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UTME / JAMB 2023
Electric Field
Solution
A positively charged particle is placed near a negatively charged particle. What is the direction of the electric force between the two particles?
A
The electric force is directed from the negative particle to the positive particle.
B
The electric force is zero.
C
The direction of the electric force cannot be determined.
D
The electric force is directed from the positive particle to the negative particle.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The electric force between two charged particles is always directed from the positive particle to the negative particle. This is because opposite charges attract each other, while like charges repel each other.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68580)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Electric Field
Solution
A metal sphere is placed on an insulating stand. A negatively charged rod is brought close to it. If the sphere is earthed and the rod is taken away, what will be the charge on the sphere?
A
The sphere will remain neutral.
B
The sphere will have a net negative charge.
C
The sphere will have a net positive charge.
D
The sphere will become polarized
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When a negatively charged rod is brought close to a metal sphere, the free electrons in the sphere are repelled from the rod and move to the other end of the sphere. This creates a region of positive charge on the side of the sphere closest to the rod, and a region of negative charge on the opposite side. The process of charge distribution stops when the net force on the free electrons inside the metal is equal to zero.
If the sphere is then earthed, the free electrons will flow from the sphere to the ground, leaving the sphere with a net positive charge.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69768)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Magnetic Field
Solution
Which of the following statements is correct about the angle of dip at various points on Earth?
A
The angle of dip is zero at the equator and 90 degrees at the magnetic poles.
B
The angle of dip is greater at higher altitudes than at lower altitudes
C
The angle of dip is positive in the northern hemisphere and negative in the southern hemisphere.
D
The angle of dip is constant at all points on Earth
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The angle of dip is the angle between the direction of the intensity of the total magnetic field of Earth and a horizontal line in the magnetic meridian. It is also known as the magnetic inclination. The angle of dip ranges from 0 degrees at the magnetic equator to 90 degrees at the magnetic poles.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68582)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Magnetic Field
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, if the south poles of two magnets stroke a steel bar, the polarities at X and Y will respectively be
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
south and north
B
north and south
C
north and north
D
south and south
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The polarities at X and Y would be north and north.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68583)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Electromagnetic Field
Solution
A step-down transformer is used on a 2.2 kV line to deliver 110 V. How many turns are on the primary windings if the secondary has 25 turns?
A
20
B
250
C
200
D
500
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Ep = 2.2kV = 2200V; Es=110V; Ns=25; Np=?
=\(\frac{E_p}{E_s}\) = \(\frac{N_p}{N_s}\)
= \(\frac{2200}{110}\) = \(\frac{N_p}{25}\)
=110 \times Np = 2200 \times 25
=\(N_p\) = \(\frac{55,000}{110}\)
∴\(N_p\) = 500 turns
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68000)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Electromagnetic Field
Solution
A generator manufacturing company accidentally made an AC generator instead of a DC generator. To fix this error,
A
the magnetic field needs to be made stronger
B
the split rings should be replaced with slip rings
C
the number of turns of the armature coil needs to be decreased
D
the slip rings should be replaced with split rings
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
An AC generator uses slip rings to transfer the induced current smoothly to the circuit. A DC generator uses split rings to transfer the induced current to the circuit and also convert the induced AC into pulsating DC. So, to convert an AC generator into a DC generator, the slip rings needs to be replaced with split rings.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68577)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Electric Field
Solution
The terminals of a battery of emf 24.0 V and internal resistance of 1.0 Ω is connected to an external resistor 5.0 Ω. Find the terminal p.d.
A
18.0V
B
12.0V
C
16.0V
D
20.0V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
ε = 24.0 V, r=1\Omega, R=5.0\Omega
terminal p·d = ?
ε = IR+Ir = I(R+r)
⇒ IR+Ir = I(R+r)
⇒ I = \(\frac{24}{5+1}\)
⇒ I =\(\frac{24}{6}\)
⇒ I = 4 A
terminal p·d = 4 \times 5
terminal p·d = 20.0 V
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67374)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Electric Field
Solution
A parallel plate capacitor separated by an air gap is made of \(0.8m^2\) tin plates and 20 mm apart. It is connected to 120 V battery. What is the charge on each plate?
Take \(ε_o\) = \(8.85×10^-12 Fm^-1\)
A
3.54nC
B
42.5nC
C
35.4nC
D
4.25nC
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A= \(0.8m^2\) d= 20mm =\(\frac{20}{1000}\) = 0.02m
v =120v; \(ε_oA\)= \(8.85 \times 10^-12 fm^-1\)
C = \(\frac{ε_oA}{d}\)
C =\(\frac{8.85 \times 10^-12\times0.8}{0.02}\)
C= \(3.54 \times 10^-10 F\)
Q= CV
⇒ \(3.54 \times 10^-10\) \times 120 = \(4.25\times10^-8c\)
Q=\(42.5 \times 10^-9c\) = 42.5nC
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67863)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Electric Field
Solution
A charge of \(4.6 × 10^{-5}\)C is placed in an electric field of intensity \(3.2 × 10^4\) \(Vm^{-1}\). What is the force acting on the electron?
