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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Heat is supplied to a test tube containing 100g of ice at its melting point. The ice melts completely in 1 min.What is the power rating of the source of heat? [Latent heat of fusion of ice = 336Jg-1]
A
336W
B
450W
C
560W
D
600W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
p x t = heat energy
P x 1 x 60 = 100 x 336
p = 560W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27908)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A pipe of length 45cm is closed at the end. Calculate the fundamental frequency of the sound wave generated in the pipe if the velocity of sound in air is 360ms-1 [Neglect end correction]
A
5.5Hz
B
148.5Hz
C
200.0Hz
D
550.0Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\lambda\) = 4L = 4 X 45 = 180cm
F = \(\frac {V}{\lambda}\)
= \(\frac {360}{180 \times 10^{-2}}\)
= 200Hz
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27922)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A capacitor 8\(\mu\)F is charged to a potential difference of 100V. The energy stored by the capacitor is
A
1.0 x 104J
B
8.0 x 10J
C
1.25 x 10J
D
4.0 x 10-2J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Energy = \(\frac{1}{2}\)CV2
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 8 x 10-6 x (100)2
= 4 x 10-2J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27932)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Two capacitors R1 = 4\(\Omega\) and R2 = 5\(\Omega\) are connected in parallel across a potential difference. If P1 and P2 represent power dissipated in R 1 and R2 respectively, then the ratio P1 : P2 is
A
4 : 5
B
5 : 4
C
16 : 25
D
25 : 16
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P1 = \(\frac{V^2_1}{R_1}\) and P2 = \(\frac{V^2_2}{R_2}\)
P1R1 = P2R2
4P1 = 5P2
\(\frac{p_1}{p_2}\) = \(\frac{5}{4}\)
= 5 : 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27933)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If two parallel conductors carry currents flowing in the same direction, the conducts will
A
attract each other
B
repel each other
C
both move in the same direction
D
have no effect on each other
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When currents flow in the same direction in two parallel conductors, they generate magnetic fields that interact to produce an attractive force between them. Conversely, if the currents flow in opposite directions, the conductors will repel each other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27935)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
A spring of length 25cm is extended to 30cm by a load of 150N attached to one of its end, what is the energy stored in the spring?
A
3750J
B
2500J
C
3.75J
D
2.50J
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 #41544)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
In the fig above if the atmospheric pressure is 760mm, the pressure of the chamber G is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
660mm
B
690mm
C
830mm
D
860mm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P\(_G\) = P\(_{atm}\) + height due to mercury column
P\(_G\) = 760 + (10 - 3) = 760 + 70 = 830mm
(1cm = 10mm)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41723)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If light with photon energy 2eV is incident suitably on the surface of a metal with work function 3eV, then
A
no electron will be emitted
B
the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 1eV
C
the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 3eV
D
many electrons will be emitted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
An electron can only be emitted if photon energy is equal or greater than work function of the plate
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27943)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) What is meant by the statement: The specific heat capacity of copper is \(400 J kg^{-1}K^{-1}\)?
(b)(i) Describe an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of copper using a copper ball.
(ii) State two precautions necessary to obtain accurate results
(iii) A piece of copper ball of mass 20 g at 200^\circC is placed in a copper calorimeter of mass 60 g containing 50 g of water at 30^\circC, ignoring heat losses, calculate the final steady temperature of the mixture (Specific heat capacity of water = \(4.2 J g^{-1}K^{-1}\)) (Specific heat capacity of copper = \(0.4 Jg^{-1}K^{-1}\)).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) The specific heat capacity of copper is 400 \(JKg^{-1}K^{-1}\) means that 400 J of heat energy is required to raise (or lower) the temperature of 1 kg of a piece of copper by 1 kelvin.
(b) Experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of copper using a copper ball. The piece of copper ball is suspended by a thread and placed in a beaker of boiling water. While the temperature of the copper is being raised to boiling point of water, a copper calorimeter is half filled with water. The initial temperature of the water is measured and recorded and the hot copper ball is lifted by the thread and transferred to the calorimeter when the water has reached boiling point. The calorimeter cover is put on, the mixture is well stirred and the final steady temperature read from the themometer. The copper ball is weighed either before or after the experiment. The result is tabulated as shown below.
Mass of copper ball - m (kg)
Temperature of boiling water - \(\theta\) (K)
Mass of copper calorimeter - \(m_{c}\) (kg)
Mass of calorimeter + water - \(m_{x}\) (kg)
Mass of water \((m_{x} - m_{c})\) - \(m_{w}\) (kg)
Specific heat capacity - C \((Jkg^{-1} K^{-1})\)
Initial temperature of water = \(\theta_{w}\) (K)
Final temperature of water = \(\theta_{f}\) (K)
Using Heat lost by copper ball = Heat gained by calorimeter + Heat gained by water
\(mc(\theta - \theta_{f}) = m_{c} c (\theta_{f} - \theta_{w}) + m_{w} c_{w} (\theta_{f} - \theta_{w})\)
\(c = \frac{m_{w} c_{w} (\theta_{f} - \theta_{w})}{m (\theta - \theta_{f}) - m_{c} (\theta_{f} - \theta_{w})}\)
Precautions: (i) The copper ball should be transferred quickly into the calorimeter without splashing. (ii) Just before transfer, the copper should be shaken slightly to remove adhering hot water.
