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WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following operations does not represent an action of a force field?
A
falling of a mango fruit from the tree
B
picking of nails using a bar magnet
C
repulsion of two like charges
D
pushing of a wheel-barrow on a level gound
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34945)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Five 80-W and three 100W are run for 8 hours. If the cost of energy is N5.00 per unit, calculate the cost of running the lamp. [1 unit = 1 kWh]
A
N280.00
B
N28.00
C
N7.20
D
N1.44
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P = (80 x 5 + 100 x 3)8
= 5600W
Cost = \(\frac{5600}{1000} \times 5 = N28\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34948)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates three forces acting on an object at point O. If the object is in equilibrium, determine the magnitude of the force P.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10.5N
B
11.0N
C
17.3N
D
20.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
10 - P sin 30 = 0
10 - P x 0.5 = 0
P = 20N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34975)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A particle of weight 120N is placed on a plane inclined at 300 to the horizontal. If the plane has an efficiency of 60% to the floor what is the force required to push the weight uniformly up the plane?
A
50N
B
100N
C
175N
D
210N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency = \( \frac{W(120N)INPUT}{WORK OUTPUT} \times \frac{100}{1}\)
And for incline plane
V.R =\( \frac{1}{Sin\theta}\)
= V.R = \(\frac{1}{Sin30} =\frac{1}{0.5}\) = 2
\(\text{therefore } \frac{60}{120} = \frac{M.A}{2}\)
M.A = \(\frac{120}{100}\) = 1.2
\(\text{but M.A } = \frac{load}{effort} = \frac{120}{\text{E}}\)
\(\text{therefore} \frac{120}{\text{E}}\) = 1.2
E = \(\frac{120}{1.2 }\) = 100N
Therefore, Effort up the plane = 100N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41373)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A string of length 4m is extended by 0.02m when a load of 0.4kg is suspended at its end. What will be the length of the string when the applied force is 15N?
A
4.05m
B
4.08m
C
5.05m
D
6.08m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
from hooke's law F=Ke
\(
\frac{F_1}{e_1} - \frac{F_2}{e_2} \text{therefore}
\frac{4}{0.02} = \frac{15}{e_2} \)
e1 = \( \frac{0.02 x 15}{4} = 0.075M \)
The new length of the string is 4 + 0.075
= 4.075
= 4.08
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41376)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following gas laws is equivalent to the work done?
A
Boyle' law
B
Charles law
C
Pressure law
D
van der Waal's law
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mathematically Boyle's law = PV = K
Where P = Pressure
and V = Volume
By definition Pressure = \( \frac{F}{A} = \frac{F}{M \times M} \)
Again Workdone = force x displacement
therefore \( PV = \frac{F}{A} \times V = \frac{F}{M^2} \times \frac{M^3}{1} \\
PV = \frac{F}{x\times x} \times \frac{x \times x \times x}{1} = F \times x \)
= force x displacement
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41379)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The difference observed in solids, liquids and gases can be accounted for by
A
The different molecules in each of them
B
The spaces and forces acting between the molecules
C
Thier melting points
D
Their relative massess
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Spaces and Forces: The differences observed in solids, liquids, and gases can primarily be attributed to the arrangement, spacing, and intermolecular forces acting between the molecules.
Solids: Tightly packed molecules with strong intermolecular forces, giving a definite shape and volume.
Liquids: Close molecules that can move past each other, resulting in a definite volume but no definite shape.
Gases: Widely spaced molecules with weak intermolecular forces, filling the entire container.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41383)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If two charged plates are maintained at a potential difference of 3 kv, the work done in taking a charge of 600µc across the field is
A
0.8j
B
1.8j
C
9.0j
D
18.0j
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Workdone = product of the charge Q, and the p.d V.
i.e Work done = QV
= 600 * 10-6 *2.1 * 103
=1.8j
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41386)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A 40KW electric cable was used to transmit electricity through a resistor of resistance 2.00\Omega at 800V. The power loss as internal energy is
A
4.0 x 102W
B
5.0 x 102W
C
4.0 x 103W
D
5.0 x 103W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In general, Power = IV; \( \implies 40KW = IV \\
\text{Therefore } 40000 = 1 \times 800\\
\implies I = \frac{40000}{800} = 50A,\text{tune the current through} \)
Resistor = 50A
power loss= I2R = 502 x 2
= 2500 x 2 = 5.0 x 103W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41388)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Two long parallel wires X and Y carry currents 3A and 5A each. if the force experienced by unit length is 5 x 10-5N. the force per unit length experienced by wire Y is
A
3 x 10-5
B
3 x 10-6
C
5 x 105
D
5 x 10-5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
since the wires are parallel to each other, the forces which they exert on each other are equal and opposite, since they must agree with newton's law of action an reaction. Hence the force exerted by the wire is equally
5 x 10-5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41392)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Lenz's law is a law of conservation of
A
electric charge
B
electric current
C
Energy
D
Momentum
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Lenz's lew of electrical magnetic induction is usefully referred to as the law of conservation of energy
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41393)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A 120V, 60W lamp is to be operated on 220V ac supply mains. calculate the value of non inductive resistance that would be required to ensure that the lamp is run on correct value
A
100Ω
B
200Ω
C
300Ω
D
500Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Power of the lamp = 60W;
\(I = {\frac{P}{V}}\)
\(I = {\frac{60}{120}}\) = \(0.5A\)
\(R = {\frac{V}{I}}\)
\(R_mains\) = \(\frac{220}{0.5}\) = \(440\Omega\)
\(R_lamp\) = \(\frac{120}{0.5}\) = \(240\Omega\)
\(\therefore\) The non-inductive resistance to keep the lamp = \((440 - 240)\Omega\)
= \(200\Omega\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41395)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Copper of thickness d is plated on the cathode of a copper voltameter. If the total surface area of the cathode is 60 cm\(^2\) and a steady current of 5.0 A is maintained in the voltameter for 1 hour. calculate the value of d. [density of copper = 8.9 x 10\(^3\)kg m\(^{-3}\) electro chemical equivalent of copper = 3.3 x 10\(^{-7}\) kg C\(^{-1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mass of Cu deposited = Area x thickness x density = electrochemical equivalent x current x time.
Thickness = \(\frac{\text{electrochemical equivalent} \times \text{current} \times \text{time}}{Area \times density}\)
= \(\frac{3.3 \times 10^{-7} \times 5 \times 3600}{60 \times 10^{-4} \times 8.9 \times 10^{3}}\)
= 1.1 x 10\(^{-4}\) m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53639)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A wire of length 5.0 m and diameter 2.0 mm extends by 0.25 mm when a force of 50 N was used to stretch it from its end. Calculate the;
(a) stress on the wire;
(b) strain in, the wire. [\(\pi = 3.142\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Stress = \(\frac{Force}{Area} = \frac{50}{3.142(1 \times 10^{-3})^2}\)
(b) Strain = \(\frac{extension}{length} = \frac{2.5 \times 10^{-5}}{5}\)
= 5 x 10\(^{-5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53641)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) List two factors that can affect the rate of diffusion
(b) State two examples to illustrate the effects of surface tension.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Factors that can affect the rate of diffusion are:
— Mass — Temperature — Density.
(b) Effects of surface tension are:
— needle gently placed on the surface of water floats
— water skaters are able to walk on the surface of water
— spilled mercury forms spherical droplets
— soap bubbles are spherical in shape.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53642)