JAMB · Physics
2025 Objective Attempt
Answer all questions carefully and submit when you are done.
Question 1
What is the unit of measurement for force in the International System of Units?
A.
Newton
B.
Joule
C.
Pascal
D.
Watt
Question 2
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the motion of an object?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 3
What is the process by which an object's velocity increases as it moves closer to a source of gravitational pull?
A.
Acceleration
B.
Deceleration
C.
Gravity
D.
Friction
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?
A.
Mass
B.
Velocity
C.
Time
D.
Temperature
Question 5
What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?
A.
Mass
B.
Weight
C.
Volume
D.
Density
Question 6
Which of the following types of waves requires a physical medium to propagate?
A.
Mechanical waves
B.
Electromagnetic waves
C.
Water waves
D.
Sound waves
Question 7
What is the unit of measurement for power in the International System of Units?
A.
Watt
B.
Joule
C.
Newton
D.
Pascal
Question 8
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
A.
Force
B.
Velocity
C.
Mass
D.
Acceleration
Question 9
What is the term for the resistance to motion between two surfaces that are in contact?
A.
Friction
B.
Gravity
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 10
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the position of an object?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 11
What is the process by which an object's velocity decreases as it moves away from a source of gravitational pull?
A.
Acceleration
B.
Deceleration
C.
Gravity
D.
Friction
Question 12
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
A.
Solar energy
B.
Wind energy
C.
Fossil fuels
D.
Hydro energy
Question 13
What is the term for the amount of energy required to change the temperature of an object by a certain amount?
A.
Specific heat capacity
B.
Latent heat
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Heat transfer
Question 14
Which of the following types of waves can propagate through a vacuum?
A.
Mechanical waves
B.
Electromagnetic waves
C.
Water waves
D.
Sound waves
Question 15
What is the unit of measurement for frequency in the International System of Units?
A.
Hertz
B.
Joule
C.
Newton
D.
Pascal
Question 16
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
A.
Fossil fuels
B.
Solar energy
C.
Nuclear energy
D.
Geothermal energy
Question 17
What is the term for the energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference?
A.
Heat transfer
B.
Work
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 18
Which of the following types of motion is characterized by a constant velocity?
A.
Uniform motion
B.
Non-uniform motion
C.
Circular motion
D.
Rotational motion
Question 19
What is the term for the force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact?
A.
Friction
B.
Gravity
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 20
Which of the following is an example of a type of energy that is associated with the motion of particles?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 21
What is the process by which an object's temperature increases as it absorbs energy?
A.
Heating
B.
Cooling
C.
Melting
D.
Boiling
Question 22
Which of the following types of waves has a speed that is dependent on the properties of the medium?
A.
Mechanical waves
B.
Electromagnetic waves
C.
Water waves
D.
Sound waves
Question 23
What is the term for the energy required to change the state of a substance?
A.
Latent heat
B.
Specific heat capacity
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Heat transfer
Question 24
Which of the following is an example of a type of energy that is associated with the position of an object in a gravitational field?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 25
What is the process by which an object's temperature decreases as it loses energy?
A.
Heating
B.
Cooling
C.
Melting
D.
Boiling
Question 26
Which of the following types of motion is characterized by a change in velocity?
A.
Uniform motion
B.
Non-uniform motion
C.
Circular motion
D.
Rotational motion
Question 27
What is the term for the force that acts on an object due to gravity?
A.
Weight
B.
Mass
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 28
Which of the following is an example of a type of energy that is associated with the motion of an object?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 29
What is the process by which an object's velocity increases as it moves away from a source of gravitational pull?
A.
Acceleration
B.
Deceleration
C.
Gravity
D.
Friction
Question 30
Which of the following types of waves can propagate through a solid, liquid, or gas?
A.
Mechanical waves
B.
Electromagnetic waves
C.
Water waves
D.
Sound waves
Question 31
What is the term for the energy transferred between objects due to a force applied over a distance?
A.
Work
B.
Heat transfer
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 32
Which of the following is an example of a type of energy that is associated with the vibration of particles?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 33
What is the process by which an object's state changes from solid to liquid?
