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JAMB UTME Physics 2001 past questions and answers

This 2001 JAMB UTME Physics set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2001 set with instant marking.

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1. A metre rule has a smallest division of 1 mm. A vernier scale has 10 divisions equal to 9 mm. If the main-scale reading is 2.3 cm and the sixth vernier mark coincides, what is the measured length?
  1. 2.36 cm
  2. 2.60 cm
  3. 2.30 cm
  4. 2.90 cm

Answer: A. 2.36 cm

The least count is 1 mm - 0.9 mm = 0.1 mm, so the reading is 2.3 cm + 0.06 cm = 2.36 cm.

2. What is the dimensional formula of density?
  1. [M L^3]
  2. [M L^-3]
  3. [M L^-2 T^-1]
  4. [M^-1 L^3]

Answer: B. [M L^-3]

Density is mass divided by volume, giving dimensions [M]/[L^3] = [M L^-3].

3. Two forces of 6 N and 8 N act at right angles to each other. What is the magnitude of their resultant?
  1. 2 N
  2. 14 N
  3. 10 N
  4. 48 N

Answer: C. 10 N

For perpendicular vectors the resultant is sqrt(6^2 + 8^2) = 10 N.

4. A car increases its velocity uniformly from 5 m/s to 17 m/s in 4 s. What is its acceleration?
  1. 2 m/s^2
  2. 2.5 m/s^2
  3. 4 m/s^2
  4. 3 m/s^2

Answer: D. 3 m/s^2

Acceleration is the change in velocity divided by time, so (17 - 5)/4 = 3 m/s^2.

5. A stone is released from rest and falls freely for 2 s; take g = 10 m/s^2. How far does it fall?
  1. 20 m
  2. 10 m
  3. 40 m
  4. 5 m

Answer: A. 20 m

The distance is s = 1/2 gt^2 = 1/2 x 10 x 2^2 = 20 m.

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