JAMB UTME - Physics - 2018

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We can use the lens formula, 1/f = 1/v - 1/u, where f is the focal length of the lens, v is the distance between the lens and the image, and u is the distance between the lens and the object. From the problem, we know that the focal length of the lens is 15 cm, and the image is erect and three times the size of the object. This means that the image distance v is positive and the object distance u is negative (since the object is in front of the lens). Let's assume that the object distance u is -x cm, where x is a positive number. Then, the image distance v is +3x cm, since the image is three times the size of the object. Substituting these values into the lens formula, we get: 1/15 = 1/(+3x) - 1/(-x) Simplifying the right-hand side, we get: 1/15 = (1 + 3)/3x Multiplying both sides by 3x, we get: 3x/15 = 4 Simplifying, we get: x = 20 Therefore, the distance between the object and the lens is -20 cm (since it is in front of the lens), and the distance between the image and the lens is +60 cm (since it is behind the lens). The distance between the object and the image is the sum of these distances, which is: (-20) + (+60) = 40 cm Therefore, the answer is 40cm.

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To find the moment of the force about point X, we need to first understand what moment is. Moment is the turning effect of a force around a pivot point. It is calculated by multiplying the force by the perpendicular distance between the pivot point and the line of action of the force. In this case, the force of 5N is acting on the rod at point Y. To find the moment of this force about point X, we need to find the perpendicular distance between point X and the line of action of the force. From the diagram, we can see that the perpendicular distance between point X and the line of action of the force is 2m (the length of the rod). So, the moment of the force about point X is: Moment = force x perpendicular distance = 5N x 2m = 10Nm Therefore, the correct answer is: 10Nm.

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I think the correct option is C ($\frac{m_2}{m_1}$). The coefficient of friction is a ratio of two forces and hence g will cancel out.

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Convex mirrors are used as driving mirrors because the images formed by them are "erect, virtual, and diminished." Let me explain what these terms mean: - Erect: It means that the image appears upright, just like the actual object. This is important for a driving mirror because it allows the driver to perceive the correct orientation of the vehicles behind them. - Virtual: It means that the image appears to be behind the mirror, and not in front of it. This is also important for a driving mirror because it allows the driver to see a wider field of view without having to turn their head. - Diminished: It means that the image is smaller than the actual object. This is important for a driving mirror because it allows the driver to see a larger area behind them while still fitting it within the mirror's frame. Overall, these properties make convex mirrors ideal for use as driving mirrors as they provide the driver with an accurate view of the vehicles behind them without sacrificing their field of view.

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The correct answer is "difference in temperature between the body and its surroundings." When a body is at a higher temperature than its surroundings, it will lose heat to the surroundings until it reaches thermal equilibrium, i.e., until the temperatures of the body and its surroundings are equal. The rate at which the body loses heat is proportional to the temperature difference between the body and its surroundings. This is known as Newton's law of cooling. The law of cooling applies to a wide range of situations, from the cooling of hot beverages to the cooling of electronic devices. It is important to understand this law because it allows us to predict how long it will take for a body to cool down to a certain temperature, and to design systems that can regulate the temperature of a body, such as heaters or refrigerators.

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The rectilinear propagation of light means that light travels in straight lines as a wave. This can be observed in the well-defined shadows formed when an object blocks a light source and through the use of a pinhole camera.
According to Sudipa Sarkar, the formation of shadows with sharp edges demonstrates the rectilinear propagation of light, i.e. The fact that light travels in straight line. When an opaque obstacle is placed between a source of light and a screen, a shadow of the obstacle is formed on the screen. The kind of shadow depends on the size of the source of light. If it is a point source (light from a small hole), the shadow obtained is a region of total darkness, called umbra.
If an extended source of light, e.g. a bulb, is used, the umbra is surrounded by a region of partial darkness, called penumbra. The moon is seen because it reflects the sun's light. An eclipse of the moon (lunar eclipse) occurs when the earth comes between the sun and the moon and prevents some of the light from the sun from reaching the moon. In other words, the earth casts its shadow on the moon. The solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the earth.

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Electrical appliances in homes are normally earthed so that a person touching the appliances is safe from electric shock. Earthing provides a safety mechanism by connecting the metal case of an electrical appliance to the earth through a conductor. In the event of a fault in the appliance, such as a short circuit, the current will flow through the earth wire instead of the person's body, preventing electric shock. By connecting the metal case of an appliance to the earth, the potential difference (PD) between the appliance and the earth is reduced to zero, ensuring that the appliance is maintained at a lower PD than the earth. Therefore, "the appliances are maintained at a lower pd than the earth" is the correct answer.