A.
Melting
B.
Boiling
C.
Condensation
D.
Evaporation
Question 34
Which of the following types of motion is characterized by a circular path?
A.
Uniform motion
B.
Non-uniform motion
C.
Circular motion
D.
Rotational motion
Question 35
What is the term for the force that acts on an object due to its motion through a fluid?
A.
Drag
B.
Friction
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 36
Which of the following is an example of a type of energy that is associated with the motion of an object in a specific direction?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 37
What is the process by which an object's state changes from liquid to gas?
A.
Evaporation
B.
Condensation
C.
Melting
D.
Boiling
Question 38
Which of the following types of waves has a speed that is independent of the properties of the medium?
A.
Mechanical waves
B.
Electromagnetic waves
C.
Water waves
D.
Sound waves
Question 39
What is the term for the energy required to change the temperature of an object by a certain amount?
A.
Specific heat capacity
B.
Latent heat
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Heat transfer
Question 40
Which of the following is an example of a type of energy that is associated with the motion of charged particles?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 41
What is the unit of measurement for force in the International System of Units?
A.
Newton
B.
Joule
C.
Pascal
D.
Watt
Question 42
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the motion of an object?
A.
Potential energy
B.
Kinetic energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 43
What is the process by which an object's velocity increases as it moves closer to a source of gravitational pull?
A.
Gravity
B.
Friction
C.
Acceleration
D.
Deceleration
Question 44
What is the term for the 'force' that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact?
A.
Gravity
B.
Friction
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 45
A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 30 m/s. What is the acceleration of the car?
A.
0 m/s^2
B.
5 m/s^2
C.
10 m/s^2
D.
15 m/s^2
Question 46
What is the unit of measurement for power in the International System of Units?
A.
Watt
B.
Joule
C.
Newton
D.
Pascal
Question 47
A block of mass 5 kg is pulled with a force of 10 N. What is the acceleration of the block?
A.
0.5 m/s^2
B.
1 m/s^2
C.
2 m/s^2
D.
5 m/s^2
Question 48
What is the term for the energy an object has due to its motion?
A.
Potential energy
B.
Kinetic energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 49
Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?
A.
Mass
B.
Time
C.
Force
D.
Temperature
Question 50
What is the term for the 'force' that acts on an object due to the gravitational pull of another object?
A.
Normal force
B.
Friction
C.
Gravity
D.
Tension
Question 51
A ball is thrown upwards from the surface of the Earth. What is the direction of the acceleration of the ball?
A.
Upwards
B.
Downwards
C.
Left
D.
Right
Question 52
What is the unit of measurement for energy in the International System of Units?
A.
Joule
B.
Newton
C.
Watt
D.
Pascal
Question 53
A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 50 m/s. What is the net force acting on the car?
A.
0 N
B.
10 N
C.
20 N
D.
50 N
Question 54
What is the term for the 'force' that acts on an object due to the gravitational pull of another object?
A.
Normal force
B.
Friction
C.
Gravity
D.
Tension
Question 55
A block of mass 10 kg is pulled with a force of 20 N. What is the acceleration of the block?
A.
0.5 m/s^2
B.
1 m/s^2
C.
2 m/s^2
D.
5 m/s^2
Question 56
What is the unit of measurement for pressure in the International System of Units?
A.
Pascal
B.
Newton
C.
Joule
D.
Watt
Question 57
A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 20 m/s. What is the acceleration of the car?
A.
0 m/s^2
B.
5 m/s^2
C.
10 m/s^2
D.
15 m/s^2
Question 58
What is the term for the energy an object has due to its position or configuration?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 59
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
A.
Force
B.
Mass
C.
Velocity
D.
Temperature
Question 60
What is the term for the 'force' that acts on an object due to the gravitational pull of another object?
A.
Normal force
B.
Friction
C.
Gravity
D.
Tension
Question 61
A ball is thrown downwards from the surface of the Earth. What is the direction of the acceleration of the ball?
A.
Upwards
B.
