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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
agriculture
A
aGRIculture
B
Agriculture
C
agriCULture
D
agriculTURE
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Agriculture has 4 syllables divide into ag-ri-cul-ture. The Primary syllable stress: A-gri-cul-ture
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23565)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
economics
A
econoMICS
B
eCOnomics
C
Economics
D
ecoNOmics
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23566)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
democracy
A
demoCRACY
B
democraCY
C
deMOcracy
D
DEmocracy
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 #23567)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
photographer
A
phoTOgrapher
B
PHOtographer
C
photoGRApher
D
photograPHER
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23569)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
criticism
A
critiCIsm
B
criTIcism
C
criticiSM
D
CRIticism
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23570)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Temperature, Thermometry & Thermal Expansion
Solution
(a) Distinguish between temperature and heat. State the units in which they are measured
(ii) State two physical properties used for measuring temperature.
(b) (i) Describe, with the aid of a diagram, how the upper fixed point is determined for a mecury-in-glass thermometer. State one precaution to ensure accurate results
(ii) State one advantage which a constant-volume gas thermometer has over other thermometers and one reason why it is seldom used as an everyday laboratory instrument.
(c) Using the kinetic theory of matter explain why evaporation causes cooling.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)(i) Temperature is a number which expresses how hot or cold a body is on scale such as centigrade or kelvin. S.I. unit is kelvin (K). Temperature decides which direction heat will flow while, heat is a form of energy S.I. is Joules (J).
(ii) Two physical properties used for measuring temperature are:- (1) Change in volume of liquid with temperature (2) Change in resistance. Others are: (3) Expansion of solids (4) Expansion of volume of gas.
(b)(i) Determination of the upper - fixed point for a mercury-in-glass thermometer.
To determine the upper fixed point, a hypsometer is used. The experiment is set up as shown above. The manometer is used to measure the pressure of the steam.
If it is not 76cm Hg, an adjustment is made to the upper fixed point. When the mercury level is constant, a mark is made on its glass to fix the point. One precaution that must be observed in this experiment is that the thermometer must not touch the water, because its temperature is affected by dissolved impurities in the water.
(ii) The constant - volume gas thermometer measures temperature more accurately than other thermometers because its glass expansion is negligible compared to the expansion of the gas. It is seldom used as everyday laboratory thermometer because it is not easily handled unlike the laboratory thermometer.
(c) In the kinetic theory, molecules are in random motion. They all have different velocities. Near the surface, some liquid molecules with high velocities in an upward direction may have sufficient kinetic energy to break through the surface. Then they become molecules of vapour. The average kinetic energy of the liquid remaining is therefore reduced, and so its temperature is lowered.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54774)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Solution
(a) Explain the terms reactance and impedance in an a.c circuit.
(b) A source of e.m.f. 240 v and frequency 50 Hz is connected to a resistor, an inductor and a capacitor in series. When the current in the capacitor is 10A, the potential difference across the resistor is 140V and that across the inductor is 50V. Draw the vector diagram of the potential difference across the inductor, the capacitor and the resistor.
Calculate the (i) potential difference across the capacitor; (ii) capacitance of the capacitor; (iii) inductance of the inductor.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Reactance is the opposition in ohms to th alternating current by a capacitor or inductor. It is defined by
\(X_{C} = \frac{V}{I}\) or \(X_{L} = \frac{V}{I}\)
\(X_{C} = \frac{1}{2 \pi f c}\) or \(X_{L} = 2 \pi fl\)
V - voltage (V), c - current, f - frequency (Hz), I - inductance (H), c - capacitance (F).
Impedance is the opposition in ohms to the alternating current by combination of resistor, inductor or capacitor. It is defined as:
Z = \(\sqrt{R^{2} + X_{L} ^{2}}\)
Z = \(\sqrt{R^{2} + X^{2}}\)
Z = \(\sqrt{R^{2} + (X_{C} - X_{L})^{2}}\)
(b)
Hence using ,
\(V = \sqrt{V_{R} ^{2} + (V_{L} - V_{C})^{2}}\)
\(240 = \sqrt{140^{2} + (50 - V_{C})^{2}}\)
Square both sides,
\(57600 = 19600 + (50 - V_{C})^{2} \implies 57600 - 19600 = (50 - V_{C})^{2}\)
\(38000 = (50 - V_{C})^{2}\)
\(\sqrt{38000} = 50 - V_{C}\)
\(\pm 194.936 = 50 - V_{C} \implies V_{C} = \pm 194.936 + 50\)
\(V_{C} = -144.936 ; V_{C} = 244.936v\)
The voltage cannot be negative, hence, \(V_{C} = 244.936v\)
(ii) Using \(X_{C} = \frac{1}{2 \pi fc} = \frac{V}{I}\)
\(\frac{244.936}{10} = \frac{1}{2\pi \times 50 \times c}\)
\(24.4936 = \frac{1}{2\pi \times 50 \times c} \implies c = \frac{1}{2\pi \times 50 \times 24.4936}\)
\(c = \frac{1}{7694.89} = 0.00013F = 130\mu F\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54775)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
(a)(i) By means of a labelled diagram, describe the mode uf operation of a modern X-ray tube.
