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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A heating coil rated at 100W is used to boil off 0.5kg of boiling water. The time taken to boil off the water is [specific latent heat of vaporization of water = 2.3 x 106Jkg-1]
A
1.15 x 109 s
B
1.15 x 107 s
C
1.15 x 105 s
D
1.15 x 104 s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat energy = Elect. energy
0.5 x 2.3 x 106 = 100t
t = 1.15 x 104s
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27696)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The colours seen in the thin films of oil on the road and in soap bubbles are due to
A
reflection
B
interference
C
diffraction
D
polarization
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A simple form of interference pattern is obtained if two plane waves of the same frequency intersect at an angle. Interference is essentially an energy redistribution process.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27703)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Light of velocity 3 x 108ms-1 is incident on a material of reflective of index n. If the velocity of light is reduced to 2.4 x 108ms-1 in the material, what is n?
A
2.33
B
2.25
C
1.33
D
1.25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
n = \(\frac{3 \times\ 10^8}{2.4 \times\ 10^8}\)
n = 1.25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27710)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If 8 x 10\(^{-2}\) J of work is required to move 100\(\mu\)C of charge from a point X to a point Y in an electrical circuit, the potential difference between X and Y is
A
4.0 x 102 v
B
4.0 x 104 v
C
8.0 x 102 v
D
8.0 x 10-2 v
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = \(\frac{W}{Q}\)
V = \(\frac{8 \times\ 10^{-2}}{100 \times\ 10^{-6}}\)
V = 8.0 x 10\(^2\) v
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27728)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
What is the total electrical energy consumed by using an electric cooker rated 1000W for 5 hrs?
A
5.3 x 103J
B
6.5 X 103J
C
1.8 X 107J
D
2.3 X 107J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Energy = power x time
= 1000 x 5 x 3600
= 1.8 X 107J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27733)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The power dissipated in an a.c. circuit with an r.m.s, current of 5A, r.m.s voltage of 10V and a phase angle of 60o is
A
25W
B
50W
C
120W
D
125W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P = IVcos\(\theta\)
= 5 x 10 x cos60
= 25W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27734)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
For what value of \(\theta\) are the forces in the diagram above in equilibrium
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\( 15^{\circ} \)
B
\( 30^{\circ} \)
C
\( 45^{\circ} \)
D
\( 60^{\circ} \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
So the diagram in the question is compressed to the one above.
From the diagram: Cos\(\theta\) = \(\frac{6}{12}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\theta\) = Cos\(^{-1}\)(0.5) = 60º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41733)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The fig above shows a block of mass m sliding down a rough inclined plane QP at angle \( \theta \) . The forces acting on the block along QP are
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
mg sinθ and the normal reaction
B
mg sinθ and the force of friction
C
mg sinθ and the normal reaction
D
mg cosθ and the normal reaction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The weight mg acts vertically downward.
Along the incline (parallel to QP):
The component of weight down the plane: mg sin\theta
Since the plane is rough and the block is sliding down, kinetic friction acts up the plane, opposing the motion.
The normal reaction (N) acts perpendicular to the plane (not along QP).
So, forces along QP (parallel to the incline) are:
1. mg sin\theta (down the plane)
2. Force of friction (up the plane)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41734)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
A uniform light beam XZ is Hinged at X and kept in equilibrium by the forces T and F as shown in the diagram above. if XO = 20cm and OY = 30cm, express T in terms of F
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
T =2√3/3
B
T= 2F
C
T = 5V3F/3
D
T = 5F
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Resolve T vertically and take a moment about x
T sin30º x 20 = 50 x F
T x 0.5 x 20 = 50F
T x 10 = 50F
T = \(\frac{50F}{10}\) = 5F
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41736)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Explain the term work
(b) Draw a diagram of a pulley system with a velocity ratio of 5.
(c) A man pulls up a box of mass 70kg using an inclined plane of effective length 5m onto a platform 2.5m high at uniform speed. If the frictional force between the box and the plane is 100N, draw the diagram of all the forces acting on the box when in motion and calculate the
(i) minimum effort applied in pulling up the box
(ii) velocity ratio of the plane
(iii) mechanical advantage of the plane
(iv) efficiency of the plane
(v) energy lost in the system
(vi) work output of the man
(vii) total power developed by the man given that the time taken to raise the box onto the platform is 50s. (g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Work is done whenever a force moves a body through a certain distance in the direction of the force. It is measured in joule and it is a scalar quantity.
(i) Minimum effort (E) applied in pulling up the box = F = mgsin\(\theta\) = 100 + 700 sin30^\circ = 100 + 700 x 0.5 = 100 + 350=450N.
(ii) Velocity ratio (V.R) of the plane = 1/sin\(\theta\) - 5/2.5 = 2
(iii) Mechanical advantage of the plane (M.A) = L/E = 1.56 .
(iv) Efficiency of the plane = \(\frac{M.A}{V.R}\) x 100%
= \(\frac{1.56}{2}\) x 100% = 78%
(v) Energy lost in the system = work input - work output = (450 x 5) - (700/2 x 5) = 2250 - 1750 = 550J.
(vi) Work output of the man = mgh = 70 x 10 x 2.5 = 1750J
(vii) Total power developed by the man
= \(\frac{\text{work done by effort}}{time}\) = \(\frac{450 \times 5}{50}\) = 45 watts
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54720)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Explain the term resonance and give two examples
(b)(i) Describe, with the aid of a labelled diagram, an experiment to show how the frequency of the note emitted by a vibrating string depends on the length of the string.
(ii) State two precautions necessary to obtain an accurate result.
