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Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
A capacitor of capacitance 25µF is connected to an a.c power source of frequency 200/πHz. Calculate the reactance of the capacitor
A
0.01Ω
B
0.02Ω
C
50Ω
D
100Ω
E
150Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(X_c=\frac{1}{2\pi{fc}}\)=\(\frac{1}{2\times\pi\times\frac{200}{\pi}\times 25\times 10^{-6}}=\frac{10^6}{10^4}\)=100 Ω
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26330)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
During the electrolysis of copper (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) solution, an ammeter shows a steady reading of 1A for 30minutes while 6.6 x \(10^{-4}\)kg of copper is liberated. Calculate the error in the ammeter The electrochemical equivalent of copper is 3.30 x \(10^{-7}kgC{-1}\)
A
0.001A
B
0.011A
C
0.111A
D
1A
E
1.1A
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
m=zIt, \(I=\frac{m}{zt}= \frac{6.6\times10^{-4}}{3.3 \times10^{-7}\times 1800}=1.1111\\ \)error=1.1111-1.0=0.111A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26331)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
In a nuclear reaction, the mass defect is 2 x \(10^{-6}\)g. Calculate the energy released given that the velocity of light is 3 x \(10^{8}ms^{-1}\)
A
9 x \(10^{7}\)J
B
1.8 x \(10^{8}\)J
C
1.8 x \(10^{9}\)J
D
9 x \(10^{-10}\)J
E
3.6 x \(10^{11}\)J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
E=\(mc^2 = 2\times10^{-6} \times10^{-3}\times(3\times10^{8})^2=1.8\times10^{8}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26332)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
An atom radiates 1.5 x \(10^{-19}\)J of energy when an electron jumps from one energy level to another. What is the wavelength of the emitted radiation? (Planck’s constant =6.6 x \(10^{-34}\)Js. Speed of light in air=3 x \(10^{8}ms^{-1}\)
A
1.32 x \(10^{-6}\)m
B
2.98 x \(10^{-6}\)m
C
3.32 x \(10^{-6}\)m
D
6.82 x \(10^{-6}\)m
E
8.01 x \(10^{-6}\)m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(E=\lambda v=\frac{hc}{\lambda}\Rightarrow\lambda=\frac{hc}{E}={6.6 \times10^{-34}\times3\times10^8}{1.5\times10^{-19}}\\=1.32\times10^{-6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26333)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
(a) Briefly explain what would happen to a stable element if it is bombarded by \(\alpha\)-particles
(b) Explain how the bombardment of Uranium with neutrons could lead to nuclear fission chain reaction and hence nuclear explosion.
(c) State three characteristics of nuclear activity
(d) State three applications of atomic energy
(e) State two postulates of Bohr's model of the atom and two limitations of such a model
A
1.32 x \(10^{-6}\)m
B
2.98 x \(10^{-6}\)m
C
3.32 x \(10^{-6}\)m
D
6.82 x \(10^{-6}\)m
E
8.01 x \(10^{-6}\)m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) If a stable element is bombarded by \(\alpha\) - particles the nucleus will become unstable and decay into other elements with the release of energy.
Example; \(^{14}_{7}N + ^4_2He \to ^{17}_8 O + ^1_1H\) + Energy
(b) When the nucleus of Uranium is bombarded with a neutron, it splits into two nearly equal parts with a release of energy and neutrons. These excess neutron, if not controlled, further bombard the remaining nuclei, causing a chain reaction and consequently an explosion, provided the critical mass of the Uranium is, exceeded
\(^{235}_{92}U + ^1_0U \to ^{236}_{92}U \to ^{141}_{56}Ba + ^{92}_{36}Kr + 3^1_0n\) + Energy
(c)(i) Radioactive substances give off identifiable radiation i.e \(\alpha, \beta\) and 8 radiations
(ii) They are chemically identical to their non-radioactive counterparts and later can be made radioactive by bombardment with nuclear particles
(iii) Radioactive materials decay with specific half-life.
(d) Three applications of atomic energy
(i) It is used for the production of nuclear weapons for warfare
(ii) It is used in the generation of electric power
(iii) It is used to detect leakages in underground pipes carrying oil or gases.
(e) Two Postulates of Bohr's Model of the Atom:
(i) Electrons occupy certain fixed orbits around the nucleus of an atom. When an electron is in one of these orbits it does not radiate any energy
(ii) The angular momentum is quantized in the allowed orbit.
Two Limitations To Bohr's Model:
(i) It could not interpret the details of the spectra of complex atoms
(ii) There is no theoretical basis for selecting the allowed orbits postulated.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
In the diagram above, which of the angles \( \theta _1 \) , \( \theta _2 \) , \( \theta _3 \) and \( \theta _4 \) is the angle of deviation of the ray of light passing through the glass prism XYZ?
A
\( \theta _3 \)
B
\( \theta _2 \)
C
\( \theta _1 \)
D
\( \theta _4 \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\( \theta _3 \) shows the angle of deviation
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Units, Measurements & Dimensional Analysis
Solution
At what respective values of X, Y and Z would the unit of force, the newton, be dimensionally equivalent to MxLyTz?
