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Physics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
When a bus is accelerating, it must be
A
changing its speed
B
changing its velocity
C
changing its position
D
changing its direction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. This means a bus can accelerate by changing its speed, direction, or both. However, the most general definition of acceleration involves a change in velocity.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70357)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
If a body in linear motion changes from point P to Q, the motion is
A
Translational
B
Rotational
C
Simple harmonic
D
Circular
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
If a body in linear motion changes from point P to Q, the motion is Translational.
Translational motion refers to the movement of an object from one location to another in a straight line, without any rotation involved.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70414)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
If the displacement of a car is proportional to the square of time, then the car is moving with
A
Uniform acceleration
B
Uniform velocity
C
Increasing acceleration
D
Decreasing acceleration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
the car is moving with uniform acceleration.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70663)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
Two points on a velocity-time graph have coordinates (2s, 5m/s) and (4s, 15m/s). Calculate the mean acceleration
A
5.0ms\(^2\)
B
0.83ms\(^2\)
C
1.5ms\(^2\)
D
2.0ms\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mean acceleration = \(\frac{\Delta V}{\Delta t}\)
Point 1: (2s, 5m/s)
Point 2: (4s,15m/s)
Mean acceleration = \(\frac{ 15 - 5 }{4 - 2}\) = 5.0ms\(^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70683)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
An air force jet flying with a speed of 335m/s went past an anti-aircraft gun. How far is the aircraft 5s later when the gun was fired?
A
838m
B
1675m
C
670m
D
3350m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Distance = Speed \timesTime
Distance = 335 x 5 = 1675m
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70684)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
The magnitude of the acceleration of a moving object is equal to the
A
gradient of a displacement-time graph
B
gradient of a velocity-time graph
C
area below a force-time graph
D
area below a velocity-time graph
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The magnitude of the acceleration of a moving object is equal to the rate of change of its velocity over time. Gradient of a velocity-time graph refers to the slope of the graph that plots velocity (y-axis) against time (x-axis).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72008)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates the motion of a cyclist from P to R. The distance travelled is determined by the
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
area under QR
B
area under PQR
C
gradient of PQR
D
gradient of QR
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The total area under the entire segment from P to R (the area of the triangle plus the area of the rectangle) represents the total distance traveled by the cyclist during the motion from P to R.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72022)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
A body moves with uniform velocity when the resultant force on it is
A
greater than the frictional force acting on it
B
less than the frictional force acting on it
C
equal to zero
D
equal to unity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A body moves with uniform velocity when there is no acceleration. According to Newton's first law of motion, an object will remain in its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by a net external force.Therefore, if the resultant force acting on the body is equal to zero, it will maintain a constant velocity, which means it can be moving at a constant speed in a straight line.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72028)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above illustrates two boxes P and Q of masses 27.3 kg and 6.2 kg respectively on a smooth horizontal surface. If a force F of 150 N is applied to the combined forces, calculate the acceleration.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
4.5 ms\(^{-2}\)
B
33.5 ms\(^{-2}\)
C
70 ms\(^{-2}\)
D
150 ms\(^{-2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Total mass of the two boxes = 27.3 + 6.2 = 33.5kg
F = ma
a = \(\frac{\text{F}}{\text{m}}\) = \(\frac{150}{33.5}\) = 4.4776... ≈ 4.5 ms\(^{-2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72060)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Equilibrium of Forces
Diagram
Solution
(a) You are provided with two metre rules, two retort stands, a mass, m = 100g, thread, and other necessary apparatus
(i) Place one of the metre rules on a knife edge and determine the centre of gravity, C
(ii) Measure and record the mass, M\(_R\) of the metre rule
(iii) Attach the mass = 100g firmly to the metre rule AB at C using paper tape
(iv) Suspend the metre rule by two parallel threads of length, h = 40cm each at 10 cm and 90cm mark. Ensure that the graduated face of the metre rule is facing upwards.
(v) Set the metre rule into small angular oscillation about the vertical axis through the centre of gravity.
(vi) Determine the time, t for 20 complete oscillations. Evaluate the period T and T\(^2\).
(vii) Read and record the value of d in metres.
(viii) Keeping d, constant, repeat the procedure for four other values of h = 50, 60, 70, and 80 cm. In each case, determine t and evaluate T and T\(^2\).
(ix) Tabulate the readings
(x) Plot a graph of T\(^2\) on the vertical axis and h on the horizontal.
