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UTME / JAMB 2010
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Find the distance between the points (\(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\)) and (-\(\frac{1}{2}\), -\(\frac{1}{2}\)).
A
1
B
o
C
√3
D
√2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let D denote the distance between (\(\frac{1}{2}\), -\(\frac{1}{2}\)) then using
D = \(\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{(-{\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2}})^2 + (-{\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2}})^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{(-1)^2 + (-1)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{1 + 1}\)
= \sqrt2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29581)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Find the gradient of the line passing through the points P(1, 1) and Q(2, 5).
A
3
B
2
C
5
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let (x1, y1) = (1, 1) and (x2, y2)= (2, 5)
then gradient m of \(\bar{PQ}\) is
m = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) = \(\frac{5 - 1}{2 - 1}\)
= \(\frac{4}{1}\)
= 4
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29582)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) The angle of depression of a boat from the mid-point of a vertical cliff is 35°. If the boat is 120m from the foot of the cliff, calculate the height of the cliff.
(b) Towns P and Q are x km apart. Two motorists set out at the same time from P to Q at steady speeds of 60 km/h and 80 km/h. The faster motorist got to Q 30 minutes earlier than the other. Find the value of x.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
\(\frac{FM}{FB} = \tan 35\)
\(\therefore \frac{FM}{120} = \tan 35\)
\(FM = 120 \tan 35 \)
= \(120 \times 0.7002\)
= \(84.024 m\)
Therefore, the height of the cliff = \(2 \times 84.024 = 168.048m\)
(b) Distance between P and Q = x km
Speed for 1st motorist = 60 km/h
\(\therefore \text{1st motorist's time} = \frac{x}{60} hrs\)
Speed for 2nd motorist = 80 km/h
\(\therefore \text{2nd motorist's time} = \frac{x}{80} hrs\)
\(\frac{x}{60} - \frac{x}{80} = \frac{30}{60}\)
\(\frac{4x - 3x}{240} = \frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{x}{240} = \frac{1}{2} \implies 2x = 240\)
\(x = 120 km\).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #52801)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
At what value of X does the function y = -3 - 2x + X2 attain a minimum value?
A
-1
B
14
C
4
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that y = -3 - 2x + X2
then, \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = -2 + 2x
At maximum value, \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = O
therefore, -2 + 2x
2x = 2
x = 2/2 = 1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29563)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
If y = x sinx, find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)
A
sin x - x cosx
B
sinx + x cosx
C
sinx - cosx
D
sinx + cosx
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If y = x sinx, then
Let u = x and v = sinx
\(\frac{du}{dx}\) = 1 and \(\frac{dv}{dx}\) = cosx
Hence by the product rule,
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = v \(\frac{du}{dx}\) + u\(\frac{dv}{dx}\)
= (sin x) x 1 + x cosx
= sinx + x cosx
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29585)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Integration & Applications
Solution
Evaluate \(\int^{2}_{0}(x^3 + x^2)\)dx.
A
4\(\frac{5}{6}\)
B
6\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
1\(\frac{5}{6}\)
D
2\(\frac{5}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int^{2}_{0}(x^3 + x^2)\)dx = \(\int^{2}_{0}\)(\(\frac{x^4}{4} + {\frac {x^3}{3}}\))
= (\(\frac{2^4}{4} + {\frac {2^3}{3}}\)) - (\(\frac{0^4}{4} + {\frac {0^3}{3}}\))
= (\(\frac{16}{4} + {\frac {8}{3}}\)) - 0
= \(\frac{80}{12}
= {\frac {20}{3}}\) or 6\(\frac{2}{3}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29586)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Find the standard deviation of 2, 3, 5 and 6
A
√6
B
√10
C
√\(\frac{2}{5}\)
D
√\(\frac{5}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}& x & x - \bar{x} & (x - \bar{x})^2 \\2 & -2 & 4 \\ 3 & -1 & 1 \\ 5 & 1 & 1 \\ 6 & 2 & 4\\ \hline \sum x = 16 & & \sum (x - \bar{x}^2) = 10 \end{array}\)
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\(\bar{x}\) = \(\frac{\sum x }{N}\)
= \(\frac{16}{4}\)
= 4
S = \(\sqrt{\frac {(x - \bar{x})^2}{N}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac {(10)}{4}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac {(5)}{2}}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29629)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
In how many ways can a committee of 2 women and 3 men be chosen from 6 men and 5 women?
A
100
B
200
C
30
D
50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A committee of 2 women and 3 men can be chosen from 6 men and 5 women, in \(^{5}C_{2}\) x \(^{6}C_{3}\) ways
= \(\frac{5!}{(5 - 2)!2!} \times {\frac{6!}{(6 - 3)!3!}}\)
= \(\frac{5!}{3!2!} \times {\frac{6!}{3 \times 3!}}\)
= \(\frac{5 \times 4 \times 3!}{3! \times 2!} \times {\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3!}{3! \times 3!}}\)
= \(\frac{5 \times 4}{1 \times 2} \times {\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4}{1 \times 2 \times 3}}\)
= 10 x \(\frac{6 \times 20}{6}\)
= 200
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29608)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
If three unbiased coins are tossed, find the probability that they are all heads
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{9}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P(H) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and P(T) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Using the binomial prob. distribution,
(H + T)3 = H3 + 3H2T1 + 3HT2 + T3
Hence the probability that three heads show in a toss of the three coins is H3
= (\(\frac{1}{2}\))3
= \(\frac{1}{8}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29611)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
Which of the following has no effect on radiation?
A
nature of surface
B
density
C
surface area
D
temperature
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Radiation depends on nature of the surface area and temperature. It is independent of density.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14314)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
Two cars moving in the same direction have speeds of 100 kmh\(^{-1}\) and 130 kmh\(^{-1}\). What is the velocity of the faster car as measured by an observer in the slower car?
A
30 kmh-1
B
130 kmh-1
C
200 kmh
D
230 kmh-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Since the cars are moving in the same direction, the velocity of a body A, Va,relative to another body B, Vb is given by V = Va - Vb
∴ the velocity of faster car is measured by the observer in the slower car is V = 130kmh-1 - 100 kmh-1 = 30 kmh-1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14283)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A car moves with an initial velocity of 25 ms\(^{-1}\) and reaches a velocity of 45 ms\(^{-1}\) in 10s. What is the acceleration of the car?
A
2 ms-2
B
5 ms-2
C
20 ms-2
D
25 ms-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Acceleration = (increase in velocity)/time taken
= (45 - 25)/10 = (20)/10 = 2ms-2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14288)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
The surfaces of conveyor belts are made rough so as to?
A
protect them while carrying loads
B
prevent the loads from slipping
C
enable them to carry more load
D
make them stronger
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Rough surface promotes friction. Therefore, roughness of conveyor belt prevents the load from slipping
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14292)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows a velocity - time graph. The statement that is true about this motion is that the car?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
has no acceleration between point F and G
B
decelerates between F and H
C
has a constant soeed between points E and F
D
Accelerates between points F and G
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Above are the V-t graphs for
I Uniform acceleration
II uniform retardation
III Uniform velocity
Thus the car has no acceleration between point F and G since that portion of the graph represents uniform velocity
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14506)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
A machine of velocity ratio 6 requires an effort of 400 N to raise a load of 800 N through I m. Find the efficiency of the machine
A
55. 6 %
B
50.0%
C
33.3%
D
22.2%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency = (MA)/V.R x 100% = (load)/Effort x (1)/V.R
= (800)/400 x (1)/6 x 100% = 33.3%
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14293)