Downwards
C.
Left
D.
Right
Question 62
What is the unit of measurement for work in the International System of Units?
A.
Joule
B.
Newton
C.
Watt
D.
Pascal
Question 63
A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 40 m/s. What is the net force acting on the car?
A.
0 N
B.
10 N
C.
20 N
D.
50 N
Question 64
What is the term for the 'force' that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact?
A.
Gravity
B.
Friction
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 65
A block of mass 8 kg is pulled with a force of 16 N. What is the acceleration of the block?
A.
0.5 m/s^2
B.
1 m/s^2
C.
2 m/s^2
D.
5 m/s^2
Question 66
What is the unit of measurement for frequency in the International System of Units?
A.
Hertz
B.
Newton
C.
Joule
D.
Watt
Question 67
A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 60 m/s. What is the acceleration of the car?
A.
0 m/s^2
B.
5 m/s^2
C.
10 m/s^2
D.
15 m/s^2
Question 68
What is the term for the energy an object has due to its motion?
A.
Potential energy
B.
Kinetic energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 69
Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?
A.
Mass
B.
Time
C.
Force
D.
Temperature
Question 70
What is the term for the 'force' that acts on an object due to the gravitational pull of another object?
A.
Normal force
B.
Friction
C.
Gravity
D.
Tension
Question 71
A ball is thrown upwards from the surface of the Earth. What is the direction of the acceleration of the ball?
A.
Upwards
B.
Downwards
C.
Left
D.
Right
Question 72
What is the unit of measurement for torque in the International System of Units?
A.
Newton-meter
B.
Joule
C.
Watt
D.
Pascal
Question 73
A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 20 m/s. What is the net force acting on the car?
A.
0 N
B.
10 N
C.
20 N
D.
50 N
Question 74
What is the term for the 'force' that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact?
A.
Gravity
B.
Friction
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 75
A block of mass 12 kg is pulled with a force of 24 N. What is the acceleration of the block?
A.
0.5 m/s^2
B.
1 m/s^2
C.
2 m/s^2
D.
5 m/s^2
Question 76
What is the unit of measurement for speed in the International System of Units?
A.
Meter per second
B.
Newton
C.
Joule
D.
Watt
Question 77
A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 40 m/s. What is the acceleration of the car?
A.
0 m/s^2
B.
5 m/s^2
C.
10 m/s^2
D.
15 m/s^2
Question 78
What is the term for the energy an object has due to its position or configuration?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 79
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
A.
Force
B.
Mass
C.
Velocity
D.
Temperature
Question 80
What is the term for the 'force' that acts on an object due to the gravitational pull of another object?
A.
Normal force
B.
Friction
C.
Gravity
D.
Tension
Question 81
What is the unit of measurement for force in the International System of Units?
A.
Newton
B.
Joule
C.
Pascal
D.
Watt
Question 82
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the motion of an object?
A.
Potential energy
B.
Kinetic energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electromagnetic energy
Question 83
What is the process by which an object's velocity increases as it moves closer to a source of gravitational pull?
A.
Acceleration
B.
Deceleration
C.
Gravity
D.
Friction
Question 84
Which of the following scientists is credited with the discovery of the law of universal gravitation?
A.
Galileo Galilei
B.
Johannes Kepler
C.
Isaac Newton
D.
Albert Einstein
Question 85
What is the term for the 'stretching' of space and time around a massive object?
A.
Gravitational field
B.
Electromagnetic field
C.
Time dilation
D.
Spacetime curvature
Question 86
Which of the following types of waves requires a physical medium to propagate?
A.
Mechanical wave
B.
Electromagnetic wave
C.
Transverse wave
D.
Longitudinal wave
Question 87
What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
A.
299,792,458 m/s
B.
300,000,000 m/s
C.
200,000,000 m/s
D.
100,000,000 m/s
Question 88
Which of the following particles has a negative charge?
A.
Proton
B.
Neutron
C.
Electron
D.
Positron
Question 89
What is the process by which an atom gains or loses electrons to form ions?
A.
Ionization
B.
Electron transfer
C.
