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WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows a waveform in which energy is transferred from A to B in a time of 2.5 x 10-3s. Calculate the frequency of the wave
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2.0 x 103Hz
B
1.0 x 103Hz
C
4.0 x 10-2Hz
D
1.0 x 10-3Hz
E
5.0 x 104Hz.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The waveform moved from A to B in \(2.5 \times 10^{-3}\) seconds.
From the diagram, A to B has \(2\frac{1}{2}\) complete oscillations between it, Therefore, the period of the oscillation is
\(\frac{2.5 \times 10^{-3}}{2.5} = 1 \times 10^{-3} s\)
\(Frequency = \frac{1}{Period}\)
= \(\frac{1}{1 \times 10^{-3}} = 1 \times 10^{3} Hz\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24275)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Calculate the time in which 4.8 kJ of energy would be expended when an electric heater of resistance 1.8 x 103Ω is used on a 240 V mains supply. (Neglect heat losses to the surrounding).
A
150.0s
B
90.0s
C
36.0s
D
20.0s
E
2.7s.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E = V2t/R
t = ER/V2 = 4800 x 1.8 x 103/240 x 240 = 150s
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24287)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Calculate the energy stored in 20μF capacitor if the potential difference between the plates is 40 V.
A
3.2 x10-2J
B
1.6x102J
C
8.0x10-4J
D
4.0x10-4J
E
2.0x10-4J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E = 1/2cv2 = 1/2 x 10 x 10-6 x 402 = 1.6 x 10-2J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24290)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
The diagrams above show lines of force in electric fields. In which of the diagrams would a positive test charge experience the least force as it moves from x to y?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
I only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I and II only
E
II and III only
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 #24291)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
Calculate the rate at which energy is used up in the circuit illustrated by the diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0 W
B
2 W
C
4 W
D
8 W
E
16 W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(R = \frac{R_1 X R_2}{R_1 + R_2}\)
= 1
\(E = I^2R = 2^2 x 1 =4W\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24283)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An electric string of length l is elastically stretched through a length e by a force F. The area of cross- section of the string is A and its Young’s modulus is E. Which of the following expressions is correct?
A
F = EA/eI
B
F = EAI/e
C
F = EAe/l
D
F = EAe
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E = Stress/Strain = F/A/e/L
E = FL/AE; F = EAe/L
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24301)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Which of the following affects the period of a simple pendulum? i. mass of the pendulum bob. ii. length of the pendulum. iii. acceleration due to gravity.
A
i, ii, and iii
B
ii and iii only
C
i and iii only
D
i and ii only
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 #28039)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A boy sits in a train moving with uniform speed on a straight track. If from his outstretched palm he gently tosses his coin upwards, the coin will fall
A
in front of his palm
B
behind his palm
C
beside his palm
D
into his palm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The coin will fall back to the hand of the boy (INERTIA OF MOTION). When the coin is thrown vertically up, it moves with the horizontal velocity of the train. It moves along with the train and falls back in the boy's hand. The train in this case, has no acceleration (uniform velocity).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28040)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body starts from rest and moves with a uniform acceleration of 6 ms \(^{-2}\). What distance does it cover in the third seconds
A
15m
B
18m
C
27m
D
30m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\( u = 0 \, \text{m/s} \) (starts from rest)
\( a = 6 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
Distance Covered in \( n \) Seconds
The distance covered in \( n \) seconds is given by:
\(d_n = u n + \frac{1}{2} a n^2\)
Since \( u = 0 \):
\(d_n = \frac{1}{2} a n^2 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 6 \cdot n^2 = 3n^2\)
Calculate Distances
Distance covered in the first 2 seconds (\( d_2 \)):
\(d_2 = 3(2^2) = 3 \cdot 4 = 12 \, \text{m}\)
Distance covered in the first 3 seconds (\( d_3 \)):
\(d_3 = 3(3^2) = 3 \cdot 9 = 27 \, \text{m}\)
Distance Covered in the Third Second
The distance covered in the third second is the difference between the distances:
\(\text{Distance in the third second} = d_3 - d_2 = 27 \, \text{m} - 12 \, \text{m} = 15 \, \text{m}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28041)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A stone, Q is thrown with velocity U at an angle of 75o to the horizontal. Another stone R is thrown with the same velocity U but with an angle of 15o to the horizontal. The ranges covered by the stones will be
A
greater for Q
B
greater for R
C
the same for Q and R
D
greater for the heavier of the two stones
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Range = \(\frac{U^2sin2\theta}{g}\)
RangeQ = \(\frac{U^2sin150}{g}\)
RangeR = \(\frac{U^2sin30}{g}\)
Since, sin30o = sin150o
therefore, RQ = RR
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28044)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A man weight 800N climbs up a stairs to height of 15m in 12.5s. What is the man''s average power output?
A
667W
B
810W
C
960W
D
15000W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
power = \(\frac{\text {work done}}{time}\)
= \(\frac{800 \times 15}{12.5}\)
= 960W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28047)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A machine requires 1000J of work to raise a load of 500N through a vertical distance of 1.5m. Calculate the efficiency of the
A
80%
B
75%
C
50%
D
33%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\frac{500 \times 1.5}{100.0}\) x 100%
= 75%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28050)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
In an experiment to determine Young's Modulus for a wire, several loads are attached to the wire and the corresponding extension measured. The tensile stress in each case depends on the
A
load and the extension
B
load and the radius of the wire
C
radius of the wire and the extension
D
extension and the original length of the wire
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In an experiment to determine Young's Modulus for a wire, the tensile stress depends on the following factors:
Tensile Stress = The tensile stress (\( \sigma \)) is defined as the force (load, \( F \)) applied per unit area (\( A \)):
\(\sigma = \frac{F}{A}\)
Cross-Sectional Area:
For a wire with a circular cross-section, the area (\( A \)) can be expressed in terms of the radius (\( r \)):
\(A = \pi r^2\)
Combining the Equations:
Therefore, the tensile stress can be rewritten as:
\(\sigma = \frac{F}{\pi r^2}\)
From this, we see that the tensile stress depends on both the load (\( F \)) and the radius (\( r \)) of the wire.
Thus, the correct answer is:
\(\text{B. Load and the radius of the wire}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28053)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If a plastic sphere floats in water (density = 1000kgm3) with 0.5 of its volume submerged, and floats in oil with 0.4 of its volume submerged the density of the oil is
A
800kgm3
B
1200kgm3
C
1250kgm3
D
2000kgm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
since the plastic sphere floats on both liquids, it displaces the amount of liquid equal to its mass in each case
∴ Mass of oil displaced = mass of water displaced
ρ x 0.4v = 1000 x 0.5v
ρ = \(\frac{ 1000 \times 0.5v}{0.4v}\)
ρ = 1250k\(gm^{-3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28054)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
At constant pressure, the density of a fixed mass of gas is
A
constant with temperature
B
proportional to its volume
C
inversely proportional to its temperature
D
independent of its volume
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Density = mass/ volume
At constant pressure, volume is directly proportional to Temperature
Density is inversely proportional to the volume at constant mass
At constant pressure, volume = constant x temperature
hence, density = mass/ (constant x temperature)
which shows density is inversely proportional to temperature
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28062)