Mapped to the TMUA specification
ENGAA 2022 (Paper 2)
Engineering Admissions Assessment 2022 is one of the closest available past papers for the Test of Mathematics for University Admission. Below, all 40 questions are mapped to the TMUA topics they test, each with its answer. Sit it cold under exam timing, then work back through anything you missed using the solutions.
What this paper covers on the TMUA
Every question mapped to the Test of Mathematics for University Admission specification, so you know exactly which areas it tests.
- Algebra (10)
- Geometry (7)
- Ratio and proportion (4)
- Units (4)
- Number (2)
- Probability (1)
- Algebra and functions (5)
- Coordinate geometry in the (x,y)-plane (1)
- Differentiation (1)
- Exponentials and logarithms (1)
- Integration (1)
- Sequences and series (1)
Question 1
1 mark- A.
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Answer: E
Question 2
1 markAn 18 cm straight section of this wire lies in a uniform magnetic field. This section of wire is perpendicular to the direction of the field. The magnetic field strength is 0.15 T.
What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on this section of wire?
- A.0.0060 N
- B.0.36 N
- C.0.60 N
- D.0.81 N
- E.36 N
- F.49 N
- G.81 N
- H.4900 N
Answer: A
Question 3
1 mark- A.
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Answer: D
Question 4
1 markOne of these resistors is removed from the circuit and connected to a 12 V battery.
How much charge passes through this resistor in 6.0 minutes?
- A.0.025 C
- B.0.050 C
- C.0.15 C
- D.0.30 C
- E.0.75 C
- F.1.5 C
- G.9.0 C
- H.18 C
Answer: G
Question 5
1 markOn Monday, he earned 50% less than he earned on Sunday.
On Tuesday, he earned 20% more than he earned on Monday.
On Wednesday, he earned 30% less than he earned on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, he earned £84.
How much did Rob earn on Sunday?
- A.£15.12
- B.£35.28
- C.£117.60
- D.£200
- E.£210
- F.£300
- G.£1200
Answer: D
Question 6
1 mark
The times between the emission of the ultrasound pulse and the return of the reflections to the probe, and the strengths of the reflected pulses, are measured. The results are shown on the graph.

The speed of ultrasound in the metal is .
What is the distance between the of the metal block and the crack?
- A.0.2 m
- B.0.3 m
- C.0.4 m
- D.0.5 m
- E.0.6 m
- F.1.0 m
Answer: A
Question 7
1 mark- A.
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Answer: C
Question 8
1 markThe motor has an efficiency of 60% and is switched on for half an hour.
How much energy is during this time?
- A.0.160 J
- B.0.240 J
- C.160 J
- D.240 J
- E.576 J
- F.864 J
- G.576 000 J
- H.864 000 J
Answer: G
Question 9
1 markA larger rectangle is made by adding 3 cm to both the length and the width of PQRS, as shown.
The larger rectangle has an area of .

[diagram not to scale]
What is the ratio of PQ to PS?
- A.1:2
- B.4:7
- C.5:8
- D.7:11
- E.10:17
- F.17:31
Answer: B
Question 10
1 mark
The lamp and the resistor are connected in parallel with each other to a 6.0 V power supply and the current in the lamp, , is recorded.
In a second circuit, the lamp and the resistor are now connected in series with each other to the same power supply, and the current in the resistor is 0.18 A. The potential difference across the lamp, , is recorded.
What are the values of in the first circuit and in the second circuit?
| | / A | / V |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0.25 | 1.6 |
| B | 0.25 | 3.0 |
| C | 0.25 | 4.4 |
| D | 0.35 | 1.6 |
| E | 0.35 | 3.0 |
| F | 0.35 | 4.4 |
- A.,
- B.,
- C.,
- D.,
- E.,
- F.,
Answer: D
Question 11
1 mark
[diagram not to scale]
What is the length of PS, in metres?
- A.45
- B.65
- C.80
- D.120
- E.
- F.
- G.
- H.
Answer: G
Question 12
1 markThe horizontal distance between two points P and Q on the wave is 4.0 m, as shown in the diagram.