Proton transfer
D.
Neutron transfer
Question 90
Which of the following types of radiation has the highest frequency?
A.
Radio wave
B.
Microwave
C.
Infrared radiation
D.
Gamma radiation
Question 91
What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?
A.
Mass
B.
Weight
C.
Volume
D.
Density
Question 92
Which of the following scientists is credited with the development of the theory of relativity?
A.
Albert Einstein
B.
Isaac Newton
C.
Galileo Galilei
D.
Johannes Kepler
Question 93
What is the unit of measurement for energy in the International System of Units?
A.
Joule
B.
Newton
C.
Watt
D.
Pascal
Question 94
Which of the following types of motion is characterized by a constant velocity?
A.
Uniform motion
B.
Accelerated motion
C.
Decelerated motion
D.
Oscillatory motion
Question 95
What is the term for the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?
A.
Friction
B.
Gravity
C.
Normal force
D.
Tension
Question 96
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the vibration of atoms or molecules?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electromagnetic energy
Question 97
What is the process by which a liquid changes state to become a gas?
A.
Evaporation
B.
Condensation
C.
Melting
D.
Boiling
Question 98
Which of the following scientists is credited with the discovery of the principle of buoyancy?
A.
Archimedes
B.
Galileo Galilei
C.
Isaac Newton
D.
Albert Einstein
Question 99
What is the term for the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object partially or fully submerged in the fluid?
A.
Buoyancy
B.
Gravity
C.
Friction
D.
Tension
Question 100
Which of the following types of waves is characterized by vibrations perpendicular to the direction of propagation?
A.
Longitudinal wave
B.
Transverse wave
C.
Mechanical wave
D.
Electromagnetic wave
Question 101
What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature and atmospheric pressure?
A.
343 m/s
B.
300 m/s
C.
200 m/s
D.
100 m/s
Question 102
Which of the following scientists is credited with the development of the kinetic theory of gases?
A.
Robert Brown
B.
James Clerk Maxwell
C.
Ludwig Boltzmann
D.
Albert Einstein
Question 103
What is the term for the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius?
A.
Specific heat capacity
B.
Latent heat
C.
Thermal conductivity
D.
Heat transfer
Question 104
Which of the following types of radiation is used in medical imaging?
A.
X-ray
B.
Gamma radiation
C.
Infrared radiation
D.
Ultraviolet radiation
Question 105
What is the process by which a solid changes state to become a liquid?
A.
Melting
B.
Boiling
C.
Evaporation
D.
Condensation
Question 106
Which of the following scientists is credited with the discovery of the principle of conservation of energy?
A.
Julius Robert Mayer
B.
James Joule
C.
Hermann von Helmholtz
D.
Albert Einstein
Question 107
What is the term for the force that causes an object to rotate around a fixed axis?
A.
Torque
B.
Friction
C.
Gravity
D.
Normal force
Question 108
Which of the following types of motion is characterized by a repeating pattern of motion?
A.
Uniform motion
B.
Accelerated motion
C.
Oscillatory motion
D.
Random motion
Question 109
What is the unit of measurement for power in the International System of Units?
A.
Watt
B.
Joule
C.
Newton
D.
Pascal
Question 110
Which of the following scientists is credited with the development of the theory of electromagnetic induction?
A.
Michael Faraday
B.
James Clerk Maxwell
C.
Heinrich Hertz
D.
Albert Einstein
Question 111
What is the unit of measurement for force in the International System of Units?
A.
Newton
B.
Joule
C.
Pascal
D.
Watt
Question 112
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the motion of an object?
A.
Potential energy
B.
Kinetic energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 113
What is the process by which an object's velocity increases as it moves closer to a source of gravitational pull?
A.
Acceleration
B.
Deceleration
C.
Gravity
D.
Friction
Question 114
Which of the following waves requires a physical medium to propagate?
A.
Electromagnetic wave
B.
Mechanical wave
C.
Transverse wave
D.
Longitudinal wave
Question 115
What is the term for the 'bending' of light as it passes from one medium to another?
