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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
The equation of a wave is y = 0.005 sin[x(0.5X - 200t)] where x and y are in meters and t is in seconds. What is the velocity of the wave?
A
4000ms-1
B
400ms-1
C
250ms-1
D
40ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
y = 0.005 sin[x(0.5X - 200t)]
compare to Y = A sin(kx - wt)
\(\lambda\) = \(\frac{2\pi}{k}\) and F = \(\frac{w}{2\pi}\)
V= \(\lambda\)F
= \(\frac{2\pi}{0.5}\) x \(\frac{200}{2\pi}\)
= 400ms-1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28073)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Calculate the force acting on an electron of charge 1.6 x 10-19C placed in an electric field of intensity 108Vm-1
A
1.6 x 10-11N
B
1.6 x 10-14N
C
1.6 x 10-16N
D
1.0 x 10-16N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = EQ
1.6 x 10-19 x 108
= 1.6 x 10-11N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28100)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
A uniform light rod is kept in horizontal equilibrium under the influence of fore forces as shown above, which of the following equations correctly represents the condition of equilibrium for the rod
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
F1 + F2 = F3 + F4
B
F1 + F2 - F3 + F = 0
C
(F1 + F2)ab = (F3 + F4)cd
D
F1a + F2b - F3c - F4d = 0
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 #41704)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, the hanging mass \(m_2\) is adjusted until \(m_1\) is on the verge of sliding. The coefficient of static friction between the mass \(m_1\) and the table is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
m1/m2
B
m1g/m2
C
m2/m1
D
m2g/m1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the system is on the verge of moving, let the resultant force on \(m_1\) and \(m_2\) be F = 0
so, \(m_2\): F = \(m_2\)g - T = 0 so that \(m_2\)g = T ---------- 1
for \(m_1\) : F = T - \mu \(m_1\) g = 0, so that T = \mu \(m_1\)g ---------- 2
equating 1 and 2 above;
Therefore \(m_2\)g = \mu\(m_1\)g
\mu = \(\frac{m_2}{m_1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41705)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
Solution
The fig above shows the heights of two liquids X and Y when some air is sucked out of the apparatus through the pump P. The diameter of the table in X is twice That of the Tube In Y. What is the relative density of the liquid X with respect to liquid Y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1/3
B
2/3
C
3
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Relative density of liquid x to liquid y = \(\frac{p_x}{p_y}\) = \(\frac{h_y}{h_x}\)
= \(\frac{22.5}{7.5}\) = 3( liquid x is thrice denser than liquid y)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41706)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Diagram
A capacitor of 10µF is connected across a cell of 12 volts as shown above, calculate the energy stored in the capacitor
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
7.2 x 10-4J
B
1.4 x 10-3J
C
1.4 x 10-3J
D
1.2 x 10-2J
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 #41710)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Explain what is meant by the following statement. The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is \(3.4 \times 10^{5}Jkg^{-1}\).
(b) Describe an experiment to determine the specific latent heat of fusion of ice. State two precautions necessary to obtain an accurate result.
(c) Using the kinetic theory of matter, explain why ice can change to water at 0^\circC without any change in temperature.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is \(3.4 \times 10^{5}Jkg^{-1}\) means that \(3.4 \times 10^{5} J\) of hoat energy is required to change 1kg mass of ice from solid state to the liquid state without a change in temperature.
Weigh a clean, dry copper calorimeter empty, together with stirer. Half fill the calorimeter with water previously warmed to about 8^\circC above room temperature and reweigh it to find the mass of water. Record the temperature of the water when it is say about 5^\circC above room temperature and then immediately add small pieces of ice, to the water. Stir the water until all the ice is melted before adding another piece. Continue until final temperature is 5^\circC below the room temperature. Record this temperature. Finally, reweigh the calorimeter to find the mass of ice melted.
Calculations: Heat gained by ice in forming water = Heat lost by water and calorimeter
\(M_{1} L + M_{1} C_{w} \theta_{1} = (M_{w} C_{w} + M_{c} C_{c}) \Delta \theta\)
\(\therefore L = \frac{(M_{w} C_{w} + M_{c} C_{c}) \Delta \theta - M_{1} C_{w} \theta_{f}}{M_{1}}\)
where \(M_{1} - \text{mass of ice}\)
\(M_{c} - \text{mass of calorimeter}\)
\(C_{w} - \text{specific heat capacity of water}\)
\(C_{c} - \text{specific heat capacity of calorimeter}\)
\(\theta_{f} - \text{final temperature}\)
\(\Delta \theta - \text{change in temperature of calorimeter and water}\)
(c) In a solid, such as ice, the molecules, which are held together by inter molecular forces, vibrate about a mean position. As ice absorbs more heat, the vibration of the molecules have enough energy to overcome the force binding them together. They are now free to move about in a random fashion as in a liquid.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54778)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Draw a simple labelled diagram illustrating the principle of a step-down transformer and explain how it works
(b) State three ways by which energy is lost in a transformer and how they can be minimized.
(c) If a transformer is used to light a lamp rated at 60W, 220V from a 4400V a.c. supply, calculate the; (i) ratio of the number of turns of the primary coil to the secondary coil in the transformer (ii) current taken from the main circuit if the efficiency of the transforme is 95%.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)
The step-down transformer has more turns in the primary turns than in the secondary turns. It works by electromagnetic induction, the magnetic flux from the primary coil in the iron core links the secondary coil. When an alternating e.m.f \(E_{p}\) is connected to the primary coil, an alternating current flows. This produces corresponding variation of magnetic flux in the iron core which links the secondary coil. An induced e.m.f \(E_{s}\) of the same frequency as \(E_{p}\) is obtained. From Faraday's law, the e.m.f induced in a coil proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic flux linking the coil. So,
\(\frac{E_{s}}{E_{p}} = \frac{N_{s}}{N_{p}}\). \(N_{s}\) - Number of turns in secondary coil; \(N_{p}\) - number of turns in primary coil.