At time ms, point X on the string is at its maximum displacement of 6.0 mm above equilibrium.
What is the displacement of point X at time ms?
- A.6.0 mm above equilibrium
- B.between 0 mm and 6.0 mm above equilibrium
- C.0 mm
- D.between 0 mm and 6.0 mm below equilibrium
- E.6.0 mm below equilibrium
Answer: C
Question 13
1 markA cube has side length cm.
The total surface area of the cylinder is equal to four times the total surface area of the cube.
Which of the following is an expression for in terms of ?
- A.
- B.
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- H.
Answer: G
Question 14
1 markThe metal is removed from the liquid and immediately placed in 100 g of water that is at 20 °C.
The water is stirred and reaches a final temperature of 26 °C.
| material | specific heat capacity / J kg °C |
|---|---|
| hot liquid | 2000 |
| metal | 350 |
| water | 4200 |
What is the temperature of the hot liquid?
(Assume that heat transfers to or from the surroundings are negligible.)
- A.38 °C
- B.51 °C
- C.150 °C
- D.170 °C
- E.480 °C
Answer: D
Question 15
1 markWhich of the following is a rearrangement to make the subject?
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Answer: E
Question 16
1 markThe graph shows how the velocity of the magnet varies as it is then moved rapidly to position Y and back to position X.

The magnetic field of the bar magnet still affects the coil when the magnet is at position Y.
Which graph represents how the induced voltage in the coil changes as the magnet moves?

- A.Graph A
- B.Graph B
- C.Graph C
- D.Graph D
- E.Graph E
- F.Graph F
Answer: D
Question 17
1 markWhat is the probability that the three numbers form the three sides of a right-angled triangle?
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Answer: E
Question 18
1 mark
[diagram not to scale]
The spring is compressed by 5.0 cm and the slider remains in contact with it.
The spring is released and causes the slider to rise up the slope to a maximum vertical height of 20 cm.
The slider is replaced with one of mass 20 g.
The spring is now compressed by 15 cm, and the new slider remains in contact with it.
To what maximum vertical height does this new slider rise after it is released?
(the spring obeys Hooke's law; assume that air resistance is negligible)
- A.40 cm
- B.60 cm
- C.90 cm
- D.120 cm
- E.180 cm
- F.270 cm
Answer: F
Question 19
1 markThe first translation is by the vector
The second translation is by the vector
What is the value of ?
- A.-14
- B.-7
- C.-5
- D.-1
- E.1
- F.5
- G.7
- H.14
Answer: D
Question 20
1 markA heavy piston is now placed in the top of the cylinder and allowed to fall slowly downwards, compressing the air until the piston rests in equilibrium.
The mass of the piston is 50.0 kg and its cross-sectional area is .
What is the density of the air in the cylinder when the piston rests in equilibrium?
(gravitational field strength = ; assume that the air behaves as an ideal gas and that the temperature remains constant)
- A.
- B.
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Answer: E
Question 21
1 mark- A.
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Answer: A
Question 22
1 mark
The transverse waves that are creating the stationary wave travel at a speed of through the medium.
What is the frequency of the transverse waves?
- A.75 Hz
- B.150 Hz
- C.200 Hz
- D.450 Hz
- E.600 Hz
- F.1200 Hz
Answer: E
Question 23
1 mark
The triangle has vertices at (0,0), (10,0) and .
is a point on the arc of the semicircle.
Which of the following is an expression in terms of for the area of this triangle?
- A.
- B.
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- F.
Answer: A
Question 24
1 markThe same stone is thrown vertically upwards from the surface of the Moon, with the same initial speed.
What is the maximum height reached by the stone thrown on the Moon?
(gravitational field strength on the Earth = ; gravitational field strength on the Moon = ; air resistance may be ignored)
- A.
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Answer: A
Question 25
1 markThe ratio of the lengths of W to the lengths of X is 1:2
The ratio of the surface area of X to the surface area of Y is 2:1
The ratio of the volume of Y to the volume of Z is 1:2
What is the order of the solids when arranged in volume?
- A.W Y X Z
- B.W Y Z X
- C.W Z Y X
- D.Y W X Z
- E.Y W Z X
- F.Y Z W X
Answer: B
Question 26
1 mark
The incident ray is partially reflected and partially refracted. The angle between the reflected and refracted rays is 90°.
What is the refractive index of medium X?
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Answer: E
Question 27
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Question 28
1 markThe distance that it then travels away from Q is given by the equation:
where and are constants.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
The speed of the train increases with time at a constant rate.
The resultant force acting on the train increases with time.
The rate at which energy is transferred to the train increases with time.
- A.none of them
- B.1 only
- C.2 only
- D.3 only
- E.1 and 2 only
- F.1 and 3 only
- G.2 and 3 only
- H.1, 2 and 3
Answer: F
Question 29
1 mark- A.
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Answer: B
Question 30
1 markAnother length of wire is made from the same material. This wire is twice as long as the first wire and has half the diameter.
Both wires have circular cross-sections.
The two wires are connected in parallel.
What is the total resistance of this combination?
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- B.
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Answer: B
Question 31
1 mark- A.
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Answer: A
Question 32
1 markThe bucket is attached to a light, inextensible rope which winds onto a rotating cylinder of radius 0.200 m when a handle is turned.

