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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
in a series R-L-C circuit at resonance, the voltages across the resistor and the inductor are 30V and 40V respectively, what is the voltage across the capacitor?
A
30V
B
40V
C
50V
D
70V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
At resonance, inductive reactant XL is equal to the capacitive reactance XC
i.e. XL = XC
and XL = VL/IL
and XC = VC/IC
Again since the components are in series, the same current flows in the series arrangment
i.e. IL = IC
at resonance, VL/IL = VC/IC
∴ VL = VC
= 40V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #649)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
In the Rutherford scattering experiment, a beam of alpha particles was fired at a thin gold film with some of the particles being considerably deflected. This shows that
A
a gold nucleus contains protons, neutrons and electrons uniformly distributed in a tiny volume
B
the gold nucleus is positively charged and is concentrated in a tiny volume
C
the gold nucleus emitted alpha particles
D
the gold nucleus is concentrated in a tiny volume and contains alpha particles
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 #654)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
2311Na + Proton → pqX + alpha particle
What are the values of p and q respectively in the equation above?
A
10 and 20
B
12 and 24
C
20 and 10
D
24 and 12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
2311Na + Proton → pqX + alpha particle
Represent;
2311Na + 11P → pqX + 42He
Thus from the above equations, p = 20 and q = 10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #655)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
A semiconductor diode is used in rectifying alternating current into direct current mainly because it
A
allows current to flow in either direction
B
is non-linear
C
offers a high input resistance
D
allows current to flow only in one direction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A rectifier of an alternating current is a device which allows the flow of current only in one direction
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #660)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Newton's Laws, Momentum & Collisions
if ∆x is the uncertainty in the measurement of the position of a particle along the x-axis and ∆Px is the uncertainty in the measurement of the linear momentum along the x-axis, then the uncertainty principle relation is given as
A
∆x ∆Px ≥ h
B
∆x ∆Px = 0
C
∆x ∆Px < h
D
∆x ∆Px = ∞
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 #664)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Tope bought x oranges at N5.00 each and some mangoes at N4.00 each. If she bought twice as many mangoes as oranges and spent at least N65.00 and at most N130.00, find the range of the value of x.
A
4\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 5
B
5\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 8
C
5\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10
D
8\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tope bought x oranges at ₦5.00 each and 2x mangoes at ₦4.00 each.
Total amount spent = \5x + 4(2x) = 5x + 8x = 13x
Given: ₦65.00 \le 13x \le ₦130.00
Divide through by 13:
5 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10.
(or x = 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Verification:
- When x = 5: 13 \times 5 = ₦65.00 (minimum)
- When x = 10: 13 \times 10 = ₦130.00 (maximum)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10413)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
How many two-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 0, 1, 2, 3 if a digit can be repeated and no number begins with 0?
A
4
B
12
C
16
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
We are to form two-digit numbers using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, with repetition allowed, but the number cannot begin with 0.
- Tens place (first digit): Cannot be 0 → Possible digits = 1, 2, 3 → 3 choices
- Units place (second digit): Can be any of the 4 digits → 0, 1, 2, 3 → 4 choices
Total numbers = 3 \times 4 = 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10414)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Variations
Solution
If y varies inversely as x\(^2\), how does x vary with y?
A
x varies inversely as y2
B
x varies inversely as √y
C
x varies directly as y2
D
x varies directly as y
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y \propto \frac{1}{x^2}\)
\(y = \frac{k}{x^2}\)
\(x^2 = \frac{k}{y}\)
\(x = \frac{\sqrt{k}}{\sqrt{y}}\)
Since k is a constant, then \(\sqrt{k}\) is also a constant.
