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WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The table below gives the distribution of marks obtained by a number of pupils in a class test.
The mode of the distribution is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3
B
5
C
8
D
18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the given table, the most common mark is 3 with a frequency of 18
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26571)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
I It retains its magnetic much longer than steel.
II It is more easily magnetized than steel
III It is more easily demagnetized than steel
IV It produces a stronger magnet than steel
Which combination of the above makes iron preferable to steel in the making of electromagnets?
A
I and II only
B
II and III only
C
I, III, and IV only
D
II, III and IV only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Iron (soft iron) is usually preferred to steel in the making of electromagnets because it is more easily magnetized and equally more easily demagnetized than [II, III and IV]
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #12410)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
The direction of induced current in a straight wire placed in magnetic field is determined by using?
A
Fleming's right hand rule
B
Maxwell's screw rule
C
Faraday's law
D
Lenz's law
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Lenz's law, in electromagnetism, statement that an induced electric current flows in a direction such that the current opposes the change that induced it.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #34236)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Nuclear fission is preferred to nuclear fusion in the generation of energy because?
A
very high temperature are required for fusion
B
the raw material of fusion are not easily obtained
C
energy obtained from fusion is relatively smaller
D
the by product of fusion are very dangerous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Nuclear Fusion occurs at very high temperature. I.e Thermonuclear reaction.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #34244)
Physics
NECO SSCE 2003
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
The mode of transference of heat which does not require any material medium is
A
conduction
B
convection
C
evaporation
D
radiation
E
transmission
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #42936)
Physics
NECO SSCE 2003
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
Calculate the critical angle for light traveling from water to air. (Refractive index of water = 1.33)
A
36.9°
B
41.3°
C
48.8°
D
49.2°
E
51.4°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
critical angle formula = \(sin^{-1}\) \(\frac{n_2}{n_1}\)
→ \(sin^{-1}\) \(\frac{1}{1.33}\) = \(sin^{-1}\) 0.7518
= 48.75º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #42928)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Solution
A wave of wavelength 0.30m travels 900m in 3.0s. Calculate its frequency
A
68.0Hz
B
225.0Hz
C
1000Hz
D
750.0Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = \(\frac{s}{t} = \frac{900}{3} = 300\)m\s
f = \(\frac{v}{\pi} = \frac{300}{0.30}\)
= 1000Hz
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #34215)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2003
Acids, Bases, pH & Salts
Solution
Hydrogen can be displaced from a hot alkaline solution by?
A
Fe
B
Cu
C
Ca
D
Sn
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Amphoteric oxide reacts with both acid and alkaline and only amphoteric oxide can displace hydrogen from alkaline solution (Al, Pb, Sn and Zn).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #2516)
Chemistry
NECO SSCE 2003
Periodic Table & Periodicity
Solution
An atom of element X has an electronic configuration of \( 1s^22S^22p^63s^23p^3. \) In which group of the periodic table is X?
A
\( \text{0} \)
B
2
C
3
D
4
E
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
You can determine the group of an element by the number of electrons of their outermost shell.
Hence; this element silicon belongs to group 5 OR The Group to which an element belongs to, can be identified by adding the number of electrons of the orbital with the highest principal quantum number, in this case, 3s2 and 3p3. Therefore, 2+3 is equal to 5
note; if the highest principal quantum number is just 3s2 for example then the element belong to group 2.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #43450)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2003
Air & Environmental Chemistry
Solution
A consequence of global warming is?
A
air pollution
B
water pollution
C
increased humudity
D
flooding
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
As global warming continues to exacerbate sea level rise and extreme weather, our nation's floodplains are expected to grow.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #2254)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2003
Organic Chemistry II: Functional Groups, Polymers & Biomolecules
Solution
The type of reaction that is peculiar to benzene is?
A
addition
B
hydrolysis
C
polymerization
D
substitution
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Benzene undergoes substitution reaction whereby one or more hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring is/are replaced by other atoms or groups of atoms. E.g CH\(_3\), OH, NO\(_2\), NH\(_2\) etc can be substituted to replace hydrogen atom.
Substitution reaction is a reaction where one functional group is exchanged for another. There are several types of substitution reactions, including nucleophilic, electrophilic, and free radical.
A substitution reaction is more peculiar to benzene compared to an addition reaction; benzene primarily undergoes substitution reactions because addition reactions would disrupt its stable aromatic ring structure, causing it to lose its unique stability due to delocalized electrons.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #2526)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
An arc of a circle subtends an angle of 30^\circ on the circumference of a circle of radius 21cm. Find the length of the arc.
A
11cm
B
22cm
C
44cm
D
66cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\theta = 30 x 2(∠ at center twice ∠ at circumference)
∴ \theta = 60^\circ
Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\times 2\pi r\)
= \(\frac{60}{360}\times 2 \times \frac{22}{7}\times \frac{21}{1}\)
= 22cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11104)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the equation of the locus of a point P(x,y) which is equidistant from Q(0,0) and R(2,1).
A
4x + 2y = 5
B
4x - 2y = 5
C
2x + 2y = 5
D
2x + y = 5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Locus of a point P(x,y) which is equidistant from Q(0,0) and R(2,1) is the perpendicular bisector of the straight line joining Q and R
Mid point QR = \(\frac{x_2 + x_1}{2}, \frac{y_2 + y_1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{2 + 0}{2}, \frac{1 + 0}{2}\)
= \((1, \frac{1}{2})\)
Gradient of QR = \(\frac{y_{2} - y_{1}}{x_{2} - x_{1}}\)
= \(\frac{1 - 0}{2 - 0}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Gradient of PM = \(\frac{-1}{\frac{1}{2}}\)
= -2
Equation of PM = y - y\(_1\) = m(x-x_\(_1\))
i.e y - 1/2 = -2(x-1)
2y - 1 = -4(x-1)
2y - 1 = -4x + 4
2y + 4x = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11105)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PQ is parallel to RS. What is the value of α + β + γ?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
360o
B
200o
C
180o
D
90o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
γ + S = 180(Allied angles)
S = 180 - γ
α + P = 180(Allied angles)
p = 180 - α
β = P + S
β = 180 - α + 180 - γ
β = 360 - α - γ
β + α + γ = 360
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11106)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
XYZ is a circle with center O and a radius 7cm. Find the area of the shaded region.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
84cm2
B
77cm2
C
38cm2
D
14cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\theta = 45 x 2 (∠ at center twice ∠ at \theta)
\theta = 90^\circ
Area of sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x \pir\(^2\)
= \(\frac{90}{360}\) x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 7 x 7
= \(\frac{77}{2}\)cm\(^2\)
Area of triangle = \(\frac{1}{2}\) ab sin \theta
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 7 x 7 sin 90
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 7 x 7 x 1
= \(\frac{49}{2}\) cm\(^{2}\)
Area of shaded region = \(\frac{77}{2}\) - \(\frac{49}{2}\)
= \(\frac{28}{2}\)
= 14cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11107)