JAMB UTME - Physics - 2010 | Green Bridge CBT

Question 1 Report

Three capacitors of capacitance 2μF, 4μFand 8μF are connected in parallel and a P.D of 6V is maintained across each capacitor, the total energy stored is

2.52 x 10-6J

6.90 x 10-6J

2.52 x 10-4J

6.90 x 10-4J

Answer Details

C = C1 + C2 + C3
= 2 + 4 + 8 = 14μF
V = 6V
Energy = 1/2CV21/2 x 14 x 10-6 x 62
= 2.52 x 10-4 J

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Question 2 Report

A galvanometer with full-scale deflection of 10 mA is to be converted to a voltmeter with full-scale deflection of 5v. the resistance of the galvanometer is

1Ω

2Ω

5Ω

10Ω

Answer Details

R = (Vg)/lg = G, where lg = current through galvanometer
R = resistance of the multiplier
G = resistance of the galvanometer
∴ G = (vg-R)/lg 5(1000/10) - 490 = 500 -490 = 10Ω

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Question 3 Report

The small droplet of water that forms on the grass in the early hours of the morning is

hail

dew

fog

mist

Answer Details

The correct answer is "dew." Dew is formed when the temperature of the surface, such as grass or leaves, falls below the dew point temperature of the surrounding air. Water vapor in the air then condenses into small droplets on the surface. Dew is commonly seen in the early morning hours when the temperature is coolest and the humidity is highest. Hail, fog, and mist are different forms of precipitation or atmospheric moisture that form under different conditions.

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Question 4 Report

The accurate measurement of the relative density of a substance in its powdered form is done with a beam balance and

a density bottle

an eureka can

a pipette

a burette

Answer Details

To accurately measure the relative density of a substance in its powdered form, a density bottle is used. A density bottle is a specialized glass bottle designed to hold a specific volume of liquid at a specific temperature. By measuring the mass of an empty density bottle, then filling it with the powdered substance and measuring the mass again, the mass of the substance can be determined. The volume of the substance can then be determined by filling the density bottle with a liquid of known density, such as water, and measuring the mass again. The relative density can then be calculated as the mass of the substance divided by the mass of an equal volume of water.

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Question 5 Report

Which of the following has no effect on radiation?

nature of surface

density

surface area

temperature

Answer Details

Radiation depends on nature of the surface area and temperature. It is independent of density.

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Question 6 Report

Two inductors of inductances 5 mll and 15 mll are connected in series and a current of 5A flows through them. the total energy stored in the inductor is

500.0J

250.0J

62.5J

50.0J

No correct option

Answer Details

Total inductance,L = L1 + L2 = m
15 + 5 = 20mH = (20)H/1000
1 = 5A
Energy of inductor, (1)/2 L I2
= (1)/2 X (20)/1000 X 5-2
= 0.25 J

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Question 7 Report

A cell of e.m.f 12V and internal resistance 4Ω is connected to an external resistor of resistance 2Ω. Find the current flow.

5 A

4 A

3 A

2 A

Answer Details

The current flow can be found using Ohm's Law, which states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points and inversely proportional to the resistance between them. First, we can find the total resistance of the circuit by adding the external resistor to the internal resistance of the cell: total resistance = external resistance + internal resistance = 2Ω + 4Ω = 6Ω Next, we can use Ohm's Law to find the current flow: current = voltage / resistance current = 12V / 6Ω = 2A Therefore, the current flow in the circuit is 2A. Answer: 2 A

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Question 8 Report

If a container is filled with ice to the brim, what happens to the level of water when the ice completely melts?

the level of water goes up

the water in the glass outflows

the level of water remains unchanged

the level of water drops

Answer Details

When a container is filled with ice to the brim, some portion of the ice stays above the water level, and some portion of the ice stays below the water level. The portion of ice that is above the water level will melt and occupy the same amount of space as it did in its solid state. However, the portion of ice that is below the water level will melt and the resulting water will occupy less space than the ice did in its solid state because ice has a lower density than water. Therefore, when all the ice melts, the water level in the container will actually decrease slightly. Thus, the correct answer is: "the level of water drops."

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Question 9 Report

Three 4Ω resistors connected in parallel have a potential difference of 16 V applied across them. What is the total current in the circuit?

