JAMB UTME

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Prepare effectively for the JAMB UTME Physics exam with this comprehensive past paper from 2018. This resource offers a realistic simulation of the actual examination, featuring 40 multiple-choice questions designed to assess your understanding of fundamental physics principles. By working through these questions, you'll gain valuable insights into the types of problems encountered, the difficulty level, and the breadth of topics covered in the JAMB Physics syllabus.

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Prepare effectively for the JAMB UTME Physics exam with this comprehensive past paper from 2018. This resource offers a realistic simulation of the actual examination, featuring 40 multiple-choice questions designed to assess your understanding of fundamental physics principles. By working through these questions, you'll gain valuable insights into the types of problems encountered, the difficulty level, and the breadth of topics covered in the JAMB Physics syllabus.

Topics Covered

- Mechanics

Exam Structure

  • Question Formatmcq
  • Total Questions40
  • Estimated Duration27 minutes
  • Difficulty LevelMedium

Learning Objectives

  • Understand key physics concepts tested in the JAMB UTME.

Prerequisites

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

Sample Questions

Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.

1
MCQQuestion

What type of reaction is represented by the following scheme? 12X+12Y23Z+01n+energy^2_1X + ^2_1Y \rightarrow ^3_2Z + ^1_0n + \text{energy}

A

Fusion reaction

B

Fission reaction

C

Chain reaction

D

Radioactive decay

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2
MCQQuestion

The linear expansivity of brass is 2×105 C12 \times 10^{-5}\text{ C}^{-1}. If the volume of a piece of brass is 15.00 cm315.00\text{ cm}^3 at 0C0^\circ\text{C}, what is the volume at 100C100^\circ\text{C}?

A

16.03 cm316.03\text{ cm}^3

B

15.09 cm315.09\text{ cm}^3

C

16.00 cm316.00\text{ cm}^3

D

15.03 cm315.03\text{ cm}^3

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MCQQuestion

Which of the following best describes the energy changes which take place when a steam engine drives a generator which lights a lamp?

A

Heat \rightarrow Light \rightarrow Sound

B

Heat \rightarrow Kinetic \rightarrow Electricity \rightarrow Heat and Light

C

Kinetic \rightarrow Light \rightarrow Heat \rightarrow Electricity

D

Electricity \rightarrow Kinetic \rightarrow Heat \rightarrow Light

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4
MCQQuestion

Which of the following obeys Ohm's Law?

A

All metals

B

Diode only

C

All electrolytes

D

Glass

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5
MCQQuestion

Which of the following is true of an electrical charge?

A

Positive charge means deficit electrons

B

Negative charge means excess of electrons

C

Electric current movement of electrons

D

All of the above

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6
MCQQuestion

The electrochemical equivalent of silver 0.0012 g/C0.0012\text{ g/C}. If 36.0 g36.0\text{ g} of silver is to be deposited by electrolysis on a surface by passing a steady current for 55 minutes, the current must be

A

6000 A6000\text{ A}

B

100 A100\text{ A}

C

10 A10\text{ A}

D

1 A1\text{ A}

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MCQQuestion

A lead bullet of mass m1m_1 is fired with a velocity of v1v_1 into a lead block of mass m2m_2. Given that the lead block can move freely, the final kinetic energy after impact is

A

150 J150\text{ J}

B

100 J100\text{ J}

C

50 J50\text{ J}

D

200 J200\text{ J}

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8
MCQQuestion

Which of the following diagrams represents a correct n-p-n transistor?

A

(Diagram A)

B

(Diagram B)

C

(Diagram C)

D

(Diagram D)

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MCQQuestion

Which of the following is NOT used to explain a mirage? I. Layers of air near the surface have varying refractive indices in hot weather II. Road surfaces sometimes become good reflectors in hot weather. III. Light from the sky can be reflected upwards after coming close to and the road surface

A

I and III only

B

II and III only

C

II only

D

I, II and III

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MCQQuestion

A narrow beam of white light can be split into different colours by a glass prism. The correct explanation is that

A

white light is electromagnetic wave

B

the prism has all the colours of the white light

C

different colours of white light travel with different speeds in glass

D

white light has undergone internal reflection in the prism

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How to Prepare

Key Preparation Tips

  • Review the JAMB Physics syllabus thoroughly.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Calculation errors due to incorrect formula application or unit conversion.

Success Criteria

Achieving a high score (typically 70% and above) on this past paper indicates a strong grasp of the core physics concepts and readiness for the JAMB UTME Physics examination.

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