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UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
the property that is propagated in a traveling wave is
A
frequency
B
amplitude
C
energy
D
wave lenght
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In a traveling wave, energy is what is propagated (transferred) from one point to another through the medium. Frequency, amplitude, and wavelength remain constant (in a uniform medium) but are not the quantity being "carried along" the wave.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9712)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If tension is maintained on a stretched string of length 0.6m, such that its fundamental frequency of 220Hz is excited, determine the velocity of the transverse wave in the string.
A
528 ms-1
B
264 ms-1
C
132 ms-1
D
66 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
in a vibrating string the fundamental frequency is given by fo = v/2L
therefore velocity = 2L x f.
= 2 x 0.6 x 220
= 264 m/s.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9739)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
the pressure of 3 moles of an ideal gas at a temperature of 27°C having a volume of 10-3m3 is
A
2.49 x 105-2
B
7.47 x 105-2
C
2.49 x 106-2
D
7.47 x 106-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
From the relation PV = nRT
V = 10-33; n = 3 moles; T = 27 + 273 = 300k
R = 8.3 j mol-1 K-1
=> P = nRT/V = 3 X 8.3 X 300/10-3 = 7.47 X 106 Nm-2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9792)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above show s the force-extension curve of a piece of wire. The energy stored when the wire is stretched from E to F is?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
7.5 x 10-3J
B
2.5 x 10-3J
C
1.5 x 10-2J
D
7.5 x 10-1J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The energy store is equal to the work done in stretching the wire from E to F given by the \(\frac{1}{2}\)Fe
where e = 0.10 - 0.50 = 0.05m.
F = 0.2 + 0.1 = 0.3N
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x (0.2 + 0.1) x (0.10 - 0.50) = 7.5 x 10\(^{-3}\)J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11998)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows the force (F) acting on an object through a distance (x). The work done on this object is expressed as
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Fx J
B
Fx/2 J
C
Fx2 J
D
F/x J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The work done on this object is given by the area of the triangle, which is equal to 1/2 fx
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12002)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The energy associated with the photon of a radio transmission at 3 x 105 Hz is
[h = 6.63 x 10-34Js]
A
2.00 x 10-28J
B
1.30 x 10-28J
C
2.00 x 10- 29J
D
1.30 x 10-29J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A photon of energy E = hf
= 6.63 x 10-34 x 3 x 105
= 19.89 x 10-29
= 2.0 x 10-28J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12255)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
From the generating station to each substation power is transmitted at a very high voltage so as to reduce
A
hysteresis loss
B
eddy current loss
C
magnetic flux leakage
D
heating in the coils
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Power is transmitted at very high voltages primarily to reduce heating in the coils(cables).
High Voltage: Lowers current, minimizing resistive (I\(^2\)R) losses, which cause heating.
Eddy Currents: While they can be a concern in certain applications, such as transformers, they are not the primary issue in high-voltage transmission.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12257)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The energy stored in a capacitor of capacitance 10\muF carrying a charge of 100\muC
A
5 x 104 J
B
4 x 102 J
C
4 x 10-3 J
D
5 x 10-4 J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The energy stored in a given capacitor is given by
E = \(\frac{1}{2}\) CV\(^2\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) QV = \(\frac{1}{2}\)\(\frac{Q^2}{\text{C}}\)
Where C = the capacitance of the capacitor
Q = charge carried by the capacitor
V = p.d across the plates of the capacitor, thus from the data given, C = 10\muF
= 10 x 10\(^{-6}\)F
Q = 100\muc = 100 x 10\(^{-6}\)C
∴ Energy stored = \(\frac{1}{2}\)\(\frac{Q^2}{\text{C}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)\(\frac{(100 \times 10^{-6})^2}{10 \times 10^{-6}}\)
= 0.0005 = 5 x 10\(^{-4}\)J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12032)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
When connected to a mains of 250V, the fuse rating in the plug of an electric device of 1 KW is
A
2 A
B
3 A
C
4 A
D
5 A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
1 KW = 1000 watts, power P = IV, thus for a mains of 250 V, the maximum permissible Current I = \(\frac{\text{P}}{\text{V}}\) = \(\frac{1000}{250}\) = 4 A
Thus, the fuse rating in the plug should be 4 A
Putting safety into consideration, the appropriate rating of the fuse should be 5A
That is = 4 x 1.25 = 5A ( 1.25 = safety factor)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12033)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An electric iron is rated 1000W, 230V. What is the resistance of its elements?
A
51.9Ω
B
52.9Ω
C
55.9Ω
D
57.6Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electric Power = IV = I2R = V2/R thus for a device rated 1000 W, 230V, from the relation P = V2/R, 1000 = (230)2/R
=> R = (230)2/1000
= 52900/1000 = 52.9Ω
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12036)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The carbon-granules microphone works on the principle of change in
A
inductance
B
resistance
C
capacitance
D
voltage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12260)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The force between the molecules of a liquid in contact with that of a solid is
A
adhesive
B
cohesive
C
magnetic
D
repulsive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33961)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A reservoir is filled with a liquid of density 2000kgm-3. Calculate the depth at which the pressure in the liquid will equal to 9100Nm-2 [g = 10ms-2]
A
0.262m
B
0.455m
C
0.664m
D
0.819m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
h = \(\frac{p}{eg} = \frac{9100}{2000 \times 10} = 0.455m\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33962)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A solid weight 45N and 15N respectively in air and water. Determine the relative density of the solid
A
0.33
B
0.50
C
1.50
D
3.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R.d = \(\frac{\text{weight in air}}{\text{apparent loss of weight in water}} = \frac{45}{45 - 15}\)
= \(\frac{45}{30} = 1.50\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33963)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
The magnitude of the force required to make an object of mass, m move with speed, v in a circular of radius r is given by the expression
A
\(\frac{mr}{v}\)
B
\(\frac{mr^2}{v}\)
C
\(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)
D
\(\frac{mv}{r^2}\)
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 #33969)