JAMB Physics Syllabus

1. Measurements & Units

• Fundamental and derived quantities

• SI units

• Dimensional analysis

• Errors in measurement

2. Scalars and Vectors

• Scalar and vector quantities

• Vector addition and resolution

• Relative velocity

3. Motion

• Speed, velocity, acceleration

• Equations of motion

• Graphs of motion

• Projectile motion

4. Forces

• Newton’s laws of motion

• Friction

• Equilibrium of forces

• Moments and torque

5. Work, Energy & Power

• Work done

• Kinetic and potential energy

• Conservation of energy

• Power and efficiency

6. Heat and Thermodynamics

• Temperature and heat

• Expansion of solids, liquids, gases

• Gas laws

• Heat transfer

• Thermodynamic laws

7. Waves

• Types of waves

• Wave properties

• Sound waves

• Reflection and refraction

8. Light (Optics)

• Reflection and mirrors

• Refraction and lenses

• Optical instruments

• Dispersion of light

9. Electricity

• Electric charges

• Ohm’s law

• Electrical circuits

• Series and parallel connections

• Electrical energy and power

10. Magnetism

• Magnetic fields

• Magnetic forces

• Electromagnetism

• Applications of magnets

11. Modern Physics

• Atomic structure

• Radioactivity

• Nuclear reactions

• Applications of nuclear physics

12. Heat Transfer & Gas Laws

• Conduction, convection, radiation

• Boyle’s law

• Charles’ law

• Pressure laws

13. Practical Physics

• Experiments and measurements

• Error analysis

• Graph interpretation

• Laboratory tools and usage