CONFIDENCE PREPARATION

National Center for Orientation and Preparation

into Most Prestigious Schools and Faculties in
Cameroon

The man who complains about the way the ball Bounces is likely the one who
dropped it [Lou Holtz]

C.A no 1
MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
FOR: ENGINEERING

NOTE: The most important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the
strength we gain in finding the solution

INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt all questions in all sections; Divide your time equally
the most important thing is not to answer all the questions but rather the efficacy
in answering those you could

DURATION: 2H 30m

CALCULATORS AND FORMULA BOOKLETS ARE NOT ALLOWED

NEVER FORGET: One thing is that I know nothing and my target is to know
Something
Exercise I (3 points)
This exercise consists of multiple choice questions. For each question, three responses are
proposed, only one response is correct. Record on the response sheet provided the letter
corresponding to your choice.
No justification is required. A correct answer scores 0.75 point, an incorrect answer scores -
0.25 point. The absence of a response scores 0 point. If the total mark is negative, the score
for this exercise is reduced to zero.
Let f be a function defined on ]−∞,0[ 𝑈 ]0,+∞[ by:
𝑒𝑥
𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1 + 𝑥
𝑒 −1
Let f’ be differentiable on ]−∞,0[ 𝑈 ]0,+∞[. Let Ϛ denote the graph of 𝑓 in an orthogonal xy-
plane. The monotony table of f is shown below.

1. 𝑂𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑙 ]0,+∞[,𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 2 ℎ𝑎𝑠:

[A] zero solution; [B] a unique solution; [C] two solutions.

2. The slope of the tangent line to the graph Ϛ at the point 𝑙𝑛(1.5) is:
[A] negative [B] positive [C] zero.

3. 𝑓[−𝑙𝑛2] is equal to:

[𝐴] −2𝑙𝑛2+3; [𝐵] 𝑙𝑛 (1/4) [𝐶] −2𝑙𝑛2+1
4.The graph Ϛ has at +∞ an asymptote defined by the equation:
[𝐴] 𝑦=2𝑥+2 [𝐵] 𝑦=2𝑥+1 [𝐶] 𝑥=0
Exercise II (3 points)
This exercise consists of multiple choice questions. The questions are independent of one
another. For each question, four responses are proposed, only one response is correct. Record
on the response sheet provided the letter corresponding to your choice.
No justification is required. A correct answer scores 1 point, an incorrect answer scores 0
point. The absence of a response scores 0 point.

1. The number −3 is a solution to the equation

[𝐴] 𝑙𝑛𝑥 = − 𝑙𝑛3; [𝐵] 𝑙𝑛(𝑒𝑥) = − 3; [𝐶] 𝑒𝑙𝑛𝑥 = − 3; [𝐷] 𝑒𝑥 = − 3.

2. The limit at +∞ of the function f defined on the interval ]1/2,+∞[ by
3𝑥
𝑓(𝑥) = − 2𝑥3 + (2𝑥 − 1)3 𝑖𝑠:

[𝐴] −∞ [𝐵] +∞ [𝐶] −1 [𝐷] −1/4.

3. Let f be the differentiable function defined on ]0,+∞[ 𝑏𝑦 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑙𝑛𝑥 − 2𝑥 + 5. On the
coordinate plane, the equation of the tangent line to the graph of f at x = 1 is:
[𝐴] 𝑦=𝑥+2; [𝐵] 𝑦=−𝑥+4; [𝐶] 𝑦=3𝑥+1 [𝐷] 𝑦=𝑥+3.
Exercise III (3.5 points)
This exercise is divided into two parts:
-The part A is a “true-false” without any justification.
- The part B is a multiple choice questionnaire with justification.
Part A (2 points)
For each of the following statements, record on your response sheet the letter V if the
statement is true, the letter F otherwise.
No justification is required. A correct answer scores 0.75 point, an incorrect answer scores -
0.25 point. The absence of a response scores 0 point. If the total mark is negative, the score
for this exercise is reduced to zero.
2𝑥 + 3
1. lim = +∞
𝑛→∞ 𝑥 − 4

2. Let f be the differentiable function defined on ]−∞,3[ by

2𝑥 + 1
𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥−3
et Ϛ be its graph in xy-plane. The equation of the tangent line to the graph Ϛ at x = 2 is given
by 𝑦=−6𝑥+9.

3. Let f be the differentiable function defined on the set of real numbers ℝ by 𝑓(𝑥)=𝑙𝑛(𝑥2+5).
The derivative of 𝑓 at 1 is equal to 1/3.

