JAMB UTME - Physics - 2017

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Consider an inclined plane shown below, as the effort moves along OB, the load moves is lifted up through a vertical height AB

V.R = $\frac{\text{distance moved by effort}}{\text{distance moved by load}}$ = $\frac{OB}{AB}$

But Sinθ = $\frac{opp}{hyp}$ = $\frac{AB}{OB}$

therefore; = $\frac{OB}{AB}$ = $\frac{1}{\sin \theta }$

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Radio waves are not a mechanical wave. Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium to propagate, meaning they can only travel through a physical material. Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, water waves, and waves in a closed pipe. Radio waves, on the other hand, are electromagnetic waves and do not require a medium to propagate. They can travel through a vacuum, such as space, and are used for communication technologies like radio and television broadcasting, cell phone signals, and GPS.

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V = IR from ohms law

I = $\frac{V}{R}$

Since the resistance are in parallel

$\frac{1}{Reff}$ = $\frac{1}{8}$ + $\frac{1}{12}$ + $\frac{1}{6}$

= $\frac{2+3+6}{36}$ = $\frac{11}{36}$

Reff = $\frac{36}{11}$ = 3.27

I = I1 + I2 + I3

= $\frac{V}{Reff}$= $\frac{12}{3.27}$

= 3.669A

I = 3.7A

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The formula to calculate the wavelength of a wave is: wavelength = speed of light / frequency where wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave, frequency is the number of cycles of the wave per second, and the speed of light in air is approximately 3 × 10^8 m/s. In this question, the frequency of the radio wave is given as 600 kHz, which means that it has 600,000 cycles per second. Substituting these values into the formula, we get: wavelength = 3 × 10^8 m/s / 600,000 s^-1 wavelength = 500 m Therefore, the wavelength of the radio wave is 500 meters. The answer is: 5.0 × 10^2 m.

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The answer is: sound waves is not an electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is a type of energy that travels through space at the speed of light in the form of waves. It is made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, and it includes a wide range of phenomena such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, and gamma rays. Sound waves, on the other hand, are not electromagnetic radiation. They are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through, such as air, water, or solids. When an object vibrates, it creates sound waves that travel through the medium and can be heard by our ears. So, while x-rays, radio waves, and sunlight are all examples of electromagnetic radiation, sound waves are not.

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Scalar quantity is a quantity with only magnitude, it has no direction
Tension, weight, impulse are vector quantities because they have direction. Mass is the only scalar quantity there

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To calculate the efficiency of the block and tackle pulley arrangement, we need to use the formula: efficiency = (load × distance moved by load) / (effort × distance moved by effort) In this case, the load is 200N and the effort is 50N. Since the load is being lifted, its distance moved is equal to the height it is lifted. Let's assume the load is lifted by a distance of 1 meter. Since the effort is being applied over a greater distance due to the pulley system, let's assume it moves a distance of 6 meters (since there are 6 pulleys). Using these values in the formula, we get: efficiency = (200N × 1m) / (50N × 6m) = 0.6667 or 66.67% Therefore, the efficiency of the block and tackle pulley arrangement is 66.67%. This means that only 66.67% of the effort is used to lift the load, with the rest being lost to friction and other factors.

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Eddy currents are produced by the varying flux cathode, the iron core of an equipment thus reducing efficiency due to power consumption. It can be reduced by laminating the core by breaking up the path of eddy current or by increasing the resistance of the core
Usage of insulated soft iron wire is to reduce hysteresis loss
Usage of low resistance wire (thick wire) is to reduce I2R loss
Usage of thick wire is to reduce leakage heat loss due to leakage of magnetic flux
Thus the correct answer is to use high resistance wire or thin wire

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s = $\frac{1}{2}$ut + at2 is a wrong equation, it should be s = ut + $\frac{1}{2}$at2

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To calculate the time taken for a mango fruit to fall from a tree to the ground, we can use the following formula: distance = (1/2) x acceleration x time^2 Where: distance = 20m (the height of the tree) acceleration = 10 m/s^2 (acceleration due to gravity) time = unknown (what we are solving for) Rearranging the formula, we get: time = square root(2 x distance / acceleration) Plugging in the values we get: time = square root(2 x 20 / 10) time = square root(4) time = 2 seconds Therefore, the time taken for a mango fruit to fall from a tree 20 m to the ground is 2 seconds.

