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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Diagram
Solution
in the image above, an incident ray XY makes an angle of 15\( ^{\circ} \) with a fixed line AY, which is normal to surface of a plane mirror if the mirror is turned as indicated by the arrow through \( 40^{\circ} \), what angle will the reflected ray make with AY
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\( 25^{\circ} \)
B
\( 40^{\circ} \)
C
\( 15^{\circ} \)
D
\( 55^{\circ} \)
E
\( 95^{\circ} \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
incident ray = XY
incidence angle i = 15\( ^{\circ} \)
rotation angle \theta = 40º
angle that the reflected ray make with AY = i + 2\theta
= 15 + [2 * 40] = 15 + 80 = 95º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41621)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Diagram
Solution
the arrow represents an object in front of a convex mirror whose focal points are X and Y. The image formed is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
between X and P
B
Between P and Y
C
Between Y and Z
D
Outside W
E
Outside Z
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The image produced by a convex mirror is always virtual, and located behind the mirror.
When the object is far away from the mirror the image is upright and located at the focal point.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41622)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1982
Particulate Nature of Matter, Laws & Formulae
Solution
An element X has two isotopes, \(^{20} _{10}X\) and \(^{22} _{10}X\),
present in the ratio 1:3. The relative atomic mass of X would be?
A
20.5
B
21.0
C
21.5
D
22.0
E
22.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The relative atomic mass will be [(20 * 1) + (3 * 22)] / (4)
(86)/(4) = (43)/(2) = 21.5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14067)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1982
Reaction Rates & Chemical Equilibrium
Solution
In the reaction N2(g) + O(g)
↔ 2NO(g) produced i an increase in the total pressure will?
A
cause less nitrogen to be produced in the equilibrium mixture
B
cause less nitric oxide to be produced in the equilibrium mixture
C
cause more nitric oxide to be produced in the equilibrium mixture
D
cause more oxygen to be produced in the equilibrium mixture
E
have no effect
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
If the pressure is increased, the position of equilibrium. moves in the direction of the fewest moles. of gas
However, because there is an equal number of particles on both sides, change in pressure will have no effect on the system.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #13984)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1982
Organic Chemistry II: Functional Groups, Polymers & Biomolecules
Solution
Which of the following types of reactions takes place between C2H6 and the halogens?
A
Substitution
B
Polymerization
C
Addition
D
Saponification
E
Oxidation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Alkanes undergo a substitution reaction with halogens in the presence of light.
For instance, in ultraviolet light , methane reacts with halogen molecules such as chlorine and bromine.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #13978)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Rationalize the expression \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5}}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{3}\)(\(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2}\)
B
\(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3}\) + \(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}\)
C
\(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}\)
D
5(\(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}\)
E
\(\frac{1}{3}\)(\(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5}}\)
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5}} \times \frac{(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5})}{(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5})}\)
= \(\frac{\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}}{2 - 5}\)
= \(\frac{\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}}{-3}\)
= \(\frac{1}{3} (\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2})\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32481)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify 3 - 2 \(\div\) \(\frac{4}{5}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)
A
1\(\frac{3}{4}\)
B
-1
C
1\(\frac{3}{10}\)
D
1
E
1\(\frac{9}{10}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3 - 2 \(\div\) (\(\frac{4}{5}\)) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)
3 - (2 x \(\frac{5}{4}\)) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) = 3 - \(\frac{10}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)
= 3 - \(\frac{5}{2}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{6 - 5 + 1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{2}{2}\)
= 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32482)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
If N560.70 is shared in the ratio 7 : 2 : 1, what is the smallest share?
