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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The areas of the effort and load pistons of a hydraulic press are 0.5m2 and 5m2 respectively. If a force F1 of 100N is applied on the effort piston, the force F2 on the load is
A
10N
B
100N
C
500N
D
1000N
E
5000N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\frac{load}{area}\) = \(\frac{effort}{area}\)
\(\frac{load}{5}\) = \(\frac{100}{0.5}\)
load = 1000N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28572)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A uniform cylindrical block of wood floats in water with one-third of its height above the water level, in a liquid of relative density 0.8, what fraction of its height will be above the liquid level?
A
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
E
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A floating body displaces its own weight of the liquid in which it floats.
i.e mass of block = mass of water = mass of liquid
let the fraction of the volume of the block in liquid be q
\(\frac{2}{3}\)V x 1 = Vq X 0.8
q = \(\frac{2V}{2.4V}\) = \(\frac{5}{6}\)
Therefore, the fraction of the height above the liquid level is (1–\(\frac{5}{6}\)) = \(\frac{1}{6}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28574)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Normal atmospheric pressure at sea-level is 105Nm-2 and the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 10ms-1. If the atmosphere has a uniform density of 1kgm-3, its height is
A
100m
B
1000m
C
10 000m
D
100 000m
E
1000 000m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
pressure = h x g x e
105 = 10 x h x 1
h = 104
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28728)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
In the Fig above, Current I passes through the combination, if the power dissipated in the 5 ohm resistor is 40W, then the power dissipated in the 10 ohm resistor is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10W
B
20W
C
40W
D
80W
E
100W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the resistors are in parallel, the p.d across them is the same,
P = VI but I = \(\frac{ V}{R}\)
P = \(\frac{ V^2}{R}\) = power dissipated by 5\Omega resistor,
40 = \(\frac{ V^2}{5}\)
\(V^2\) = 200V.
Power dissipated by the 10\Omega resistor,
P = \(\frac{ V^2}{R}\) = \(\frac{200}{10}\)
P = 20W.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41647)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
The graph in the fig above describes the motion of a particle. the acceleration of the particle during the motion is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.00ms-2
B
0.25ms-2
C
4.00ms-2
D
8.00ms-2
E
10.00ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41648)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The distance travelled by a particle starting from rest is plotted against the square of the time elapsed from the commencement of motion. The resulting graph is linear, the slope of this graph is a measure of
A
initial displacement
B
initial velocity
C
acceleration
D
half the acceleration
E
half the initial velocity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The slope of the graph of distance versus time squared is equal to \(\frac{1}{2}\)a, which means the slope measures half the acceleration.
Also from s = ut + \(\frac{1}{2}\)at\(^2\)
when u = 0 then, s = \(\frac{1}{2}\)at\(^2\)
So, \(\frac{\Delta\text{s}}{\Deltat^2}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)a
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28664)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
For which of the underlisted quantities is the derived unit \(ML^2T^{-2}\) correct? i. moment of a force ii. work iii. acceleration
A
i only
B
ii only
C
iii only
D
i and ii
E
ii and iii
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Moment = force x distance
= m x a x d
= kg x \(\frac{m}{s^2}\) x \(\frac{m}{1}\)
= \(ML^2T^{-2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28666)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
What volume of alcohol with a density of 8.4 x 102kgm-3 will have the same mass as 4.2m3of petrol whose density is 7.2 x 102kgm-3?
A
14m3
B
3.6m3
C
4.9m3
D
5.0m3
E
5.8m3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mass = Density x Volume
4.2 x 7.2 x 102 = v x 8.4 x 102
= 3.6m3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28671)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
All the heat generated in a 5\(\Omega\) resistor by 2A flowing for 30 seconds is used to evaporate 5g of a liquid at its boiling point. Which of the following is the correct value of the specific latent heat of the liquid?
A
120J
B
60Jg-1
C
120Jg-1
D
1500J
E
1500Jg-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat energy = electrical energy
mL = I2Rt
5 x L = 2 x 2 x 5 x 30
L = 120Jg-1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28685)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following statements is (are) NOT correct? i. pressure changes do not affect the speed of sound in air ii. the velocity of sound increases with temperature iii. the quality of the note depends only on its frequency
A
i only
B
ii only
C
iii only
D
i and iii
E
ii and iii
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28693)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A plane inclined at an angle of 30o to the horizontal has an efficiency of 60%. The force parallel to the plane required to push a load of 120N uniformly up the plane is
A
60N
B
100N
C
120N
D
200N
E
240N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V.R = \(\frac{1}{sin 30}\) = 2
Efficiency = \(\frac{m.A}{V.R}\) x 100%
60 = \(\frac{120}{effort}\) x \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 100
Effort = 100N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28700)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body of mass 5kg initially at rest is acted upon by two mutually perpendicular forces 12N and 5N as shown in fig.3. If the particle moves in the direction QA, calculate the magnitude of the acceleration
A
0.40ms-2
B
1.40ms-2
C
0.26ms-2
D
2.60ms-2
E
3.40ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R = \(\sqrt{12^2 + 5^2}\)
R = 13N and R = F = ma
13 = 5 x a
= 2.60ms\(^{-2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28701)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A small steel needle is carefully floated on water in a beaker. When a few drops of kerosine are introduced into the water the needle sink. Which of the following statements correctly explain(s) the observation? i. there is tension on the water surface ii. kerosine reduces the density of water so that needle becomes denser than water iii. kerosine reduces the surface tension of water
A
i only
B
ii only
C
iii only
D
i and ii
E
i and iii
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
i. There is tension on the water surface.
The surface tension of water supports the needle, allowing it to float against the force of gravity.
ii. Kerosene reduces the density of water so that the needle becomes denser than water.
Kerosene does not change the density of water. It forms a separate layer on top, while the density of water remains unchanged.
iii. Kerosene reduces the surface tension of water.
Adding kerosene decreases the surface tension of water, which can eliminate the buoyant force that keeps the needle afloat.
Therefore, The accurate statements are i and iii. are correct.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28704)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following statements describes an atom accurately? i. atoms of all elements are identical ii. an atom contains a nucleus and number of electrons iii. due to the electrons in the atom an atom is negatively charged iv. electrons in the atom move in circular orbits round the nucleus
A
i and ii
B
ii and iii
C
iii and iv
D
ii and iv only
E
i,ii and iii
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28706)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A particle moves in a circular orbit of radius 0.02m. If the speed of the particle is 0.88ms-1, calculate its frequency in cycles per second
A
2.0Hz
B
7.0Hz
C
8.8Hz
D
14.0Hz
E
17.6Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
W = \(\frac{v}{r}\)
= \(\frac{0.88}{0.02}\) = 44 rad/s
2\(\pi\)F = W = 44
F = \(\frac{44}{2 \times 3.142}\)
= 7Hz
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28709)