WAEC Physics Practical Specimen 2026/2027

By WAEC2026 January 11, 2026 WAEC Specimen 2026 0 Comments

For the WAEC Physics Practical Specimen 2026/2027, expect questions on mechanics (spring constant/center of gravity with metre rule, masses P & Q, retort stand), optics (rectangular prism, pins, plane mirror for refraction/reflection), and Electricity (meter bridge, resistance wire, standard resistor, rheostat, voltmeter/ammeter for Ohm’s Law/resistance), typical of 2025 lists, focusing on core principles like moments, Hooke’s Law, refraction, and basic circuits, requiring standard lab equipment.

The WAEC Physics Practical Specimen 2026/2027 are now available for SS3 students preparing for the May/June WAEC examination. This guide provides all essential details about the approved physics practical specimens and what to expect in the exam.

Physics practical specimens are the officially approved list of apparatus and equipment to be used in the WAEC Physics Practical Examination. All practical questions are drawn from these specimens, making it crucial for candidates to study and understand them thoroughly before the exam day.

The WAEC 2025 Physics Practical covers three main areas: Mechanics (Question 1), Optics (Question 2), and Electricity (Question 3).

Contents

1 WAEC Physics Practical Specimen 2026/2027
2 Practical Instructions (What Schools Must Provide)
3 Conclusion
4 Recent Posts

WAEC Physics Practical Specimen 2026/2027

Mechanics Question 1

A load of mass 100g concealed and labelled as P
A load of mass 20g concealed and labelled as Q
A set of masses m (40g, 50g, 60g, 70g and 80g)
Metre rule
100cm piece of string
Stopwatch
Helical spring
Retort stand set-up
Knife edge

Optic Question 2

A rectangular block (glass or Perspex) measuring at least 10cm×9cm
Drawing sheet
Drawing board
Four optical pins
Drawing pins
Triangular prism
Half metre rule
Plane mirror

Electricity Question 3

1Ω standard resistor labelled R
Rheostat
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Key/switch
Source of emf, E=2F
Ten connecting wires
Resistance box
Jockey
Metre bridge

Practical Instructions (What Schools Must Provide)

Besides the materials above, a couple of general instructions are standard and likely to carry into 2026. These are things you must check in your school lab:

A mathematical table/calculator should be provided.
Geometrical instruments (like rulers, protractors, etc.) for certain parts of experiments.
The “instructions to schools” note that information about the specimen must not reach candidates prematurely.
Also, examiners allow a candidate who is stuck for 15 minutes in an experiment to request help. Having this policy in mind helps calm nerves.

Conclusion

Knowing the Physics specimen list early helps students prepare effectively for experiments in optics, electricity, measurement, forces, and simple harmonic motion—core areas of the Physics syllabus.

This article provides the expected WAEC Physics Specimen list for 2026, brief notes on the apparatus, likely changes, and practical preparation tips to help candidates pass the Physics practical confidently.

Note: The official WAEC 2026 Physics specimen is not yet released, but it is expected to closely follow the 2025 format based on past trends.

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WAEC Physics Practical Specimen 2026/2027