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Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
The purpose of a dielectric material in a parallel plate capacitor is to
A
increase its capacitance
B
decrease its capacitance
C
insulate the plate from each other
D
increase the magnetic field between the plates
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A dielectric increases capacitance by becoming polarized and reducing the effective electric field between capacitor plates, allowing more charge to be stored.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27850)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
An electric current of 2 amperes flows in a heating coil of resistance 50 ohms for 3 minutes 20 seconds. Determine the heat produced
A
0.5kJ
B
8.0kJ
C
20.0kJ
D
40.0kJ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat energy = Elect. energy
heat energy= I2RT
= 2 X 2 X 50 X 200
= 40000J
to convert to kJ, divide J by 1000
hence, \(\frac{40000}{1000}\) = 40kJ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27853)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
If the maximum voltage across a 100ohms resistor is 20V, then the maximum power it can dissipate is
A
5.00W
B
4.00W
C
2.00W
D
25W
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
P = \(\frac{V^2}{R}\)
= \(\frac{20 \times 20}{100}\)
= 4W
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27854)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Which of the following is required to convert a milliammeter to an ammeter?
A
A high resistance in parallel
B
A high resistance in series
C
A low resistance in parallel
D
A low resistance in series
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27855)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Solution
The primary winding of a transformer has 400 turns and its secondary has 100 turns. If a source of e.m.f. of 12V is applied to the primary, the secondary e.m.f. will be
A
3V
B
6V
C
24V
D
48V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(\frac{V_s}{V_p}\) = \(\frac{N_s}{N_p}\) = \(\frac{I_p}{I_s}\)
\(\frac{100}{400}\) = \(\frac{V_S}{12}\)
V = 3V
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27856)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
A light of energy 5eV falls on a metal and the electrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 2eV are ejected. The work function of the metal is
A
0.4eV
B
2.5eV
C
3.0eV
D
7.0eV
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Work function = 5 - 2
= 3eV
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27857)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
The resultant capacitance in the fig above is
A
15.0µF
B
9.8µF
C
1.3µF
D
0.8µF
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Capacitors in parallel = 4\(\mu\)f + 2 \(\mu\) f = 6\(\mu\) f
Capacitors in series =\(\frac{1}{C_{eff}}\) = \(\frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} + \frac{1}{C_3} + \frac{1}{C_4}\)
\(\frac{1}{C_{eff}}\) = \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{4}\) = \(\frac{6 + 4 + 2 + 3}{12}\)
\(\frac{1}{C_{eff}}\) = \(\frac{15}{12}\)
C\(_{eff}\) = \(\frac{12}{15}\) = 0.8\(\mu\) f
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
The half-life of a radio-active element is 9 days, what fraction of atoms has decayed in 36 days?
A
\( \frac{1}{16} \)
B
\( \frac{1}{4} \)
C
\( \frac{1}{2} \)
D
\( \frac{15}{16} \)
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 #41542)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
An alternating source is connected in series to a capacitor of capacity reactance \( 10^3 \sqrt{3} \) and a resistor of resistance 103 Ohms. The Impedance of the circuit is...
A
\( 2000 \sqrt{3} \) Ohms
B
2000 Ohms
C
\( 1000 \sqrt{3} \) Ohms
D
1000 Ohms
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 #41543)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
The value of T in the figure above is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10.0N
B
11.8N
C
20.0N
D
40.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The total upward vertical force must balance the downward weight of 20 N.
There are two vertical components:
2 \times (T \times sin(30^\circ)) = 20 N
Sin(30^\circ) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) = 0.5
So:
2 \times T \times 0.5 = 20
T = 20
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41728)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
The acceleration of the system show above is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2ms-2
B
4ms-2
C
6ms-2
D
8ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
M\(_2\)g - M\(_2\)a = M\(_1\)a + M\(_1\)g Sin\(\theta\)
(30 x 10) - 30a = 20a + 20 x 10 x Sin 30
300 - 30a = 20a + 100
- 30a - 20a = 100 - 300
- 50a = - 200
a = \(\frac{-200}{-50}\) = 4m/s\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41729)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Newton's Laws, Momentum & Collisions
Diagram
Solution
A body of mass 40kg is being dragged along the floor by a rope inclined at 60 degrees to the horizontal. The frictional force between the box and the floor is 100N and the tension on the rope is 300N. How much work is done by dragging the box for a distance of 4m
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
680J
B
400J
C
200J
D
100J
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Force required to move the object forward = Fcos 60 = 300 x 0.5 = 150N
Frictional Force = 100N
Total force acting on the object = 150 - 100 = 50N
Work Done = Total force x distance = 50 x 4 = 200J.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41730)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
The fig above shows two similar bulbs X and Y connected to suitable power supply with F as an appropriate fuse rating, if the filament of X breaks then the
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Brightness Of Y will reduce
B
Brightness Of Y will remain constant
C
Brightness Of Y will increase
D
fuse F will blow
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Diagram above shows a Parallel circuit
If one of the parallel path is broken, current will continue to flow in other parts.
Voltage is the same across each component of the parallel circuit.
The brightness of a light bulb is given by its power. P = I\(^2\)R,
and so brightness depends on current and resistance.
Hence; the brightness of Y will not be affected except for a variation in resistance property.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41731)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Ibrahim was full of admiration for Amina but she treated him with.........
A
amusement
B
freedom
C
disdain
D
restraint
E
disgrace
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24122)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a .......effect on the cost of living
A
capticious
B
frivolous
C
dangerous
D
bright
E
drab
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word is inconsequential, which means unimportant or having little effect. The sentence suggests that although the rise in the price of petrol appeared insignificant, it actually had the opposite effect—it had a serious impact on the cost of living.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24123)