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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A rope is being used to pull a mass of 10kg vertically upward. Determine the tension in the rope if, starting from rest, the mass acquires a velocity of 4ms\(^{-1}\) in 8s [g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
A
5N
B
50N
C
95N
D
105N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Tension = Force of gravity + acceleration force
= mg + ma
\(a = \frac{v - u}{t}\)
= \(\frac{4 - 0}{8}\)
= 0.5 ms\(^{-2}\)
Tension = (\(10 \times 10) + 10 \times 0.5\)
= 100 + 5
= 105N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #699)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
I. The frictional force is independent of the area of the surfaces in conduct
II. The frictional force depends on the nature of the surfaces in contact
III. The frictional force depends on the speed of sliding
IV. The frictional force is directly proportional to the normal reaction.
Which combination of the above is true of sliding friction?
A
I, III and IV
B
I, II and IV
C
I, II and III
D
II, III and IV
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
LAWS OF SOLID FRICTION: Friction opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact. It is independent of the area of the surface of contact. It depends on the nature of the surface. It is proportional to normal reaction (R). It is independent of the relative velocity between the surfaces.
Therefore, the true statements regarding sliding friction are I, II, and IV.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #700)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A quantity of water at 0^\circC is heated to about 30^\circC. At each degree rise in temperature, its density will
A
rise steadily
B
fall steadily
C
fall then rise
D
rise then fall
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Water has a density of about 0.9998 g/cm³ at 0^\circC. As water is heated from 0^\circC to 4^\circC, it actually increases in density until it reaches its maximum density at approximately 4^\circC. Once the temperature exceeds 4^\circC, the density starts to decrease as the water continues to heat up towards 30^\circC.
Therefore, The density will rise and fall.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #702)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If a charged ion goes through combined electric and magnetic fields, the resultant emergent velocity of the ion is
A
E/B
B
EB
C
B/E
D
E - B
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The resultant emergent velocity of a charged ion moving through combined electric and magnetic fields can be derived from the condition where the electric force equals the magnetic force. This gives us the formula for the velocity v:
q E = qvB
v = \(\frac{E}{B}\) (q will cancel out)
NOTE: When both fields are present, for the ion to move without deflection, the electric force must equal the magnetic force.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #711)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An electron of charge 1.6 x 10-19C and mass 9.1 x 10-31kg is accelerated between two metal plates with a velocity of 4 x 107ms-1, the potential difference between the plates is
A
4.55 x 103V
B
4.55 x 102V
C
9.10 x 101V
D
4.55 x 101V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When a charged particle is accelerated across a region of p.d. V Volt, the work done is the product of the charge Q and the p.d. V
i.e. Work done = Q x V
But this work done is equal to the K.E. imparted to the charge given by K.E = 1/2MV2, where V is the velocity of the charge = Q x V = 1/2MV2
∴ p.d V = (1/2MV2)/Q
= 1/2 x 9.1-31 x [4 x 107]2/1.6 x 10-19
= 8 x 9.1 x 102/1.6
= 4550V
= 4.55 x 103V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #713)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A thin wire with heavy weights attached to both ends is hung over a block of ice resting on two supports. If the wire cuts through the ice block while the block remains solid behind the wire, the process is called
A
condensation
B
sublimation
C
regelation
D
fusion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Regelation occurs when ice is subjected to pressure, causing it to melt at the point of contact. When the pressure is removed, the melted water can refreeze. This phenomenon is commonly observed in scenarios where ice is under stress, such as when a wire is pulled through it with weights attached.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #705)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An electric generator with a power output of 3.0KW at a voltage of 1.5KV distributes power along cables of resistance 20.0Ω. The power loss in the cables is
A
80.0W
B
40.0W
C
10.0W
D
0.1W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Power input = 3KW = 3000W
Voltage = 1.5KV = 1500V
Current (I) = P/V = 3000/1500 = 2Amps.
∴ Power loss in the cables = I2R
= 2 x 2 x 20
= 80W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1435)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A certain radioactive source emits radiations that were found to be deflected by both magnetic and electric fields. The radiations are
A
beta rays
B
gamma rays
C
x-rays
D
ultra-violet rays
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When a radioactive source emits radiations that are deflected by both magnetic and electric fields, the radiations are likely to be beta particles (\beta particles).
