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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
2000cm3 of a gas is collected at 27oC and 700mmHg. What is the volume of the gas at standard temperature and pressure?
A
1896.5cm3
B
1767.3cm3
C
1676.3cm3
D
1456.5cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(V_2 = \frac{P_1V_1T_2}{P_2T_2}\)
\(V_2 = \frac{700 \times 2000 \times 273}{760 \times 300}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27393)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the rate of evaporation of water in a lake?
A
increase in the pressure of the atmosphere
B
rise in temperature
C
increase in the average speed of the molecules of water
D
increase in the kinetic energy of the molecules of water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
An increase in atmospheric pressure actually decreases the rate of evaporation. Higher pressure means more air molecules are pushing down on the surface of the water, making it physically more difficult for water molecules to escape into the air as vapour.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27396)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The quantity of heat energy required to melt completely 1 kg of ice at - 30oC is
[latent heat of fusion = 3.5 x 10 5Jkg -1, specific heat capacity of ice = 2.1x10 3Jkg -1K -1]
A
4.13x10 6J
B
4.13x10 5J
C
3.56x10 4J
D
3.56x10 2J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Q = mL + mcθ = 1 x 3.5 x 10 5 + 1 x 2.1 x 10 3 x 30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27398)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following factors will affect the velocity of sound?
A
An increase in the pitch of the sound
B
An increase in the loudness of the sound
C
Wind travelling in the same direction of the sound
D
A change in the atmospheric pressure at constant temperature
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pitch, loudness, and atmospheric pressure do not affect sound velocity. Wind traveling in the same direction of sound affects its velocity. wind can slow down or accelerate the speed of sound, depending on whether it is blowing in the same direction or in the opposite direction to the sound signal.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27402)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A particle carrying a charge of 1. 0 x 10-8C enters a magnetic field at 3.0x 10-2 ms -1 at right angles to the field. If the force on this particle is 1.8 x 10-8N, what is the magnitude of the field?
A
6.0x10-1T
B
6.0x10T
C
6.0x10-3T
D
6.0x10-4T
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = BQV
B = \(\frac{F}{QV}\)
B = \(\frac{1.8 \times 10^{-8}}{1.0 \times 10^{-8} \times 3.0 \times 10^{-2}}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27419)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A conductor of length 1m moves with a velocity of 50ms-1 at an angle of 30o to the direction of a uniform magnetic field of flux density 1.5Wbm-2. What is the e.m.f induced in the conductor?
A
37.5V
B
50.5V
C
75.0V
D
80.5V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27421)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following devices is used to determine the relative density of an acid?
A
manometer
B
hydrometer
C
hypsometer
D
hygrometer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35522)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A block of wood of density 0.6 gcm\(^{-3}\), weighing 3.06N in air, floats freely in a liquid of density 0.9 gcm\(^{-3}\). Calculate volume of the portion immersed (g = 10ms\(^{-2}\))
A
510cm3
B
340cm3
C
254cm3
D
170cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = \(\frac{M}{D}\)
= \(\frac{3.06}{10} \times \frac{1000}{0.9} = 340\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35525)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A metal ball of weight W falls through a column of glycerine of viscosity V. If the ball experiences an upthrust U and terminal velocity is attained, then
A
W > U + V
B
W = U + V
C
W = U - V
D
W < U + V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When terminal velocity is attained, The equation of motion becomes
mg - V - U = 0
\(\therefore\) mg = W = U + V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35526)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
When a body is slightly tilted, it is found that its centre of gravity is slightly raised. What is the state of equilibrium of the body?
A
unstable
B
stable
C
neutral
D
cannot be determined
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35536)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The tendency for a stationary body to continue to remain at rest when a force is applied to it is known as
A
friction
B
impulse
C
inertia
D
momentum
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 #35556)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A resultant force of magnitude 15N acts on a body of mass 250g. Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration
A
0.06 ms-2
B
3.75ms-2
C
16.67ms-2
D
60.00ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
a = \(\frac{F}{M} = \frac{15}{0.25} = 60\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35557)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The S.I unit of heat is
A
joule
B
kelvin
C
watt
D
ampere
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat is a form of energy (heat energy). The S.I unit of energy generally is Joules (J).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35560)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body is pulled through a distance of 500m by a force of 20N. If the power developed is 0.4kW, calculate the time for which the force acts
A
250.0s
B
25.0s
C
2.5s
D
0.5s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Force x Distance = Power x Time
Time = \(\frac{Force \times Distance}{Power}\)
= \(\frac{20 \times 500}{0.4 \times 1000}\)
= 25.0s
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35562)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The derived unit of pressure can be expressed as
A
kgms-2
B
kg m-1s-2
C
kg m-2s-2
D
kg m-1s2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pressure = \(\frac{Force}{Area}\)
Force = mass x acceleration
\(\therefore\) Pressure = \(\frac{mass \times acceleration}{Area}\)
= \(\frac{kg \times m \times s^{-2}}{m^2}\)
= kg m\(^{-1}\) s\(^{-2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #35515)