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WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
Hot water at temperature of t is added to twice that amount of water at a temperature of 30°C. If the resulting temperature of the mixture is 50°C, calculate t
A
40°C
B
80°C
C
90°C
D
50°C
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat loss by hot water = Heat gained by water
mc(t - 50) = 2mc(50 - 30)
t - 50 = 2(20)
t - 50 = 40
t = 40 + 50
\(\therefore\) t = 90^\circC
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76353)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
An iron rod of mass 2 kg and at a temperature of 280°C is dropped into some quantity of water initially at a temperature of 30°C. If the temperature of the mixture is 70°C, calculate the mass of the water. (Neglect heat losses to the surroundings) [Specific heat capacity of iron = 460 Jkg\(^{-1}\)K\(^{-1}\)] [Specific heat capacity of water = 4200 Jkg\(^{-1}\)K\(^{-1}\)]
A
1.50 kg
B
0.58 kg
C
1.15 kg
D
0.77 kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
m\(_s\) = 2 kg; c\(_s\) = 460 Jkg\(^{-1}\)K\(^{-1}\); m\(_w\) = ?; c\(_w\) = 4200 Jkg\(^{-1}\)K\(^{-1}\); \theta\(_1\) = 280^\circC; \theta\(_2\) = 30^\circC; \theta\(_3\) = 70^\circC
Heat loss = Heat gained
m\(_s\) c\(_s\) (\theta\(_1\) - \theta\(_3\)) = m\(_w\) c\(_w\) (\theta\(_3\) - \theta\(_2\))
2 \times 460 \times (280 - 70) = m\(_w\) \times 4200 \times (70 - 30)
2 \times 460 \times 210 = m\(_w\) \times 4200 \times 40
193,200 = 168,000 m_w
m\(_w\) = \(\frac{193200}{168000}\) ≈ 1.15kg.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76360)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
How much heat is required to convert 20 g of ice at 0°C to water at the same temperature? [Specific latent heat of ice = 336 Jg\(^{-1}\)]
A
1.35 × 10\(^3\) J
B
6.72 × 10\(^3\) J
C
5.38 × 10\(^3\) J
D
7.06 × 10\(^3\) J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The heat required to convert ice at 0^\circC to water at the same temperature is given by the formula: Q = m \times L,
where m is the mass of the ice, and L is the specific latent heat of ice.
Substituting the given values, we get Q = 20 g \times 336 Jg\(^{-1}\) = 6.72 \times 10\(^3\) J.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76361)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
When two objects, P and Q, are supplied with the same quantity of heat, the temperature change in P is observed to be twice that in Q. If the masses of P and Q are the same, calculate the ratio of the specific heat capacities of Q to P.
A
4: 1
B
2: 1
C
1: 2
D
1: 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\Delta\theta\(_P\) = 2 \times \Delta\theta\(_Q\)
m\(_P\) = m\(_Q\)
c\(_Q\) = c\(_P\) = ?
H\(_P\) = H\(_Q\) (given)
i.e. m\(_P\) \times c\(_P\) \times \Delta\theta\(_P\) = m\(_Q\) \times c\(_Q\) \times \Delta\theta\(_Q\)
Since \Delta\theta\(_P\) = 2 \times \Delta\theta\(_Q\) and m\(_P\) = m\(_Q\)
∴ m\(_Q\) \times c\(_P\) \times 2 \times \Delta\theta\(_Q\) = m\(_Q\) \times c\(_Q\) \times \Delta\theta\(_Q\)
c\(_P\) \times 2 = c\(_Q\)
\(\frac{c_Q}{c_P}\) = \(\frac{2}{1}\)
\(\therefore\) c\(_Q\): c\(_P\) = 2: 1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76363)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Waves & Wave Motion
Solution
Which of the following electromagnetic spectra has the shortest wavelength?
A
Ultra violet radiation
B
X - rays
C
Visible light
D
Infrared
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The general ordering of the electromagnetic spectrum from shortest to longest wavelength is as follows:
1. Gamma rays
2. X-rays
3. Ultraviolet (UV) rays
4. Visible light
5. Infrared (IR) radiation
6. Microwaves
7. Radio waves
Therefore, X-rays are the correct answer.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74481)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Waves & Wave Motion
Solution
Standing waves are produced by
A
Waves that vibrate in a vertical plane(standing upright)
B
The motion of the source toward the observer
C
The motion of the source away from the observer
D
waves that reflect off a boundary and interfere with themselves
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Standing waves are formed when waves reflect back from a boundary and interfere with the incoming waves of the same frequency and amplitude, creating points that appear to stand still (nodes) and points of maximum oscillation (antinodes).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74491)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Waves & Wave Motion
Solution
Water waves and light waves differ generally in their
A
ability to be diffracted
B
ability to be reflected
C
direction of vibration
D
medium of propagation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Water waves are mechanical waves that require a material medium, such as water, to propagate. They involve the vibration of water particles.
