JEE Main 2025 April 3 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper, Exam Analysis, and Answer Keys (Available)

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JEE Main 2025 April 3 Physics Question Paper is available for download. NTA conducted JEE Main 2025 Shift 1 B.Tech Exam on 3rd April 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and for JEE Main 2025 B.Tech Shift 2 appearing candidates from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The JEE Main 2025 3rd April B.Tech Question Paper was Moderate to Tough.

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JEE Main 2025 April 3 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper with Solutions

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JEE Main 2025 Physics Questions with Solutions

Question 1:

During the melting of a slab of ice at 273 K at atmospheric pressure:

  • (1) Internal energy of ice-water system remains unchanged.
  • (2) Positive work is done by the ice-water system on the atmosphere.
  • (3) Internal energy of the ice-water system decreases.
  • (4) Positive work is done on the ice-water system by the atmosphere.

Question 2:

Consider a completely full cylindrical water tank of height 1.6 m and cross-sectional area 0.5 \( m^2 \). It has a small hole in its side at a height 90 cm from the bottom. Assume, the cross-sectional area of the hole to be negligibly small as compared to that of the water tank. If a load 50 kg is applied at the top surface of the water in the tank then the velocity of the water coming out at the instant when the hole is opened is : (g = 10 \( m/s^2 \))

  • (1) 3 m/s
  • (2) 5 m/s
  • (3) 2 m/s
  • (4) 4 m/s

Question 3:

Choose the correct logic circuit for the given truth table having inputs A and B.

Inputs     Output

A & B           Y
0 & 0            0
0 & 1            0
1 & 0            1
1 & 1            1

 

  • (1) image
  • (2)
  • (3)
  • (4)

Question 4:

The radiation pressure exerted by a 450 W light source on a perfectly reflecting surface placed at 2m away from it, is :

  • (1) 1.5 \times 10^{-4} Pascals
  • (2) 0
  • (3) 6 \times 10^{-5} Pascals
  • (4) 3 \times 10^{-5} Pascals

Question 5:

A wire of length \( 25 \, m \) and cross-sectional area \( 5 \, mm^2 \) having resistivity \( 2 \times 10^{-6} \, \Omega \cdot m \) is bent into a complete circle. The resistance between diametrically opposite points will be:

  • (1) 12.5 \( \Omega \)
  • (2) 50 \( \Omega \)
  • (3) 100 \( \Omega \)
  • (4) 25 \( \Omega \)

Question 6:

Two blocks of masses m and M, (M > m), are placed on a frictionless table as shown in figure. A massless spring with spring constant k is attached with the lower block. If the system is slightly displaced and released then (\( \mu \) = coefficient of friction between the two blocks)





(A) The time period of small oscillation of the two blocks is T = \( 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{M+m}{k}} \)

(B) The acceleration of the blocks is a = \( \frac{kx}{M+m} \) (x = displacement of the blocks from the mean position)

(C) The magnitude of the frictional force on the upper block is \( \frac{m\mu x}{M+m} \)

(D) The maximum amplitude of the upper block, if it does not slip, is \( \frac{\mu (M+m)g}{k} \)

(E) Maximum frictional force can be \( \mu (M+m)g \).

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) A, B, D Only
  • (2) B, C, D Only
  • (3) C, D, E Only
  • (4) A, B, C Only

Question 7:

Which of the following curves possibly represent one-dimensional motion of a particle?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) A, B and D only
  • (2) A, B and C only
  • (3) A and B only
  • (4) A, C and D only

Question 8:

A parallel plate capacitor is filled equally (half) with two dielectrics of dielectric constant \( \epsilon_1 \) and \( \epsilon_2 \), as shown in figures. The distance between the plates is d and area of each plate is A. If capacitance in first configuration and second configuration are \( C_1 \) and \( C_2 \) respectively, then \( \frac{C_1}{C_2} \) is:


