Syllabus for phyicß jamb
Physics JAMB Syllabus
1. Measurements and Units
- Measurement of length, mass, time, temperature, and volume
- SI units and their conversion
- Precision and accuracy in measurements
- Significant figures
2. Mechanics
- Scalars and vectors
- Newton's laws of motion
- Projectile motion
- Work, energy, and power
- Elasticity
- Gravitation
3. Waves and Oscillations
- Types of waves (transverse and longitudinal)
- Wave motion
- Propagation of sound waves
- Simple harmonic motion
- Resonance
- Doppler effect
4. Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric charges and fields
- Gauss's law
- Electric potential
- Capacitance
- Electric current
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetic induction
5. Modern Physics
- Atomic and nuclear physics
- Photoelectric effect
- X-rays
- Radioactivity
- Nuclear reactions
- Special theory of relativity
6. Optics
- Reflection and refraction of light
- Laws of reflection and refraction
- Lenses and mirrors
- Dispersion of light
- Interference and diffraction of light
7. Heat and Thermodynamics
- Temperature and heat
- Laws of thermodynamics
- Thermal expansion
- Heat transfer
- Heat engines
8. Geometrical Optics
- Reflection and refraction of light
- Optical instruments
- Wave optics
9. Matter and Properties of Matter
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Laws of motion of gases
- Viscosity and surface tension
- Elasticity and Hooke's law
10. Modern Physics
- Quantum theory
- Atomic structure
- Nuclear reactions
- Particle physics
This syllabus covers the major topics in physics that are likely to be tested in the JAMB examination. Candidates are advised to study each topic thoroughly and practice solving sample questions to prepare for the exam.