4. Let f be the function defined on ℝ by 𝑓(𝑥)=2𝑥+1. Let g be the function defined by

𝑔(𝑥)=𝑙𝑛(𝑓(𝑥)). We claim that the function g is defined on ]−1/2,+∞[ .

Part B (3 points)
This exercise consists of multiple choice questions. For each question, three responses are
proposed, only one response is correct. Record on the response sheet provided the letter
corresponding to your choice.
A correct answer scores 0.5 point, an incorrect answer scores -0.25 point. The absence of a
response scores 0 point. If the total mark is negative, the score for this part is reduced to zero.
1.If for all x in the interval [0, +∞[;
1
𝑒 − 𝑥 ≤ 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 𝑥 + 1, then the limit of f(x) as x approaches +∞ is equal to:
[𝐴] −∞ [𝐵] 0 [𝐶] +∞

2. 𝑙𝑛(𝑒 2 )/𝑙𝑛16 is equal to:

[𝐴] 2𝑙𝑛(𝑒/4); [𝐵] 1/(2𝑙𝑛2) [𝐶] 2𝑙𝑛𝑒−𝑙𝑛16.
𝑙𝑛2 𝑒𝑥
3. ∫𝑙𝑛3 (𝑒𝑥 + 1)2
𝑑𝑥 is equal to:

[𝐴] −1/12 [𝐵] 𝑙𝑛(4/3) [𝐶] 1/12

Exercise IV (6 points)
This exercise consists of multiple choice questions. For each question, three responses are
proposed, only one response is correct. Record on the response sheet provided the letter
corresponding to your choice.
A correct answer scores 1 point, an incorrect answer scores 0 point. The absence of a response
scores 0 point.
1.A vehicle cost 15,000₤ in 2012. It depreciates by 10% a year (i.e. its resale price drops by
10% a year). Its resaling value at the end of five years will be of: [𝐴] 7,500₤ [𝐵]8,857.35₤ [𝐶]
5,000₤
2.Let u be a positive function defined on the interval ]0, +∞[. If lim𝑥→+∞𝑢(𝑥)=0, then:
[𝐴] 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑥→+∞𝑙𝑛(𝑢(𝑥))=+∞ [𝐵] 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑥→+∞𝑙𝑛(𝑢(𝑥))=−∞ [𝐶]𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑥→+∞𝑙𝑛 (𝑢(𝑥))=0.
3.Consider the following distribution table of a random variable X:

Let E(X) be the expected value of X

[𝐴] 𝐸(𝑋) = 3 ; [𝐵] 𝐸(𝑋) = −3 ; [𝐶] 𝐸(𝑋) = 0.
4.𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑎>0, 𝑙𝑛(3𝑎) − 𝑙𝑛(𝑎) 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑜:
[𝐴] 𝑙𝑛3 ; [𝐵] 𝑙𝑛(2𝑎) ; [𝐶] 2𝑙𝑛𝑎.
5. ∫ 𝑒 2𝑥+1 𝑑𝑥 is equal to:
[A] 𝑒3− 1; [B] 2 𝑒3−2e ; [C] (𝑒3− e)/2.
6. For all real x, 𝑒4+2𝑥 is equal to:
[A] (𝑒2)2x ; [B] (𝑒𝑥+2)2 ; [C] 𝑒4+ 𝑒2𝑥

