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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If 1.2 x 10^6J of heat energy is given off in 1 sec from a vessel maintained at a temperature gradient of 30Km-1, the surface area of the vessel is
[ thermal conductivity of the vessel = 400Wm-1K-1]
A
1.0 x 102m2
B
9. 0 x 102m2
C
1.0 x 103m2
D
9.0 x 104m2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Generally in thermal/heat conduction, if 1.2 x 106 J is the heat flow per seconds; 30KM-1 is the temperature gradient of the materials; and 400Wm-1K-1 the thermal conductivity of the material, then we have that:
heat energy = thermal conductivity x temp. gradient x time x area
i.e = 1.2 x 10^6
= 400 x 30 x1x Area
=> 400 x 30 x Area = 1.2 x 10^6
∴ Area = (1.2 x 10^6)/(400 x 30)
Area = 100m^2 or 1.0 x 10^2m2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12286)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, if each of the resistors can dissipate a maximum of 18W without becoming excessively heated, what is the maximum power the circuit can dissipate?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
27W
B
18W
C
9W
D
5W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
From the above diagram, if each of the resistors can dissipate a maximum of 18W, the from the relation power, P = I2R, the current in the 2Ω series resistor is given by:
I2 = P/R = 18/2 = 9 => I = √9 = 3A
The effective parallel arrangement of the two 2Ω resistors: 1/R = 1/2 + 1/2 = 1Ω
∴ Total resistance in the circuit = 1 + 2 = 3Ω
current flowing the circuit = 3A
∴ Maxi. power = P = I2R = 32 x 3 = 27W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12376)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An electron of charge 1.6 x 10-19C is accelerated between two metal plates. If the kinetics energy of the electron is 4.8 x 10-17J, the potential difference between the plate is
A
30V
B
40V
C
300V
D
400V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In general, if a charged particle is accelerated between two metal plates/a region by a potential difference V volts, the work done on the charge, given by the product of the charge and the potential difference, is equal to the kinetic energy of the charge
Thus eV = K.E
1.6 x 10\(^{-19}\) x V = 4.8 x 10\(^{-17}\)
∴ V = \(\frac{4.8 \times 10^{-17}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}}\)
= 300V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12407)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A magnetic field is said to exist at a point if a force is
A
exerted on a stationary charge at the point
B
exerted on a moving charge at the point
C
deflected at the point
D
strengthened at the point
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A charge in motion always experienced a force on entering a magnetic field
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12408)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A circuit has an area of 0.4m2 and consists of 50 loops of wire. If the loops are twisted and allowed to rotate at a constant angular velocity of 10 rad s-1 in a uniform magnetic field of 0.4T, the amplitude of the induced voltage is
A
8V
B
16V
C
20V
D
80V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The induced voltage \(\epsilon\) in a coil = N* B* A * \(\omega\)
where: N = number of loops (50 loops),B = magnetic field strength (0.4 T),A = area of the loop (0.4 m\(^2\)),\(\omega\) = angular velocity (10 rad/s)
\(\epsilon\) in a coil = N* B* A * \(\omega\) = 50 x 0.4 x 0.4 x 10 = 80V
Therefore, the amplitude of the induced voltage is 80V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12750)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The force on a charge moving with velocity v in a magnetic field B is half of the maximum force when the angle between v and B is
A
90o
B
45o
C
30o
D
0o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
the force on a moving charge in a magnetic field is given by: F = q V β sin θ
and this force is maximum when θ = 90o, during which sin 90o = 1: and for sinθ = 0.5, θ = 30o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12757)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron emitted from a metal surface is 0.34eV. If the work function of the metal surface is 1.83eV,find the stopping potential.
A
2.17V
B
1.49V
C
1.09V
D
0.34V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The stopping potential is the potential required to stop the most energetic photo-emitted electron. From the relation e Vs = K.E,(max) where e is the electron charge, and Vs is the stopping potential => e x Vs = 0.34eV
∴ Vs = (0.34eV) / e = 0.34V
∴ stopping potential = 0.34V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12759)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
When an alternating current given by I = 10sin (120\pi)t passes through a 12\Omega resistor, the power dissipated in the resistor is
A
1200W
B
600W
C
120W
D
30W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
To find the power dissipated in a resistor due to an alternating current (AC), we use the formula for average power:
\(P = I_{\text{rms}}^2 R\)
where:
- \( P \) is the average power,
- \( I_{\text{rms}} \) is the root mean square (RMS) value of the current,
- \( R \) is the resistance.
The current is given by: \(I(t) = 10 \sin(120\pi t)\)
The peak current is: \(I_0 = 10 \, \text{A}\)
The RMS value of a sinusoidal current is given by:
\(I_{\text{rms}} = \frac{I_0}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{10}{\sqrt{2}} = 5\sqrt{2} \, \text{A} \approx 7.07 \, \text{A}\)
Using the resistance \( R = 12 \, \Omega \):
\(P = I_{\text{rms}}^2 R\)
Substituting the values:
\(P = (5\sqrt{2})^2 \cdot 12\)
Calculating \( (5\sqrt{2})^2 \):
\((5\sqrt{2})^2 = 25 \cdot 2 = 50\)
Now substituting back into the power formula: \(P = 50 \cdot 12 = 600 \, \text{W}\)
Thus, the power dissipated in the resistor is: \(600 \, \text{W}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12760)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
When a nucleus is formed by bringing protons and neutrons together, the actual mass of the formed nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of the energy equivalent of this mass difference is the
A
lost energy
B
work function
C
binding energy
D
stability energy
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 #12763)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A piece of metal of relative density 5.0 weighs 60N in air. Calculate its weight when fully immersed in water
A
4N
B
5N
C
48N
D
60N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R.D = \(\frac{m}{m - m_2} = 5 = \frac{60}{60 - m_1} = \frac{240}{5} = 48N\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34154)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The tendency of a body to remain at rest when a force is supplied to it is called
A
impulse
B
momentum
C
inertia
D
friction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The tendency of a body to remain at rest when a force is applied to it is called inertia. Inertia is a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless an external force changes that state.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34157)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A force acts on a body for 0.5s changing its momentum from 16.0kg ms-1 to 21.0kgms-1, calculate the magnitude of the force
A
42.0N
B
37.0N
C
32.0N
D
10.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = \(\frac{mv - mu}{1} = \frac{21 - 16}{0.5} = 10N\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34159)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A moving object is said to have a uniform acceleration if its
A
displacement decreases at a constant rate
B
speed is directly proportional with time
C
velocity increases by equal amount in equal time intervals
D
velocity varies inversely with time
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 #34160)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The heat capacity of a calorimeter is the amount of energy required to
A
change the temperature of 1kg of the calorimeter by 1k
B
change 1kg mass of the calorimeter to liquid at the same temperature
C
change the temperature of the calorimeter
D
melt the calorimeter into liquid at a constant temperature
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 #34211)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
When the pressure of a fixed mass of gas is doubled at constant temperature, the volume of the gas is
A
increased four times
B
doubled
C
unchangeable
D
halved
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 #34213)