UTME 2023 Physics | Objective

Are you preparing for UTME exams? Reviewing past questions is one of the most effective ways to guarantee a high score. This practice hub features authentic 2023 Physics (Objective) questions designed to simulate the real exam environment.

Practice these randomly selected questions to test your readiness.

Question 1
The frictional force between two bodies
A. exists only when there is relative motion
B. acts so as to oppose the motion
C. depends on the normal reaction between the two surfaces
Correct D. has all of these characteristics.

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 2
Mercury is a better barometric fluid than water because I. It needs no colouring II. Its density is many times greater than that of water III. It does not wet glass IV. It has a high vapour pressure V. It has a high boiling point Which of the above statements is/are true?
A. IV only
B. I and II only
Correct C. I, II and III only
D. III and IV only

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 3
To determine the weight of an object you could:
A. use a beam balance
Correct B. use a spring balance
C. use none of these methods
D. N/A

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 4
The density of a solid is defined as the:
A. volume per unit mass of the solid
B. weight per unit volume of the solid
Correct C. mass per unit volume of the solid
D. mass of the solid compared to the mass of an equal volume of water

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 5
A temperature of 20°C is the same as:
A. 36°F
Correct B. 68°F
C. 41.1°F
D. 43.1°F

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 6
The heat from the sun reaches the earth by the process of:
A. insulation
B. precipitation
C. conduction
Correct D. radiation

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 7
In order to convert a galvanometer into an ammeter:
Correct A. a low resistance shunt is connected in parallel
B. a low resistance shunt is connected in series
C. a medium resistance shunt is connected in series
D. a high resistance shunt is connected in parallel

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 8
A guitar string is 75 cm long. The wavelength of its fundamental note is:
A. 75 cm
Correct B. 150 cm
C. 37.5 cm
D. 112.5 cm

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 9
An object is positioned between two plane mirrors inclined at right angles to each other. The object is 1 unit distance from each mirror. The number of images formed is:
A. 1
B. 2
Correct C. 3
D. 4

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 10
The net charge on the atom is zero because:
A. the electrons and the protons that are charged are in the nucleus
B. the total charge on the electrons is equal to the total charge on the neutrons
C. the neutrons form a shield around the charged protons
Correct D. the number of electrons in an atom is equal to the number of protons

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 11
A 500 kg car which was initially at rest travelled with an acceleration of 5 m/s². Its kinetic energy after 10 seconds was:
A. 10^3 J
Correct B. 2.5 × 10^3 J
C. 2 × 10^3 J
D. 5 × 10^3 J

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 12
The diagram shows the lens arrangement in:
A. a compound microscope
Correct B. an astronomical telescope
C. a binocular
D. a periscope

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 13
The sum of the currents \( I_{1} \) and \( I_{2} \) in the Fig above is
A. 1.2A
B. 0.6 A
Correct C. 0.8 A
D. 2 A

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 14
A man standing between two parallel mirrors in a barber's shop will see the following number of his own image:
A. Eight
B. Two
Correct C. Infinite
D. to Infinity

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 15
In a resonance tube experiment which is illustrated above, the velocity of sound in air is 327.68 m/s. The frequency of the tuning fork used is therefore:
A. 23 Hz
Correct B. 250 Hz
C. 312 Hz
D. N/A

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 16
An electric cell has an internal resistance of \( 2 \Omega \). A current of \( 0.5\text{A} \) is found to flow when a resistor of \( 5 \Omega \) resistance is connected across it. What is the electromotive force of the cell?
A. 5 volts
Correct B. 3.5 volts
C. 2.5 volts
D. 1 volt

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 17
A capacitor and a resistor are connected in series with each other and in series with an accumulator of negligible internal resistance. The potential difference across the terminals of the capacitor is:
A. Twice the e.m.f. of the accumulator
Correct B. less than the e.m.f. by the potential drop across the resistor
C. greater than the e.m.f.
D. N/A

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 18
Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?
Correct A. radio waves
B. X-rays
C. Infra-red
D. Blue light

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 19
On which of the following is the operation of a moving coil galvanometer based?
A. Magnetic effect of electric current
B. Electromagnetic induction
C. Chemical reaction produced by electricity
Correct D. Force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 20
Which of the following statements is correct? Silvered walls of a vacuum flask are used to prevent:
A. heat loss due to conduction
B. heat loss due to convection
Correct C. heat loss due to radiation
D. N/A

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 21
Which of the following is true about atoms?
A. Atoms are indestructible
B. Different substances have different weights
Correct C. D. All of the above
D. N/A

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 22
What is the total resistance in the above diagram?
A. \( 5\text{ ohms} \)
B. B. \( 15\text{ ohms} \)
Correct C. C. \( 25\text{ ohms} \)
D. D. \( 35\text{ ohms} \)

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 23
A given quantity of heat increases the temperature of 150 grams of water from 9°C to 15°C and increases the temperature of an equal volume of oil weighing 150 grams from 9°C to 25°C. The ratio of the specific heat of oil to that of water is:
Correct A. 0.36
B. 0.56
C. 0.76
D. N/A

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 24
The motion of the moving skin of a talking drum can rightly be described as:
A. translational
B. random
C. rotational
Correct D. oscillatory

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 25
The diagram in the above figure shows the prism arrangement in a
Correct A. periscope
B. microscope
C. stereoscope
D. projector

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Help others prepare! Share this practice hub:
Chat with Support