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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
Which of the following statements are correct? i. land and sea breezes are natural convection currents. ii. convection may occur in liquids or gasses but not in solids. iii. the vacuum in a thermos flask prevents heat loss due to convection only.
A
i and ii only
B
i and iii only
C
i and iii only
D
i, ii, and iii
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
real-life examples of convection:
Breeze. The formation of sea and land breeze form the classic examples of convection.
Boiling Water.
Blood Circulation in Warm-Blooded Mammals.
Air-Conditioner.
Radiator.
Refrigerator.
The vacuum between the two walls prevents heat being transferred from the inside to the outside by conduction and convection.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28248)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A car moving with a speed of 90kmh\(^{-1}\) was brought uniformly to rest by the application of the brakes in 10s. How far did the car travel after the brakes were applied?
A
125m
B
150m
C
250m
D
15km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
speed = \(\frac{90 \times 10^3}{3600}\) = 25ms\(^{-1}\)
Acceleration = \(\frac{\text{velocity change}}{\text{time}}\) = \(\frac{25}{10}\)
: Acceleration = 2.5
Using S = Ut + \(\frac{1}{2}\) at\(^2\)
S = \(\frac{1}{2}\) X 2.5 X 10\(^2\) = 125m
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28212)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
A boy looks at the image of an object in a plane mirror. He observes two images, a main bright one and the other faint. The observed images result from?
A
reflection only
B
refraction only
C
diffraction and interference
D
reflection and refraction
E
reflection and diffraction
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: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28258)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The H.C.F. of a2bx + ab2x and a2b - b2 is
A
b
B
a + b
C
b(a \(\div\) b)
D
abx(a2 - b2)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a2bx + ab2x; a2b - b2
abx(a + b); b(a2 - b2)
b(a + b)(a + b)
∴ H.C.F. = (a + b)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31430)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify \(\sqrt{160r^2 + \sqrt{71r^4 + \sqrt{100r^8}}}\)
A
9r2
B
12\(\sqrt{3r}\)
C
13r
D
\(\sqrt{13r}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sqrt{160r^2 + \sqrt{71r^4 + \sqrt{100r^8}}}\)
Simplifying from the innermost radical and progressing outwards we have the given expression
\(\sqrt{160r^2 + \sqrt{71r^4 + \sqrt{100r^8}}}\) = \(\sqrt{160r^2 + \sqrt{71r^4 + 10r^4}}\)
= \(\sqrt{160r^2 + \sqrt{81r^4}}\)
\(\sqrt{160r^2 + 9r^2}\) = \(\sqrt{169r^2}\)
= 13r
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31436)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify 3log\(_6\)9 + log\(_6\)12 + log\(_6\)64 - log\(_6\)72
A
5
B
7776
C
log631
D
(7776)6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3 log\(_6\)9 + log\(_6\)12 + log\(_6\)64 - log\(_6\)72
= log\(_6\)9\(^3\) + log\(_6\)12 + log\(_6\)64 - log\(_6\)72
log\(_6\)729 + log\(_6\)12 + log\(_6\)64 - log\(_6\)72
log\(_6\)[\(\frac{(729 \times 12 \times 64)}{72}\)] = log\(_6\)7776
= log\(_6\)6\(^5\) = 5log\(_6\)6 = 5
N.B: log\(_6\)6 = 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31441)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify (\(\frac{1}{x^{-1}} \div \frac{1}{y^{-1}}\))-1
A
\(\frac{y}{x}\)
B
xy
C
\(\frac{x}{y}\)
D
(xy)-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Simplify (\(\frac{1}{x^{-1}} \div \frac{1}{y^{-1}}\))-1 = (\(\frac{1}{x^{-1}} \div \frac{1}{y^{-1}}\))-1
= \((x \div y)^{-1}\) = \(\frac{(x^{-1})}{y^{-1}}\)
= \(\frac{y}{x}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31445)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If a = 2, b = -2 and c = -\(\frac{1}{2}\), evaluate (ab2 - bc2)(a2c - abc)
A
2
B
-28
C
-30
D
-34
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(ab2 - bc2)(a2c - abc)
[2(2)2 - (- 2x\(\frac{1}{2}\))] [22(-\(\frac{1}{2}\)) - 2(-2)(-\(\frac{1}{2}\))]
[8 = \(\frac{1}{2}\)][-2 - 2] = \(\frac{17}{2}\) x 42
= -34
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31447)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If f(x - 4) = x2 + 2x + 3, Find, f(2)
A
6
B
11
C
27
D
51
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
f(x - 4) = x2 + 2x + 3
To find f(2) = f(x - 4)
= f(2)
x - 4 = 2
x = 6
f(2) = 62 + 2(6) + 3
= 36 + 12 + 3
= 51
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31452)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Factorize 9(x + y)2 - 4(x - y)2
A
(x + y)(5x + y)
B
(x + y)2
C
(x + 5y)(5x + y)
D
5(x + y)2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
9(x + y)2 - 4(x - y)2
Using difference of two squares which says
a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b) = 9(x + y)2 - 4(x - y)2
= [3(x + y)]2 - [2(x - y)]-2
= [3(x + y) + 2(x - y) + 2(x - y)][3(x + y) - 2(x - y)]
= [3x +3y + 2x - 2y][3x + 3y - 2x + 2y]
= (5x + y)(x + 5y)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31453)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If a2 + b2 = 16 and 2ab = 7.Find all the possible values of (a - b)
A
3, -3
B
2, -2
C
1, -1
D
3, -1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a2 + b2 = 16 and 2ab = 7
To find all possible values = (a - b)2 + b2 - 2ab
Substituting the given values = (a - b)2
= 16 - 7
= 9
(a - b) = \(\pm\)9
= \(\pm\)3
OR a - b = 3, -3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31454)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Divide x3 - 2x2 - 5x + 6 by (x - 1)
A
x2 - x - 6
B
x2 - 5x + 6
C
x2 - 7x + 6
D
x2 - 5x - 6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Step 1: Just multiply each of the options by ( x - 1 )
Step 2: Then collect like terms to derive the same equation found in the question.
Hope this helps!
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31455)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 4, find x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)
A
16
B
14
C
12
D
9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 4, find x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)
= (x + \(\frac{1}{x}\))2 = x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\) + 2
x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\) = ( x + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\))2 - 2
= (4)2 - 2
= 16 - 2
= 14
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31457)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
What must be added to 4x\(^2\) - 4 to make it a perfect square?
A
\(\frac{-1}{x^2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)
C
1
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4x\(^2\) - 4 = (2x)\(^2\) - 2\(^2\)
(2x)\(^2\) - 2\(^2\) = a\(^2\) - b\(^2\) = (a - b)\(^2\) - 2ab - 2b\(^2\)
(a - b)\(^2\) = a - b\(^2\) + (2ab + 2b)\(^2\)
a = 2x and b = 2
2ab + 2b\(^2\) = 2(2x)(2) + 2(2)\(^2\) = 8x + 8 = 8(x + 1)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31458)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the solution of the equation x - 8\(\sqrt{x}\) + 15 = 0
A
3, 5
B
-3, -5
C
9, 25
D
-9, 25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x - 8\(\sqrt{x}\) + 15 = 0
x + 15 = 8\(\sqrt{x}\)
square both sides = (x + 15)2 = (8 \(\sqrt{x}\)2
x2 + 225 + 30x = 64x
x2 + 225 + 30x - 64x = 0
x2 - 34x + 225 = 0
(x - 9)(x - 25) = 0
x = 9 or 25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31460)