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UTME / JAMB 2010
Heat and Temperature
Solution
The pressure of one mole of an ideal gas of volume 10\(^-2\) m\(^3\) at a temperature of 27°c is
[molar gas constant = 8.3 J mol\(^{-1}\) k\(^{-1}\)]
A
2.49 x 104 Nm-2
B
2.24 x 104 Nm-2
C
2.49 x 105 Nm-2
D
2.24 x 105 Nm-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
T = 27 + 273 = 300 K, volume, V = 10-2 m3 molar gass constant, R = 8.3 Jmol- 1k - 1 number of mole, n = 1
PV = NRT
i.e P = (NRT)/V = (1 x 8.3 x 300)/10-2
= 2.49 x 10\(^5\) Nm\(^-2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14313)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Heat and Temperature
Solution
Two metals P and Q of length l1 and l2 are heated through the same temperature difference. If the ratio of the linear expansivities of P to Q is 2:3 and the ratio of lengths is 3:4. What is the ratio of increase in length of P to Q?
A
7:5
B
5:7
C
1:2
D
2:1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Metals P, Q
original length lP, lQ
Increase in length \DeltalP, \DeltalQ
Linear expansivities \alphaP, \alphaQ
∴ \alphaP/\alphaQ = 2/3 ; and lP/lQ = 3/4
But increase in length, \Deltal = \alphal\Delta\theta
∴\DeltalP = \alphaPlP\Delta\theta
\DeltalQ = \alphaQlQ\Delta\theta
∴
\DeltalP
=
\alphaPlP\Delta\theta
=
2
x
3
=
1
\DeltalQ
\alphaQlQ\Delta\theta
3
4
2
∴ Ratio of increase in length of P to Q = 1:2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14509)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Evaporation and Boiling
Solution
A vapor is said to be saturated when?
A
a dynamic equilibrium exists between liquid molecules and the vapour molecules
B
a dynamic equilibrium exists such that more molecules return to the liquid than are leaving it
C
the temperature of the vapour varies
D
the vapour pressure is atmospheric
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A saturated vapour is one which is in dynamic equilibrium with its own liquid; that is as many go from the liquid to the vapour state every second return back to liquid.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14310)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Gravitational Field
Solution
A stone and a feather are dropped from the same height above the earth surface. Ignoring air resistance, which of the following is correct?
A
the feather will be blown away by the wind while stone will drop steadily
B
the stone and the feather will both reach the ground at the same time
C
the feather will reach the ground first
D
the stone will reach the ground first
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The acceleration of free fall due to gravity is independent of mass of the body. Therefore, ignoring air resistance, which affects feather more than the stone, the stone and the feather will both reach the ground at the same time
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14285)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Gravitational Field
An object is weighed at different locations on the Earth. What will be the right observation?
A
Both the mass and weight vary
B
The weight is constant while the mass varies
C
The mass is constant while the weight varies
D
Both the mass and weight are constant
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: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41402)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Electric Field
Solution
When a positively charged rod is brought nearer the cap of a positively charged electroscope, the leaves divergence will?
A
be induced
B
converge
C
diverge
D
remain constant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the charged rod is not in contact with the electroscope, the leaves divergence will diverge.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14339)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Magnetic Field
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, if the south-poles of two magnets strokes steel bar, the polarities at T and V will respectively be
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
south and north
B
north and south
C
north and north
D
south and south
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
IN magnetisation by stroking, the last touched has a pole opposite to that of the magnet used. Therefore, the poles T and V are N and N respectively
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14518)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Electromagnetic Field
Solution
Power supply is transmitted at a very high voltage and low current in order to?
A
make pass through the trasformers
B
increase the power supply
C
make it travel fast
D
prevent overheating of the coil
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
H eat generated in a wire carrying current, H = 12 Rt.
so, when voltage is high and current is low heat generated in the wire will be minimal.
Therefore, high voltage and low current prevent overheating of the coil.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14340)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Electric Field
Solution
Three capacitors of capacitance 2μF, 4μFand 8μF are connected in parallel and a P.D of 6V is maintained across each capacitor, the total energy stored is?
A
2.52 x 10-6J
B
6.90 x 10-6J
C
2.52 x 10-4J
D
6.90 x 10-4J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
C = C1 + C2 + C3
= 2 + 4 + 8 = 14\muF
V = 6V
Energy = 1/2CV2
1/2 x 14 x 10-6 x 62
= 2.52 x 10-4 J
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14511)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Current Electricity
Solution
In a discharge tube, most of the gas is pumped out so that electricity is conducted at?
A
low voltage
B
steady voltage
C
high pressure
D
low pressure
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
pumping out of the gas in the discharge tube reduces the pressure inside the tube, therefore, electricity is conducted at low pressure
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14344)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Current Electricity
Solution
A cell of e.m.f 12V and internal resistance 4Ω is connected to an external resistor of resistance 2Ω. Find the current flow.
A
5 A
B
4 A
C
3 A
D
2 A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
I = E/(R+r)
= 12/6 = 2A
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14512)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Current Electricity
Solution
In Faradays law of electrolysis, a graph of the mass deposited against the quantity of electricity is plotted. The slope of the graph gives?
A
the energy released
B
the electrochemical equivalent
C
the current flowing
D
the charge released
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In Faradays law of electrolysis
M = It = Q
Where M is the mass of substance deposit . Q is the quantity of charge. A graph of m against Q is a straight line passing through the origin with slope equal to the electrochemical equivalent.Z
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14520)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Energy and Power
Solution
A galvanometer with full-scale deflection of 10 mA is to be converted to a voltmeter with full-scale deflection of 5v. if a series resistance of 498Ω is used for the conversion, the resistance of the galvanometer is ?
A
1Ω
B
2Ω
C
5Ω
D
10Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
r = resistance of the galvanometer
l = current through galvanometer = 1mA or 0.01A
V1 = p.d across the galvanometer = I X r = 0.01 X r
: V1 = 0.01r
V2 = p.d across the multiplier = 5 - 0.01r
R = resistance of the multiplier = 498\Omega
where R = \(\frac{V}{I}\) --> 498 = \(\frac{5 - 0.01r}{0.01}\)
CROSS MULTIPLY --> 498 X 0.01 = 5 - 0.01r
0.01r = 5 - 4.98
∴ r = \(\frac{0.02}{0.01}\) = 2\Omega
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14341)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Energy and Power
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, a 200 W bulb is lighted by a 240 V a.c mains supply. If 1kwh is sold at N40, the cost of keeping the bulb lighted for a day is?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
N1,920.00
B
N192.00
C
N19.20
D
N1.92
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Energy consumed = power x time
= 200W x 24hr = 4800wh
= 4.8 kwh
But 1 kwh cost N40
∴ 4.8kwh costs 4.8 x 40
= N192
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14516)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Simple Ac Circuit
Solution
Two inductors of inductance 5 mll and 15 mll are connected in series and a current of 5A flows through them. the total energy stored in the inductor is?
A
500.0J
B
250.0J
C
62.5J
D
50.0J
E
no correct option
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Total inductance,L = L1 + L2 = m
15 + 5 = 20mH = (20)H/1000
1 = 5A
Energy of inductor, (1)/2 L I2
= (1)/2 X (20)/1000 X 5-2
= 0.25 J
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14342)