Beta particles(\beta): These are high-energy, high-speed electrons (\beta-) or positrons (\beta+). They are negatively or positively charged, respectively, and are deflected by both electric and magnetic fields due to their charge and lower mass compared to alpha particles.
Gamma rays (γ): These are high-energy electromagnetic radiation and are neutral, meaning they are not deflected by electric or magnetic fields.
Alpha particles (\alpha): These are positively charged and consist of two protons and two neutrons. They are not significantly deflected by electric or magnetic fields due to their relatively large mass and low speed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1450)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A conductor of length 2m carries a current of 0.8A while kept in a magnetic field of magnetic flux density 0.5T. The maximum force acting on it is
A
0.2N
B
0.8N
C
3.2N
D
8.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The force on the conductor is maximum when the conductor lies perpendicular to the field during which the maximum force is given as;
F = ILB = 0.8 x 2 x 0.5 = 0.8N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1502)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Light of energy 5eV falls on a metal of work function 3eV and electrons are liberated. The stopping potential is
A
1.7V
B
2.0V
C
8.0V
D
15.0V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For a photoemitted electron,
eV = K.E.max, where V = stopping potential and K.E. = maximum kinetic energy of the photo emitted electron given by K.E. = Energy of incident rad - Work function
= 5ev - 3ev = 2ev
∴ eV = 2eV
V = 2eV/e = 2V
∴ Stopping Potential = 2.0V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1503)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
In a thermonuclear reaction, the total initial mass is 5.02 x \(10^{-{2}{7}}\)kg and the total final mass is 5.01 x \(10^{-{2}{7}}\)kg. The energy released in the process is
[c = 3.0 x \(10^8\) ms-1]
A
9.0 x 10-13J
B
9.0 x 10-12J
C
9.0 x 10-11J
D
9.0 x 10-10J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In thermonuclear reactions,
Energy = ∆mC\(^2\)
∆m = Change in Mass
C = Speed of light
∴ 5.02 x 10\(^{-27}\) - 5.01 x 10\(^{-27}\) x [3 x 10\(^8\)]\(^2\)
0.01 x 10\(^{-27}\) x 9 x 10\(^{16}\)
E = 9.0 x 10\(^{-13}\)J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #717)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The velocity y of a particle in a time t is given by the equation
y = 10 + 2t\(^2\)
Find the instantaneous acceleration after 5 seconds
A
60 ms-2
B
20 ms-2
C
15 ms-2
D
10 ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The velocity V = 10 + 2t\(^2\)
But acceleration, a = dv/dt
thus if V = 10 + 2t\(^2\)
dv/dt = 4t
And t = 5s then a = 4x5 = 20m/s\(^2\)
∴ a = 20m/s\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11275)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A transverse wave is applied to a string whose mass per unit length is 3 x 10-2kgm-1. If the string is under a tension 12N, the speed of the propagation of the wave is
A
5 ms-1
B
20 ms-1
C
30 ms-1
D
40 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For transverse wave on string
velocity V = \(\sqrt{\frac{T}{M}}\)
where T is the tension, and M is the mass per unit length
∴ for T = 12N and M = 3.0 x 10\(^{-2}\)kgm\(^{-1}\)
V = \(\sqrt{\frac{12}{3.0 \times10^{-2}}}\)
V = \(\sqrt{\frac{1200}{3}}\) = \(\sqrt{400}\)
∴ V = 20m/s
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11707)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A gas would serve as an electrical conductor under
A
reduced pressure and high current
B
increased magnetic field
C
reduced pressure and reduced potential
D
exposure to visible light
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In general, gases conduct electricity under reduced pressure and high voltage/potential.
But from Ohms Law, current is directly proportional to voltage. Thus high current presupposes high voltage.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #718)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates three forces T\(_1\), T\(_2\) and 100N in equilibrium. Determine the magnitude of T\(_1\).
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
100 tan 30o
B
\(\frac{100}{\cos 30^o}\)
C
200 sin 301
D
\(\frac{200}{tan 30^o}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Tan30º = \(\frac{T_1}{100}\)
T\(_1\) = 100 Tan30º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33711)