JAMB Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 450

2,246.

A resistance R is connected across the terminal of an electric cell of internal resistance 2Ω and the voltage was reduced to 3/5 of its nominal value.
The value of R is

A.

3 Ω

B.

2 Ω

C.

1 Ω

D.

6 Ω

Correct answer is A

1 = V/R = E/R+r , if r = 2Ω
V = 3/5 E
=> 3E/5R = E/R+2
i.e 3E(R+2) = 5RE
3RE + 6E = 5RE
i.e 3R + 6 = 5R
6 = 5R - 3R
=> 2r = 6 i.e R = 6/2 = 3Ω

2,247.

A cell of internal resistance r supplies current to a 6.0Ω resistor and its efficiency is 75%. Find the value of r.

A.

4.5Ω

B.

1.0Ω

C.

8.0Ω

D.

2.0Ω

Correct answer is D

Efficiency = power out put/power input * 100/1
= power out put/ power + that due * 100/1
to internal resistance
=> 75/1 = 12R *100/1
12(R+r)
i.e 75/100 = 6/6+r => 75 (6+r) = 100/*6
i.e 450 + 75r = 600
75r =600 - 450
i.e r = 150/75 = 2Ω
i.e r = 2Ω

2,248.

A gas with initial volume of 2 X 10-6m3 is allowed to expand to six times its initial value at constant pressure of 2 x 105Nm-2. The work done is?

A.

2.0 J

B.

4.0 J

C.

12.0 J

D.

2.4 J

Correct answer is A

P = F/A => F = PA = PV/L

Volume V\(_2\) = 6 * 2 x 10\(^{-6}\)


W = PΔV =  2 x 10\(^5\) * (12 x 10\(^{-6}\) -  2 x 10\(^{-6}\))
= 2 x 10\(^5\)  10 x 10\(^{-6}\)
= 2.0J

2,249.

A string is fastened tightly between two walls 24cm apart. The wavelength of the second overtone is

A.

24cm

B.

16cm

C.

12cm

D.

8cm

Correct answer is B

For a string fixed at both ends and plucked at the middle, the fundamental frequency is given
by f0 = v/λ, where v = velocity of sound, λ = wave length.
At its fundamental, note, the the length of the string is given l = λ/2, => λ0 = 2l, where λ0 = wave length fundamental note. for the first over tone, λ1 = l.
For the second over tone, λ2 = 21/3 = (2 x 24)/3 = 16cm.

i.e. λ2 = 16cm.

2,250.

A plane sound wave of frequency 85.5Hz and velocity 342ms-1 is reflected from a vertical wall. At what distance from the wall does the wave have antinode?

A.

2m

B.

4m

C.

1m

D.

3m

Correct answer is C

If F = 85.5Hz, V = 342ms-1,
Then wavelength = V/F = 342/85.5 = 4m

Then if wavelength = 4m
=> wavelength/2 = 4/2 = 2m = NN,
Thus NA = wavelength/4 = 4/4 = 1m.