  • (1) \( \frac{\epsilon_1 \epsilon_2}{(\epsilon_1 + \epsilon_2)^2} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{4\epsilon_1 \epsilon_2}{(\epsilon_1 + \epsilon_2)^2} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{\epsilon_1 \epsilon_2}{\epsilon_1 + \epsilon_2} \)
  • (4) \( \frac{\epsilon_0 (\epsilon_1 + \epsilon_2)}{2} \)

Question 9:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I                                                  LIST-II
 
A. Gravitational constant                 I. \( [LT^{-2}] \)
\hline
B. Gravitational potential energy    II. \( [L^2T^{-2}] \)
\hline
C. Gravitational potential                 III. \( [ML^2T^{-2}] \)
\hline
D. Acceleration due to gravity         IV. \( [M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}] \)


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • (2) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • (3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  • (4) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Question 10:

A force of 49 N acts tangentially at the highest point of a sphere (solid) of mass 20 kg, kept on a rough horizontal plane. If the sphere rolls without slipping, then the acceleration of the center of the sphere is


  • (1) 3.5 \( m/s^2 \)
  • (2) 0.35 \( m/s^2 \)
  • (3) 2.5 \( m/s^2 \)
  • (4) 0.25 \( m/s^2 \)

Question 11:

A piston of mass M is hung from a massless spring whose restoring force law goes as F = -kx, where k is the spring constant of appropriate dimension. The piston separates the vertical chamber into two parts, where the bottom part is filled with 'n' moles of an ideal gas. An external work is done on the gas isothermally (at a constant temperature T) with the help of a heating filament (with negligible volume) mounted in lower part of the chamber, so that the piston goes up from a height \( L_0 \) to \( L_1 \), the total energy delivered by the filament is (Assume spring to be in its natural length before heating)


  • (1) \( 3nRT \ln \left( \frac{L_1}{L_0} \right) + 2Mg(L_1 - L_0) + \frac{k}{3} (L_1^3 - L_0^3) \)
  • (2) \( nRT \ln \left( \frac{L_1}{L_0} \right) + \frac{Mg}{2} (L_1 - L_0) + \frac{k}{4} (L_1^4 - L_0^4) \)
  • (3) \( nRT \ln \left( \frac{L_1}{L_0} \right) + Mg(L_1 - L_0) + \frac{k}{4} (L_1^4 - L_0^4) \)
  • (4) \( nRT \ln \left( \frac{L_1}{L_0} \right) + Mg(L_1 - L_0) + \frac{3k}{4} (L_1^4 - L_0^4) \)

Question 12:

A gas is kept in a container having walls which are thermally non-conducting. Initially the gas has a volume of 800 \( cm^3 \) and temperature 27°C. The change in temperature when the gas is adiabatically compressed to 200 \( cm^3 \) is: (Take \( \gamma \) = 1.5 : \( \gamma \) is the ratio of specific heats at constant pressure and at constant volume)

  • (1) 327 K
  • (2) 600 K
  • (3) 522 K
  • (4) 300 K

Question 13:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I                                                                                                             LIST-II

A. \( ^{236}_{92} U \rightarrow ^{94}_{38} Sr + ^{140}_{54} Xe + 2n \)   I. Chemical Reaction
 
B. \( 2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O \)                                                        II. Fusion with +ve Q value

C. \( ^3_1 H + ^2_1 H \rightarrow ^4_2 He + n \)                                       III. Fission

D. \( ^1_1 H + ^3_1 H \rightarrow ^4_2 H + \gamma \)                             IV. Fusion with -ve Q value

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  • (2) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
  • (3) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • (4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Question 14:

The electrostatic potential on the surface of uniformly charged spherical shell of radius R = 10 cm is 120 V. The potential at the centre of shell, at a distance r = 5 cm from centre, and at a distance r = 15 cm from the centre of the shell respectively, are:

  • (1) 120V, 120V, 80V
  • (2) 40V, 40V, 80V
  • (3) 0V, 0V, 80V
  • (4) 0V, 120V, 40V

Question 15:

The work function of a metal is 3 eV. The color of the visible light that is required to cause emission of photoelectrons is

  • (1) Green
  • (2) Blue
  • (3) Red
  • (4) Yellow

Question 16:

A particle is released from height S above the surface of the earth. At certain height its kinetic energy is three times its potential energy. The height from the surface of the earth and the speed of the particle at that instant are respectively.