(iii) Heat lost by copper ball = heat gained by copper calorimeter + Hoat gained by water.
\(m_{c} (\theta - \theta_{f}) = m c (\theta_{f} - \theta_{w}) + m_{w} c_{w} (\theta_{f} - \theta_{w})\)
\(20 \times 0.4 \times (200 - \theta_{f}) = 60 \times 0.4 \times (\theta_{f} - 30) + 50 \times 4.2 \times (\theta_{f} - 30)\)
\(8(200 - \theta_{f}) = 24(\theta_{f} - 30) + 210 (\theta_{f} - 30)\)
\(\theta_{f} = \frac{8620}{242} = 35.6K\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54792)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Explain what is meant by a magnetic field
(b)(i) Describe an experiment to show that a magnetic field exists around a straight wire carrying current
(ii) Draw a labelled diagram showing the pattern and direction of the magnetic field rroduced around the wire. (Neglect the earth's magnetic field).
(c) Sketch the magnetic field due to two straight parallel wires carrying current in the same direction. Indicate the neutral point in the field
(d) Explain, with the aid of a labelled diagram, how a delicate magnetic material could be protected from the earth's magnetic field.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) A magnetic field is a region in which a force of magnetic origin is experienced. It is usually due to the presence of magnetic flux which is a vector quantity.
(b)
A straight wire carrying current is filled through a hole in a cardboard as shown. Compasses are placed round the conductor or the cardboard. The needles of the compass will be noticed to deflect in a particular direction. They all conform to a circular pattern indicating that the magnetic field around the conductor carrying current is circular or concentric in shape. When the current is reversed, the direction of the compass needle reverses as well.
(c)
(d) Current in the same direction
The material is surrounded by a ring of iron. This shields the flux of the earth away from the material.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54794)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1994
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) State the laws of electromagnetic induction
(b) Explain how one of the laws illustrates the principle of conservation of energy
(c)(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a simple d.c. electric motor and explain how it works.
(ii) State two reasons why the efficiency of an electric motor is less than 100%.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Whenever there is a change in the magnetic flux linked with a circuit an electromotive force is induced, the strength of which is proportional to the rate of change of the flux linked with the circuit. Lenz's law states that the direction of the induced current is always such as to oppose the charge producing it.
(b) Lenz's law illustrates the law of conservation of energy. In this case mechanical energy i.e kinetic energy, due to the motion of the bar magnet is changed to electrical energy in the form of induced current.
(c)
A simple d.c. electric motor can supply direct current (d.c.) by using a split - ring commutator.The brush (-) touches one half of the split ring X while the other brush (+) touches the other half Y. As the coil rotates it cuts through the magnetic flux linking the magnets and current is induced which flows through the coil as shown in the diagram. As the coil rotates past the vertical Y moves round to touch (-) while X moves round to touch (+). This action reverses the connections to the external resistance connected to (-) and (+). The reverse happens when the current is just zero (coil vertical) so instead of the current reversing in the external resistance, it continues to flow in the same direction.
c(ii) (1) Part of the current is wasted in form of heat due to the resistance of the coil and this reduces efficiency;
(2) Friction between the moveable parts of the motor makes the efficiency to reduce.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54795)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following is not an example of a force?
A
Tension
B
Weight
C
Friction
D
Mass
E
Thrust
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 #24993)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body moves along a circular path with uniform angular speed of 0.6 rad s-1 and at a constant speed of 3.0ms-1. Calculate the acceleration of the body towards the centre of the circle.
A
25.0ms-2
B
5.4 ms-2
C
5.0ms-2
D
1.8 ms-2
E
0.2ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A = wv = 0.6 x 3.0 = 1.8m-2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24994)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body of mass M1 moving with a velocity U collides with a stationary body of mass M2 and both move with a common velocity V lf linear momentum is conserved, which of the following expressions correctly represents V?
A
M1 U/M1 + M2
B
M2 U/M1 + M2
C
M1 + M2/M1 U
D
M1 - M2/M1 U
E
M1 U/M1 - M2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
M1U + M2 x 0 = (M1 + M2)v
V = M1 U/M1 + M2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24997)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
A body of mass m = 0.5 kg is suspended by a string and pulled by a horizontal force of 12N as shown in the diagram. Calculate the tension T in the String if the body is in equilibrium. [Take g as 10ms\(^{-1}\)]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
7.0
B
10.9
C
12.5
D
13.0
E
17.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mg = 5N
T\(_2\) = 5\(^2\) + 12\(^2\) = 13N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24998)