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JAMB UTME 2016

JAMB Physics 2016 past questions

6 objective questions from the 2016 JAMB Physics paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB Physics past questions

  1. Question 1

    Pressure

    A force of 500 N acts on an area of 5 m². Find the pressure exerted.

    1. Option A: 2,500 Pa
    2. Option B: 50 Pa
    3. Option C: 200 Pa
    4. Option D: 100 Pa
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: D, 100 Pa

    Pressure = force ÷ area = 500 ÷ 5 = 100 Pa.

  2. Question 2

    Current electricity

    A potential difference of 16.5 V is applied across a 11 Ω resistor. Find the current that flows.

    1. Option A: 181.5 A
    2. Option B: 0.67 A
    3. Option C: 3 A
    4. Option D: 1.5 A
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: D, 1.5 A

    By Ohm's law, I = V ÷ R = 16.5 ÷ 11 = 1.5 A.

  3. Question 3

    Work and energy

    Calculate the kinetic energy of a 2 kg body moving at 4 m/s.

    1. Option A: 32 J
    2. Option B: 4 J
    3. Option C: 16 J
    4. Option D: 8 J
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: C, 16 J

    KE = ½mv² = ½ × 2 × 4² = 16 J.

  4. Question 4

    Waves

    A wave of frequency 350 Hz has a wavelength of 6 m. Find its speed.

    1. Option A: 2100 m/s
    2. Option B: 58.33 m/s
    3. Option C: 0.0171 m/s
    4. Option D: 4200 m/s
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: A, 2100 m/s

    v = fλ = 350 × 6 = 2100 m/s.

  5. Question 5

    Motion

    A car moving at 4 m/s accelerates uniformly at 3 m/s² for 4 s. Find its final velocity.

    1. Option A: 15 m/s
    2. Option B: 7 m/s
    3. Option C: 16 m/s
    4. Option D: 32 m/s
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: C, 16 m/s

    Use v = u + at = 4 + 3 × 4 = 16 m/s.

  6. Question 6

    Units and measurement

    What is the SI unit of frequency?

    1. Option A: Hertz
    2. Option B: Second
    3. Option C: Metre
    4. Option D: Decibel
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: A, Hertz

    Frequency is measured in hertz (Hz), cycles per second.

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