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JAMB Syllabus For Physics 2024/2025- PDF Download
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Syllabus Overview
| EXAMINATION TYPE | UTME / Direct Entry |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION YEAR | 2024/2025 |
| SYLLABUS | Chemistry |
| FILE FORMAT | |
| FILE SIZE | 283KB |
Physics, known as the fundamental science, delves into the mysteries of the universe—examining matter, energy, space, and time. The physics syllabus for the 2024 UTME outlines essential concepts, theories, and skills for mastery.
To excel, candidates should grasp theoretical knowledge and apply it through laboratory experiments and real-world scenarios, understanding the practical implications of physical principles.
General Objectives
- Sustain their interest in physics;
- Develop an attitude relevant to physics that encourages accuracy, precision and
objectivity; - Interpret physical phenomena, laws, definitions, concepts, and other theories;
- Demonstrate the ability to solve physics problems correctly using relevant theories
and concepts.
JAMB Syllabus For Physics 2024/2025
| Topics/Contents/Notes | Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1. Measurements and Units | Candidates should be able to: |
| i. Identify units of length, area, and volume | |
| ii. Use various measuring instruments | |
| iii. Determine dimensions and units of physical quantities | |
| iv. Estimate errors and express measurements in standard form | |
| v. Understand displacement, distance, and position concepts | |
| 2. Scalars and Vectors | Candidates should be able to: |
| i. Differentiate scalar and vector quantities | |
| ii. Solve vector problems using graphical methods | |
| iii. Resolve vectors into perpendicular components | |
| iv. Determine relative velocity | |
| 3. Motion | Candidates should be able to: |
| i. Identify and differentiate types of motion | |
| ii. Solve problems related to linear motion, projectiles, and circular motion | |
| iii. Apply Newton’s laws of motion | |
| iv. Understand Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M) and its applications | |
| 4. Gravitational Field | Candidates should be able to: |
| i. Apply Newton’s law of universal gravitation | |
| ii. Calculate gravitational potential and understand conservative fields | |
| iii. Determine acceleration due to gravity and its variations | |
| iv. Differentiate between mass and weight | |
| v. Calculate escape velocity |
Jamb Physics Syllabus Recommended Textbook
- Nelkon, M. (1977). Fundamentals of Physics. Great Britain: Hart-Davis Educational.Nelkon, M. and Parker, (1989).
- Advanced Level Physics (Sixth Edition). Heinemann.Okeke, P. N. and Anyakoha, M. W. (2000).
- Senior Secondary School Physics.
- Lagos: Pacific Printers.Olumuyionwa, A. and Ogunkoya, O. O. (1992). Comprehensive Certificate Physics. Ibadan: University Press Plc.Ike, E. E. (2006). Essential Principles of Physics.
- Aba: Enic Publishers.Ike, E. E. (2005).
- Numerical Problems and Solutions in Physics. Aba: F = Ma Enic Publisher
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