JAMB UTME

Jamb Physics Questions (2012) - Practice Exam

University of Ilorin

This 2012 JAMB Physics practice exam provides a comprehensive assessment of your understanding of key physics concepts. Designed to mirror the actual JAMB UTME, it features 50 multiple-choice questions that span various branches of physics, including mechanics, heat, waves, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations to aid in learning and reinforce understanding.

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About This Exam

This 2012 JAMB Physics practice exam provides a comprehensive assessment of your understanding of key physics concepts. Designed to mirror the actual JAMB UTME, it features 50 multiple-choice questions that span various branches of physics, including mechanics, heat, waves, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations to aid in learning and reinforce understanding.

Topics Covered

- General Instructions

Exam Structure

  • Question Formatmcq
  • Total Questions50
  • Estimated Duration34 minutes
  • Difficulty LevelMedium

Learning Objectives

  • Apply fundamental principles of mechanics to solve problems involving motion, forces, and energy.

Prerequisites

A solid understanding of secondary school physics curriculum, including mechanics, heat, waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Familiarity with basic mathematical concepts and formulas is essential.

Sample Questions

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1
MCQQuestion
  1. An object of mass 20kg20\text{kg} down an inclined plane at an angle of 3030^\circ to the horizontal. The coefficient of an active friction is
A

0.20.2

B

0.30.3

C

0.50.5

D

0.60.6

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2
MCQQuestion
  1. I. Small size II. Low power requirement III. Not easily damaged by high Temperature IV. Highly durable Which of the above are the advantages of semiconductors?
A

I, II and III only

B

II, III and IV only

C

I, II and IV only

D

I, II III and IV

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3
MCQQuestion
  1. Which of the following is a factor that can increase the rate of evaporation of water in air?
A

Increase in the pressure atmosphere

B

Rise in temperature

C

Increase in the average of the molecules of water

D

Increase in the kinetic e of the molecules of water.

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4
MCQQuestion
  1. From the velocity-time graph shown above, which of the following quantities CANNOT be determined?
A

Deceleration.

B

Initial velocity.

C

Total distance travelled.

D

Initial acceleration

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MCQQuestion
  1. A rocket is fired fror earth's surface to a distant f By Newton's law of un gravitation, the force FF will
A

increase as aa reduces

B

increase as GG varies

C

remains constant

D

increases as rr increases

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6
MCQQuestion
  1. Where a man can place his face to get an enlarged image when using a concave mirror to shave.
A

between the centre of curvature and the principle focus

B

at principle focus

C

between the principle focus and the pole

D

At the centre of the curvature

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7
MCQQuestion
  1. In order to remove the error of parallax when taking measurements with a metre rule, the eye should be focused
A

slantingly towards the left on the markings

B

slantingly towards the right on the markings

C

vertically downwards on the markings

D

vertically upwards on the markings.

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8
MCQQuestion
  1. Calculate the total distance covered by a train before coming to rest if its initial speed is 30 ms130\text{ ms}^{-1} with a constant retardation of 0.1 ms20.1\text{ ms}^{-2}.
A

5500m5500\text{m}

B

4500m4500\text{m}

C

4200m4200\text{m}

D

3000m3000\text{m}.

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9
MCQQuestion
  1. After reflection from a concave mirror, rays of light from the sun converge
A

At the radius of curvature

B

At the focus

C

Beyond the radius of curvature

D

Between the focus and radius of curvature

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10
MCQQuestion
  1. 2000cm32000\text{cm}^3 of a gas is collected at 27C27^\circ C and 700mmHg700\text{mmHg}. What is the volume of the gas at standard temperature and pressure?
A

1896.5cm31896.5\text{cm}^3

B

1767.3cm31767.3\text{cm}^3

C

1676.3cm31676.3\text{cm}^3

D

1456.5cm31456.5\text{cm}^3

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How to Prepare

Key Preparation Tips

  • Review fundamental physics formulas and concepts thoroughly.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Calculation errors due to rushing or incorrect formula application.

Success Criteria

Achieving a score that meets or exceeds the cut-off mark set by your target institution. Aiming for a high percentage of correct answers indicates a strong grasp of the subject matter.

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