A
1.5 N
B
3.7 N
C
4.2 N
D
2.5 N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
q=\(4.6 \times 10^{-5}\), C= \(3.2 \times 10^4\) \(Vm^{-1}\) F= ?
F=qE
⇒ \(4.6 \times 10^{-5}\)C \times \(3.2 \times 10^4\)
; F= 1.5 N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68565)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Current Electricity
Solution
Which of the following statements regarding the application of electrical conduction via gases is/are correct?
Electrical conduction in gas is applied in:
(i) The identification of gases
(ii) Lighting/fluorescent tubes
(iii) Photocells
(iv) Cathode ray oscilloscope/T.V. tubes
A
(i), (iii) and (iv) only
B
(i), (ii) and (iv) only
C
(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
D
(i), (ii) and (iii) only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Electrical conduction of gas is applied in:
(i) The identification of gases
(ii) Lighting/fluorescent tubes
(iii) Advertising industry/Neon signs
(iv) Cathode ray oscilloscope/T.V. tubes
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67250)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Current Electricity
Solution
A 35 kΩ is connected in series with a resistance of 40 kΩ. What resistance R must be connected in parallel with the combination so that the equivalent resistance is equal to 25 kΩ?
A
40 kΩ
B
37.5 kΩ
C
45.5 kΩ
D
30 kΩ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For the combination in series;
⇒R1 = 35k\Omega + 40k\Omega = 75k\Omega
R is combined with 75k\Omega in parallel to give 25k\Omega
= \(\frac{1}{R_eq}\) = \(\frac{1}{R}\) + \(\frac{1}{R}\)
= \(\frac{1}{25}\) = \(\frac{1}{R}\) + \(\frac{1}{75}\)
= \(\frac{1}{25}\) - \(\frac{1}{75}\) + \(\frac{1}{R}\)
= \(\frac{3-1}{75}\) = \(\frac{1}{R}\)
= \(\frac{2}{75}\) = \(\frac{1}{R}\)
= \(\frac{75}{2}\) = R
; R = 37.5k \Omega
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68011)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Current Electricity
Solution
The electrolyte used in the Nickel-Iron (NiFe) accumulator is
A
dilute tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid
B
barium chloride solution
C
potassium hydroxide solution
D
sodium hydroxide solution
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The electrolyte used in the Nickel-Iron (NiFe) accumulator is potassium hydroxide solution. It is a non-flammable, non-toxic, and relatively stable electrolyte. It is also a good conductor of electricity, which is important for the operation of the battery.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68575)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Current Electricity
Solution
Which of the following materials is a good insulator?
A
Silver
B
Water
C
Rubber
D
Copper
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Rubber is a good insulator because it does not allow electrons to flow through it easily. Copper, silver, and water are all good conductors of electricity.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68576)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Energy and Power
Solution
Which of the following is a type of incandescent light source?
A
Fluorescent lamp
B
LED lamp
C
Tungsten filament lamp
D
Neon lamp
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
An incandescent light source is a type of light source that produces light by heating a material until it glows. The material that is heated is usually a metal, such as tungsten. Fluorescent lamps, LED lamps, and neon lamps are all examples of non-incandescent light sources.
Fluorescent lamps produce light by passing an electric current through a gas, which causes the gas to emit ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light then causes a coating on the inside of the lamp to fluoresce, which produces visible light.
LED lamps produce light by passing an electric current through a semiconductor material, which causes the material to emit photons. The photons then produce visible light.
Neon lamps produce light by passing an electric current through a gas, which causes the gas to emit visible light.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68569)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Simple Ac Circuit
Diagram
Solution
From the diagram above, if the potential differences across the resistor, capacitor, and inductor are 30V, 120V, and 60V, respectively, the effective potential difference is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
81
B
67
C
59
D
73
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\(V_L\)=60 V ,\(V_C\) = 120 V , \(V_R\) =30V
;V = ?
; \(V^2\) = \(V_R^2\) + \(V_L\) - \(V_C^2\)
= \(V^2\) = \(30^2\) + \(60 - 120^2\)
= \(V^2\) = 900 + 3600
= \(V^2\) = 4500
= V = \sqrt4500 = 67V
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68570)