PHYSICS
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
TIME ALOWED 2:30H

PART 1. E. -9.4x104 J
3. The resulting value of the frictional
A vaporetto is an engine boat used to
forces (assumed to be constant and to
transport passengers on Grand Canal in
be of direction opposite to the
Venice. Its total weight is m=30tones
displacement is:
1. The KE of the launched vaporetto is A. 5.4N
A. 9.4J B. 14.1N
B. 6.5x103 J C. 4.7x103 N
C. 9.4x104 J D. 80N
D. 80J E. 2.8x103 N
E. 2.8x103 J 4. A Samsung TV set is rated at 1500W.
2. The work done by the forces acting on How much is the cost of watching one
the vaporetto during braking is: football match that last 1H30 if ENEO
A. 10.5J rates a unit at 60frs
B. -6.5x103 𝐽 A. 9000frs
C. 9.4x104 B. 90frs
D. 6.5x103 𝐽 C. 60frs
 D. 135frs
E. 300frs
5. In which of the following do we have
one scalar and two vectors
A. Velocity, pressure work
B. Velocity , pressure, acceleration
C. Displacement, momentum, power
D. Work, power, energy
6. Which of these quantities has same
base units as those for the of change
of momentum
A. Pressure
B. Force
C. Energy
D. Power
7. The magnitude of the acceleration of
an object moving along a straight line
to the
A. The slope of its displacement –
time graph
B. Area below the force –time graph
C. Slope of velocity –time graph
D. Area under its velocity time graph
8. Transverse waves can be distinguished
from longitudinal waves using
A. Polarization
B. Refraction
C. reflection
D. diffraction
9. at the instance the bulb of an
oscillating simple pendulum reaches
the equilibrium position, the
displacement is zero. Which of the
following statements correctly
describes the tension and kinetic
energy of the bob and the tension in
the thread from which it is hanging at
zero displacement
A. zero kinetic energy and maximum
tension
B. maximum kinetic energy and
maximum tension
C. maximum kinetic energy and
minimum tension
D. zero kinetic energy and minimum
tension
10. how do we determine whether a
collision is perfectly elastic or not?
A. mechanical energy and linear
momentum must be conserved
B. kinetic energy and linear momentum
must be conserved
C. linear momentum must be conserved
and the coefficient of restitution must
be 1
D. potential energy and kinetic energy
must be equal
11. A metal ball and a feather are allowed
to fall with a zero initial speed for
both in a vacuum. Which of the
following statements is correct about
the time they land given that they are
released from the same distance
A. At the same time
B. Metal ball first
C. They will never land due to no
weight acting on them
D. The feather uses more than twice
the time taken by the ball to land
12. Which of the following is derived from
newton’s equation(s) and which
A. Centripetal force from second law
and third law
B. Momentum from second and
third law
C. Conservation of linear momentum
from second and third law
D. Centripetal force from first law
13. Which of the following equations
define moments accurately (Taking A
as an angle)?
A. MxdsinA
B. M.dsinA
C. Mxd
D. MdcosA
14. How is work done related to torque
PART 2
All diagrams where necessary should be
drawn
1. A 2kg mass in limiting equilibrium rest
on a rough plane inclined at an angle
30deg to the horizontal. Find the
 coefficient of friction between the
mass and the plane is?
2. A 5kg mass performs circular motion
at the end of a light inextensible string
of length 3m. If the speed of the mass
is 2m/s when the string is horizontal,
what is the speed at the bottom of the
circle
3. A 2kg mass m hangs at the end of an
elastic string of natural length .7m
supported at a point A. The extension
produced in the string by the mass is a
fifth of the original length, while the
spring constant is 5mg. if the mass is
held at a point A and then released,
what is the maximum speed the mass
will attain
4. A. what is a projectile motion
B. A ball of mass 2kg is projected at an
angle of 45deg to the horizontal at a
speed of 30m/s from a height of 2m
above the ground. What is the
i. the maximum height attained by the
particle
ii. Calculate the time of flight
iii. The speed and the direction
5. A uniform ladder of length 6m and
weight 200N is paced on a rough wall
vertical and the other end on a rough
horizontal floor
A. What is the value of the frictional
force on the wall and on the floor
given that they have the same
coefficient of friction of .3 and
that the plank makes an angle of
60deg with the horizontal?
B. Find reaction force of the wall and
floor given that a man of mass
50kg stands at one third the
length of the ladder moving up

PROBLEM
1. A solid A of mass M slides without friction on a horizontal rail. An inextensible wire of
negligible mass connects A, to solid B of mass m passing on a pulley with horizontal axis, the
solid B can go down. This wire is parallel to the rail between A and the pulley. We neglect any
friction and the mass of the pulley, with respect to M and m. For numerical applications, take M
= 0.30 kg, m = 0.15 kg and g = 9.8 m/s2. The whole system is released without an initial velocity
at time t = 0, the horizontal axis (distance covered) is 0 at that time.

1) a) Establish the equation of motion of A.

b) What distance is travelled by A before reaching a speed of 2.2 m/s?

c) What is the wire tension during the movement?

2) The pulley has a diameter of 7 cm. When B hits the grounds with speed 2.2 m/s, the thread
(wire) jumps out of the pulley which rotates freely from now. What then is the velocity of the
pulley in rad/s and its rotation in rev/s (trs/s)?
3) When B comes to rest after hitting the ground, A continues to move and strike a body A’ of
mass M’ which is initially stationary. The collision is elastic. Determine the speeds of A and A’
after the collision in terms of M and M’. Consider the cases below:
M’ = M and M’ = M/2.