A.
Refraction
B.
Reflection
C.
Diffraction
D.
Dispersion
Question 116
Which of the following instruments is used to measure the pressure of a gas?
A.
Barometer
B.
Manometer
C.
Thermometer
D.
Spectrometer
Question 117
What is the term for the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree Celsius?
A.
Specific heat capacity
B.
Latent heat
C.
Thermal conductivity
D.
Heat transfer
Question 118
Which of the following types of mirrors is curved outward and forms a virtual image?
A.
Convex mirror
B.
Concave mirror
C.
Plane mirror
D.
Spherical mirror
Question 119
What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid?
A.
Friction
B.
Gravity
C.
Normal force
D.
Viscosity
Question 120
Which of the following laws states that the net force acting on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration?
A.
Newton's first law
B.
Newton's second law
C.
Newton's third law
D.
Newton's fourth law
Question 121
What is the term for the transfer of energy from one object to another through direct contact?
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Induction
Question 122
Which of the following types of radiation has the highest frequency?
A.
Gamma radiation
B.
X-ray radiation
C.
Ultraviolet radiation
D.
Infrared radiation
Question 123
What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?
A.
Mass
B.
Weight
C.
Volume
D.
Density
Question 124
Which of the following instruments is used to measure the frequency of a sound wave?
A.
Spectrometer
B.
Oscilloscope
C.
Tuning fork
D.
Sonometer
Question 125
What is the term for the 'spreading out' of light as it passes through a narrow opening?
A.
Diffraction
B.
Refraction
C.
Reflection
D.
Dispersion
Question 126
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the vibration of atoms or molecules?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Electrical energy
Question 127
What is the term for the force that acts between two charged particles?
A.
Gravitational force
B.
Electromagnetic force
C.
Strong nuclear force
D.
Weak nuclear force
Question 128
Which of the following instruments is used to measure the magnitude of an electric current?
A.
Ammeter
B.
Voltmeter
C.
Ohmmeter
D.
Galvanometer
Question 129
What is the term for the ability of a material to conduct heat energy?
A.
Thermal conductivity
B.
Specific heat capacity
C.
Latent heat
D.
Heat transfer
Question 130
Which of the following types of waves can travel through a vacuum?
A.
Mechanical wave
B.
Electromagnetic wave
C.
Transverse wave
D.
Longitudinal wave
Question 131
What is the term for the 'turning' of a light beam as it passes from one medium to another?
A.
Reflection
B.
Refraction
C.
Diffraction
D.
Dispersion
Question 132
Which of the following instruments is used to measure the pressure of a liquid?
A.
Barometer
B.
Manometer
C.
Hydrometer
D.
Spectrometer
Question 133
What is the term for the energy required to remove an electron from an atom?
A.
Ionization energy
B.
Electron affinity
C.
Atomic radius
D.
Electronegativity
Question 134
Which of the following types of radiation has the lowest frequency?
A.
Gamma radiation
B.
X-ray radiation
C.
Ultraviolet radiation
D.
Infrared radiation
Question 135
What is the term for the force that acts between two magnetic poles?
A.
Gravitational force
B.
Electromagnetic force
C.
Magnetic force
D.
Nuclear force
Question 136
Which of the following instruments is used to measure the voltage of an electric circuit?
A.
Ammeter
B.
Voltmeter
C.
Ohmmeter
D.
Galvanometer
Question 137
What is the term for the ability of a material to conduct electric current?
A.
Electrical conductivity
B.
Thermal conductivity
C.
Specific heat capacity
D.
Latent heat
Question 138
Which of the following types of energy is associated with the motion of a fluid?
A.
Kinetic energy
B.
Potential energy
C.
Thermal energy
D.
Fluid energy
Question 139
What is the term for the 'scattering' of light as it passes through a medium?
A.
Reflection
B.
Refraction
C.
Diffraction
D.
Dispersion
Question 140
Which of the following instruments is used to measure the magnitude of a magnetic field?
A.
Magnetometer
B.
Spectrometer
C.
Galvanometer
D.
Ammeter
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