  • (1) \( \frac{S}{2} \), \( \sqrt{\frac{3gS}{2}} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{S}{2} \), \( \frac{3gS}{2} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{S}{4} \), \( \sqrt{\frac{3gS}{2}} \)
  • (4) \( \frac{S}{4} \), \( \frac{3gS}{2} \)

Question 17:

A person measures mass of 3 different particles as 435.42 g, 226.3 g and 0.125 g. According to the rules for arithmetic operations with significant figures, the additions of the masses of 3 particles will be.

  • (1) 661.845 g
  • (2) 662 g
  • (3) 661.8 g
  • (4) 661.84 g

Question 18:

The radii of curvature for a thin convex lens are 10 cm and 15 cm respectively. The focal length of the lens is 12 cm. The refractive index of the lens material is

  • (1) 1.2
  • (2) 1.4
  • (3) 1.5
  • (4) 1.8

Question 19:

The angle of projection of a particle is measured from the vertical axis as \( \phi \) and the maximum height reached by the particle is \( h_m \). Here \( h_m \) as function of \( \phi \) can be presented as

  • (1)
  • (2)
  • (3)
  • (4)

Question 20:

Consider following statements for refraction of light through prism, when angle of deviation is minimum.

(A) The refracted ray inside prism becomes parallel to the base.

(B) Larger angle prisms provide smaller angle of minimum deviation.

(C) Angle of incidence and angle of emergence becomes equal.

(D) There are always two sets of angle of incidence for which deviation will be same except at minimum deviation setting.

(E) Angle of refraction becomes double of prism angle.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) A, C and D Only
  • (2) B, C and D Only
  • (3) A, B and E Only
  • (4) B, D and E Only

Question 21:

Three identical spheres of mass m, are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of length a. When released, they interact only through gravitational force and collide after a time T = 4 seconds. If the sides of the triangle are increased to length 2a and also the masses of the spheres are made 2m, then they will collide after ______ seconds.


Question 22:

A 4.0 cm long straight wire carrying a current of 8A is placed perpendicular to an uniform magnetic field of strength 0.15 T. The magnetic force on the wire is ______ mN.


Question 23:

Two coherent monochromatic light beams of intensities 4I and 9I are superimposed. The difference between the maximum and minimum intensities in the resulting interference pattern is xI. The value of x is ______.


Question 24:

A loop ABCD, carrying current \( I = 12 \, A \), is placed in a plane, consists of two semi-circular segments of radius \( R_1 = 6\pi \, m \) and \( R_2 = 4\pi \, m \). The magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at center O is \( k \times 10^{-7} \, T \). The value of \( k \) is ______ (Given \( \mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, T m A^{-1} \))



Question 25:

In the figure shown below, a resistance of 150.4 \( \Omega \) is connected in series to an ammeter A of resistance 240 \( \Omega \). A shunt resistance of 10 \( \Omega \) is connected in parallel with the ammeter. The reading of the ammeter is ______ mA.




