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JAMB Physics Past Questions (1983-2004)

This comprehensive collection of JAMB Physics past questions, spanning from 1983 to 2004, is an invaluable resource for aspiring university students in Nigeria. It offers a deep dive into the types of questions, difficulty levels, and key concepts frequently tested in the JAMB UTME Physics paper. By working through these questions, students can effectively gauge their preparation, identify areas of weakness, and refine their problem-solving strategies.

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About This Exam

This comprehensive collection of JAMB Physics past questions, spanning from 1983 to 2004, is an invaluable resource for aspiring university students in Nigeria. It offers a deep dive into the types of questions, difficulty levels, and key concepts frequently tested in the JAMB UTME Physics paper. By working through these questions, students can effectively gauge their preparation, identify areas of weakness, and refine their problem-solving strategies.

Topics Covered

- Mechanics

Exam Structure

  • Question Formatmcq
  • Total Questions68
  • Estimated Duration46 minutes
  • Difficulty LevelMedium

Learning Objectives

  • •Understand the scope and format of the JAMB Physics exam.

Prerequisites

A solid understanding of high school level Physics concepts, including mechanics, heat, waves, optics, electricity, magnetism, and basic modern physics. Familiarity with mathematical problem-solving is essential.

Sample Questions

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1
MCQQuestion

A body of mass 2 kg2 \text{ kg} and volume 500 cm3500 \text{ cm}^3 just floats when completely immersed in a liquid. Calculate the density of the liquid. (Take g=10 m s−2g = 10 \text{ m s}^{-2})

A

4.0×102 kg m−34.0 \times 10^2 \text{ kg m}^{-3}

B

4.0×103 kg m−34.0 \times 10^3 \text{ kg m}^{-3}

C

1.0×103 kg m−31.0 \times 10^3 \text{ kg m}^{-3}

D

1.0×106 kg m−31.0 \times 10^6 \text{ kg m}^{-3}

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2
MCQQuestion

A uniform cylindrical block of wood floats in water with one-third of its height above the water level. In a liquid of relative density 0.80.8, what fraction of its height will be above the liquid level?

A

1/61/6

B

2/52/5

C

3/43/4

D

5/65/6

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3
MCQQuestion

A student measures the length of a rod as 12.50 cm12.50 \text{ cm} using a vernier caliper. If the least count of the vernier caliper is 0.01 cm0.01 \text{ cm}, what is the absolute error in the measurement?

A

±0.005 cm\pm 0.005 \text{ cm}

B

±0.01 cm\pm 0.01 \text{ cm}

C

±0.02 cm\pm 0.02 \text{ cm}

D

±0.05 cm\pm 0.05 \text{ cm}

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MCQQuestion

A block of wood of volume 0.02 m30.02 \text{ m}^3 floats in water with 60%60\% of its volume submerged. If the density of water is 1000 kg m−31000 \text{ kg m}^{-3} and g=10 m s−2g = 10 \text{ m s}^{-2}, calculate the upthrust on the block.

A

60 N60 \text{ N}

B

100 N100 \text{ N}

C

120 N120 \text{ N}

D

200 N200 \text{ N}

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5
MCQQuestion

Which of the following correctly describes the experiment where a magnet is plunged into a coil connected to a galvanometer?

A

The effect illustrated is induced electromotive force

B

The strength of the current produced is inversely proportional to the speed with which the magnet is plunged into the coil

C

The direction of the current is always such as to enhance the change producing it

D

On removing the magnet from the coil the galvanometer deflected in the same direction

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6
MCQQuestion

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the properties of ripples on water and light waves?

A

Both are longitudinal waves.

B

Both have the same speed in a vacuum.

C

Both can be refracted and diffracted.

D

Both have the same wavelength.

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7
MCQQuestion

A simple pendulum, 0.6 m0.6 \text{ m} long, has a period of 1.5 s1.5 \text{ s}. What is the period of a similar pendulum 0.4 m0.4 \text{ m} long in the same location?

A

1.4 s1.4 \text{ s}

B

1.0 s1.0 \text{ s}

C

2.25 s2.25 \text{ s}

D

2.0 s2.0 \text{ s}

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8
MCQQuestion

A wire of length 15 m15 \text{ m} made of a material of resistivity 1.8×10−6 Ωm1.8 \times 10^{-6} \text{ }\Omega\text{m} has a resistance of 0.27 Ω0.27 \text{ }\Omega. Determine the cross-sectional area of the wire.

A

1.5×10−4 m21.5 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^2

B

1.0×10−4 m21.0 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^2

C

2.7×10−5 m22.7 \times 10^{-5} \text{ m}^2

D

7.3×10−5 m27.3 \times 10^{-5} \text{ m}^2

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9
MCQQuestion

A ship traveling towards a cliff receives the echo of its whistle after 3.03.0 seconds. A short while later, it receives another echo after 2.02.0 seconds. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m s−1340 \text{ m s}^{-1}, how much closer is the ship to the cliff between the two observations?

A

170 m170 \text{ m}

B

340 m340 \text{ m}

C

510 m510 \text{ m}

D

850 m850 \text{ m}

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10
MCQQuestion

What is the dimension of kinetic energy?

A

MLT−1MLT^{-1}

B

ML2T−2ML^2T^{-2}

C

ML2T−1ML^2T^{-1}

D

MLT−2MLT^{-2}

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How to Prepare

Key Preparation Tips

  • Solve questions chronologically to understand the evolution of the syllabus and question patterns.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • •Calculation errors due to improper use of formulas or units.

Success Criteria

A strong performance in this past paper set indicates a solid grasp of the JAMB Physics syllabus and effective exam-taking skills, significantly increasing the likelihood of success in the actual UTME. Aim for a high accuracy rate and efficient time management.

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