To lift a bucket completely full of water at constant speed, it is necessary to apply a force of 250 N to the handle that acts along the tangent to the circle of radius 0.600 m, in which the handle moves.
The energy required to lift the bucket is wasted energy.
What is the efficiency of the system in lifting water from the well?
(gravitational field strength = ; density of water = )
- A.2.00%
- B.2.16%
- C.20.0%
- D.21.6%
- E.60.0%
Answer: C
Question 33
1 markFor what value of the radius does the sector have the maximum possible area?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.6
- E.12
- F.18
- G.36
Answer: D
Question 34
1 markA small object of mass 20 g is fixed at the 0 cm mark, and another small object of mass 80 g is fixed at the 100 cm mark.
The ruler is balanced on a pivot.
When the ruler is balanced, what distance is the pivot from the 0 cm mark?
- A.15 cm
- B.20 cm
- C.25 cm
- D.35 cm
- E.65 cm
- F.75 cm
- G.80 cm
- H.85 cm
Answer: E
Question 35
1 markThe rectangle ABDE has two of its vertices at A and B.
The point C lies on the edge DE, between D and E.
What is the area of the rectangle ABDE?
- A.6
- B.6.25
- C.30
- D.31.25
- E.35
- F.36.75
- G.42
- H.43.75
Answer: D
Question 36
1 mark
What are the magnitude and direction of the current in the 3.0 V battery?
- A.magnitude of current / A: 1.0, direction of current: from X to Y
- B.magnitude of current / A: 2.0, direction of current: from X to Y
- C.magnitude of current / A: 2.25, direction of current: from X to Y
- D.magnitude of current / A: 6.0, direction of current: from X to Y
- E.magnitude of current / A: 1.0, direction of current: from Y to X
- F.magnitude of current / A: 2.0, direction of current: from Y to X
- G.magnitude of current / A: 2.25, direction of current: from Y to X
- H.magnitude of current / A: 6.0, direction of current: from Y to X
Answer: F
Question 37
1 markWhat is the perpendicular distance of the point from this line?
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Answer: C
Question 38
1 mark
The spheres collide with each other and coalesce.
What is the loss of kinetic energy during the collision?
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Answer: C
Question 39
1 mark- A.8
- B.16
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Answer: F
Question 40
1 markThe Young modulus of steel is Pa.
When the cable lies on horizontal ground its length is 40 m.
What is its extension when it is suspended freely from one end and hangs vertically?
(gravitational field strength = ; assume that the cable obeys Hooke's law)
- A.0 m
- B.
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- D.
- E.
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- G.
- H.
Answer: G