JEE Main 2025 April 3 Shift 1 Physics Exam Analysis

Aspect Details
Overall Difficulty The overall difficulty of the JEE Main 2025 April 3 Shift 1 Physics exam was rated as easy to moderate. The paper was balanced, with a mix of theoretical and practical questions that tested core concepts in Physics.
Time Consumption The Physics section was time-consuming due to lengthy calculations in some questions, especially in the sections covering Mechanics and Thermodynamics. However, students found the theoretical questions more manageable.
Topic Distribution
  • Modern Physics: This section had significant weightage with questions based on concepts like Photoelectric Effect, Atomic Models, and Nuclear Physics.
  • Mechanics: One of the most prominent sections in the paper, with questions on Laws of Motion, Work-Energy Theorem, and Rotational Motion.
  • Electrostatics and Magnetism: There were conceptual questions testing understanding of electric fields, potential energy, and magnetic fields.
  • Wave Optics: A few questions focused on diffraction and interference, commonly considered moderately difficult.
  • Heat and Thermodynamics: Conceptual questions related to laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, and entropy were included.
Question Types The questions were a mixture of numerical problems and conceptual theory-based questions. Numerical problems required strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of formulas. Conceptual questions tested the application of core Physics principles in real-life scenarios.
Student Feedback
  • Mathematics: Students found the Mathematics paper slightly lengthy, which impacted their time management.
  • Physics: The Physics paper was considered conceptual, with more focus on understanding basic principles rather than memorization.
  • Chemistry: The Chemistry section was balanced, with equal representation from Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
  • Strategy: Students who practiced previous year questions and mock tests found themselves better prepared for the problem-solving nature of the exam.
Key Focus Areas for Future Preparation
  • Mechanics: Review the foundational principles, focusing on Work-Energy Theorem, Newton's Laws, and Rotational Motion.
  • Modern Physics: Focus on topics like Photoelectric Effect and Atomic Structure for a strong conceptual understanding.
  • Electrostatics: Prioritize electric field and potential energy questions, which are commonly asked.
  • Wave Optics and Thermodynamics: Regularly practice diffraction, interference, and the laws of thermodynamics.

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JEE Main Questions

  • 1.
    A point charge causes an electric flux of \( -2 \times 10^4 \, \text{Nm}^2\text{C}^{-1} \) to pass through a spherical Gaussian surface of 8.0 cm radius, centered on the charge. The value of the point charge is:

      • \( 17.7 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{C} \)
      • \( 15.7 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{C} \)
      • \( 17.7 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{C} \)
      • \( 15.7 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{C} \)

    • 2.
      In YDSE, light of intensity 4I and 9I passes through two slits respectively. The difference of maximum and minimum intensity of the interference pattern is:

        • 15I
        • 20I
        • 24I
        • 21I

      • 3.

        Consider the sound wave travelling in ideal gases of $\mathrm{He}, \mathrm{CH}_{4}$, and $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$. All the gases have the same ratio $\frac{\mathrm{P}}{\rho}$, where P is the pressure and $\rho$ is the density. The ratio of the speed of sound through the gases $\mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{He}}: \mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{CH}_{4}}: \mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{CO}_{2}}$ is given by

          • $\sqrt{\frac{7}{5}}: \sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}: \sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}$
          • $\sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}: \sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}: \sqrt{\frac{7}{5}}$
          • $\sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}: \sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}: \sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}$
          • $\sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}: \sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}: \sqrt{\frac{7}{5}}$

        • 4.
          An ideal gas goes from an initial state to final state. During the process, the pressure of the gas increases linearly with temperature.
          A. The work done by gas during the process is zero.
          B. The heat added to the gas is different from the change in its internal energy.
          C. The volume of the gas is increased.
          D. The internal energy of the gas is increased.
          E. The process is isochoric (constant volume process).
          Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

            • A, B, C, D Only
            • A, D, E Only
            • E Only
            • A, C Only

          • 5.
            For a diatomic gas, if \( \gamma_1 = \frac{C_P}{C_V} \) for rigid molecules and \( \gamma_2 = \frac{C_P}{C_V} \) for another diatomic molecules, but also having vibrational modes. Then, which one of the following options is correct? (where \( C_P \) and \( C_V \) are specific heats of the gas at constant pressure and volume)

              • \( \gamma_2 = \gamma_1 \)
              • \( \gamma_2>\gamma_1 \)
              • \( 2 \gamma_2 = \gamma_1 \)
              • \( \gamma_2<\gamma_1 \)

            • 6.
              In a Young's double slit experiment, the slits are separated by 0.2 mm. If the slits separation is increased to 0.4 mm, the percentage change of the fringe width is:

                • $0 \%$
                • $100 \%$
                • $50 \%$
                • $25 \%$

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