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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
As the pressure of a fluid increases, its viscosity
A
decreases
B
increases
C
increases then decreases
D
remains constant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
With an increase in pressure, the viscosity of liquids except water increases while that of gases is practically independent of pressure.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12895)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The difference between X-rays and gamma rays is that
A
x-rays are more penetrating than gamma rays
B
x-rays are electromagnetic radiations while gamma rays are negatively charged radiation
C
x-rays have higher frequencies than gamma rays
D
x-rays arise from energy changes in the electronic structure of atoms while gamma rays come from the nucleus
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Both X-rays and gamma rays are uncharged electromagnetic waves with similar high energy, but they differ mainly in their origin.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12805)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, the ratio of he electric power dissipated in the 6Ω and the 3Ω resistor respectively is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2:1
B
2:2
C
1:3
D
1:2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Power, P = I2R;
and I = E/R
But effective Parallel resistance: is given by:
1/R = 1/6 + 1/3 = 1+2/6 = 3/6 => R = 6/3 = 2Ω
Current I = E/R = 12/2 = 6A
But I1 = (R1/R1+R2) x 1 = 3/9 x 6 = 2A
again I1 = (R1/R1+R2) x 1 = 6/9 x 6 = 4A
∴P1 = I12 R1 = 2 x 2 x 6 = 24W
P2 = I22 R2 = 4 x 4 x 3 = 48W
thus P1/P2 = 24/48 = 1/2 ; OR P1 : P2 = 1:2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12888)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body of mass 4kg is acted on by a constant force of 12N for 3 seconds. The kinetic energy gained by the body at the end of the time is
A
144J
B
162J
C
81J
D
72J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
K.E = 1/2MV2
Force, F = ma => a = F/m = 12/4 = 3ms-2
But a = (V-U) / t => V = u + at
If the initial velocity U = 0, then V = at = 3 x 3 = 9ms-2
∴ K.E, = 1/2ms-2
1/2 4 x 9 x 9 = 162J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12890)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
the diagram above shows forces 4N, 6N, 10N and 8N which act at a point O in the directions indicated. the net horizontal force is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
13N
B
17N
C
√3N
D
7√3N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Component of 8N along the horizontal = 8 cos 60o = 8 x 0.5
= 4N
Similarity Component of 6N along the horizontal = 6 cos 60o = 3N
∴ Total force towards the right = 10 + 4 + 3
= 17N
Again total force toward the left = 4N
∴ Net horizontal force (towards the right) = 17-4
= 13N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12896)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The earth is four times the size of the moon and the acceleration due to gravity on the earth is 80 times that on the moon. The ratio of the mass of the moon to that of the earth is
A
1:80
B
1:320
C
1:1280
D
1:4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
g\(_e\) = \(\frac{GM_e}{R_e^2}\)
g\(_m\) = \(\frac{GM_m}{R_m^2}\)
But g\(_e\) = 80 g\(_m\)
R\(_e\) = 4 R\(_m\)
Divide through by g\(_m\) by g\(_e\)
\(\frac{g_m}{g_e}\) = \(\frac{GM_m}{R_m^2}\) \(\div\) \(\frac{GM_e}{R_e^2}\)
\(\frac{g_m}{g_e}\) = \(\frac{GM_m}{R_m^2}\) x \(\frac{R_e^2}{GM_e}\)
\(\frac{g_m}{g_e}\) = \(\frac{M_m}{M_e}\) x \(\frac{R_e^2}{R_m^2}\)
\(\frac{g_m}{g_e}\) = \(\frac{1}{80}\) and \(\frac{R_e}{R_m}\) = 4
\(\frac{1}{80}\) = \(\frac{M_m}{M_e}\) x 4\(^2\)
\(\frac{M_m}{GM_e}\) = \(\frac{1}{80}\) x \(\frac{1}{16}\)
\(\frac{M_m}{GM_e}\) = 1: 1280
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12900)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
In which of the following material media will sound travel fastest?
A
oil
B
metal
C
gas
D
water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Sound travels fastest in a solid(metal) because the particles are closely packed and have high elasticity. This allows vibrations to pass from one atom to the next much faster than in liquids and gases, where the particles are far apart.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12901)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
I. Wavelength
II. Medium of propagation
III. Wave velocity
IV. Frequency
V. Energy
Which of the above are used for characterizing waves?
A
I, II and V
B
I and IV
C
I, III and IV
D
III, IV and V
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 #12939)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A 50W electric heater is used to heat a metal block of mass 5kg. If in 10 minutes a temperature rise of 12oC is achieved, the specific heat capacity of the metal is
A
400 J kg-1K-1
B
500 J kg-1K-1
C
390 J kg-1K-1
D
130 J kg-1K-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat supplied by the heater in 10 mins
= power x time
= 50 x (10 x 60)
= 30000 J
This heat is equal = MCΔt
= 5 x c x 12
= 60cJ
= 60C = 30,000
C = 30,000/60
C = 500 J kg-1K-1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12941)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A man exerts a pressure of 2.8 x 103Nm-2 on the ground and has 4 x 10-2m2 of his feet in contact with the ground. The weight of the man is
A
102N
B
70N
C
140N
D
112N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pressure = Force / Area = Weight of the man / Area of his feet
=> 2.8 x 103 = Weight of the man / 4 x 10-2
∴ Weight of the man = 2.8 x 103 x 4 x 10-2
= 112N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12945)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An object weighs 60.0N in air, 48.2N in a certain liquid X, and 44.9N in water, Calculate the relative density of X
A
3.300
B
1.279
C
0.932
D
0.782
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R.d = Wt in Air-Wt in Air-Wt in water
= \(\frac{60.0 - 48.2}{60.0 - 44.9}\)
= 0.782
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34268)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An elastic string of force constant 200N m-1 is stretched through 0.8m within its elastic limit. Calculate the energy stored in the string
A
64.0J
B
80.0J
C
128.0J
D
160.0J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E = \(\frac{1}{2}Ke^2\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} \times 200(0.8)^2 = 64J\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34276)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A machine of velocity ratio 5 is used in lifting a load with an effort of 500N. If the machine is 80% efficient. Determine the magnitude of load
A
2500N
B
2000N
C
900N
D
625N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
M.A = \(\frac{Eff \times V.r}{100} = \frac{80 \times 5}{100} = 4\)
Load = effort x M.A
= 4 x 500 = 2000N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34277)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Calculate the change in volume when 90g of ice is completely melted. [density of water = 1g cm-3, density of ice = 0.9cm-3]
A
0.00cm3
B
9.00cm3
C
10.00cm3
D
90.00cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\Delta\)y = Vice - Vwater
= \(\frac{90}{0.9} - \frac{90}{1} = 10cm^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34269)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A diver is 5.2m below the surface of water of density 1000Kgm-3. If the atmospheric pressure is 1.02 x 105pa. Calculate the pressure on the diver [g = 10ms-2]
A
6.20 x 104 pa
B
1.02 x 105 pa
C
1.54 x 105 pa
D
5.20 x 105 pa
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P = hpg + A.P
= 5.2 x 1000 x 10 + 1.02 x 105
= 1.54 x 105
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34273)