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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Thermal Physics
Solution
A zinc has a heat capacity of 40 J/K, what is the mass of the zinc, given that the specific heat of zinc is 380 J/kg k
A
0.11kg
B
0.12kg
C
0.13kg
D
0.14kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat capacity (o) = mass (kg) specific heat of a substance (C2)
i.e Q = MC
where Q = 40 J/L, m = ?(380 J/Kgk)
40 = m × 380
m = 0.11kg (Approx)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40855)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
If a ball released from a height of 20m, How long would it take the ball to reach the ground? (assures g = 10m/s)
A
2sec
B
3sec
C
35sec
D
2.4sec
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Using the equation
S = ut + ½ gt2
H = s = 20m, t = ?
G =10m/s2, u = 0m/s
20 = 0 × t × ½ × 10 t
20 = 5t
i.e 5t2 = 20
t = 20/5 = 4
t = 4 (squaring both sides)
√ t2 = √4
= 2sec
∴ t = 2sec
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40857)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If the velocity ratio of a machine is 5. What is its ratio of x and y?
A
2 : 5
B
1 : 5
C
5 : 1
D
3 : 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Velocity Ratio (V.R) = distance moved by the effort (x)÷ distance moved by the load (y)
i.e. V.R = x/y
v. R = 5, x/y = ?
i.e x/y = 5/1; , where x = 5, y = 1
x : y = 5 : 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40859)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
If the mechanical advantage of a machine is 4. What is its ratio for LOAD to EFFORT?
A
4:01
B
1:04
C
5:01
D
2:01
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mechanical advantage (M.A) of a machine is the ratio of its load to effort
Mathematically
Mechanical advantage (M.A) = Load (L) ÷ Effort (E)
In symbol M.A = L/E
Note:Mechanical (advantages has no S.I unit)
If M.A = 4 then,
L/E = 4/1
The ratio of load to effort = 4 : 1 respectively
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40860)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Thermal Physics
Solution
For a best result using temperature to achieve an accurate measurement, it is best to use
A
Mercury thermometer
B
gas thermometer
C
clinical thermometer
D
alcohol thermometer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Gas thermometers are considered best for use to achieve an accurate temperature than others, such as liquid in glass thermometers such as mercury, clinical and alcohol thermometer
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40862)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Waves and Optics
Solution
A structural engineer stood on a top of a building releasing a light and heavy object to the ground which of the following statement is true?(Neglect Air Resistance)
A
Both the light and heavy subject reach the ground at the same time
B
The light object get to the ground first before the heavy object
C
The heavy object to the ground first before the light object
D
None get to the ground first
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(Neglect of Air resistance)
Note: Both objects reach the ground at the same time
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40864)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
If an object whose mass is 3kg moves in a circular path of a radius 0.7m, records a speed at 2m/s. What is the result of the angular velocity?
A
4 rads–1
B
1rads–1–1
C
3–1rads–1
D
4rads–1–1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
M= 3kg, r = 0.7m, v = 2m/s
v = wr
w = angular velocity
r = radius in an tangential circular
v = speed of an object
W = V/δ = 2/ 0.7 = 2.85
W = 2.853rads–1 (total interest whole number)
W = &approx.; 3rads–1Angular velocity (w) = 3rads–1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40867)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
The optical instrument which is suitable for viewing a nearby objects is ………..?
A
Telescope
B
sextant
C
microscope
D
periscope
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Microscope is used for nearby object
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40869)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Electricity and Magnetism
Solution
The symbol −10X used to represent which of the particles?
A
Proton
B
Neutron
C
Electrons
D
Atoms
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electron: A sub–atomic particle haring a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus (note: the symbol 0–1e represent the particle of an electrons.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40871)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Waves and Optics
Solution
A radioactive source emits X–rays of very short wavelength (10\(^{-13}\)m ). What is the frequency of these rays?
A
2 × 1018HZ
B
3 × 10 19HZ
C
3 × 1021HZ
D
3 × 10-19HZ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(Wavelength (\lambda) = 10^{-13}m\)
Speed of X-ray = speed of light \(C = 3\times10^{8}m/s\)
Frequently (f) = ?
\(Using V = f\lambda (or (– f \pi for electromagnetic wave)\)
\(f = \frac{c}{\lambda} = 3 \times 10^{8} \div 10^{-13} = 3 \times 10^{8} \times 10^{13}\)
= \(3 \times 10^{8} \times 10^{13}\)
= \(3 \times 10^{21}Hz\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40873)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Heat Energy & Temperature
The strength of an electromagnet increases with
A
Increases in the number of turn of the coil
B
Decreases in current with the coil
C
Increases in the distance between the pole
D
Increases in current without the coil
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 #40884)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Which of the following will increase the boiling point of water?
I. Taking it to a high altitude
II. Dissolving a salt into it
III. Heating it in a sealed flask
IV. Increasing the rate of heat supply
.
A
I only
B
III & IV only
C
II & III only
D
II only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The simplest way to change the boiling point of a liquid is to change the surrounding pressure. (a) Using a closed system to artificially increase that pressure will raise the boiling point of a liquid. (b) Boiling point is dependent upon the strength of the bonds between its molecules. For this reason, adding a solute to the liquid will create stronger bonds between molecules, raising the solution’s boiling point without increasing pressure.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40886)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Solution
Transformers are designed so that energy losses are reduced to a minimum. This is achieved through which of these process?
I. Using a soft iron ore
II. Laminating the iron core to reduce energy loses due to eddy current
III. Designing an efficient iron core
A
I & II only
B
II only
C
I, II, & III only
D
III only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Fig (I) (II) (III) are they in which a transformer was designed to reduce an energy loses by reducing through this collective designed or efforts
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40889)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Thermal Physics
Solution
The two liquids which are often used in thermometer on experiment basic is known as
A
Mercury only
B
Alcohol and Water
C
Mercury and Alcohol
D
Alcohol only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mercury and alcohol are often used in THERMOMETER
Note:Water is never allowed to be used in thermometer because, it doesn’t expand uniformly
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40891)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Heat Energy & Temperature
Solution
Neutron were discovered by
A
J.J. Thompson
B
James Chadwick
C
Michael faraday
D
Dalton
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Neutron were discovered by James Chadwick in 1931
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40892)