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Simple Harmonic motion is considered one of the most important topics in JEE Main Physics. The topic carries an approximate weightage of 2-4% and candidates can expect 2-3 questions from this chapter in the exam. The most significant alteration is the reduced weightage for Physics and Chemistry, each dropping from 25% to 22.5%. The most asked questions from this section include-
- Major parts of - motion, rotation motion and mechanical vibrations.
- It interlinks multiple topics like - oscillations, waves and even AC circuits in electromagnetism.
- Questions are mostly graphical and formula based.
The JEE Main Physics paper consists of 25 mandatory questions: 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 5 numerical value questions (NVQs).
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Listed below is the list of Simple harmonic motion (smh)questions with detailed solutions asked in JEE Main:
Question 1:
- Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- (A) is false but (R) is true
- Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- (A) is true but (R) is false
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JEE Main Physics Paper Pattern 2025
JEE Main 2025 B.E/B.Tech paper will have a total of 90 questions out of which 25 questions will be asked from the physics section.
This year, Physics will be divided into 2 sections, Section A will have 20 MCQs. Section B will have 5 Numerical value answer based questions, out of which candidates have to attempt 5.
| Section | Number of Questions | Attempt Requirement | Marks per Question | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A (MCQs) | 20 | All 25 | 4 | -1 for each incorrect answer |
| Section B (Numerical) | 5 | Any 5 | 4 | No negative marking |
JEE Main Physics Chapter - Wise Weightage
Mechanics account for approximately 40 % of the Physics section. The most asked topics from Kinematics in JEE Main and JEE Advanced are Motion Graphs, Relative Velocity, Projectile Motion.
| Chapter/Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Kinematics | 2–3 |
| Laws of Motion | 1–2 |
| Work, Energy & Power | 1–2 |
| Rotational Motion | 1–2 |
| Thermodynamics | 2–3 |
| Oscillations & Waves | 1–2 |
| Electrostatics & Capacitors | 2–3 |
| Current Electricity | 2–3 |
| Magnetic Effects & Magnetism | 2–3 |
| Electromagnetic Induction & AC | 1–2 |
| Optics (Ray & Wave) | 2 |
| Modern Physics | 2–3 |
JEE Main Last 5 Year Physic Papers Pdf
Below are the last 5 year Question Paper along with their solutions candidates can check the same for their reference.
JEE Main 2024 Physics Question Paper Session 1
| Exam Date | Question Paper | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 29 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 29 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
JEE Main 2024 Physics Question Paper Session 2
| Exam Date and Shift | Question Paper | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2024 April 4 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 4 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 5 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 5 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 6 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 6 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 8 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 8 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 9 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 9 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper
JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Papers are available for both Session 1 and Session 2 here. Candidates can use the links given below to download the shift-wise question paper PDF with solutions.
JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper Session 2
| Exam Date | JEE Main Physics Question Paper 2023 |
|---|---|
| 6 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 6 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 8 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 8 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 10 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 10 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 11 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 11 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 12 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 13 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 13 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 15 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper Session 1
| Exam Date and Shift | JEE Main Physics Question Paper 2023 |
|---|---|
| 24 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 24 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 25 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 25 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 29 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 29 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 30 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 30 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 31 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 31 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 1 February Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 1 February Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF
Candidates can check and solve JEE Main 2022 Question Paper for Physics to know the topics with the highest weightage in the exam along with the difficulty level of the questions
JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF- Phase 2
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| July 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 28 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 28 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 29 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 29 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF- Phase 1
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| June 29 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 29 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 28 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 28 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 24 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 24 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 4- August)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| August 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 31 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 31 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 1 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session3- July)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| July 22 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 3 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 3 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 4 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 4 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 2- March)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| March 16 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 16 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| March 17 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 17 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| March 18 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 18 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 1- March)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| February 24 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 24 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| February 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| February 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2020 Physics Question Paper with Solutions- Download PDF
JEE Main 2020 Question Paper PDFs for Physics are available for download below. The exam was held in two sessions- January and September.
JEE Main 2020 Physics Question Paper with Solutions (Session 2- September)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| September 2 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 2 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 3 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 3 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 4 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 4 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 5 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 6 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 6 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2020 Physics Question Paper with Solutions (Session 1- January)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| January 8 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| January 9 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| January 9 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
Important Topics Related to Simple Harmonic Motion:
- Uniform Motion: Examples, Graph & Non-Uniform Motion
- Current Electricity Important Questions
- Linear Equations in Two Variables MCQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is SMH easy for JEE Mains?
SMH in JEE Main is known for its moderate difficulty level. The concepts are easy and the mathematical application can be tricky.
It includes- Mechanics, Electrostatics, Thermodynamics & Optics. SMH is an important part of physics, it consists of
25 mandatory questions: 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 5 numerical value questions (NVQs).
Which is the hardest topic in JEE Mains?
According to trends, the Physics section of JEE Main is said to be the most challenging among other sections, the Maths sections will be of moderate difficulty level and the Chemistry sections will be easy-moderate.
| Subject | Topic | Difficulty Level (Subjective) | Reported Difficulty (% of Candidates |
| Physics | Rotational Motion | High | 65 % |
| Physics | Electromagnetic & Induction & AC | High High | 60 % |
| Chemistry | Organic Mechanisms | High | 70 % |
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry (Equilibrium/ Numericals) | High | 68 % |
| Mathematics | 3D Geometry | High | 55 % |
| Mathematics | Integration | High | 50 % |
What is simple harmonic motion in JEE?
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is a fundamental topic in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Categorized under Oscillations and Waves. It describes a type of motion in which an object oscillates to and fro under the influence of restoring force directly proportional to its displacement and directed toward the equilibrium position.
Is Simple harmonic motion tough?
Simple Harmonic motion is considered one of the most important topics in JEE Main Physics. The topic carries an approximate weightage of 2-4% and candidates can expect 2-3 questions from this chapter in the exam. Over the last 5 years nearly, 5-10 questions have been asked from these core topics:
- It interlinks multiple topics like - oscillations, waves and even AC circuits in electromagnetism.
- Questions are mostly graphical and formula based.
- Core topics in this include- motion, rotation motion and mechanical vibrations.
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