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The primary reason that power is transmitted at high voltages is to increase efficiency. As electricity is transmitted over long distances, there are inherent energy losses along the way. High voltage transmission minimizes the amount of power lost as electricity flows from one location to the next. How? The higher the voltage, the lower the current. The lower the current, the lower the resistance losses in the conductors. And when resistance losses are low, energy losses are low also. Electrical engineers consider factors such as the power being transmitted and the distance required for transmission when determining the optimal transmission voltage

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The energy changes that take place when a steam engine drives a generator which lights a lamp can be described as: Heat energy from burning fuel is used to create steam in the boiler of the steam engine. This steam is then used to drive the turbine, which generates kinetic energy as it spins. The kinetic energy is transferred to the generator, which converts it into electrical energy (electricity). The electricity then flows through the wires to the lamp, where it is converted back into light energy, which is what we see. Therefore, the correct option would be: Heat ----> Kinetic ----> Electricity ----> Light

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Radioactive decay releases different types of energetic emissions. The three most common types of radioactive emissions are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.

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The man first walks 1 km due east, which means he has moved 1 km horizontally to the right of his starting point. Then, he walks 1 km due north, which means he has moved 1 km vertically upwards from his previous position. To find his displacement, we need to draw a straight line from his starting point to his final position, which represents the shortest distance between the two points. This line is called the displacement vector. We can use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the length of the displacement vector. The horizontal and vertical distances are the two legs of a right-angled triangle, and the hypotenuse is the length of the displacement vector. Using the Pythagorean theorem, we get: displacement = √((1 km)^2 + (1 km)^2) = √2 km The direction of the displacement vector is the angle between the displacement vector and the due north direction. We can find this angle using trigonometry. The tangent of the angle is the ratio of the horizontal distance to the vertical distance: tan(θ) = (1 km) / (1 km) = 1 Using a calculator, we can find that the angle is 45°. Therefore, the man's displacement is √2 km in the direction N 45° E. So, the correct answer is √2km N 45°E.

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To calculate the energy dispatched in the resistor, we need to use the formula: Energy = Power x Time Where Power is the amount of electrical power consumed by the resistor, and is equal to the product of the voltage across the resistor and the current flowing through it: Power = Voltage x Current In this case, the voltage across the resistor is 12V, and the current flowing through it is 2A. Therefore, the power consumed by the resistor is: Power = 12V x 2A = 24W Now, we can substitute this value of power along with the given time of 5 minutes into the formula for energy: Energy = 24W x 5min x 60s/min = 7,200J Therefore, the energy dispatched in the resistor in 5 minutes is 7,200J. is the correct answer.

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Volume of liquid displaced
= $\frac{2}{3}$(0.5)${}^3$
Mass of liquid displaced = mass of floating cube = 75kg
Density of liquid = $\frac{mass}{volume}$
= $\frac{75}{\left(\frac{7}{3\left(0.5\right)}\right)}$ × 3
= 0.9 × 103kgm${}^{-3}$
R.D of liquid = $\frac{\left(0.9\right)}{\left(1.0\right)}$ × 103
= 0.9

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The correct answer is "Viscosity". Viscosity is the property of a fluid that describes its resistance to flow. When two layers of liquid are in relative motion, the viscosity of the liquid causes friction between the layers. This friction creates a resistance to the movement of one layer past the other. The greater the viscosity of the liquid, the greater the friction and the more difficult it is for the layers to move past each other. This property is important in many industrial and natural processes, such as the flow of oil in pipelines or the movement of blood through the human body.

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The pitch of an acoustic device refers to the perceived highness or lowness of a sound, and is determined by the frequency of the sound wave. To increase the pitch of an acoustic device, you need to increase the frequency of the sound wave. This can be done by increasing the number of vibrations per second that the device produces. So, the correct answer is to "increase the frequency".

