JAMB 2023

2023 JAMB Physics Past Questions

Browse the 2023 JAMB Physics past questions with answers and step-by-step explanations. 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. Use the year archive below to time yourself the way the actual exam does — most candidates need to work questions across multiple years before the patterns become obvious.

Sample JAMB Physics questions

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  1. Q12024MEDIUMEnglish

    In the following question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. bathe

    1. A.rake✓ Correct
    2. B.tear
    3. C.bath
    4. D.care
  2. Q22023MEDIUMGeography

    Which of the following is a major boost of tourism?

    1. A.adequate publicity about natural scenery✓ Correct
    2. B.variation in mode of transportation
    3. C.higher dependency ratio of the population
    4. D.specialization in labour force
  3. Q32023MEDIUMEnglish

    The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder

    1. A.exceeded/extreme
    2. B.acceded/access
    3. C.conceded/excess
    4. D.eluded/escape✓ Correct
  4. Q42015MEDIUMMathematics

    Find the area of the curved surface of a cone whose base radius is 3cm and whose height is 4cm (π = 3.14)

    1. A.17.1cm2
    2. B.27.2cm2
    3. C.47.1cm2✓ Correct
    4. D.37.3cm2
  5. Q52019MEDIUMPhysics

    Which of the following media allow the transmission of sound waves through them? I. air II. liquid III. solids

    1. A.I & II only
    2. B.I & III only
    3. C.II & III only✓ Correct
    4. D.I, II & III
  6. Q62024MEDIUMGeography

    A geyser is best described as/an

    1. A.explosion of volcano✓ Correct
    2. B.fountain of super heated stream
    3. C.thermal stream
    4. D.pool of hot water
  7. Q72012MEDIUMPhysics

    The use of lenses is Not applicable in the

    1. A.projector
    2. B.human eye
    3. C.periscope✓ Correct
    4. D.telescope
  8. Q82018MEDIUMEconomics

    The population density of a town made up of 50 square kilometer land area and 100 million people is________

    1. A.50,000 people per square kilometer✓ Correct
    2. B.2 million people per square kilometer 
    3. C.0.5 million people per square kilometer
    4. D.20 million people per square kilometer
  9. Q92022MEDIUMPhysical Education

    An injury resulting from the forceful twisting of the joint is called

    1. A.A. Dislocation
    2. B.B. fracture✓ Correct
    3. C.C. sprain
    4. D.D. strain
  10. Q102020MEDIUMAgricultural Science

    The physical properties of soil include the following except

    1. A.A. PH
    2. B.B. colour✓ Correct
    3. C.C. moisture content
    4. D.D. porosity

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