(xi) Determine the slope, s of the graph
(xii) Evaluate K = \(\frac{\text{S}}{\text{Q}}\) where Q = \(\frac{2}{25d^2}\)
(xiii) State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results
b(i) Define couple as it relates to oscillatory motion
(ii) Give two practical applications of a couple in everyday life.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)i c = 50.0cm
(ii) M\(_R\) = 90.0 g
(vii) d = 0.8m
(ix)
S/N
h(cm)
t(s)
T= \(\frac{t}{20}\)s
T\(^2\)s\(^2\)
1
40.0
26.12
1.306
1.7056
2
50.0
27.80
1.390
1.9321
3
60.0
30.68
1.534
2.3532
4
70.0
34.60
1.730
2.9929
5
80.0
35.80
1.790
3.2041
(x) SEE THE GRAPH ABOVE
(xi) Slope, s = \(\frac{\DeltaT^2}{\Delta h}\) = \(\frac{3.0 - 1.75}{75 - 46}\) = \(\frac{1.25}{29}\) = 0.431s\(^2\)cm\(^{-1}\)
(xii) K = \(\frac{\text{S}}{\text{Q}}\)
where, Q = \(\frac{2}{25d^2}\) = \(\frac{2}{25 \times (0.8)^2}\) = 0.125
K = \(\frac{\text{S}}{\text{Q}}\) = \(\frac{0.431}{0.125}\) = 0.3448
b(i) A couple, as related to oscillatory motion, refers to a pair of forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, and act on opposite sides of a pivot or fulcrum, causing rotation or torsion.
b(ii) I. Wrenches: When using a wrench to tighten or loosen a bolt, the force applied creates a couple that produces rotational motion. II. Steering Wheels: Turning the steering wheel of a car applies a couple that rotates the front wheels, allowing for directional change. III. Door Handles: When pushing or pulling on one side of a door handle, a couple is created that rotates the door about its hinges. IV. Bicycle Pedals: When pedaling a bicycle, the force applied to the pedals generates a couple that turns the crankshaft, propelling the bike forward.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72110)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Projectile Motion
Solution
Which of the following statements about a projectile is not correct?
A
Projectile motion is a two-dimensional motion.
B
A projectile is an object launched into the air and allowed to move freely due to gravity.
C
The range of a projectile is independent of the acceleration due to gravity.
D
The time of flight dependent of the acceleration due to gravity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R = \(\frac{u^2 sin 2\theta}{g}\)
From the above formula, it is evident that range depends on acceleration due to gravity.
For real, the range of a projectile is affected by the acceleration due to gravity; it influences how far the projectile travels horizontally.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72067)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Projectile Motion
Solution
An object projected at an angle to a ground level has a time of flight 4 seconds to move through still air. Calculate the maximum height attained by the object.[g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Given: time of flight T = 4s, g = 10ms\(^{-2}\), H\(_{max}\)
\(\theta\) = ?
T = \(\frac{2u sin\theta}{g}\)
4 = \(\frac{2 \times u sin \theta}{10}\)
40 = 2u sin\(\theta\)
sin\(\theta\) = \(\frac{20}{u}\)
But, H\(_{max}\) = \(\frac{u^2 sin^2 \theta}{2g}\)
H\(_{max}\) = \(\frac{u^2 \times (\frac{20}{u})^2}{2 \times 10}\)
H\(_{max}\) = \(\frac{20 \times 20}{20}\) = 20 metres.(u\(^2\)s cancel out)
Thus H\(_{max}\) attained = 20metres.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72087)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Momentum Impulse Newtons Law of Motion
Solution
What will be the weight of a man of mass 60kg standing in a lift if the lift is descending vertically at 3ms\(^2\)?
A
780N
B
546N
C
660N
D
420N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The man's weight = T - ma
mass = 60kg, a = 3ms\(^2\)
The man's weight = m(g - a) = 60(10 - 3) = 60 x 7 = 420N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70485)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Momentum Impulse Newtons Law of Motion
Solution
The law of conservation of momentum is stated for closed and isolated system. What are the two conditions for a system to be closed and isolated?
A
No external force acts on the system and there is no change in mass of the system.
B
No external force acts on the system and there is a gain in mass.
C
No external force acts on the system and there is a loss in mass.
D
An external force acts on the system and there is no change in mass.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
For the law of conservation of momentum to hold, the system must be closed (no mass enters or leaves) and isolated (no external forces acting on it).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72030)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Momentum Impulse Newtons Law of Motion
Solution
A boy of mass 40 kg jumps off a stationary skateboard and moves horizontally with a speed of 1.5 m/s while the skateboard moves in the opposite direction with a speed of 20 m/s. Calculate the mass of the skateboard.
A
60 kg
B
40 kg
C
3 kg
D
2 kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Given: mass of boy = 40 kg = m\(_b\), mass of skateboard = ? = m\(_k\), speed of skateboard v\(_x\) = - 20 m/s, speed of boy v\(_y\) = 1.5 m/s
Both the skateboard and the boy were initially at rest.
The total momentum before and after the jump must be equal.
0 = m\(_b\) x v\(_y\) + m\(_k\) x v\(_x\)
0 = 40 x 1.5 + m\(_k\) x (-20)
0 = 60 - 20m\(_k\)
20m\(_k\) = 60
m\(_k\) = \(\frac{60}{20}\) = 3 kg.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #72061)