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The impulse experienced by the ball can be calculated using the principle of conservation of momentum, which states that the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision. In this case, the momentum of the ball before the collision is: p1 = m * v1 where m is the mass of the ball and v1 is its velocity before the collision. Substituting the values given in the problem, we get: p1 = 0.8 kg * 5 m/s = 4 kg m/s After the collision, the ball rebounds with the same speed but in the opposite direction, so its velocity after the collision is: v2 = -5 m/s The momentum of the ball after the collision is: p2 = m * v2 Substituting the values, we get: p2 = 0.8 kg * (-5 m/s) = -4 kg m/s The negative sign indicates that the direction of the momentum is opposite to that before the collision. The change in momentum of the ball is given by: Δp = p2 - p1 Substituting the values, we get: Δp = (-4 kg m/s) - (4 kg m/s) = -8 kg m/s The negative sign indicates that the impulse experienced by the ball is in the opposite direction to its initial momentum, which is the direction of the wall. Therefore, the impulse experienced by the ball is 8 kg m/s. Therefore, the correct option is: 8kgm/s.

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The type of reaction represented by the given scheme is a nuclear fission reaction. Nuclear fission is a process where a heavy nucleus is split into smaller nuclei with the release of energy. In the given scheme, a heavy element X is split into two lighter elements, Y and Z, along with the release of energy and some neutrons (n). In a nuclear fission reaction, a neutron is usually absorbed by the nucleus of the heavy element, which then becomes unstable and splits into two smaller nuclei and some neutrons. These neutrons can then go on to split other heavy nuclei, resulting in a chain reaction. In the given scheme, the release of energy and the presence of neutrons suggest that it is a fission reaction. Moreover, the scheme depicts the process of splitting a heavy element into two lighter elements, which is a characteristic of a fission reaction. Therefore, the type of reaction represented by the given scheme is a nuclear fission reaction.

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To determine the final temperature of the water, we can use the formula: Q = mcΔT where Q is the heat transferred, m is the mass of the water, c is the specific heat capacity of water, and ΔT is the change in temperature. We know that the power of the electric heating coil is 1KW, which means it transfers 1000 Joules of energy per second. In 2 minutes, or 120 seconds, it transfers 120,000 Joules of energy to the water. The mass of the water is given as 2kg and the specific heat capacity of water is 4000 J/kg°C. We can assume that the initial temperature of the water is 30°C. Using the formula, we can solve for the change in temperature: 120,000 J = (2 kg)(4000 J/kg°C)(ΔT) ΔT = 15°C Therefore, the final temperature of the water is 30°C + 15°C = 45°C. So, the final water temperature is 45.0oC.

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The photocell works on the principle of the emission of electrons by incident radiation. In simple terms, a photocell is a device that converts light energy into electrical energy. It does this by using a material (such as silicon) that releases electrons when it is exposed to light. These electrons can then be collected and used to produce a current, which can be used to power an electrical device. The more light that hits the photocell, the more electrons are released and the greater the electrical current.

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(ii) Adhesion : The force of attraction between unlike molecules, i.e. between the molecules of different liquids or between the molecules of a liquid and those of a solid body when they are in contact with each other, is known as the force of adhesion. This force enables two different liquids to adhere to each other or a liquid to adhere to a solid body or surface.

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The relative density of a substance is defined as the ratio of its density to the density of a reference substance, usually water at 4 degrees Celsius. In this problem, we can use the principle of buoyancy to determine the density of the solid. When an object is submerged in a fluid, it experiences an upward force called the buoyant force, which is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. If the object is less dense than the fluid, it will float, and if it is more dense, it will sink. We are given that the solid weighs 15 N in water, which means it displaces 15 N of water. The weight of the water displaced is equal to the buoyant force on the solid, which is equal to the weight of the solid when it is completely submerged in water. Therefore, the weight of the solid when it is completely submerged in water is 15 N. We are also given that the weight of the solid in air is 45 N. The difference between the weight of the solid in air and water is equal to the weight of the water displaced, which is 30 N. This means that the volume of water displaced by the solid is 30/9.8 = 3.06 L (since the density of water is 1000 kg/m^3 or 9.8 N/L). The relative density of the solid is equal to its density divided by the density of water. We can find the density of the solid by dividing its weight in air by its volume: Density of solid = Weight of solid in air / Volume of solid Density of solid = 45 N / (45 N - 15 N) [since weight of displaced water is 15N] Density of solid = 45 N / 30 N Density of solid = 1.5 N/L Therefore, the relative density of the solid is: Relative density = Density of solid / Density of water Relative density = 1.5 N/L / 1000 N/L Relative density = 0.0015 So the answer is 0.33 (rounded to two decimal places).

