
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.
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
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
Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.
- An object of mass down an inclined plane at an angle of to the horizontal. The coefficient of an active friction is
- 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?
I, II and III only
II, III and IV only
I, II and IV only
I, II III and IV
- Which of the following is a factor that can increase the rate of evaporation of water in air?
Increase in the pressure atmosphere
Rise in temperature
Increase in the average of the molecules of water
Increase in the kinetic e of the molecules of water.
- From the velocity-time graph shown above, which of the following quantities CANNOT be determined?
Deceleration.
Initial velocity.
Total distance travelled.
Initial acceleration
- A rocket is fired fror earth's surface to a distant f By Newton's law of un gravitation, the force will
increase as reduces
increase as varies
remains constant
increases as increases
- Where a man can place his face to get an enlarged image when using a concave mirror to shave.
between the centre of curvature and the principle focus
at principle focus
between the principle focus and the pole
At the centre of the curvature
- In order to remove the error of parallax when taking measurements with a metre rule, the eye should be focused
slantingly towards the left on the markings
slantingly towards the right on the markings
vertically downwards on the markings
vertically upwards on the markings.
- Calculate the total distance covered by a train before coming to rest if its initial speed is with a constant retardation of .
.
- After reflection from a concave mirror, rays of light from the sun converge
At the radius of curvature
At the focus
Beyond the radius of curvature
Between the focus and radius of curvature
- of a gas is collected at and . What is the volume of the gas at standard temperature and pressure?
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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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