JAMB Physics Syllabus
1. Measurements and Units
- Fundamental and derived quantities
- SI units and dimensions
- Vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauge
2. Scalars and Vectors
- Differences between scalar and vector quantities
- Resolution and addition of vectors
3. Motion
- Linear motion equations
- Newton's laws of motion
- Projectile and circular motion
4. Energy, Work, and Power
- Types and conservation of energy
- Work done and power calculations
5. Properties of Matter
- Density and pressure
- Surface tension and viscosity
- Elasticity and Hooke's Law
- Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles's, and Pressure Law)
6. Heat Energy
- Temperature scales and heat transfer
- Specific heat capacity and latent heat
- Expansion of solids, liquids, and gases
7. Waves
- Types and properties of waves
- Reflection, refraction, and diffraction
- Sound waves and Doppler effect
8. Optics
- Reflection and refraction of light
- Lenses and optical instruments
- Dispersion and total internal reflection
9. Electricity and Magnetism
- Coulomb's law and electric fields
- Current, resistance, and Ohm's law
- Series and parallel circuits
- Electromagnetic induction and transformers
10. Modern Physics
- Radioactivity and nuclear reactions
- Photoelectric effect
- X-rays and their applications