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Moment of a force is the product of a force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force
Moment = force × distance
= N × m
= Nm

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Cathode rays are streams of electrons that are emitted from the cathode of a discharge tube. A discharge tube is a partially evacuated glass tube with two metal electrodes: a cathode (negative electrode) and an anode (positive electrode). When a voltage is applied across the electrodes, a current flows through the gas in the tube, and cathode rays can be produced. The conditions required to produce cathode rays in a discharge tube are low pressure and high voltage. When the gas inside the tube is at a low pressure, there are fewer gas molecules to collide with the electrons emitted from the cathode. This means that the electrons can travel a longer distance without colliding with other particles, which allows them to form a visible beam of cathode rays. The high voltage applied to the electrodes causes a potential difference between the cathode and anode. This potential difference accelerates the electrons emitted from the cathode towards the anode. The faster the electrons travel, the more kinetic energy they have, and the more likely they are to collide with other gas molecules in the tube. These collisions can cause the gas molecules to become ionized, which can create a cascade effect, leading to the production of more electrons and the formation of a bright beam of cathode rays. Therefore, the correct answer is: Low pressure and high voltage.

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The instrument used to measure the relative density of light is a hydrometer. A hydrometer is a device that is designed to measure the density of a liquid by comparing it to the density of water. In order to measure the relative density of light, the hydrometer is placed in a liquid with a known density, such as water. The hydrometer will float at a certain level in the liquid, which indicates the density of the liquid. When measuring the relative density of light, the hydrometer is placed in a liquid that has been made less dense by the addition of a solute, such as sugar or salt. The hydrometer will float at a higher level in the less dense liquid, indicating that the relative density of the light is lower than that of the liquid without the solute. In summary, a hydrometer is the instrument used to measure the relative density of light by comparing it to the density of a liquid with a known density, such as water.

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When the r.m.s value of a source of electricity supply is given as 240V, it means that the peak value of the supply is about 340V. The root-mean-square (r.m.s) value of an AC voltage or current is a way to express the effective or average value of that signal. In the case of a sine wave, the r.m.s value is approximately 0.707 times the peak value of the wave. So, to calculate the peak voltage of a 240V r.m.s supply, we can divide the r.m.s value by 0.707. Using this formula, the peak value of a 240V r.m.s supply can be calculated as: Peak value = r.m.s value / 0.707 = 240V / 0.707 ≈ 339.6V Therefore, the peak value of the supply is approximately 340V. It is important to note that this formula assumes a perfect sine wave, and in reality, the peak value of a voltage signal can fluctuate depending on various factors.

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The semiconductor among the given options is "silicon." Semiconductors are materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. They are widely used in electronics, such as in the construction of computer chips. Copper is a good conductor of electricity and is commonly used in electrical wiring. It is not a semiconductor. Silicon, on the other hand, is one of the most commonly used semiconductor materials in the electronics industry. It has four valence electrons, which allow it to form a crystal lattice structure with other silicon atoms. This structure gives silicon its unique electrical properties that make it useful in electronic devices such as transistors and solar cells. Plastic and iron are not semiconductors. Plastic is an insulator, which means it does not conduct electricity at all, while iron is a conductor, like copper, and does not exhibit the unique electrical properties of a semiconductor.

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This problem can be solved using Boyle's law, which states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume, as long as the temperature remains constant. Mathematically, Boyle's law can be written as: P1V1 = P2V2 where P1 and V1 are the initial pressure and volume, and P2 and V2 are the final pressure and volume. In this problem, we are given that the initial volume (V1) is 10cm^3 and the initial pressure (P1) is 400cmHg. We are asked to find the final volume (V2) when the pressure (P2) is 200cmHg. Using Boyle's law, we can write: P1V1 = P2V2 400cmHg x 10cm^3 = 200cmHg x V2 Solving for V2, we get: V2 = (400cmHg x 10cm^3) / 200cmHg V2 = 20cm^3 Therefore, the volume of the gas when its pressure is 200cmHg is 20cm^3. Answer option (D) is correct.

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A d.c generator is one in which its current is allowed to flow in one direction even through it may vary in value an a.c generator can only be made to produce a d.c by replacing the two slip rings with a single split ring or commutator.

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Resistor connected in a parallel have an equivalence given by
$\frac{1}{\text{Reff}}$ = $\frac{1}{3}$ + $\frac{1}{3}$ + $\frac{1}{3}$

= $\frac{1+1+1}{3}$ = $\frac{3}{3}$ = 1

Reff = 1ω

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To find the power expended, we can use the formula: power = force × velocity Since the man is ascending the stairs at a constant speed, the net force acting on him is zero. However, he is working against the force of gravity, which is pulling him downward with a force equal to his weight, given by: force = mass × acceleration due to gravity = 50 kg × 10 m/s^2 = 500 N The velocity of the man can be found from the distance he covers and the time taken: velocity = distance/time = 5 m/5 s = 1 m/s Thus, the power expended by the man is: power = force × velocity = 500 N × 1 m/s = 500 watts Therefore, the correct answer is option D: 500w.

