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UTME / JAMB 2008
Lenses & Optical Instruments
Solution
In the microscope, the eyepiece lens merely acts as?
A
an inverter
B
a refiner
C
a diminisher
D
a magnifier
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The basic function of microscope is magnification
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14057)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Lenses & Optical Instruments
Solution
Short sightedness can be corrected by what type of lens?
A
Concave lens
B
Convex lens
C
Converging lens
D
Mirrors
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Shortsightedness is corrected using a concave (curved inwards) lens which is placed in front of a myopic eye
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14058)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Units, Measurements & Dimensional Analysis
Solution
The dimension of electromotive force are?
A
ML2T-3I-1
B
ML2T-3I-2
C
M2LT-2I-1
D
M2L2T-1I-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electrical work W = QE,
Where Q is the quantity of change and E is the electromotive force.
∴ E = W = FxDQ_It
Where D is the displacement,I = current and t = time
But dimension of force,
= unit of mass x unit of Acceleration
= unit of mass xunit of velocityunit of time
= unit of mass x unit of displacement__unit of time x unit of time
ML/T2 = MLT-2
∴ Dimension of emf E
= MLT-2L = ML2T-3I-1__IT
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14482)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
I. Force (N)
II.Torque (Nm)
III. Current (A)
IV. Power (W)
Which of the above are the correct S. I: units of the quantities indicated?
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
I, II and III only
D
I, II, III and IV only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
∴i,ii, iii and iv have correct units.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14015)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Scalars, Vectors & Relative Motion
Solution
Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity?
A
altitude
B
acceleration
C
displacement
D
weight
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Altitude is just a measure of height, regardless of direction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14016)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
If a body mass 5kg is thrown vertically upwards with velocity u,at what height will the potential energy equal to the kinetic energy?
A
h =(u)2/g
B
h = (u)2/4g
C
h = (2u)2/g
D
h = (u)2/2g
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
From V\(^2\) = U\(^2\) + 2as
O = U\(^2\) - 2gH, since at maximum height H, the final velocity, v = O.
when K.E = P.E
∴ H = \(\frac{(U)^2}{2g}\)
Halfway is the \(\frac{\text{height}}{2}\)
PE = KE at \(\frac{(1)}{2}\) H = \(\frac{(U)^2}{2g}\) x (\(\frac{1}{2}\)) = \(\frac{U^2}{4g}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14022)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Newton's Laws, Momentum & Collisions
Solution
A motorcycle of mass 100kg moves round in a circle of radius 10m with a velocity of 5 ms\(^{-1}\). find the coefficient of friction between the road and the tyres.
A
25.00
B
2.50
C
0.50
D
0.25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = \(\frac{mv^2}{\text{r}}\) = \(\frac{100 \times 5^2}{10}\) = 250N
R = mg = 100 x 10 = 1000N
coefficient of friction,
µ = \(\frac{\text{F}}{\text{R}}\) = \(\frac{(250)}{1000}\) = 0.25.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14027)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
In the hare's apparatus, water rises to a height of 26.5 cm in one limb. if a liquid rises to a height of 20.4 cm in the other limb, what is the relative density of the liquid?
A
0.8
B
1.1
C
1.2
D
1.3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
hlpl = hwpw
where, L =liquid and W = water
(pl)/pw = (hw)/hl = (26.5)/20.4
= 1.299
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14031)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
An empty density bottle weighs 2 N. if it weighs 5 N when filled with water and 4 N when filled with olive oil, the relative density of olive oil is?
A
(1)/3
B
(2)/3
C
(1)/5
D
(2)/5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
relative density = (weight of substance )/weight of equal volume of water = (4 - 2)/5 - 2 = (2)/3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14037)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Solution
Given the progressive wave equation y = 5 sin (2000 \pit - 0.4x), calculate wave length
A
12.4 m
B
15.7 m
C
17.5 m
D
18.6 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Comparing y = 5sin (200 \pit - 0.4X) with the wave equation y = A sin (wt -KX) K = (2\pi)/\lambda = 0.4
∴ \lambda = (2\pi)/0.4 = 15.7M
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14045)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
The d.c generator has essentially the same components as the a.c generator except the presence of?
A
slip-ring
B
carbon brushes
C
split ring
D
armature
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A d.c. generator uses a split ring (commutator) to convert alternating current (a.c.) to direct current (d.c.), while an a.c. generator uses slip rings.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14074)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
Find the effective resistance in the diagram above
A
6 Ω
B
12 Ω
C
18 Ω
D
24 Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The resistors are in series
∴ Reff = R1 + R2 + .....
= 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 24 Ω
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
\(^{14}_7\)N + \(^4_2\)He → \(^{17}_8\)O + X
In the equation above, the particles X is?
A
a proton
B
a neutron
C
an α - particle
D
a β - particle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
for the conversion of mass 14 + 4 = 17 + x
∴ X = 18 - 17 = 1
for conservation pf charge:7 + 2 = 8 + y
y = 9 - 8 = 1
Thus, the element is 11X which is equal to hydrogen nucleus ( proton)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14494)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Diagram
Solution
The above figure shows the motion of a progressive wave along a string. The particle motion of the medium is in direction?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
parallel to OX
B
parallel to OY
C
60o to OX
D
60v to OY
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Particles of the transmitting medium in transverse wave oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the propagation of the wave
Particle motion of a string (transverse wave) is parallel to OY (or perpendicular to OX)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14489)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
If the air inside a rigid box is heated, the i, average speed of the molecules increases ii. pressure of the air increases iii. average separation of the molecule increases. Which of the statements above are correct?
A
i and ii only
B
ii and iii only
C
i and iii only
D
i, ii and iii
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When air in a rigid box is heated, the molecules move faster, causing more forceful collisions with the walls and hence increasing the pressure. Since the box cannot expand, the average separation remains unchanged.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34958)