14 A

12 A

10 A

8 A

Answer Details

When resistors are connected in parallel, the voltage across each resistor is the same, while the total current through the circuit is the sum of the current through each resistor. In this case, we have three 4Ω resistors connected in parallel, with a potential difference of 16 V applied across them. Using Ohm's Law, we can calculate the current through one resistor as I = V/R, where V is the voltage across the resistor, and R is the resistance of the resistor. For each of the three resistors, the current through them would be I = 16 V / 4 Ω = 4 A. Since the resistors are connected in parallel, the total current through the circuit is the sum of the current through each resistor, which is 4 A + 4 A + 4 A = 12 A. Therefore, the total current in the circuit is 12 A. Answer is correct.

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Question 10 Report

In a discharge tube, most of the gas is pumped out so that electricity is conducted at

low voltage

steady voltage

high pressure

low pressure

Answer Details

A discharge tube is a device that consists of a partially evacuated tube containing a gas at low pressure, and electrodes at each end. When a high voltage is applied across the electrodes, the gas inside the tube becomes ionized and conducts electricity, producing a glowing plasma. In order for this to happen, most of the gas inside the tube needs to be pumped out, leaving only a small amount of gas at low pressure. Therefore, the correct answer is low pressure.

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Question 11 Report

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?

30 kmh-1

130 kmh-1

200 kmh

230 kmh-1

Answer Details

The velocity of the faster car as measured by an observer in the slower car can be found by taking the difference between the velocities of the two cars. Since both cars are moving in the same direction, the relative velocity of the faster car with respect to the slower car is given by: 130 km/h - 100 km/h = 30 km/h Therefore, the answer is: 30 kmh-1

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Question 12 Report

The diagram above shows a velocity - time graph. The statement that is true about this motion is that the car

has no acceleration between point F and G

decelerates between F and H

has a constant soeed between points E and F

Accelerates between points F and G

Answer Details

Looking at the velocity-time graph, we can see that the slope of the graph represents the acceleration of the car. When the slope is horizontal, the car has no acceleration (zero acceleration). Between points F and G, the slope is horizontal, which means the car has no acceleration during this time. Therefore, the correct statement is that the car has no acceleration between points F and G.

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Question 13 Report

A stone and a feather are dropped from the same height above the earth surface. ignoring air resistance, which of the following is correct?

the feather will be brown away by the wind while stone will drop steadily

the stone and the feather will both reach the ground a the same time

the feather will reach the ground first

the stone will reach the ground first

Answer Details

The acceleration of free fall due to gravity is independent of mass of the body. Therefore, ignoring air resistance, which affects feather more than the stone, the stone and the feather will both reach the ground at the same time

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Question 14 Report

The sound of an electricity bell dies down slowly when air is slowly pumped out from a bottle because

the wavelength of sound becomes greater in the bottle

sound cannot pass through the bottle

sound needs a material medium

sound can pass through a vacuum

Answer Details

Sound wave requires a material medium for its propagation. so when air is being pumped out the density of the medium is being reduced and the sound dies down. when all the air has been pumped out of the glass, no sound will be heard, as sound sound cannot travel through vacuum

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Question 15 Report

An object is embedded in a block of ice, 10 cm below the plane surface. if the refractive index of the ice is 1.50, the apparent depth below the surface is

2.50 cm

6.67 cm

7.50 cm

7.63 cm

Answer Details

When light travels from one medium to another medium of different optical density, its path gets bent at the interface between the two media. This phenomenon is called refraction. The bending occurs because the speed of light is different in each medium. The speed of light is slower in a denser medium than in a less dense one. When an object is placed in a denser medium like ice, the apparent depth of the object appears to be higher than its actual depth. The amount of apparent depth increase depends on the refractive index of the medium. The formula for the apparent depth is given by: Apparent depth = Actual depth / Refractive index Here, the actual depth is given as 10 cm, and the refractive index of ice is 1.50. By substituting these values in the formula, we get: Apparent depth = 10 / 1.50 = 6.67 cm Therefore, the answer is 6.67 cm.

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Question 16 Report

The density of a certain oil on frying becomes

0.4 kgm-3 with the volume of 20m3. what will be its initial volume when its initial density is 0.8 kgm-3 assuming no loss of oil due to spillage?

12 kgm-3

10 kgm-3

8 kgm-3

5 kgm-3

Answer Details

The density of an object is equal to its mass divided by its volume. In this case, the density of the oil after frying is 0.4 kg/m³ and its volume is 20 m³. Therefore, we can calculate the mass of the oil as: mass = density x volume = 0.4 kg/m³ x 20 m³ = 8 kg Now we can use the formula for density to find the initial volume of the oil, assuming no loss of oil due to spillage. If the initial density of the oil was 0.8 kg/m³, then we can find the initial volume as: initial volume = mass / initial density = 8 kg / 0.8 kg/m³ = 10 m³ Therefore, the initial volume of the oil was 10 m³. The correct answer is "10 kgm-3".