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For capacitance i n parallel, 2µF and 2µF are in parallel,
their equivalence is 2µF and 2µF = 4µF

The 4µF generated is now in series with the remaining 4µF.

The net capacitance for series connection is

$\frac{1}{C}$ = $\frac{1}{4}$ + $\frac{1}{4}$ = 1 + $\frac{1}{4}$ = $\frac{2}{4}$

C = $\frac{4}{2}$

= 2µF

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A neutron is a subatomic particle that has no electric charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom along with protons. Therefore, the correct option is: - proton An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits around the nucleus of an atom. A β- particle, also known as a beta particle, is an electron or a positron emitted during radioactive decay. Both of these particles are not found in the nucleus of an atom. On the other hand, a proton is a positively charged subatomic particle that is also found in the nucleus of an atom along with neutrons. The number of protons in the nucleus determines the atomic number of the element. Hence, a proton also exists in the nucleus along with a neutron. In summary, the only subatomic particle that exists in the nucleus along with a neutron is a proton.

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The extension of a string when a load is suspended from it is given by Hooke's Law which states that the extension is proportional to the force applied. The proportionality constant is called the spring constant, represented by k. Mathematically, we can express this relationship as: F = kx where F is the force applied, x is the extension, and k is the spring constant. To solve this problem, we need to find the spring constant, k, of the string. We can use the information given in the problem to calculate k as follows: k = F/x where F is the force applied and x is the extension. We are given that the string of length 5cm (which is 0.05m) is extended by 0.04m when a load of 0.8kg is suspended at the end. We can convert the mass to force using the formula F = mg, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (g = 10ms^-2). F = 0.8kg × 10ms^-2 = 8N Using the formula for the spring constant, we get: k = F/x = 8N / 0.04m = 200N/m Now, we can use this spring constant to find the extension when a force of 16N is applied. Again, we can use the formula F = kx and rearrange it to solve for x: x = F/k Plugging in the values, we get: x = 16N / 200N/m = 0.08m Therefore, the string will extend by 0.08m when a force of 16N is applied. The answer is (D) 0.08m.

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The correct answer is "Molecules of a liquid are stationary" is not correct. This statement is incorrect because the molecules of a liquid are not stationary, they are in constant motion. The molecules in a liquid are able to move past each other, which is why liquids can take the shape of their container. The other statements are all correct. Matter is indeed made up of molecules, and the constant motion of these molecules is what gives matter its physical properties. Brownian motion, which is the random movement of particles in a fluid, is a visible example of the motion of particles in matter and provides evidence for the particle nature of matter.

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The formula for calculating the focal length (f) of a thin converging lens in meters using its power (P) in dioptres is: f = 1/P In this problem, the power of the lens is given as 5.0 dioptres. So, substituting this value in the above formula, we get: f = 1/5.0 = 0.2 meters Therefore, the focal length of the lens is 0.2 meters (or 20 centimeters). This means that when parallel light rays pass through this lens, they will converge to a point that is 0.2 meters (20 centimeters) away from the lens. The smaller the focal length of a lens, the greater its ability to converge light, and the stronger its power. So, the correct answer is 0.2 m.

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1 cycle = 3600 = 2? rad

? 50 cycle = 2 ? rad × 50 = 100 ?rad

? = angular speed = 50 cycles per seconds = 100 ? rads${}_{?1}$

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Thermal expansion of a solid is majorly advantageous in the use of bimetallic strip in the balance of a watch so as not to lose time

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The electric field intensity E between two parallel plates of potential difference V separated by a distance d is given by E = V/d. Substituting the given values, we have E = 6.5V/0.35m = 18.57 NC^−1. Therefore, the electric field intensity between the two plates is 18.57 NC^−1. Answer: 18.57NC^−1

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Barometer is used to measure atmosphere pressure
Thermometer is used to measure temperature
Hygrometer is used to measure relative density of a liquid
Manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas

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Out of the four options given, black surface will absorb the most radiant heat energy. This is because black surfaces have the ability to absorb all wavelengths of light, including those in the infrared spectrum that are associated with heat. When light strikes a black surface, it is absorbed and converted into heat energy. In contrast, white surfaces reflect all wavelengths of light, including those in the infrared spectrum, which means they reflect heat energy and do not absorb it. Red and blue surfaces fall somewhere in between black and white in terms of their ability to absorb heat energy. Red surfaces tend to absorb more heat than blue surfaces because they reflect less light in the visible spectrum, while blue surfaces tend to reflect more visible light and absorb less heat energy. Therefore, black surfaces are the best at absorbing radiant heat energy, while white surfaces are the worst, and red and blue surfaces fall somewhere in between.