(b) Three ways by which energy is lost and how they can be minimised are:
(1) Energy is lost through Eddy current produced in the soft — iron. This is reduced by laminating the core in thin strips. (2) Heat generation in the copper coils. This is reduced by using copper coils with low resistance. (3). Loss of energy due to reversal of iroes of force. This is reduced by using soft magnetic materials for the core.
(c)(i) Using \(\frac{E_{p}}{E_{s}} = \frac{N_{p}}{N_{s}}\)
\(\frac{4400}{220} = \frac{N_{p}}{N_{s}}\)
The ratio of the primary turns to the secondary turns is 20 : 1.
(ii) \(Efficiency = \frac{\text{power output}}{\text{power input}}\)
\(\frac{95}{100} = \frac{60}{input}\)
\(\text{Power input} = \frac{6000}{95} = 63.2W\)
\(\therefore Current I = \frac{P}{V} = \frac{63.2}{4400}\)
\(I = 0.0144A = 14.4 mA\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54780)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
(a) Explain what is meant by photoelectric emission
(b) Draw a labelled diagram showing the structure of a simple type of a photocell and explain its mode of operation.
(c) State four applications of photoelectric emission.
(d) In a photocell, no electrons are emitted until the threshold frequency of light is reached. Explain what happens to the energy of the light before emission of electrons begins. State one factor that may affect the number of emitted electrons.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) When ultraviolet rays fall on zinc plate, electrons are liberated from the zinc plate. This phenomenon is called photoelectric emission. In general the emission of electrons from matter as a result of electromagnetic wave falling on the matter is referred to as photoelectric effect.Emission of electrons depends only on the threshold frequency. But the rate of emission depends on the intensity of light. The threshold frequency is not the same for all metals. The energy of emitted electrons varies from zero to a maximum value.
(b) photo cell
When light photons fall on the caesium metal, it emits electrons which move to the collector to generate current flow. As the intensity of Iight varies, the rate of emission of electrons varies and thus, the current flow varies.
(c) Applications of photoelectric emission.
(1) Production of television cameras (2) Burglary/ alarms (3) Automatic switches for putting on lights at dusk. (4) Industrial controls and counting operations.
(d) The energy of the light is absorbed by the photocell and are used to overcome the force that brids the electrons but may not be sufficient to remove the electron until light with sufficient threshold frequency. One factor that may affect the number of emitted electrons is the intensity of the light.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54781)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1991
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body of weight W N rest on a smooth plane inclined at an angle\(\theta\)o to the horizontal. What is the resolved part of the weight in Newtons along the plane?
A
W sin\(\theta\)
B
W cos\(\theta\)
C
W sec\(\theta\)
D
W tan\(\theta\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
horizontal component = W cos(90o - \(\theta\))
= W sin
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28116)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1991
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A small metal ball thrown vertically upwards from the top of a tower with an initial velocity of 20ms-1. If the ball took a total of 6s to reach ground level, determine the height of the tower [g = 10ms-2]
A
60m
B
80m
C
100m
D
120m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Time from tower to top, t = \(\frac{u - v}{g}\)
= \(\frac{20 - 0}{10}\)
= 2s
distance from tower to top
x = ut - \(\frac{1}{2}\)gt2
= (20 x 2) - (\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 10 x 2 x 2)
= 20m
Time from the top to the ground, t = 6 - 2
= 4s
distance from top to ground,
x = ut - \(\frac{1}{2}\)gt2
= (0 x 4) + (\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 10 x 4 x 4)
= 80m
therefore, height of tower = 80 - 20
= 60m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28119)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1991
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
An object moves with uniform speed round a circle. Its acceleration has
A
constant magnitude and constant direction
B
constant magnitude and varying direction
C
varying magnitude but constant direction
D
varying magnitude and varying direction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When an object moves with uniform speed in a circular path, its acceleration (centripetal acceleration) has a constant magnitude but changes direction continuously as the object moves around the circle. This acceleration is always directed towards the center of the circle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28123)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1991
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A body of mass 100g moving with a velocity of 10.0ms-1 collides with a wall. If after collision, it moves with a velocity of 2.0ms-1 in the opposite direction, calculate the change in momentum.
A
0.8Ns
B
1.2Ns
C
12.0Ns
D
80.0Ns
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Initial momentum = 0.1 x 10 = 1Ns
final velocity = -2ms-1
Final momentum = -2 x 0.1 = -0.2Ns
Change in momentum = -0.2 - 1 = -1.2Ns
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28127)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1991
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A spring of force constant 1500Nm-1 is acted upon by a constant force of 75N. Calculate the potential energy stored in the string
A
1.9J
B
2.8J
C
3.45J
D
0.43J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P.E = \(\frac{1}{2}\)Fe
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)\(\frac{F}{K}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x \(\frac{75 \times 75}{1500}\)
= 1.9J
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28131)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1991
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
A wheel and axle have radii 80cm and 10cm respectively. If the efficiency of the machine is 0.85, an applied force of 1200N to the wheel will raise a load of
A
8.0N
B
6.8N
C
8160N
D
9600N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency = m.A x \(\frac{1}{V.R}\) x 100%
85 = \(\frac{load}{1200}\) x \(\frac{10}{80}\) x \(\frac{100}{1}\)
load = 8160N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28135)