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UTME / JAMB 2009
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
An electric heater rated 220V, 1000 W is immersed into a bucket full of water. Calculate the mass of water if the temperature changes from 30°c to 100°c and the current flows for 300seconds. [specific heat capacity of water = 4200 jkg-1 K-1]
A
4.28 kg
B
42.86 kg
C
1.02 kg
D
7.14 kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The energy supplied by the heater = heater gained by the water
pt = Mc\(\Delta\)\theta
1000 x 300 = m x 4200(100 - 30)
m = \(\frac{(1000 \times 300)}{4200 \times 70}\) = 1.02 kg
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14180)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
The value of x, y and z respectively in the expression M\(^x\) L\(^y\)T \(^z\) for the universal gravitational constant G are?
A
2, -3, -2
B
-1, 3, -2
C
-1, 2, -3
D
-2, -1, 3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F ∝ \(\frac{M_1 M_2}{r^2}\)
F = \(\frac{GM_1M_2}{r^2}\)
where F is the force of attraction
M\(_1\) and M\(_2\) are the masses of the two bodies, r is the distance between them, and G is the universal gravitational constant
Therefore, G = \(\frac{Fr^2}{M_1M_2}\)
Dimension for F = \(\frac{\text{ML}}{T.T}\) = MLT\(^{-2}\)
The dimension for G = \(\frac{MLT^{-2}L^2}{M.M}\) = \(\frac{L^3T^{-2}}{M}\)
= M\(^{-1}\)L\(^3\)T\(^{-2}\)
In comparison with M\(^x\)L\(^y\)T\(^z\), the values for x, y and z = -1, 3, -2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14495)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
If negative charges are induced on an electroscope and a positively charged rod is brought near the cap of the electroscope, the leaves will?
A
close up
B
become positively charged
C
become negatively charged
D
open further
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The leaves collapse as the positive charges on the rod neutralize the negative charges on the electroscope.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14247)
Physics
NECO SSCE 2009
Electrostatics & Capacitors
Solution
The electric potential at a distance d from a point charge q in air of permittivity eo is expressed as?
A
q2 ÷ 4πeod
B
q2 ÷ 4πeo
C
q ÷ 4πeod2
D
q ÷ 4πeod
E
q ÷ 4πeo2d
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The electric potential at a point in an electric field is defined as the amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point against the action of the field.
V = \(\frac{Q}{4 \pi∈r}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #43063)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
Diagram
Solution
Calculate the e.m.f of the cell in the above circuit if its internal resistance is negligible
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
12 V
B
8 V
C
2 V
D
36 V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 = 1/3 + 1/6
= 3/6
∴ R = 6/3 = 2
E = I(R + r) = 4(2 + 0) = 8v
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14504)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
From the diagram above, if the potential difference across the resistor, capacitor and inductor are 80 v, 110 v, 40 v respectively, the effective potential difference is?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
116.3 V
B
50.0 V
C
230.0 V
D
106.3 V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = \sqrt \({(v_l - v_c)}^2 + V^2R\)
V =\sqrt \({(40 - 110)}^2 + 80^2\)
V = \sqrt \({-70}^2 + 80^2\)
=\sqrt 4900 + 6400
=\sqrt 11300
= 106.3v
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14505)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Thermionic emission is the process whereby?
A
β - rays are produced
B
holes are produced
C
x - rays are produced
D
electrons leave a hot element
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Thermionic emission is ejection of electron from a metal surface as a result of heating.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14267)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Which of the following can conduct electricity owing to the presence of free mobile electrons?
A
germanium
B
silicon
C
grapefruit
D
copper
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Metals are good conductors due to the presence of free electrons.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14268)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
When a pentavalent impurity is added to a pure semiconductor, it becomes?
A
a p-type semiconductor
B
an n-type semiconductor
C
an insulator
D
an intrinsic semi-conductor
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When a pentavalent (5 outer electron)atom is added to a pure semiconductor, there is an extra electrons which does not take part in the covalent bonding resulting in an n-type semiconductor.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14269)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Cancerous cells can be destroyed by?
A
ultraviolet rays
B
alpha particules
C
x - rays
D
infrared rays
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Canorous cells can be destroyed with a high penetrating radiation which is x - rays
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14264)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
If the decay constant of a radioactive substance is 0.231s-\(^1\), the half-life is?
A
3.00 s
B
0.12 s
C
0.33 s
D
1.50 s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Half-life, T (1)/2 = (0.693)/∆ = (0.693)/ 0.231 = 3.0sec
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14265)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
A piece of radioactive material contains 10\(^{20}\) atoms.
If the half life of the material is 20 seconds, the number of disintegration in the first second is?
A
3.47 x 1018
B
6.93 x 10 20
C
3.47 x 1020
D
6.93 x 1018
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The number of disintegration,∆N in time interval At, is given by
- ∆N = N∆t
Where N is the number of atoms present at the time t
But ^ = (0.693)/T
= 0.693 \div 20
= 0.0347
∴ ∆N = 0.0347 \(\times\) 10\(^20\)
= 3.47 \(\times\) 10\(^18\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14266)
Physics
NECO SSCE 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
Determine the value of x from the nuclear reaction below,
\(^{222}_{86}Rn\) → \(^{x}_{88}Ra\) + 2β + energy
A
220
B
222
C
224
D
226
E
228
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The equation above is Beta-decay:
where \beta is an electron → \(^{0} _{-1}e\)
2\beta in the equation = \(^{0} _{-1}e\) + \(^{0} _{-1}e\) → \(^{0} _{-2}e\)
\(^{222}_{86}Rn\) → \(^{x}_{88}Ra\) + \(^{0} _{-2}e\) + energy
where \(^{x}_{88}Ra\) + \(^{0} _{-2}e\) → \(^{222}_{86}Rn\)
: x = 222 for element Radon [ \(^{222}_{88}Ra\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #43045)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Atomic, Quantum, Nuclear Physics & Electronics
Solution
The process of energy production in the sun is?
A
nuclear fission
B
nuclear fusion
C
electron collision
D
radioactive decay
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The process of energy production in the sun is generally by nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei, the reaction of which takes place at a tremendous high temperature.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61067)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
I. Moon.
II. Sun.
III.street light.
IV. stars.
Which of these are natural sources of light?
A
II, III, and IV only
B
I, II and III only
C
III and IV only
D
II and IV only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The sun and stars are self luminous object.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14204)