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The property that is common to all waves is "I. Refraction". Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, and it occurs for all types of waves, including light, sound, and water waves. On the other hand, "II. Interference" and "III. Diffraction" are not common to all waves. Interference is the phenomenon of two waves overlapping and producing a resultant wave with a new amplitude and phase, which occurs only for waves that are capable of superposition, such as light and sound waves. Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through small openings, which also occurs only for waves with wavelengths comparable to the size of the obstacle or opening, such as light and water waves, but not for sound waves with longer wavelengths.

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The instrument that helps to maintain the correct humidity and temperature of a building is an air conditioner. An air conditioner works by removing heat and moisture from the air inside a building, and then circulating cooled and dehumidified air back into the room. It uses a refrigerant to cool the air, and a fan to circulate it. This helps to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and humidity level, even during hot and humid weather conditions.

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When silicon is doped with a trivalent atom. A p-type semi-conductor will be formed when silicon is doped with a pentavalent atom such as arsenic, a n-type semi-conductor will be formed
Phosphorous is a pentavalent element, so it will produce a o -type semi-conductor

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When two mirror are inclined at an angle θ, the number of images formed, n = $\frac{360}{\theta }$ − 1

∴ since $\theta$ = 90o

∴ $\frac{360}{\theta }$ − 1

= 4 − 1

= 3

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An element and its isotope only differ in the number of neutrons. Isotopes are different forms of the same element that have the same number of protons in their nucleus, but a different number of neutrons. The number of protons determines the identity of the element and is called the atomic number, while the number of neutrons in the nucleus is called the mass number. Therefore, the difference between an element and its isotope is only the number of neutrons, not the number of protons or electrons. The number of protons and electrons are the same for all isotopes of a given element.

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Impulse = momentum

Impulse = Force (f) × time (t)

Momentum = mass (m) × velocity (v)

? Ft = Final momentum - initial momentum

FT = mv - mu

Since it is initially at rest u = 0

? 5 × 5 = mv ? m(0)

25 = mv

? Final momentum = 25kgms${}^{?1}$

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Internal resistance determine the maximum current that can be supplied

Efficiency = $\frac{r}{R}$ × 100

= $\text{frca}26$ × 100

= 33.3%

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H = mcθ

HP = HQ, θP = 2θ,

mP = $\frac{1}{2}$mQ

∴ HP = mQCPθP, also HQ = mQCQθQ

Since HP = HQ

∴ mPcPθP = mQcPθq

Putting in the conditions

$\frac{1}{2}$mQ × cP × 2θQ = mQ × θQ × cQ

∴ cP = cQ

$\frac{C_p}{C_Q}$= $\frac{1}{1}$

= 1:1

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For a refractive index () = $\frac{\sin \frac{1}{2}(A+D)}{\sin \frac{1}{2}A}$

D = angle of minimum deviation

A = refractive angle of the prism

1.5 = $\frac{\sin \frac{1}{2}(60+D)}{\sin \frac{1}{2}\times 60}$

1.5 = $\frac{\sin \frac{1}{2}(60+D)}{\sin 30}$

Sin $\frac{1}{2}$ (60 + D) = 1.5 * Sin 30

Sin $\frac{1}{2}$ (60 + D) = 0.75

$\frac{1}{2}$ (60 + D) = Sin-1 (0.75)

but Sin-1 (0.75) = 49o

$\frac{1}{2}$ (60 + D) = 49

60 + D = 2 * 49 = 98o

D = 98o - 60o

D = 38o

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The action of blotting paper on ink is due to capillarity. Capillarity is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces, such as the fibers of a piece of blotting paper, against the force of gravity. This is made possible because of the combination of the liquid's surface tension, which acts like a skin on the surface of the liquid, and the wicking action of the fibers in the paper. The fibers in the blotting paper wick the ink from the surface it is on, and the ink is held in the fibers due to the surface tension of the liquid. This is why blotting paper is effective in removing excess ink from surfaces, because it pulls the ink into its fibers and holds it there.