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Question 17 Report

Heat is radiated by hot objects in the form

x-rays

light energy

infrared rays

solar energy

Answer Details

Heat is a type of energy that is generated by the movement of atoms and molecules within an object. When an object is hot, it radiates this heat energy outwards in the form of electromagnetic waves. These waves are known as infrared rays. Therefore, the correct option is "infrared rays."

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Question 18 Report

Dispersion occurs when white light passes through a glass prism because of the

different hidden colours in the glass

different speeds of the colour in the glass

defects in the glass

high density of the glass

Answer Details

When white light passes through a glass prism, it gets separated into its constituent colours, forming a rainbow-like spectrum. This is because different colours of light travel at different speeds through the glass due to the phenomenon of refraction. The amount of bending of the different colours of light is different because each colour has a different wavelength and thus travels at a different speed. Therefore, the dispersion occurs due to the different speeds of the colours in the glass.

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Question 19 Report

In the diagram above, a 200 W bulb is lighted by a 240 V a.c mains supply. If 1kwh is sold at ₦40, the cost of keeping the bulb lighted for a day is

₦1,920.00

₦192.00

₦19.20

₦1.92

Answer Details

Energy consumed = power x time
= 200W x 24hr = 4800wh
= 4.8 kwh
But 1 kwh cost N40
∴ 4.8kwh costs 4.8 x 40
= N192

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Question 20 Report

The diagram above represents balls in an undulating surface. Which of the following option represents positions of stable equilibrium?

III, IV and VIII

II, V and VIII

III, VI and IX

I, IV and VII

Answer Details

In the given diagram, the balls are in positions where they are influenced by gravity and potential energy. In order for a position to be considered a stable equilibrium position, the ball must return to that position when displaced slightly from it. Looking at the diagram, we can see that positions III, VI, and IX are at the bottom of valleys, where the balls would naturally come to rest and be in a stable equilibrium. Therefore, the correct answer is option III, VI, and IX.

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Question 21 Report

One special advantage of alcohol over mercury as a thermometric liquid is its

low density

low freezing point

high specific

low boiling point

Answer Details

The low freezing point of alcohol, -115°c enable low temperatures to be measured. mercury freezes at 39°c, and cannot be used in countries like Russia where winter temperatures of -40°c are common

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Question 22 Report

In a hydraulic press, the pump piston exerts a pressure of 100 pa on the liquid. what force is exerted in the second piston of cross sectional area 3 m2?

300 N

200 N

150 N

100 N

Answer Details

The hydraulic press works on the principle of Pascal's law, which states that the pressure applied at any point in an enclosed fluid is transmitted uniformly in all directions. In this case, the pump piston exerts a pressure of 100 Pa on the liquid. This pressure is transmitted through the liquid and acts equally in all directions, including on the second piston. The force exerted on the second piston can be calculated using the formula: Force = Pressure x Area where pressure is the pressure applied by the pump piston, and area is the cross-sectional area of the second piston. Substituting the values given in the question, we get: Force = 100 Pa x 3 m^2 Simplifying the equation, we get: Force = 300 N Therefore, the force exerted on the second piston is 300 N.

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Question 23 Report

A vapour is said to be saturated when

a dynamic equilibrium exists between liquid molecules and the vapour molecules

a dynamic aquilibrium exists such that more molecules return to the liquid than are living it

the temperature of the vapour varies

the vapour pressure is atmospheric

Answer Details

A vapor is said to be saturated when a dynamic equilibrium exists between liquid molecules and the vapor molecules. This means that the rate of evaporation of liquid is equal to the rate of condensation of vapor at a given temperature and pressure. In other words, the vapor is holding as much moisture as it can at that temperature and pressure. If the temperature or pressure changes, the saturation point will also change.

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Question 24 Report

The radioisotope $ {}^{235}_{92}\mathrm{U} $ decays by emitting two alpha particles, three beta particles and a gamma ray. What is the mass and atomic number of the resulting element?

215 and 88

91 and 227

227 and 91

92 and 238

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Question 25 Report

THe velocity of sound in air at 16oC is 340ms-1. What will it be when the pressure is doubled and its temperature raised to 127oC?

