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Contents & notes: what this topic covers
Under Liquids At Rest i. distinguish between density and relative, the JAMB Physics syllabus expects you to study:
- 11. Liquids At Rest
- (i) determination of density of solids and liquid
- (ii) definition of relative density
- (iii) upthrust on a body immersed in a liquid
- (iv) Archimedes’ principle and law of floatation and applications, e.g., ships and hydromete
Study notes & guidance
Study Liquids At Rest i. distinguish between density and relative using a recommended Physics textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Physics, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.
Objectives — candidates should be able to
After studying Liquids At Rest i. distinguish between density and relative, you should be able to:
- Distinguish between density and relative s density of substances;
- Determine the upthrust on a body immersed in a liquid;
- Apply Archimedes’ principle and law of rs. floatation to solve problems.
These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.
Source: official JAMB UTME Physics syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.