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10631

(a) A particle moves on a straight path with an initial speed u and final speed v in time t. Show that the total distance X covered by the particle is given by

\(x = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\)

where a is the magnitude of acceleration

(b) State;

(i) Newton's second law of motion

(ii) the principle of conservation of energy

(iii) the law of floatation.

(c) Consider a balloon of mass 0.030 kg being inflated with a gas of density 0.54 kg m\(^{-3}\). What will be the volume of the balloon when it just begins to rise in air of density 1.29 kg m\(^{-3}\)? [ g = 10 ms\(^{-2}\)]

View Discussion (0)WAEC 2008 THEORY
10632

The following are connected with the movement of a reflex action (1) Central nervous system, (2) Muscle, (3) Skin, (4) Sensory nerve, (5) Motor nerve Which of the following sequences indicates a correct path?

  • A) 1-2-3-4-5
  • B) 2-1-4-5-3
  • C) 3-4-1-2-5
  • D) 3-4-1-5-2
View Discussion (0)POST UTME UNICAL
10633

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?

  • A. lacks foresight
  • B. has no self-confidence
  • C. has bad sight
  • D. is easily deceived
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2009 OBJ
10634

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops To Conquer.

The Dorothy of the play is

  • A. Tony Lumpkin's mother
  • B. Young Marlow's mother
  • C. Miss Neville's mother
  • D. Kate, Hardcastle's daughter
View Discussion (0)JAMB 2003
10635

The distinction between capital and recurrect expenditure lies in the

  • A. nature of the goods and services to be provided
  • B. time frame of the expenditure
  • C. source of the revenue generated
  • D. amount of expenditure involved
View Discussion (0)JAMB 2003
10636

The lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium are 9 cm and 12 cm. lf the area of the trapezium is 105 cm2, find the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides.

  • A. 5cm
  • B. 7cm
  • C. 10cm
  • D. 15cm
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2002 OBJ
10637

The diagonals AC and BD of a rhombus ABCD are 16cm and 12cm long respectively. Calculate the area of the rhombus.

  • A. 24cm2
  • B. 36cm2
  • C. 48cm2
  • D. 96cm2
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1995 OBJ
10638

In solution, aminoethanoic acid (glycine) can be represented as NH33 CH2COO. This implies that it

  • A. is soluble in all inorganic liquids
  • B. can function as a weak acid or a weak base
  • C. does not form salt with mineral acids
  • D. is highly acidic
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1991 OBJ
10639

A body of mass 36kg falls through a viscous liquid which offers a drag force of 260N on the body. The upthrust on the body at terminal velocity is? [g = 10ms2]

  • A. 100N
  • B. 620N
  • C. 50N
  • D. 310N
View Discussion (0)JAMB 2005
10640

Perspiration is to animals while -------------------------- is to plants

  • (a) Transpiration
  • (b) Excretion
  • (c) Transportation
  • (d) Evaporation
View Discussion (0)POST UTME UNILORIN