400 ms-1

4,000 ms-1

8,000 ms-1

160,000 ms-1

Answer Details

The velocity of sound in air, V∝√T, where T is absolute temperature
Thus V = K√T or K = V/T
V is independent of pressure and density at a fixed temperature.
∴ V1/√T1 = V2/√T2
T1 = 16 + 273 = 289K, V1 = 340ms-1
T2 = 127 + 273 = 400K, V2 = ?

340	=	V2
√289	=	√400

∴ V2 =	340√400
	_√289

= 400m/s

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Question 26 Report

A hydrometer is an instrument used in measuring

vapour pressure of a fluid

density of liquid

relative humidity of a liquid

relative density of a liquid

Answer Details

The instrument used in measuring relative density is hydrometer

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Question 27 Report

A bob of weight 0.1 N hangs from a massless string of length 50 cm. A variable horizontal force which increase from zero is applied to pull the bob until the string makes an angle of 60o with the vertical. The work done is

0.500 J

0.250 J

0.050 J

0.025 J

Answer Details

Length of the string
L = y + x = 0.5m
∴ x = L - y
= distance moved in the direction of force (which is the weight) when the body is released But cos 60o = y/0.5
∴ y = 0.5cos60 = 0.5 x 1/2 = 0.25
∴ x = l - y = 0.5 - 0.25 = 0.25m
Work done = force x distance moved in the direction of force.
= 0.1 x 0.25 = 0.0252J

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Question 28 Report

The surfaces of conveyor belts are made rough so as to

protect them while carrying loads

prevent the loads from slipping

enable them to carry more load

make them stronger

Answer Details

The surfaces of conveyor belts are made rough to prevent the loads from slipping. The rough surface provides more friction between the belt and the load, thereby preventing it from sliding off the conveyor belt. This is important for the safety of workers and to ensure that products are transported effectively without any damage or loss.

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Question 29 Report

Which of the following is used for the correction of short sightedness?

convex lens

concave lens

convex mirror

concave mirror

Answer Details

Short-sightedness, also known as myopia, is a condition where a person is able to see nearby objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry. It is caused by an elongated eyeball or a misshapen cornea, which causes the light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina instead of on it. To correct myopia, a concave lens is used. A concave lens is thinner at the center than at the edges, which causes the light entering the eye to diverge before it reaches the cornea, allowing the image to focus correctly on the retina. Therefore, the correct answer is concave lens.

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Question 30 Report

In alternating current circuit at resonance, the angel of lead or lag is

π°

(π)/2°

(π)/3°

0°

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Question 31 Report

The diagram above shows a balanced metre bridge, the value of x is

75.0 cm

66.7 cm

33.3 cm

25.0 cm

Answer Details

1/R = 1/8 + 1/8 = 2/8
∴ R = 4Ω
l/l1 = R/R1
(x)/(100-x) = 4/8
4(100-x) = 8x
400-4x = 8x
400 = 8x + 4x = 12x
x = 400/12 = 33.3cm

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Question 32 Report

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?

2 ms-2

5 ms-2

20 ms-2

25 ms-2

Answer Details

To calculate the acceleration of the car, we can use the formula: acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time In this case, the final velocity is 45 m/s, the initial velocity is 25 m/s, and the time is 10 seconds. Plugging these values into the formula, we get: acceleration = (45 m/s - 25 m/s) / 10 s acceleration = 20 m/s / 10 s acceleration = 2 m/s^2 Therefore, the acceleration of the car is 2 m/s^2. Answer: 2 ms-2

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Question 33 Report

Two metals P and Q are heated through the same temperature difference. If the ratio of the linear expansivities of P to Q is 2:3 and the ratio of their

Length is 3: 4 respectively, the ratio of the increase in lengths of P to Q is

1:2

2:1

8:9

9:8

Answer Details

P:

\frac{α h θ}{α h θ}

$\frac{2 \times 3 \times θ}{3 \times 4 \times θ}$

$\frac{1}{2}$

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Question 34 Report

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

55. 6 %

50.0%

33.3%

22.2%

Answer Details

The efficiency of a machine is the ratio of the output work to the input work. In this case, the output work is the work done on the load and the input work is the work done by the effort. Given that the velocity ratio of the machine is 6, this means that for every 6 meters of rope pulled by the machine, the load is raised by 1 meter. Therefore, the distance moved by the effort is 6 times the distance moved by the load. Hence, the input work done by the effort is: Input work = effort × distance moved by effort Input work = 400 N × 6 m Input work = 2400 J The work done on the load is the output work. Since the load is raised through a height of 1 m, the output work done on the load is: Output work = load × distance moved by load Output work = 800 N × 1 m Output work = 800 J Therefore, the efficiency of the machine is: Efficiency = output work / input work Efficiency = 800 J / 2400 J Efficiency = 1/3 Efficiency = 0.333 Converting to a percentage, we get: Efficiency = 0.333 × 100% Efficiency = 33.3% Therefore, the answer is 33.3%.