\(\therefore x \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{y}}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26398)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, |XR| = |RY| = |YZ| and ∠XRY = ∠YRZ = 62o, Calculate ∠XYZ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50o
B
62o
C
112o
D
115o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In triangle RXY, < RXY = < RYX (base angles of an isosceles triangle)
\(\implies\) 180^\circ - 62^\circ = 2 < RYX
118^\circ = 2 < RYX \(\implies\) < RYX = 59^\circ
In triangle RYZ, < RZY = 62^\circ (base angles of an isosceles triangle)
\(\therefore\) < RYZ = 180^\circ - (62^\circ + 62^\circ)
= 180^\circ - 124^\circ = 56^\circ
\(\therefore\) < XYZ = 56^\circ + 59^\circ
= 115^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26389)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
If y = 3x\(^2\)(x\(^3\) + 1)\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\). Find \(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\)
A
\(\frac{9x^4 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
B
\(\frac{3x^2 + 6x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
C
\(\frac{9x^2 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
D
\(\frac{15x^4 + 6x}{6x^2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let \( u = 3x^2 \) and \( v = (x^3 + 1)^{1/2} \)
Then \( y = u \cdot v \)
- \( \frac{du}{dx} = 6x \)
- For \( v \):
\(\frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{1}{2}(x^3 + 1)^{-1/2} \cdot 3x^2 = \frac{3x^2}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Now apply the product rule:
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = u \frac{dv}{dx} + v \frac{du}{dx} \)
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 \cdot \frac{3x^2}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} + \sqrt{x^3 + 1} \cdot 6x\)
\(= \frac{9x^4}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} + 6x \sqrt{x^3 + 1}\)
Simplify (common denominator \( 2\sqrt{x^3 + 1} \)):
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{9x^4 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
\(= \frac{9x^4 + 12x^4 + 12x}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} = \frac{21x^4 + 12x}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Factor out 3x:
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{3x(7x^3 + 4)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #10419)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
A student calculated the mean of 5 numbers as 45.3. While rechecking his working, he discovered that his total was short by 20.5. What is the correct mean of the 5 numbers?
A
49.4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The student calculated the mean as 45.3 for 5 numbers.
Therefore, the **wrong total (sum) he used was:
45.3 × 5 = 226.5
He discovered that his total was short by 20.5.
This means the actual (correct) sum is:
226.5 + 20.5 = 247
Correct mean = Correct sum ÷ Number of numbers
247 ÷ 5 = 49.4
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #77195)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
The figure above represents a frictionless pulley system in which a weight W is in equilibrium with a weight of 40N. Find the value of W
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
13.3N
B
20.0N
C
40.0N
D
80.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
With P1 and P2 as shown (make a V.R of 2), the weight W = 40N * 2 = 80N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #11141)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
Using the data on the diagram above, calculate the potential difference across the 20- Ω resistor. (Neglect the internal resistance of the cell)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5V
B
10V
C
20V
D
60V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Voltage across 5\Omega resistor = IR = 2 \times 5 = 10V
Since voltage in a parallel connection is the same, voltage across 10\Omega is also 10V
Current flowing across the 10\Omega resistor
I = V/R = 10/10
Current I= 1A
Total current flowing = 2 + 1 = 3A
Voltage across 20\Omega resistor = IR
= 3 \times 20
= 60V
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #25497)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
The image of an object is located 6cm behind a convex mirror. If its magnification is 0.6, calculate the focal length of the mirror
A
3.75cm
B
6.60cm
C
10.00cm
D
-15.00cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = -6cm
M = 0.6cm
Recall m = \(\frac{V}{U}\)
U = \(\frac{V}{M}\)
U = \(\frac{6}{0.6}\)
U = 10
\(\frac{1}{U}\) + \(\frac{1}{V}\) = \(\frac{1}{F}\)
\(\frac{1}{10}\) + \(\frac{1}{-6}\) = \(\frac{1}{F}\)
\(\frac{-4}{60}\) = \(\frac{1}{F}\)
F = \(\frac{60}{-4}\)
= -15cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #25489)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above represents a transverse electromagnetic wave travelling with speed 3.0 x 108ms-1. What is the frequency of the wave.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3.0 x 107Hz
B
9.0 x 107Hz
C
1.0 x 109Hz
D
3.0 x 109Hz
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The frequency f = V/\lambda,
Where \lambda = wavelength
From the above, the distance OA = one wavelength; AB = one wave length and BC = one wavelength.
=> OC = 3 wavelength = 3\lambda
∴3\lambda = 0.3M
\lambda = 0.3/3
= 0.1m
∴ f = V/\lambda = (3.0 x 108) / 0.1
= 3.0 x 109Hz
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #11180)