In contrast, light waves are electromagnetic waves that do not need a medium for propagation; they can travel through a vacuum. For example, sunlight travels through space without the need for any material medium.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74661)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Simple Machine
Solution
A hydraulic press consists of two cylinders of cross-sectional radius r\(_1\) and r\(_2\). If a force of 200N applied to the smaller piston (r\(_1\)), causes a force of 3200N to be transmitted onto the larger piston (r\(_2\)). The ratio r\(_1\): r\(_2\) is?
A
1:4
B
1:2
C
1:8
D
1:16
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Answer: A. 1:4
(Pressure equal: \(\frac{F_1}{(\pi r_1^2)}\) = \(\frac{F_2}{(\pi r_2^2)}\);
\(\frac{_r2}{r_1}\) = \(\sqrt{(F_2}{F_1)}\) = \(\sqrt{16}\) = 4.)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74362)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Simple Machine
Solution
A body of mass 7.5 kg is to be pulled along a plane which is inclined at 30º to the horizontal. If the efficiency of the plane is 75%, what is the minimum force required to pull the body up the plane?
A
20.0N
B
50.0N
C
75.0N
D
5.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{MA}{\text{VR}}\) x 100
But V.R = \(\frac{1}{sin\theta}\) = \(\frac{1}{sin 30}\) = 2
M.A = \(\frac{\text{L}}{\text{E}}\)
Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{MA}{\text{VR}}\) x 100
0.75 = \(\frac{\text{M.A}}{2}\)
0.75 x 2 = M.A
M.A = 1.5 = \(\frac{7.5 x 10}{\text{E}}\)
1.5E = 75
E = \(\frac{75}{1.5}\) = 50N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76332)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Simple Machine
Solution
A machine has an efficiency of 60%. If the machine is required to overcome a load of 30N with a force of 20N. Calculate its mechanical advantage.
A
1.5
B
0.9
C
0.7
D
2.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E = 60%, L = 30N, E = 20N
M.A = \(\frac{\text{L}}{\text{E}}\) = \(\frac{30}{20}\) = 1.5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76337)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
A boy cycles continuously through a distance of 1.0km in 5 minutes. Calculate his average speed.
A
0.3m/s
B
16.6m/s
C
20.0m/s
D
3.3m/s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Average speed = \(\frac{\text{total distance}}{\total time taken}}\)
d = 1. 0km ⇒ 1000m
t = 5minutes ⇒ 5 x 60 = 300 seconds
Average speed = \(\frac{1000}{300}\) = 3.3m/s
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76330)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
A car travelling at a uniform speed of 120km/hr passes two stations in 4minutes. Calculate the distance between the two stations.
A
15km
B
30km
C
8km
D
22km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Uniform speed = 120km/hr, d =?, t = 4minutes ⇒ \(\frac{4}{60}\) = 0.0667hrs
Distance = speed x time
D = 120 x 0.0667 = 8km.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76336)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Equilibrium of Forces
Diagram
Solution
The figure shows a uniform metre rule of weight 100 N balanced by a knife edge at the 10 cm mark and a cord attached at the 85 cm mark. What is the tension in the string?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
23.62 N
B
53.33 N
C
35.74 N
D
78.68 N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Answer: B
For equilibrium, clockwise moment = anticlockwise moment about the pivot.
clockwise distance from pivot: 50cm - 10cm = 40cm
anticlockwise distance from pivot: 85cm - 10cm = 75cm
Applying the principle of moments
W x distance(w) = T x distance(T)
100 x 40 = T x 75
T = \(\frac{ 4000}{75}\) ≈ 53.33N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74377)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Equilibrium of Forces
Diagram
Solution
From the above figure, a uniform meter rule is suspended by two cords from a height. Calculate T?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
11.25N
B
14.8N
C
19.24N
D
16.77N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
T x 80 + 15 x 10 = W x 50
80T + 150 = 50W - - -- - - - - -(1)
T + 15 = W - - - - - - - - - - - (2)
80T + 150 = 50(T + 15)
80T + 150 = 50T + 750
30T = 750 - 150
30T = 600
T = 20N
The closest option is 19.2N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74492)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Projectile Motion
Solution
At what angle to the horizontal must the nozzle of a machine gun be kept when firing to obtain maximum horizontal range of the bullets?
A
0.0º.
B
30.0º.
C
45.0º
D
22.5º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In a vacuum (where air resistance is ignored), the maximum horizontal range is achieved at an angle of 45º.
From R = \(\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{\text{g}}\)
R\(_{max}\) = \(\frac{u^2sin2(45)}{\text{g}}\) = \(\frac{u^2}{\text{g}}\)
\(\therefore\) \(\theta\) = 45º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #76334)