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Question 35 Report

The ground stated energy for the hydrogen atom is 5.44 x 10-19J . If an electron drops from zero energy to ground state, calculate the frequency of the emitted radiation. [h = 6.6 x 10-34 Js]

5.0 x 1016 Hz

2.0 x 1016 Hz

5.0 x 1015 Hz

2.0 x 1015 Hz

No correct option

Answer Details

When an electron drops from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, energy is released in the form of electromagnetic radiation (photons). The frequency of the radiation can be calculated using the formula: E = hf where E is the energy of the photon, h is Planck's constant, and f is the frequency of the radiation. In this question, the energy of the photon is equal to the difference between the initial energy level (zero) and the final energy level (5.44 x 10^-19 J): E = 5.44 x 10^-19 J Planck's constant is given as h = 6.6 x 10^-34 Js. Substituting these values into the formula, we get: 5.44 x 10^-19 J = (6.6 x 10^-34 Js) x f Solving for f, we get: f = (5.44 x 10^-19 J) / (6.6 x 10^-34 Js) f ≈ 8.24 x 10^14 Hz Therefore, the frequency of the emitted radiation is approximately 8.24 x 10^14 Hz, which is not one of the given options.

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Question 36 Report

In Faradays law of electrolysis, a graph of the mass deposited against the quantity of electricity is plotted. The slope of the graph gives

the energy released

the electrochemical equivalent

the current flowing

the charge released

Answer Details

The slope of the graph of the mass deposited against the quantity of electricity in Faraday's law of electrolysis gives the electrochemical equivalent. The electrochemical equivalent is a measure of the amount of substance produced by the passage of one coulomb of electricity through an electrolyte. In other words, it represents the amount of substance that is deposited or liberated at an electrode per unit charge passed through the electrolyte during electrolysis. Therefore, the correct option is "the electrochemical equivalent."

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Question 37 Report

During a thunderstorm, the sound is heard over a long time. this phenomenon is referred to as

diffraction of sound

refraction of sound

superposition

reveraberation

Answer Details

When a thunderstorm happens, lightning produces a sudden shockwave that moves through the air as sound waves. Sometimes, these sound waves can bounce off of surfaces such as buildings or mountains and reflect back to the listener, which creates a prolonged sound called reverberation. Diffraction is the bending of sound waves around obstacles, and refraction is the change in direction of sound waves as they pass through materials of different densities. Superposition is the phenomenon that occurs when two or more waves meet and their amplitudes combine, creating a new wave. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "reverberation."

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Question 38 Report

An object is weighted at different locations on the earth. What will be the right observation?

Both the mass and weight are constant

Both the mass and weight vary

the mass is constant while the weight varies

the weight is constant while the mass varies

Answer Details

When an object is weighed at different locations on the Earth, its weight changes but its mass remains constant. Mass is the amount of matter present in an object, while weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. The weight of an object depends on the acceleration due to gravity, which varies depending on the location on the Earth. Therefore, is correct: the mass is constant while the weight varies.

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Question 39 Report

If a wire 30 cm long is extended to 30.5 cm by a force of 300 N. find the strain energy of wire

0.75 J

7.50 J

75.00 J

750.00 J

Answer Details

Energy stored in a stretched wire (strain energy)
= average force x extension
= (1)/2 Fe
= (1)/2 x 300 N (30.5 - 30.0) x 10-2 m
= (300)/2 x 0.5 x 10-2 = 0.75J

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Question 40 Report

Transistors are used for the

rectification of signals

conversion of a.c to d.c

amplification of signals

conversion of d.c to a.c

Answer Details

Transistors are electronic components that are commonly used for amplifying signals. They are capable of amplifying weak signals to higher levels and are therefore used in a variety of electronic devices such as radios, televisions, and computers. While transistors can be used for rectification of signals or conversion of a.c to d.c or d.c to a.c, their most common use is for signal amplification.