A
N392.49
B
N56.70
C
N113.40
D
N112.14
E
N56.07
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
7 + 2 + 1 = 10
\(\frac{1}{10}\) x 560.70
= N56.07
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32483)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Seven years ago, the age of a father was three times that of his son, but in six years time the age of the son will be half that of his father, representing the present ages of the father and son by x and y, respectively, the two equations relating x and y are
A
3y - x = 0; 2y - x = 0
B
3y - x = 14; x - 2y = 6
C
3y - x =7; x - 2y = 6
D
3y - x = 14; y - 2x = 6
E
x + 3y = 7; x = 2y = 12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
7 years ago, Father(x - 7) years old, Son (y - 7) years
x - 7 = 3(y - 7)
x - 7 = 3y - 21
3y - x = -7 + 21 = 14
3y - x = 14 ... (1)
In six years time,
x + 6 = 2(y + 6)
x + 6 = 2y + 12
2y + 12 = x + 6
12 - 6 = x - 2y
6 = x - 2y ... (2)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32484)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The factors of 6x - 5 - x2 are
A
-(x + 3)(x + 2)
B
(x + 5)(x + 1)
C
(x - 5)(1 - x)
D
(x + 1)(x + 5)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6x - 5 - x2 = (-1)(-x2 - 5 + 6x)
= x2 - 6x + 5
= (x - 5)(x - 1)
-(x - 1) = 1 - x
= (x - 5)(1 - x)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32485)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
The solution of the quadratic equation bx\(^2\) + cx + a = 0 is given by
A
x = b \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\)
B
x = c \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ab}}{2b}\)
C
x = -c \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{c^2 - 4ab}}{2b}\)
D
x = -b \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2b}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
bx\(^2\) + cx + a = 0
a = b; b = c; c = a
x = -b \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\)
x = -c \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{c^2 - 4ab}}{2b}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32486)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
The graphical method of solving the equation x3 + 3x2 + 4x - 28 = 0 is by drawing the graphs of the curves
A
y = x3 and y = 3x2 + x - 28
B
y = x3 + 3x2 + 4x + 4 and the line y = \(\frac{28}{x}\)
C
y = x3 + 3x2 + 4x and y
D
y = x2 + 3x + 4 and y = \(\frac{28}{x}\)
E
y = x2 + 3x + 4 and line y = 28x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The graphical method of solving the equation x3 + 3x2 + 4x - 28 = 0 is by drawing the graphs of the curves
y = x2 + 3x + 4 and y = \(\frac{28}{x}\)`.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32487)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Write the equation 2 log2x - x log2(1 + y) = 3 in a form not involving logarithms
A
2x(1 + y) = 3
B
2x - x(1 + y) = 8
C
x2 = 8(1 + y)x
D
x2 - x(1 + y) = 8
E
x2 - (1 + y)2 = 8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2log2 x - x log2 (1 + y) = 3
log2 \(\frac{x^2}{(1 + y)^x}\) = 3
= \(\frac{x^2}{(1 + y)^x}\)
= 23
= 8
= x2 = 8(1 + y)x
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32488)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Find \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) such that x\(\frac{3}{8}\) x y\(\frac{-6}{7}\) x (\(\frac{y^{\frac{9}{7}}}{x^{\frac{45}{8}}}\))\(\frac{1}{9}\) = \(\frac{x^{\alpha}}{y^{\beta}}\)
A
\(\alpha\) = 1, \(\beta\) = \(\frac{5}{7}\)
B
\(\alpha\)= 1, \(\beta\) = -\(\frac{5}{7}\)
C
\(\alpha\)= \(\frac{3}{5}\), \(\beta\) = -6
D
\(\alpha\)= 1, \(\beta\) = -\(\frac{3}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(\frac{3}{8}\) x y\(\frac{-6}{7}\) x (\(\frac{y^{\frac{9}{7}}}{x^{\frac{45}{8}}}\))\(\frac{1}{9}\) = \(\frac{y^{\alpha}}{y^{\beta}}\)
x\(\frac{3}{8}\) x y\(\frac{-6}{7}\) x y\(\frac{1}{7}\) = x\(\alpha\)
= x\(\frac{3}{8}\) + \(\frac{5}{8}\) + y\(\frac{6}{7}\) + \(\frac{1}{7}\)
= x\(\alpha\)y\(\beta\)
x1y\(\frac{-5}{7}\) = x\(\alpha\)y\(\beta\)
\(\alpha\) = 1, \(\beta\) = \(\frac{5}{7}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32489)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Which of the following lines is not parallel to the line 3y + 2x + 7 = 0?
A
3y + 2x - 7 = 0
B
9y + 6x + 17 = 0
C
24y + 16x + 19 = 0
D
3y - 2x + 7 = 0
E
15y + 10x - 13 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Two lines are said to be parallel if the slope of the two lines are equal.
The equation : \(3y + 2x + 7 = 0\)
\(3y = -2x - 7\)
\(y = \frac{-2}{3} x - \frac{7}{3}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = - \frac{2}{3}\)
All the options have the same slope except 15y + 10x - 13 = 0.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32490)