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JAMB Physics Past Questions & CBT Practice

Physics blends conceptual understanding with calculation. The papers reward students who can move quickly between formulas, units, and physical intuition — and who have worked enough past questions to recognise the common setups. On this page you can try sample JAMB Physics past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

Sample JAMB Physics questions

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  1. Q12025MEDIUMPhysics

    A gas is cooled at a constant pressure from 57ºC was observed to shrink one-fifth (1\5) of its original volume of 2.00cm$^3$. Find its new temperature

    1. A.-150$^o$C
    2. B.-207$^0$C✓ Correct
    3. C.-195$^0$C
    4. D.-200$^0$C
  2. Q22025MEDIUMPhysics

    The tangential force acting on an object that opposes it from sliding freely on the adjacent surface is called

    1. A.Weight
    2. B.Upthrust
    3. C.Frictional force✓ Correct
    4. D.Normal force
  3. Q32025MEDIUMPhysics

    The emf of a cell is the potential difference across its terminals when it is in

    1. A.series connection
    2. B.closed circuit
    3. C.open circuit✓ Correct
    4. D.parallel connection
  4. Q42025MEDIUMPhysics

    I. The colour of light depends on its frequency II. When white light is dispersed by a triangular prism, yellow is deviated more than green III. Rainbows are formed when rains fall heavily. Which of the above statements is/are correct about dispersion and colours?

    1. A.I and III only
    2. B.I only✓ Correct
    3. C.II and III only
    4. D.I and II only
  5. Q52025MEDIUMPhysics

    Which of the following is better for measuring a very small resistance?

    1. A.Voltmeter
    2. B.Wheatstone bridge
    3. C.rheostat
    4. D.Potentiometer✓ Correct
  6. Q62025MEDIUMPhysics

    What pressure would a 5000N weight of water exert at the bottom of a reservoir containing it if its length and breadth are 10m and 5m, respectively

    1. A.200Pa
    2. B.182Pa
    3. C.100Pa✓ Correct
    4. D.120Pa

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