Hz
D
3.0 x 109Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The frequency f = V/\lambda,
Where \lambda = wavelength
From the above, the distance OA = one wavelength; AB = one wave length and BC = one wavelength.
=> OC = 3 wavelength = 3\lambda
∴3\lambda = 0.3M
\lambda = 0.3/3
= 0.1m
∴ f = V/\lambda = (3.0 x 108) / 0.1
= 3.0 x 109Hz
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #11180)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1999
Chemical Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
Solution
X + Y → Z. The rate equation for the chemical reaction above is \(\frac{-Δx}{Δt}\) = K[X]\(^2\)[Y].
The overall order of the reaction is?
A
0.0
B
1.0
C
2.0
D
3.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The overall order of a reaction is the sum of the exponents in the rate law.
The rate equation is \(\frac{-\Deltax}{\Deltat}\) = K[X]\(^2\)[Y].
The exponent for [X] = 2
The exponent for [Y] = 1
The overall order is the sum of the exponents = 2 + 1 = 3
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #1416)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1999
Periodic Table & Periodicity
Solution
Chlorine, bromine and iodine resemble one another in that they?
A
dissolve in alkalis
B
react violently with hydrogen without heating
C
are liquids
D
displace one another from solutions of their salts
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Chlorine and hydrogen do not react vigorously without heating unless exposed to sunlight or a flame. The reaction is spontaneous and explosive when exposed to these conditions. However, chlorine, bromine, and iodine all dissolve in alkali to form alkali metal halides.
Alkali metals are electropositive elements that bond ionically with halogens, which are electronegative elements.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #1463)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Three boys play a game of luck in which their respective chances of winning are \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{3}\), and \(\frac{1}{4}\). What is the probability that one and only one of the boys wins the game?
A
\(\frac{1}{24}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{11}{24}\)
D
\(\frac{23}{24}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The probabilities of the three boys winning are independent and are given as:
- Boy A: \( \frac{1}{2} \), - Boy B: \( \frac{1}{3} \), - Boy C: \( \frac{1}{4} \)
"One and only one wins" means exactly one boy wins (the other two lose).
The three possible cases are:
A wins, B loses, C loses
\( P = \frac{1}{2} \times \left(1 - \frac{1}{3}\right) \times \left(1 - \frac{1}{4}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{24} \)
B wins, A loses, C loses
\( P = \left(1 - \frac{1}{2}\right) \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{24} \)
C wins, A loses, B loses
\( P = \left(1 - \frac{1}{2}\right) \times \left(1 - \frac{1}{3}\right) \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{24} \)
Add them up:
\( \frac{6}{24} + \frac{3}{24} + \frac{2}{24} = \frac{11}{24} \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10415)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Given that Q = \(\begin{pmatrix} 6 & 0 \\ 4 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\) and Q + P = \(\begin{pmatrix} 7 & -2 \\ 6 & 8 \end{pmatrix}\). Evaluate | Q + 2P|.
A
90
B
96
C
102
D
120
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Q + 2P = Q + 2(Q + P - Q) = 2(Q + P) - Q
Q + P = \(\begin{pmatrix} 7 & -2 \\ 6 & 8 \end{pmatrix}\)
2(Q + P) = \(\begin{pmatrix} 14 & -4 \\ 12 & 16 \end{pmatrix}\)
Q + 2P = 2(Q + P) - Q = \(\begin{pmatrix} 14-6 & -4-0 \\ 12-4 & 16-5 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 8 & -4 \\ 8 & 11 \end{pmatrix}\)
Determinant: |Q + 2P| = 8 \(\times\) 11 - (-4)\(\times\) 8 = 88 + 32 = 120.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10416)