A
-1, 1, 2
B
1, 1, -2
C
1, -1, 2
D
-1, 1, -2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = m (v-u)
= kg x m x S-2
= M1L1T-2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27677)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The distance x m travelled by a particle in time t seconds is described by the equation x = 10 + 12t\(^2\), Find the average speed of the particle between the time interval t = 2s and t = 5s
A
60 ms-1
B
72 ms-1
C
84 ms-1
D
108 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
To find the average speed of the particle between \( t = 2 \) seconds and \( t = 5 \) seconds, we use the formula for average speed:
\(\text{Average Speed} = \frac{\Delta x}{\Delta t}\)
Calculate \( x \) at \( t = 2 \) seconds}
Using the equation \( x = 10 + 12t^2 \):
\(x(2) = 10 + 12(2^2) = 10 + 12(4) = 10 + 48 = 58 \, \text{m}\)
Calculate \( x \) at \( t = 5 \) seconds
\(x(5) = 10 + 12(5^2) = 10 + 12(25) = 10 + 300 = 310 \, \text{m}\)
Calculate \( \Delta x \) and \( \Delta t \)
\(\Delta x = x(5) - x(2) = 310 - 58 = 252 \, \text{m}\)
\(\Delta t = 5 - 2 = 3 \, \text{s}\)
Calculate the average speed
\(\text{Average Speed} = \frac{252 \, \text{m}}{3 \, \text{s}} = 84 \, \text{m/s}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27678)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
A 5kg block is released from rest on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 30o to the horizontal. What is the acceleration down the plane? [g = 10ms-2]
A
5.0 ms-2
B
5.8 ms-2
C
8.7 ms-2
D
25.0 ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
ma = mgsin\(\theta\)
a = \(\frac{5 {\times} 10 {\times} sin30}{t}\)
a = 5ms2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27679)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
An arrow of mass 0.1kg moving with a horizontal velocity of 15ms-1 is shot into a wooden block of mass 0.4kg lying at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. Their common velocity after impact is
A
15.0 ms-1
B
7.5 ms-1
C
3.8 ms-1
D
3.0 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
M1U1 + M2U2
= (m1 + m2)v
= \(\frac{(0.1 {\times} 15) + (0.4 {\times} 0)}{(0.1 + 0.4)}\)
v = 3ms-1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27680)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
Two bodies X and Y are projected on the same horizontal plane, with the same initial speed but at angles 30 and 60 respectively to the horizontal. Neglecting air resistance, the ratio of the range of X to that of Y is
A
1:1
B
1:2
C
√3:1
D
√3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Range = \(\frac{U^2sin2{\theta}}{g}\)
\(\frac{R_x}{R_y}\) = \(\frac{U^2_xsin60}{U^2_ysin120}\)
sin60o = sin120o
\(\frac{R_x}{R_y}\) = \(\frac{1}{1}\)
hence, = 1:1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27681)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
Which of the following with respect to a body performing simple harmonic motion are in phase?
A
displacement and velocity of the body
B
displacement and force on the body
C
velocity and acceleration of the body
D
force acting on the body and the acceleration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In simple harmonic motion (SHM), the force acting on the body is directly proportional to its displacement from the equilibrium position and is in the opposite direction (according to Hooke's Law). This force results in an acceleration of the body, which is also directly proportional to its displacement but in the opposite direction. When the displacement of the body is maximum (either positive or negative), the force acting on it is also maximum, leading to maximum acceleration. Similarly, when the displacement is zero (at the equilibrium position), the force and acceleration are also zero. Thus, the force acting on the body and its acceleration are in phase, meaning they reach their maximum and minimum values simultaneously during the oscillatory motion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27682)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
A body of mass 2kg moving vertically upwards has its velocity increased uniformly from 10ms-1 to 40ms-1 in 4s. Neglecting air resistance, calculate the upward vertical force acting on the body.[g = 10 ms-1]
A
15N
B
20N
C
35N
D
45N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = mg + ma
F = 2 [10 + \(\frac{(40 - 10)}{4}\)]
F = 35 N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27683)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A planet has mass m1 and is at a distance r, from the sun. A second planet has mass m2 = 10m1 and at a distance of r2 = 2r1 from the sun. Determine the ratio of the gravitational force experienced by the planets.
A
1 : 5
B
2 : 5
C
3 : 5
D
4 : 5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
g = \(\frac{GM}{R^2}\)
\(\frac{G_1M_1}{r^2_1}\) = \(\frac{G_2M_2}{r^2_2}\)
\(\frac{G_1M_1}{r^2_1}\) = \(\frac{G_2 {\times}10 M_1}{(2r_1)^2}\)
\(\frac{G_1}{G_2}\) = \(\frac{2}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27684)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
An object of mass 100g projected vertically upwards from the ground level has a velocity of 20ms\(^{-1}\) at a height of 10m. Calculate its initial kinetic energy at the ground level.[g = 10ms\(^{-2}\), neglect air resistance]
A
10 J
B
20 J
C
30 J
D
50 J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Using, v\(^2\) = u\(^2\) - 2gx
(20)\(^2\) = u\(^2\) - 2 x 10 x 10
u\(^2\) = 400 + 200 = 600(m/s\(^2\))
initial K.E = \(\frac{1}{2}\)mu\(^2\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 0.1 x 600
= 30 J
(100g = 0.1kg)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27685)