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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Diagram
Solution
The total capacitance of the circuit above is?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.25mF
B
0.50mF
C
0.75mF
D
1.25mF
E
1.50mF
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
CTotal in parralel = C1 + C2 + C3
CTotal = 2 + 2 + 2 → 6
C Total in series = 1 / C\(_1\) + 1 / C\(_2\)
1 / C\(_T\) = 1/2 + 1/6
1 / C\(_T\) = \(\frac{4}{6}\)
cross multiply
C\(_T\) = \(\frac{3}{2}\) or 1.5mF
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41609)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
What is the total resistance in the above diagram?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5 ohms
B
15 ohms
C
25 ohms
D
35 ohms
E
45 ohms
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Resistance in series will be given as R = 10+10 → 20
Resistance in parallel will be given as \(\frac{1}{R}\) = \(\frac{1}{10}\) + \(\frac{1}{10}\)
\(\frac{1}{R}\) = \(\frac{2}{10}\) → \(\frac{1}{R}\) = \(\frac{1}{5}\)
Resistance in parallel = 5
Total resistance = 20 + 5 → 25ohms
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41608)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Which of the following statements on the use of X-rays is incorrect? X-rays are used
A
in hospitals to obtain photogaphs of tissues and bones in the body
B
for the treatment of malignant growths like cancer cells
C
in detecting fingerprints
D
to reveal hidden flaws in metal castings and welded joints
E
to detect alternations which have been made to works of art
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
-The radiography of cultural objects is the use of radiography to understand intrinsic details about objects. Most commonly this involves X-rays of paintings to reveal underdrawing, pentimenti alterations in the course of painting or by later restorers, and sometimes previous paintings on the support.
-Hard X-rays are used for destroying cancerous cells
-Soft X-rays are used in medicine to photograph human parts
-. In the present work, the spatial elemental imaging capabilities of micro-X-ray fluorescence (MXRF) were used to visualize fingerprint patterns based on inorganic elements present in the prints.
However; Cobalt-60 is widely used in industrial radiography for the rapid checking of faults in wields and castings.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29090)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Which of the following are true of atom?
A
atoms are indestructible
B
all atoms of a pure substance, or elements are identical
C
atoms of different substance have different weights
D
all of the above
E
A and B only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
All of the above (D)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29059)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Kinetic Theory of Matter & Gas Laws
Solution
10cm3 of CO is mixed and sparked with 100cm3 of air containing 21% O2. If all the volumes measured at S.T.P. the volume of resulting gases would be?
A
90cm3
B
100cm3
C
105cm3
D
110cm3
E
115cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
2CO(g) + O2(g) ---> 2CO\(_2\)(g)
2vol 1vol 2vol
Volume in cm\(^3\) Before sparking: 10 // 21
Volume in cm\(^3\) On sparking 10 // 5 // 10
Volume in cm\(^3\) After sparking: 0// 16 // 10
Total volume of resulting gas = Volume of [excess oxygen + CO\(_2\) produced + unreactive components]
= 16 + 10 + 79 → 105cm\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #12779)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Acids, Bases, pH & Salts
Solution
Chlorine, bromine and iodine resemble each other in that all?
A
dissolve in alkalis
B
react violently with hydrogen without heating
C
displace each other from solutions of their salts
D
are gases
E
are liquids
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Alkali metals tend to lose one electron and form ions with a single positive charge.
They form ionic compounds (salts) in reaction with the halogens (alkali halides)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14286)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Acids, Bases, pH & Salts
Solution
Which of the following statement is false?
A
Acids react with some metals, liberating hydrogen
B
Acids react with carbonates, liberating carbondioxide
C
Acids conduct electricity and are decomposed by the current, liberating hydrogen at the anode
D
Acids have a sour taste
E
Acids change the colour of indicators
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Thus, with a dilute solution of sulphuric acid and platinum electrodes, hydrogen gas is evolved at the cathode
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14322)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron(ll)sulphide, the gas evolved will?
A
turn moist red litmus paper blue
B
turn lime water milky
C
blacken lead acetate paper
D
rekindle a glowing splint
E
burn a sqeakly pop
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The gas liberated is H\(_2\)S which in the presence of lead acetate paper gives a black coloration
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14301)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Which of the following tests would confirm-unequivocally that a solution X contain the sulphate ion if it gives with?
A
silver nitrates solution, a white precipates insoluble in dilute HNO3
B
barium chloride solution, a white precipitate insoluble in dilute H2SO4
C
barium chloride solution, a white precipitate soluble in dilute HCl
D
barium chloride solution a white precipitate soluble in dilute ammonia
E
barium chloride solution a white precipitate insoluble in dilute HCl
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Sulfate ions in solution are detected using barium chloride solution.
The test solution is acidified using a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid, and then a few drops of barium chloride solution are added.
A white precipitate of barium sulfate forms if sulfate ions are present.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #44490)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
When copper (ii) sulphate solution is treated with excess ammonium hydroxide, a precipitate is first formed, and then this dissolves to give a deep blue solution.
This deep blue solution is a?
A
Cu(OH)2
B
CuSo4.5H2O
C
(NH4)2SO4
D
Cu(NH3)4(OH)2
E
CuSO4.(NH4)2SO4.2H2O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
\(CuSO_4+2NH_4OH→(NH_4)_2SO_4+Cu(OH)_2\)(pale−blue)
The pale blue precipitate of copper hydroxide dissolves in excess of ammonium hydroxide forming tetraamine copper [II] sulphate, an azure blue(deep blue) soluble complex salt.
\(Cu(OH)_2+(NH_4)_2SO_4+2NH_4OH→[Cu(NH_3)_4]SO_4+4H_2O\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #44491)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Non-Metals & Their Compounds
Solution
A sample of an oxide of mercury weighed 1.00g. When this was heated, oxygen was given off, and 1.00g of mercury metal only was left. What is the formula of the oxide?
A
Hg2O
B
HgO2
C
HgO2
D
HgO
E
None of the above
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Various oxides of mercury: Mercury(I) oxide (mercurous oxide), Hg\(_2\)O. Mercury(II) oxide (mercuric oxide), HgO.
No specific oxide of mercury is refered in the question.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #12782)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1980
Non-Metals & Their Compounds
Solution
When chlorine gas is passed into a solution of sulphur dioxide?
A
sulphur dioxide is reduced to sulphur
B
the chlorine is oxidized to hydrochloric acid
C
dilute sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid are produced
D
Hydrochloric acid and sulphur are produced
E
sulphur trioxide is the only product
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
- When sulfur (IV) oxide or sulfur dioxide is passed on with chlorine gas, mixture of acids are formed.
- It leads to the formation of sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid.
- This is a redox reaction
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14326)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find, correct to three significant figures, the value of \(\sqrt{41830}\).
A
205
B
647
C
2050
D
6470
E
64.7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sqrt{41830} = 204.5238\)
\(\approxeq 205\) (to three significant figures)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32605)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Write down the number 0.0052048 correct to three significant figures
A
0.005
B
0.0052
C
0.00520
D
5.2048
E
5204
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.0052048 = 0.00520
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32606)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Evaluate \((2^{0} + 4^{-\frac{1}{2}})^{2}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{9}{4}\)
D
4
E
9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((2^{0} + 4^{-\frac{1}{2}})^{2}\)
= \((1 + (\frac{1}{4})^{\frac{1}{2}})^{2}\)
= \((1 + \frac{1}{2})^{2}\)
= \((\frac{3}{2})^{2} = \frac{9}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32607)