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JAMB UTME Physics Questions
Practise physics (science) for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Physics practice
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Q1.The SI unit of power is the:
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Answer: C — Watt
1 watt = 1 joule per second.
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Q2.A body with initial velocity 5 m/s accelerates at 4 m/s² for 8 s. Find the distance covered.
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Answer: C — 168 m
s = ut + ½at² = 5×8 + ½×4×8² = 168 m.
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Q3.The frequency of a wave is measured in:
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Answer: B — Hertz
1 hertz = 1 cycle per second.
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Q4.Find the kinetic energy of a 20 kg body moving at 6 m/s.
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Answer: C — 360 J
KE = ½mv² = ½ × 20 × 6² = 360 J.
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Q5.The unit of electrical resistance is the:
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Answer: B — Ohm
Resistance is measured in ohms (Ω).
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Q6.A current of 4 A flows through a 8 Ω resistor. What is the potential difference across it?
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Answer: A — 32 V
Ohm’s law: V = IR = 4 × 8 = 32 V.
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Q7.The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is:
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Answer: B — Refraction
Refraction is caused by a change in light’s speed.
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Q8.Find the kinetic energy of a 38 kg body moving at 6 m/s.
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Answer: A — 684 J
KE = ½mv² = ½ × 38 × 6² = 684 J.
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Q9.Which law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction?
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Answer: D — Newton’s third law
Newton’s third law.
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Q10.A body starts at 17 m/s and accelerates uniformly at 3 m/s² for 8 s. Find its final velocity.
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Answer: C — 41 m/s
v = u + at = 17 + 3×8 = 41 m/s.
How to approach physics questions
Write the formula before substituting and keep SI units throughout. Most numerical questions use one of: v = u + at, s = ut + ½at², F = ma, KE = ½mv², V = IR, P = I²R.
About JAMB UTME
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination — conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nigeria’s computer-based university admission exam; Use of English is compulsory.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
JAMB UTME practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Algebra | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Chemistry | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Biology | Science | Question bank |