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Question 41 Report

When a positively charged rod is brought nearer the cap of a positively charged electroscope, the leaves divergence will

be induced

converge

diverge

remain constant

Answer Details

When a positively charged rod is brought near the cap of a positively charged electroscope, the leaves divergence will increase or become more pronounced. This is because the electroscope becomes more positively charged, which leads to increased repulsion between the leaves, causing them to move further apart. Therefore, the correct answer is "diverge".

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Question 42 Report

Two metals P and Q of length l1 and l2 are heated through the same temperature difference. If the ratio of the linear expansivities of P to Q is 2:3 and the ratio of lengths is 3:4. What is the ratio of increase in length of P to Q?

7:5

5:7

1:2

2:1

Answer Details

When two different materials are heated through the same temperature difference, the length of the materials changes. This change in length due to temperature is called thermal expansion. The amount of thermal expansion depends on the material's coefficient of linear expansion, which is denoted by alpha (α). From the problem, we know that the ratio of the linear expansivities of P to Q is 2:3, which means that alpha of P is (2/3) times alpha of Q. Also, the ratio of the lengths of P to Q is 3:4. Let's assume the original lengths of P and Q are 3x and 4x respectively. When heated, the increase in length of P will be α_P × l₁ = (2/3)α_Q × l₁ = (2/3)α_Q × (3x), since length of P is 3x and the ratio of linear expansivities is 2:3. Similarly, the increase in length of Q will be α_Q × l₂ = α_Q × (4x), since length of Q is 4x. Now, to find the ratio of increase in length of P to Q, we divide the increase in length of P by the increase in length of Q: [(2/3)α_Q × (3x)] / [α_Q × (4x)] = (2/3) × (3/4) = 1/2 Therefore, the ratio of increase in length of P to Q is 1:2. Hence, the answer is (C) 1:2.

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Question 43 Report

Which of the following is a pure semiconductor?

carbon

silicon

transistor

phosphorus

Answer Details

The pure semiconductor among the options given is "silicon". A semiconductor is a material that has an electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. Silicon is a widely used semiconductor material in electronics due to its abundance and desirable electrical properties. Carbon is not a semiconductor, and transistors are electronic devices made using semiconductor materials, but they are not semiconductors themselves. Phosphorus is also not a pure semiconductor, but it can be used as a dopant to modify the electrical properties of a semiconductor material such as silicon.

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Question 44 Report

The pressure of one mole of an ideal gas of volume 10-2 m3 at a temperature of 27°c is
[molar gas constant = 8.3 J mol-1 k-1]

2.49 x 104 Nm-2

2.24 x 104 Nm-2

2.49 x 105 Nm-1

2.24 x 105 Nm-1

Answer Details

T = 27 + 273 = 300 K, volume, V = 10-2 m3 molar gass constant, R = 8.3 Jmol- 1k - 1 number of mole, n = 1
PV = NRT
i.e P = (NRT)/V = (1 x 8.3 x 300)/10-2
= 2.49 x 105 Nm-1

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Question 45 Report

The wavelength of a wave traveling with a velocity of 420 ms-1 is 42 m. what is its period?

1.2 s

1.0 s

0.5 s

0.1 s

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The formula for the speed of a wave is given by v = λ/T, where v is the velocity, λ is the wavelength, and T is the period. We are given that the velocity is 420 m/s and the wavelength is 42 m. We can use these values to solve for the period. Rearranging the formula, we get: T = λ/v Substituting the given values, we get: T = 42 m / 420 m/s Simplifying, we get: T = 0.1 s Therefore, the period of the wave is 0.1 seconds. Answer: 0.1 s

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Question 46 Report

In the diagram above, if the south-poles of two magnets strokes steel bar, the polarities at T and V will respectively be

south and north

north and south

north and north

south and south

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IN magnetisation by stroking, the last touched has a pole opposite to that of the magnet used. Therefore, the poles T and V are N and N respectively

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Question 47 Report

In comparing the camera and the human eye, the film of the camera function as the

retina

iris

cornea

pupil

Answer Details

The film of a camera functions like the retina of the human eye. The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells, which detect light and convert it into neural signals that are sent to the brain for processing. Similarly, the film in a camera records the light that enters the camera and captures the image that is being taken. Both the retina and the camera film are critical in creating a visual representation of the world around us.

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Question 48 Report

Power supply is transmitted at a very high voltage and low current in order to

make pass through the trasformers

increase the power supply

make it travel fast

prevent overheating of the coil

Answer Details

H eat generated in a wire carrying current, H = 12 Rt.
so, when voltage is high and current is low heat generated in the wire will be minimal.
Therefore, high voltage and low current prevent overheating of the coil.

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