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UTME / JAMB 2021
Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
The motion of a body is simple harmonic if the?
A
acceleration is always directed towards a fixed point
B
path of motion is a straight line
C
acceleration is proportional to the square of the distance from a fixed point
D
acceleration is constant and directed towards a fixed point
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration of the particle is directed towards its mean position and directly proportional to its displacement.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60605)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Friction
Solution
When the breaks in a car are applied, the frictional force on the tyres is?
A
a disadvantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
B
a disadvantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
C
an advantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car
D
an advantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Frictional force opposes motion
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60758)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Simple Structure of Matter
Solution
When the temperature of a liquid increases, its surface tension
A
decreases
B
increases
C
remains constant
D
increases then decreases
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Surface tension decreases by:
* Increasing liquid's temperature
* Adding soap to the liquid
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60775)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Deformation of Solids
Solution
If the stress on a wire is 10\(^{7}\)NM\(^{-2}\) and the wire is stretched from its original length of 10.00m to 10.05m. The young's modulus of the wire is?
A
5.0 x 10\(^{-4}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
B
5.0 x 10\(^{-5}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
C
2.0 x 10\(^{-8}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
D
2.0 x 10\(^{9}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Young's modulus \(\frac{stress}{strain}\)
Strain = \(\frac{e}{l} = \frac{0.05}{10} = \frac{10^{7}}{0.005}\)
2 x 10\(^{9}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60763)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Scalars and Vectors
Solution
Which of the following is not a vector quantity?
A
momentum
B
force
C
temperature
D
displacement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
, displacement, velocity, and acceleration, linear momentum, force are vector quantities, while speed (the magnitude of velocity), time, and mass are scalars. To qualify as a vector, a quantity having magnitude and direction must also obey certain rules of combination.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60738)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Heat and Temperature
Solution
A man will exert the greatest pressure when he?
A
lies flat on his back
B
lies on his belly
C
stands on both feet
D
stands on the toes of one foot
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pressure varies inversely as A
i.e P \(\propto\) \(\frac{1}{A}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60562)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Heat and Temperature
Solution
Which of the following is not correct about the molecules of a substance in a gaseous state. They?
A
are in a constant state of motion
B
have different speeds
C
have a temperature which is measured by the average kinetic energy
D
The collision between the gases is perfectly inelastic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The collision between the gases is perfectly elastic
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60607)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Heat and Temperature
Solution
A given mass of gas has a pressure of 80 Nm\(^{-2}\) at a temperature of 47 C. If the temperature is reduced to 27 C with volume remaining constant, the new pressure is?
A
46.0 Nm\(^{-2}\)
B
75.0 Nm\(^{-2}\)
C
80.0 Nm\(^{-2}\)
D
85.3 Nm\(^{-2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Using \(\frac{P_{1}}{T_{1}} = \frac{P_{2}}{T_{2}}\)
\(P_1\) = 80Nm\(^{2}\)
\(T_1\) = 47 + 273 = 320k
\(T_2\) = 27 + 273 = 300k
\(P_2\)?
\(\therefore\) = \(P_2\) = \(\frac{P_{1}T_{2}}{T_{1}}\)
= \(\frac{80 \times 300}{320}\) = 75.Nm\(^{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60611)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Heat and Temperature
Solution
A gas at a volume of V\(_{0}\) in a container at pressure p\(_{0}\) is compressed to one-fifth of its volume. What will be its pressure if the magnitude of its original temperature T is constant?
A
\(\frac{p_{0}} {5}\)
B
\(\frac{4p_{0}}{5}\)
C
\(p_0\)
D
5\(P_0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(p_1\) = \(P_0\), \(V_1\) = \(V_0\), \(V_2\) = \(\frac{1}{5}\)\(V_0\) \(P_2\) = ?
\(P_1\)\(V_1\) = \(P_2\)\(V_2\)
\(P_2\) = \(\frac{P_{1}V_{1}}{V_{1}}\)
= \(\frac{\not P_{o}V_{o}}{\frac{1}{5}P_{o}}\) = 5\(\not P_{o}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60776)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Heat and Temperature
Solution
Which of the following factors does not affect the rate of evaporation of a liquid?
A
temperature
B
volume
C
wind
D
surface area
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The rate of evaporation depends on temperature, presence of wind, the humidity of the surrounding, and the surface area of the liquid exposed to the atmosphere. It doesn't depend on the mass of the liquid. The larger the surface area, the more would be the rate of evaporation.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61872)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Heat and Temperature
Solution
A heat sensitive resistor made of a semiconductor is called?
A
thermometer.
B
thermostat.
C
thermistor
D
thermopile.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Thermistors act as a passive component in a circuit. They are an accurate, cheap, and robust way to measure temperature.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61877)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Heat and Temperature
Solution
Which of the following statements is an effect of compressing gas molecules at constant temperature?
A
The pressure on the molecules decreases.
B
The molecules gain more kinetic energy.
C
The molecules make more impact per second on the walls of the container.
D
The molecules increase in size.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
More collisions mean more force, so the pressure will increase.
When the volume decreases, the pressure increases.
This shows that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.
This is shown by Boyle's law.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61907)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Measurement of Heat Energy
Solution
0.5kg of water at 10ºC is completely converted to ice at 0ºC by extracting (88000) of heat from it. If the specific heat capacity of water is 4200jkg\(^{1}\) Cº. Calculate the specific latent heat of fusion of ice.
A
9.0kjkg\(^{-1}\)
B
84.0kjkg\(^{-1}\)
C
134.0kjkg\(^{-1}\)
D
168.0kjkg\(^{-1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat involved (H) = 88,000J, Mass(M)= 0.5kg, specific heat capacity of water(C) = 4200JkgºC,
Specific latent heat of fusion(L) = ?, Temperature change(\Delta\theta) = \theta2 - \theta1 = (10 - 0)^\circ = 10^\circ
H = MC\Delta\theta + ML
or
H = M(C\Delta\theta + L) -->\(\frac{H}{M}\) = C\Delta\theta + L
: L = \(\frac{H}{M}\) - C\Delta\theta = \(\frac{88,000}{0.5}\) - 4200 \(\times\) 10
L = 176,000 - 42000 = 134,000
L = 134,000 or 134kj/kg
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60731)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Measurement of Heat Energy
Solution
Calculate the heat energy required to vaporize 50g of water initially at 80ºC if the specific heat capacity of water is 4.23jg\(^{-1}\)k\(^{-1}\) (specific latent heat of vaporization of water is 2260jg\(^{-1}\)
A
530000J
B
23200J
C
17200J
D
130000J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
H = mc\(\bigtriangleup\theta\) + mL
H = ?
m = 50g, c = 4.23J/gk,L = 2260, \(\bigtriangleup\theta\) = 80ºC
H = 50 [4.23 x 80 + 2260]
= 129920 \(\approx\) 130,000J
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60740)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Measurement of Heat Energy
Solution
A piece of substance of specific heat capacity 450Jkg\(^{-1}\)k\(^{1}\) falls through a vertical distance of 20m from rest. Calculate the rise in temperature of the substance on hitting the ground when all its energies are converted into heat. [g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
A
\(\frac{2}{9}\)ºC
B
\(\frac{4}{9}\)ºC
C
\(\frac{9}{2}\)ºC
D
\(\frac{9}{4}\)ºC
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Using the law of conservation of energy
mc\(\bigtriangleup\theta\) = mgh
\(\bigtriangleup\theta\) = \(\frac{gh}{c} = \frac{10 \times 20}{450} = \frac{4}{9}\)ºC
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60777)