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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2012 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A spiral spring with a metal extends by 10.5 cm in air. When the metal is fully submerged in water, the spring extends by 6.8 cm. Calculate the relative density of the metal. (Assume Hooke's law is obeyed)
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2012 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Study the diagrams above and use them as guides in carrying out the following instructions. Using the spring balance provided, determine the weight of the object of mass M= 50.0g in air. Record this weight as \(W_1\). Determine the weight of the object when it is completely immersed in water contained in a beaker as shown in the diagram above. Record the weight as \(W_2\). Determine the weight of the object when it is completely immersed in a liquid labeled L. Record the weight as \(W_3\). Evaluate U = (\(W_1\) - \(W_2\)) and V = (\(W_1\) -\(W_3\)). Repeat the procedure with the objects of masses M= 100g, 150g, 200g, and 250g In each case, evaluate U = (\(W_1\) - \(W_2\)) and V = (\(W_1\) -\(W_3\)). Tabulate your readings. Plot a graph with V on the vertical axis and U on the horizontal axis. Determine the slope, s, of the horizontal graph. State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results. (b)i. State Archimedes' principle. ii. A piece of brass of mass 20.0g is hung on a spring balance from a rigid support and completely immersed in kerosene from of density 8.0 x 10\(^{2}\)kgm\(^{-3}\). Determine the readings of the spring balance (g= 10ms\(^{-2}\), density of brass 8.0 x 10\(^{3}\)kgm\(^{-3}\))
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Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2012 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
You are provided with a syringe, a petri-dish firmly attached to the base of the movable piston (plunger) of the syringe, a Set of weights, and other necessary apparatus. Pull the piston of the syringe upward until it can no longer move. Read and record this position of the piston on the graduated mark on the syringe as \(V_o\). Clamp the syringe and ensure that it is vertical. Place a mass M= 500g gently at the center of the petri-dish. Read and record the new position of the piston as V. Evaluate V\(^{1}\). Repeat the procedure for four other values of M= 1000g, 1500g, 2000g, and 2500g. Tabulate your readings. Plot a graph with V\(^{-1}\) on the vertical axis and M on the horizontal axis, starting both axes from the origin (0,0). Determine the slope, s, of the graph. Evaluate k = s\(^{-1}\). State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results. (b)i. When a weight is placed on the petri-dish, which quantities of the gas in the syringe (\(\Omega\)) increases; (\(\beta\)) decrease? ii. What is responsible for the pressure exerted by a gas in a closed vessel?
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A man standing on a lift that is descending does not feel any weight because
A
the inside of the lift is air tight
B
the lift is in vacuum
C
the lift's acceleration is same as acceleration due to gravity
D
there is no gravitational pull on the man in the lift
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Two balls, X and Y, weighing 5 g and 50 kg respectively, were thrown up vertically at the same time with a velocity of 100 ms\(^{-1}\). How will their positions be one second later?
A
X and Y will be 500 m from each other
B
Y will be 500 m ahead of X
C
X will be 500 m ahead of Y
D
X and Y both be 500 m from the point of throw
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
An object of mass 2 kg moves with a velocity of 10 ms1 round at circle of radius 4 m. Calculate the centripetal force on the object
A
25 N
B
100 N
C
50 N
D
40 N
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A carpenter on top of a roof of 20.0m high dropped a hammer of mass 1.5 kg and it fell directly to the ground. the kinetic energy of the hammer just before hitting the ground is? [g = 10 ms-2]
A
600 J
B
150J
C
300 J
D
450 J
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A machine is used to lift a load of 20 N through a height of 10 m. if the efficiency of the machine is 40%, how much work is done?
A
80 J
B
500 J
C
300 J
D
120 J
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
I. Density of the liquid. II. Depth below the surface of the liquid. III. Surface area of the liquid. In which of the statement above will pressure be dependent?
A
I and II only.
B
II and III only.
C
I, II and III only.
D
I and III only.
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A perfect emitter or absorber of radiant energy is a
A
conductor
B
black body
C
white body
D
red body
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A cannon is fired from town X,after how long is the sound heard at a town Y 4.95 km away? [velocity of sound in the air = 330 ms-1]
A
30 s
B
10 s
C
10 s
D
15 s
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The phenomenon that shows that increase in pressure lowers the melting point can be observed in
A
sublimation
B
condensation
C
coagulation
D
regelation
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Steam burn is more severe than that of boiling water because
A
steam burn is independent of relative humidity
B
steam possesses greater heat energy per unit mass
C
water boils at a higher temperature
D
steam burn is dependent on relative humidity
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
If the charge of electricity is K wh is N4, what is the cost of operating an electrical appliance rated 250 v,2 A for six hours?
A
N28
B
N12
C
N16
D
N24
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Physics UTME / JAMB 2011 Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Under which of the following conditions do gases conduct electricity?
A
Low presssure and low p.d
B
low pressure and high p.d
C
high pressure an low p.d
D
high pressure and high p.d
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