(c) A sonometer wire is plucked and it vibrates emitting a fundamental note. State the effect on the frequency of the note if the
(i) tension in the wire were made nine times as large with no change in the length of the wire;
(ii) length of the wire were doubled with no change in the tension.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Resonance occurs whenever a particular body or system is set in oscillation at its own natural frequency as a result of impulses received from some other body or system which is vibrating with the same frequency. At resonance, the amplitude is maximum. Two examples of resonance are tuning a radio and divers board.
Procedure: In the diagram above the string is kept taut by using a constant weight
(w) between the two bridges A and B. The length, L between the bridges is adjusted until the wire resonates with the vibrating tuning fork. This happens when a paper rider flies off or when a loud sound is heard. Then, measure length, L of the resonating wire and frequency f. The experiment is repeated for at least four other tuning forks of known frequencies. In each case the values of the frequency, f and the corresponding length, L are recorded. A graph of f is plotted against 1/L or L against 1/f. A straight-line graph passing through origin is obtained showing that frequency is proportional to the reciprocal of the length.
(iii) Precautions:
(1) A smooth pulley should be used
(2) the tuning fork should be struck on a rubber bung
(c) For a fundamental note
f\(_o\) = \(\frac{1}{20}\) = \(\sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}\)
where f\(_o\) = fundamental frequency
L = Length of string
T = Tension m = linear density or mass per unit length of the string
(i) \(f_1 = \frac{1}{20} \sqrt{\frac{f}{m}}\) = 3(\(\frac{1}{20} \sqrt{\frac{1}{20}} \sqrt{\frac{1}{m}})\)
f\(_1 = 3f_o\)
i.e = the fundamental frequency, \(f_o\) is tripled
(ii) \(f_2 = \frac{1}{20} (\frac{1}{20} \sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{20} \sqrt{\frac{1}{m}} = f_2 = \frac{1}{2} f_o\)
i.e the fundamental frequency, \(f_o\) is halved
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54721)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Sketch the form of the magnetic flux pattern due to a current flowing
(i) in a long solenoid
(ii) through two long straight parallel wires when the directions of the current are opposite. (Neglect the earth's magnetic field).
(b) Draw a labelled diagram of an electric bell and explain how it works
(c) An electric bell takes a current of 0.2A groin a battery of two dry cells connected in series. Each cell has an e.m.f. of 1.5V and an internal resistance of 1.0\(\Omega\).
(i) Calculate the effective resistance of the bell
(ii) What current would the bells take in the cells were arranged in parallel?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Explanation: When the key is closed, current flows in the circuit thereby magnetising the electromagnet. The soft iron armature is thus attached to the electromagnet, causing the hammer to strike the gong.
When the armature is attracted, a gap is created at the contact and the circuit breaks. The electromagnet loses its magnetism and the armature falls back to its original position by the pull of this spring. This process of make and break is repeated thereby making the bell to ring continuously
(i) E = IR - 0.2(2 + R) R = Ressistence of bell 3 = 0.2(2 + R)
15 = 2 + R
R\(_\theta\) = 15 - 2 = 13e
(ii) E = 1(0.5 _ R) 1.5 = I(0.5 _ 13) = I(13.5)
I = \(\frac{15}{135}\) = 0.11A
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54722)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Briefly explain what would happen to a stable element if it is bombarded by \(\alpha\)-particles
(b) Explain how the bombardment of Uranium with neutrons could lead to nuclear fission chain reaction and hence nuclear explosion.
(c) State three characteristics of nuclear activity
(d) State three applications of atomic energy
(e) State two postulates of Bohr's model of the atom and two limitations of such a model
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) If a stable element is bombarded by \(\alpha\) - particles the nucleus will become unstable and decay into other elements with the release of energy.
Example; \(^{14}_{7}N + ^4_2He \to ^{17}_8 O + ^1_1H\) + Energy
(b) When the nucleus of Uranium is bombarded with a neutron, it splits into two nearly equal parts with a release of energy and neutrons. These excess neutron, if not controlled, further bombard the remaining nuclei, causing a chain reaction and consequently an explosion, provided the critical mass of the Uranium is, exceeded
\(^{235}_{92}U + ^1_0U \to ^{236}_{92}U \to ^{141}_{56}Ba + ^{92}_{36}Kr + 3^1_0n\) + Energy
(c)(i) Radioactive substances give off identifiable radiation i.e \(\alpha, \beta\) and 8 radiations
(ii) They are chemically identical to their non-radioactive counterparts and later can be made radioactive by bombardment with nuclear particles
(iii) Radioactive materials decay with specific half-life.
(d) Three applications of atomic energy
(i) It is used for the production of nuclear weapons for warfare
(ii) It is used in the generation of electric power
(iii) It is used to detect leakages in underground pipes carrying oil or gases.
(e) Two Postulates of Bohr's Model of the Atom:
(i) Electrons occupy certain fixed orbits around the nucleus of an atom. When an electron is in one of these orbits it does not radiate any energy
(ii) The angular momentum is quantized in the allowed orbit.
Two Limitations To Bohr's Model:
(i) It could not interpret the details of the spectra of complex atoms
(ii) There is no theoretical basis for selecting the allowed orbits postulated.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54723)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
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 path of radius R is given by the expression.
A
mr/v
B
(mr) 2/v
C
mv2/r
D
mv/2
E
mv/r
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 #25205)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body of mass 4.2kg moving with velocity 10ms-1 due east, hits a stationary body of mass 2.8kg. If they stick together after collision and move with velocity V due east, calculate the value of V
A
3ms-1
B
6ms-1
C
7ms-1
D
15ms-1
E
17ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
M1U = (M1 + M2)V = 4.2 x 10 = (4.2 = 2.8)V
∴ V = 4.2 x 10/7.0 = 6m/s
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25206)