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The tendency of a body to remain at rest or to continue moving with a constant velocity (in a straight line at a constant speed) when no force is acting on it is called inertia. Inertia is a property of matter, and the amount of inertia depends on the mass of an object. Inertia can also be thought of as a resistance to changes in motion, meaning that an object at rest will tend to stay at rest, and an object in motion will tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. This property of inertia is what makes it difficult to start, stop, or change the direction of motion of an object. The force required to overcome the inertia of an object depends on the mass of the object and the magnitude of the acceleration desired. Therefore, the greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, and the more force required to change its motion.

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The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second at room temperature. The formula for the speed of sound is:

Speed of sound = Frequency × Wavelength

In this problem, we are given the frequency (260 Hz) and the wavelength (1.29 m) of the sound wave. We can use these values to calculate the speed of sound:

Speed of sound = 260 Hz × 1.29 m = 335.4 m/s

Next, we need to use the fact that the man hears his echo 2 seconds after he shouted. Since the sound wave traveled from the man to the hill and then back to the man, the total distance traveled by the sound wave is twice the distance from the man to the hill. We can use the formula:

Distance = Speed × Time

to calculate the distance from the man to the hill:

Distance = (335.4 m/s) × (2 s/2) = 335.4 m

Therefore, the hill is 335.4 meters away from the man. The answer is option (B), 335.4m.

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X = $\frac{4}{3}$ r = ?
Shell?s law:. 7 = $\frac{Sin{2}^0}{Sin{r}^0}$
$\frac{V}{g}$ = $\frac{Sin{30}^0}{Sin{r}^0}$
Sin$r^0$ = $\frac{3Sin{30}^0}{4}$
Sin $r^0$ = 0.375
R ${}^o$ = Sin-1 (0.375)
R ${}^o$ = 22.02 ${}^o$
R ${}^o$ = 22 ${}^o$

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Let the total number of pulleys used in both the blocks be $n$.
In a block-and-tackle pulley system, the velocity ratio is equal to n.
Efficiency = $\frac{\text{MA}}{\text{VR}}\times 100\%$
$\text{MA}=\frac{\text{L}}{\text{E}},\text{VR}=n$
Efficiency = $\frac{\text{L}}{\text{E}}\times \frac{1}{\text{n}}\times 100\%$
$\text{E}=\frac{\text{L}}{\text{Eff.}\times n}\times 100\%$
$\text{E}=\frac{120\text{N}}{40\%\times 6}\times 100\%$
$\text{E}=50\text{N}$

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The electrochemical equivalent of silver is a measure of the amount of silver that is deposited on a surface per unit of charge. In this case, the electrochemical equivalent of silver is 0.0012 grams per Coulomb of charge. To deposit 36.0 grams of silver by electrolysis, we need to know the amount of charge that must be passed through the solution. The amount of charge is given by: Q = m/z where m is the mass of silver to be deposited, 0.0012 is the electrochemical equivalent of silver, and z is the charge on one mole of electrons (z = 1 for a single electron). So, the amount of charge required is: Q = 36.0 g / 0.0012 g/C = 30000 C The current, I, is given by: I = Q / t where t is the time for which the current is flowing. In this case, t = 5 minutes. So, the current required is: I = 30000 C / (5 x 60 s) = 100 A Therefore, the current must be 100 Amperes.

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The energy needed to move a unit positive charge around a complete electric circuit is called the "electromotive force", also known as "emf". This is because the emf is what drives the flow of electric charge, or current, around the circuit. Think of it like a battery in a flashlight. The battery provides the emf that drives the flow of electric current through the wires and the light bulb. Without the emf from the battery, the electric charges wouldn't be able to flow and the light wouldn't turn on. The other answer options, such as electric potential difference and electric energy, are related to the emf but don't specifically refer to the energy needed to move a unit positive charge around a circuit. Kinetic energy, on the other hand, is not related to the movement of electric charges around a circuit at all.

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When an atom loses or gains a charge, it becomes an ion. An ion is a type of atom that has an unequal number of protons and electrons, giving it a net electrical charge. If an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes positively charged and is called a cation. On the other hand, if an atom gains one or more electrons, it becomes negatively charged and is called an anion. So, in summary, an atom can lose or gain electrons to become an ion, which has a net electrical charge.

