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List of JAMB Topics for Physics. You will be able to download it in PDF.

If you’re preparing for the JAMB Physics exam, focus on the right topics! Don’t waste precious time reading what won’t appear.

Below is the complete list of JAMB Physics topics taken directly from the official JAMB Physics syllabus.

JAMB Topics for Physics 2026

BROAD TOPICSUB-TOPICS
Measurements and UnitsLength, Mass, Time, Fundamental quantities
Scalars and VectorsDefinition, Examples, Vector resolution
MotionTypes, Causes, Linear motion, Projectiles, Newton’s laws
Gravitational FieldNewton’s law, Potentials, Escape velocity
Equilibrium of ForcesCoplanar forces, Moments, Rigid body equilibrium
Work, Energy and PowerWork, Forms of energy, Conservation, Force-distance curve
FrictionStatic/dynamic, Limiting friction, Advantages/disadvantages
Simple MachinesDefinitions, Types, Mechanical advantage
ElasticityHooke’s law, Young’s modulus, Spring balance
PressureAtmospheric and liquid pressure, Applications
Liquids at RestDensity, Relative density, Upthrust, Archimedes’ principle
Temperature and Its MeasurementConcepts, Thermometers, Scales
Thermal ExpansionSolids and liquids, Real/apparent expansion
Gas LawsBoyle’s law, Charles’s law, Ideal gas equation
Quantity of HeatHeat capacity, Specific heat, Determination methods
Change of StateLatent heat, Boiling, Melting, Applications
VapoursSaturated/unsaturated, Humidity, Dew, S.V.P
Structure of Matter & Kinetic TheoryAtoms, Brownian motion, Kinetic theory assumptions
Heat TransferConduction, Convection, Radiation, Thermos flask
WavesWave motion, Types, Progressive wave equation
Propagation of Sound WavesNeed for material medium, Speed of sound, Reflection (echoes), Disadvantages of echoes
Characteristics of Sound WavesNoise vs musical notes, Pitch/loudness, Overtones, Resonance, Frequency formula
Light EnergySources of light, Propagation, Pinhole camera
Reflection of LightLaws, Mirrors, Ray diagrams, Mirror formula, Magnification
Refraction of LightRefraction laws, Snell’s law, Refractive index, Total internal reflection
Optical InstrumentsMicroscopes, Telescopes, Cameras, Lens power, Angular magnification
Dispersion of Light & ColoursTriangular prism, Spectrum, Colour mixing, Colour filters, Rainbow
Electromagnetic SpectrumTypes of radiation, Sources, Uses
ElectrostaticsCharges, Electroscope, Coulomb’s law, Electric field, Lightning
CapacitorsTypes, Functions, Formulas, Energy storage
Electric CellsTypes of cells (e.g. Leclanché, Lead-acid), Defects, Efficiency, Arrangement
Current ElectricityEMF, Potential difference (p.d.), Ohm’s law, Resistance, Electrical networks
Electrical Energy and PowerPower concepts, Transmission, Heating effects, Fuses
Magnets & Magnetic FieldsMagnetic materials, Magnetic fields, Magnetism of current-carrying conductors
Force on a Current-Carrying ConductorFleming’s left rule, DC motor, Galvanometers, Electromagnetic force
Electromagnetic InductionFaraday’s and Lenz’s laws, Induced EMF, Applications
Simple A.C. CircuitsA.C. current/voltage, R-L-C circuits, Impedance, Resonance
Conduction of ElectricityElectrolysis (liquids), Discharge through gases
Elementary Modern PhysicsAtom models, Spectra, Emission, Einstein’s equation, Radioactivity, Fission/fusion, Wave-particle duality
Introductory ElectronicsConductors/semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors, Intrinsic vs extrinsic semiconductors

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