2007 - JAMB Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 4

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The fundamental frequency of a plucked wire under a tension of 400N is 250Hz. When the frequency is changed to 500 Hz at constant length, the tension is
A
1600N
B
400N
C
160N
D
40N
correct option: a

The fundamental frequency is related to tension as

F ∝ √T

=>F= K
√T

F1=F2=>250=500
√T1√T2√400√T2
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32
Three cells each of e.m.f 1.5 V and internal resistance 2.5Ω are connected as shown in the diagram above. Find the net e.m.f and the internal resistance
A
1.5V, 7.50Ω
B
1,5V, 0.83Ω
C
4.5V, 7.50Ω
D
4.5V, 0.83Ω
correct option: b

Since the cells are connected in parallel the net e.m.f is that of one cell, E.

However the effective internal resistance should be added as parallel resistance.

=> 1/v + 1/25 + 1/25 + 1/25 = 1.2

∴ v = 0.83Ω

∴ Effective e.m.f and internal resistance are respectively = 1.5V and 0.83Ω

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33
In the diagram above , if the magnetic field points into the paper and the force on a current - carrying conductor points upwards, what is the direction of the current?
A
Upwards
B
Downwards
C
Right
D
Left
correct option: d
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34
The instantaneous value of the induced e.m.f as a function of time is ε = εo sin ωt where εo is the peak value of the e.m.f. The instantaneous value of the e.m.f., one quarter of the period is
A
0.00
B
εo/4
C
εo/2
D
εo
correct option: d

Period is the time to complete one cycle of 360o

=> Periodic Time T ≡ 1 cycle of 360o

T/4 = 360/4 = 90o

∴ Instantaneous e.m.f E = Eo sin ωt

= Eo sin 90

But sin 90 = 1: => E = Eo x 1

= Eo

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35
During the nuclear reaction described by
235W →235X→231Y
929391

the particles emitted are respectively
A
α and α
B
α and β
C
β and β
D
β and α
correct option: d

The decay process illustrated above shows that the lost β -particle to decay to the X by increase its atomic number ( from 92 to 93) and leaving the mass no. unaffected. There after, x decayed by -α emission to give Y, by decreasing the mass no. by 2 ( from 93 to 91).

Thus , the emission is β and α particles respectively

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36
from the diagram above, the inductive reactance and the resistance R are respectively
A
50Ω and 45Ω
B
25Ω and 51Ω
C
20Ω and 50Ω
D
10Ω and 50Ω
correct option: d

The inductive reactance is given as

Xl = 2πfl

= 2 x 50/π x 0.1

= 10Ω

Again from ohms law,

R = V/I = 75/1.5 = 50Ω

∴ Thus the inductive reactance and the resistance are respectively 10Ω, and 50Ω

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37
118.8cm2 surface of the copper cathode of a voltameter is to be coated with 10-6m thick copper of density 9 x 103kgm-3. How long will the process run with 10A constant current?
[3.3 x 10-7kgC-1]
A
5.4 min
B
10.8 min
C
15.0 min
D
20.0 min
correct option: a

From faradays law, M = itz

But mass, M = volume x density

and volume = cross sectional area x thickness

M = 118.8cm2 x 10-6 x 9 x 103

∴ 118.8cm2 x 10-6 x 9 x 103 = 10 x t x 3.3 x 10-7

∴ (118.8 x 9) x 10-7 = 10 x t x 3.3 x 10-7

∴ t = (\frac{118.8 \times 9}{ 3.3})

t = 324 seconds

Convert to minutes by dividing by 60

t = (\frac{324}{60})

t = 5.4 sec

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38
A particle of weight 120N is placed on a plane inclined at 300 to the horizontal. If the plane has an efficiency of 60% to the floor what is the force required to push the weight uniformly up the plane?
A
50N
B
100N
C
175N
D
210N
correct option: b

Efficiency = ( \frac{W(120N)INPUT}{WORK OUTPUT} \times \frac{100}{1} )

And for incline plane

V.R =( \frac{1}{Sin\theta} \

= V.R = \frac{1}{Sin30} =\frac{1}{0.5} = 2 \\

\text{therefore } \frac{60}{120} = \frac{M.A}{2}<br />

 =M.A = \frac{120}{100} = 1.2\\

\text{but M.A } = \frac{load}{effort} = \frac{120}{E}\

 \text{therefore} \frac{120}{E} = 1.2 \\

 = E =\frac{120}{1.2 } = 100N \ \)<br />


Therefore Effort up the plane = 100N

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39
A string of length 4m is extended by 0.02m when a load of 0.4kg is suspended at its end. What will be the length of the string when the applied force is 15N?
A
4.05m
B
4.08m
C
5.05m
D
6.08m
correct option: b

from hooke's law F=Ke

(

\frac{F_1}{e_1} - \frac{F_2}{e_2} \text{therefore}

\frac{4}{0.02} = \frac{15}{e_2} )

e1 = ( \frac{0.02 x 15}{4} = 0.075M )

The new length of the string is 4 + 0.075

= 4.075

= 4.08

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40
Which of the following gas laws is equivalent to the work done?
A
Boyle' law
B
Charles law
C
Pressure law
D
van der Waal's law
correct option: a

Mathematically Boyle's law = PV = K

Where P = Pressure

and V = Volume


By definition Pressure = ( \frac{F}{A} = \frac{F}{M \times M} )

Again Workdone = force x displacement

therefore ( PV = \frac{F}{A} \times V = \frac{F}{M^2} \times \frac{M^3}{1} \

PV = \frac{F}{x\times x} \times \frac{x \times x \times x}{1} = F \times x )

= force x displacement

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