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The fission process refers to the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei. One of the key features of the fission process is that it can lead to a chain reaction, where the neutrons released during fission can go on to trigger additional fission reactions. This chain reaction can produce a large amount of energy, as is the case in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons. Another feature of the fission process is that it typically produces radioactive products. These products can remain radioactive for a long time, which is why there are concerns about the safe disposal of nuclear waste. Additionally, the fission process typically releases neutrons, which can go on to cause further fission reactions. This neutron release is an important aspect of the chain reaction mentioned earlier. Finally, the fission process is accompanied by a small loss of mass, which is converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc². This loss of mass is what allows the large amount of energy to be released during a fission reaction.

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The half-life of a radioactive material is the time it takes for half of the atoms in a sample to decay. The fraction of atoms left after a certain number of half-lives can be calculated using the formula: fraction left = (1/2)^(number of half-lives) Let's use this formula to solve the problem. We know that the fraction of atoms left after 120 years is 1/64, which means that: (1/2)^(number of half-lives) = 1/64 To solve for the number of half-lives, we can take the logarithm of both sides: log[(1/2)^(number of half-lives)] = log(1/64) Using the rule that log(a^b) = b*log(a), we can simplify the left side of the equation: number of half-lives * log(1/2) = log(1/64) Dividing both sides by log(1/2), we get: number of half-lives = log(1/64) / log(1/2) Using a calculator or the change of base formula, we can evaluate this expression: number of half-lives = 6 Therefore, the half-life of the material is 120/6 = 20 years.

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Angular velocity is a measure of how fast an object is rotating around a center point. It's usually measured in radians per second (rad/s). To calculate angular velocity, we use the formula: angular velocity = linear velocity / radius. In this case, the linear velocity is 1 m/s, and the radius is 0.5 m. So, the angular velocity would be: 1 m/s / 0.5 m = 2 rad/s Therefore, the answer is 2 rad/s or 2rads^-1

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Conduction: the flow of internal energy from a region of higher temperature to lower temperature
Convection: heat transfer due to bulk movement of molecules within fluids
Expansion: the action of becoming larger or more extensive

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The differences observed in solids, liquids, and gases can be accounted for by the spacing and forces acting between the molecules. In a solid, the molecules are packed closely together, so they have a fixed shape and volume. The intermolecular forces are strong enough to keep the molecules in a fixed position relative to one another. In a liquid, the molecules are still close together, but they are free to move around each other. The intermolecular forces are weaker than in a solid, so the molecules can slide past one another, giving the liquid its ability to flow and take the shape of its container. In a gas, the molecules are widely spaced and are in constant motion. The intermolecular forces are very weak, so the molecules are free to move around and fill any available space. Gases have no fixed shape or volume. So, the differences observed in solids, liquids, and gases can be explained by the spacing and forces acting between the molecules. It's not about their relative masses, melting points, or the different molecules in each of them.

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Efficiency = $\frac{\text{useful energy output from machine}}{\text{energy input into machine}}$
= $\frac{E3}{E2}$

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To make it easier understood
MA = E × Vr/100
Vr in a pulley system is the number of pulleys and in this case we have 5 (3 and 2)
So
MA = 72 × 5 = 360/100 = 3.6
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When a conductor is connected to the earth, electrons flow to the earth. Electrons are negatively charged particles that are present in all conductors. When a conductor is connected to the earth, it creates a path for electrons to flow from the conductor to the earth, which helps to balance the electric potential and prevent the buildup of electric charge. This flow of electrons is known as grounding and is an important safety measure in electrical systems.

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The linear expansivity of brass is given as 2 x 10^-5 /°C. This means that for every 1°C increase in temperature, the brass expands by 2 x 10^-5 of its original size. To find the new volume of the brass at 100°C, we need to take into account the expansion in all three dimensions (length, width, and height). Since the expansivity given is for length only, we need to find the expansivity in all three dimensions by multiplying it by 3. The expansivity in all three dimensions is: 3 x (2 x 10^-5 /°C) = 6 x 10^-5 /°C To find the new volume, we can use the formula: Vf = Vi (1 + αΔT) where Vf is the final volume, Vi is the initial volume, α is the expansivity in all three dimensions, and ΔT is the change in temperature. Plugging in the values, we get: Vf = 15.00 cm3 (1 + (6 x 10^-5 /°C) x (100°C - 0°C)) Vf = 15.09 cm3 Therefore, the volume of the brass at 100°C is 15.09 cm3.