(ii) State the energy transformation which takes place during the operation.
(b) Explain the terms hardness and intensity as applied to X-rays
(c)(i) State three uses of X-rays
(ii) State one hazard of over-exposure to X-rays in a radiological laboratory, indicating two safety precautions.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)(i)
Mode of Operation:
In the X-ray tube a Low voltage high p.d is applied between the hot cathode and the anode. Electrons are emitted from the cathode and are accelerated to an extremely high speed. They are suddenly decelerated when they strike the anode causing the emission of high - energy radiation of short wavelength - X-ray. In this process the anode becomes very hot, and requires cooling fins on the outside of the tube.
Energy Transformation: The electrons have kinetic energy which is partly changed to internal energy (potential) and finally changed to heat energy.
(b) Hardness: Refers to X-rays with high penetrating power, short wavelength but high frequency. They are produced by increasing the p.d. between the cathode and anode. Such X-rays are called hard X-rays. Less penetrating or lower frequency ones are called soft X-rays. They are produced at lower p.d.
Intensity: High intensity X-rays beam results from the increase of current through the filament which leads to increase in the number of electrons.
(c)(i) Uses of X-rays:
(1) Investigating the structure of crystals ; (2) X-ray examination of the body for broken bones; (3) As invincible bullets for the treatment of tumours ; (4) Examination of metals for defects and fractures.
(ii) They may cause damage to living tissue and to cells. Precaution to be taken includes lead screening and regular health checks.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54776)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1991
Nature of Matter & Separation Techniques
Which of the following can be obtained by fractional distillation?
A
Nitrogen from liquid air
B
Sodium chloride from sea water
C
Iodine from a solution of Iondine in carbon tetrachloride
D
Sulphur from a solution of sulphur incarbon disulphide
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12974)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1991
Organic Chemistry I: Hydrocarbons & Crude Oil
Which of the following are mixtures?
i, Petroleum
ii, Rubber latex
iii. Vulcanizer's solution
iv, Carbon (II)sulphide
A
i, ii and iii
B
i, ii and iv
C
i and ii only
D
i and iv
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12975)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1991
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
An iron ore is known to contain 70.0% Fe2O3. The obtain from 80kg of the ore is?
(Fe = 56, O = 16)
A
35.0 kg
B
39.2 kg
C
70.0 kg
D
78.4 kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
2Fe2O3 → 4Fe + 3O2
320g 224g 96g
(70) / (100) x (80) / (1) 56g
if 0.32kg of Fe293 contains 0.224 kg
Then 56kg will contain (56 x 0.224) / (0.32) =39.2 kg
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12981)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1991
Particulate Nature of Matter, Laws & Formulae
Solution
In two separate experiments, 0.36g and 0.71g of chlorine combined with a metal X to give Y and Z respectively. An analysis showed that Y and Z contain 0.20g and 0.40g of X respectively. The data above represents the law of ?
A
multiple proportion
B
conservation of mass
C
constant composition
D
reciprocal proportion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
0.36g of Cl combines with 0.2g of x
1g of Cl will combine with \(\frac{1 \times 0.2}{0.32}\) = 0.56
0.71g of U combines with 0.49g of x
1g of U will combine with \(\frac{1 \times 0.4}{71}\) = 0.56
Ratio 0.56 : 0.56 = 1:1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12984)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1991
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
30cm\(^3\) of oxygen at 10 atmospheres pressure is placed in a 20 cm\(^3\) container. Calculate the new pressure if temperature is kept constant?
A
6.7 atm
B
15.0 atm
C
60.0 atm
D
66. 0 atm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
P\(_1\)V\(_1\) = P\(_2\)V\(_2\) (where T is kept constant)
30 x 10 = P\(_2\) x 20
P\(_2\) = \(\frac{30 \times 10}{20}\)
= 15.0 atm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12985)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1991
Kinetic Theory of Matter & Gas Laws
Solution
Calculate the volume of carbon (IV)oxide measured at s.t.p, produced when 1 kg of potassium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV) is totally decomposed by heat?
(G.M.V. at s.t.p 22.4 dm3, K = 39, O = 16, C = 12, H = 1)
A
28 dm3
B
56 dm3
C
112 dm3
D
196 dm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
2KHCOdm3 → K2CO3 + H2O + CO2
2(39 + 1 + 12 + 48) 22.4 dm3
200 g 22.4 dm3 of CO2
1000 g (1000) / (200) x 22.4 = 112 dm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12988)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1991
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
A given quantity of a gas occupies a volume of 228 cm3 at a pressure of 750mm Hg. What will be its volume at atmospheric pressure?
A
220 cm3
B
225 cm3
C
230 cm3
D
235 cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
P1V1 = P2V2 ∴ 750 x 228 = 760 V2
V2 = (750 x 228 cm3) / (760) = 225 cm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12989)