Rectilinear Motion and Vectors carries approximately 5-6% weightage under the JEE Advanced 2025 exam according to the new JEE Advanced 2025 syllabus and previous years’ trends. The subject is considered moderate as per conceptual depth. Common concepts such as displacement-time graphs, velocity-time relations, relative motion, and vector operations are repeatedly asked in JEE Advanced previous year question papers. Hence, revising these core concepts is highly recommended for good exam performance.

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Most important Topics for JEE Advanced 2025 (Rectilinear Motion & Vectors):

Based on the JEE Advanced previous year paper trends, the following are the high-weightage topics in JEE Advanced 2025:

  • Equations of Motion & Graphical Representation
  • Relative Velocity & River Boat Problems
  • Projectile Motion & Range Equation
  • Addition, Subtraction & Resolution of Vectors
  • Dot Product & Cross Product Applications
  • Unit Vectors, Direction Cosines & Vector Projections

JEE Advanced previous year question papers can assist IIT Aspirants to achieve higher rankings in JEE Advanced 2025.

Listed below the most repeated questions JEE Advanced Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for Rectilinear Motion And Vectors along with detailed solutions
 

Rectilinear Motion JEE Advanced Previous Year Questions with Solutions and weightage
 
1. Two concentric circular loops, one of radius R and the other of radius 2R, lie in the xy-plane with the origin as their common centre, as shown in the figure. The smaller loop carries current I₁ in the anti-clockwise direction and the larger loop carries current I₂ in the clockwise direction, with I₂ > 2I₁. B(x, y) denotes the magnetic field at a point (x, y) in the xy-plane. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?



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2. A ball is thrown from the location (x₀, y₀) = (0, 0) of a horizontal playground with an initial speed v₀ at an angle θ₀θ₀ from the +x-direction. The ball is to be hit by a stone, which is thrown at the same time from the location (x₁, y₁) = (L, 0). The stone is thrown at an angle (180° - θ₁) from the +x-direction with a suitable initial speed. For a fixed v₀, when (θ₀, θ₁) = (45°, 45°), the stone hits the ball after time T₁, and when (θ₀, θ₁) = (60°, 30°), it hits the ball after time T₂. In such a case, (T₁/T₂)² is _______.
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3. A projectile is fired from horizontal ground with speed v and projection angle θ. When the acceleration due to gravity is g, the range of the projectile is d. If at the highest point in its trajectory, the projectile enters a different region where the effective acceleration due to gravity is g' = g/81, then the new range is d' = n d. The value of n is _____.
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4. A projectile is thrown from a point O on the ground at an angle 45° from the vertical and with a speed 5√2 m/s. The projectile at the highest point of its trajectory splits into two equal parts. One part falls vertically down to the ground, 0.5 s after the splitting. The other part, t seconds after the splitting, falls to the ground at a distance x meters from the point O. The acceleration due to gravity g = 10 m/s². The value of t is _____.
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5. An electric dipole is formed by two charges +q and -q located in the x-y plane at (0, 2) mm and (0, -2) mm as shown in the figure. The electric potential at point P(100, 100) mm due to dipole is V₀. Now the charges +q and -q are moved to (-1, 2) mm and (1, -2) mm respectively. What is the value of the electric potential at point P due to this new dipole?
An electric dipole is formed by two charges +q and -q located in the x-y plane at (0,2) mm and (0,-2) mm
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JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern For Physics

Aspect Paper 1 (Physics Section) Paper 2 (Physics Section)
Total Questions 17 questions 17 questions
Total Marks 60 marks 60 marks
Sections 4 sections 4 sections
Types of Questions - Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with single correct answer
- MCQs with multiple correct answers
- Numerical Value Questions
- Matching-Type Questions		 Similar to Paper 1: MCQs (single and multiple correct), Numerical Value, Matching-Type
Marking Scheme - Full marks for correct answers (varies: +3 or +4 per question)
- Partial marks for partially correct MCQs (e.g., +1 or +2)
- Negative marking for incorrect answers in some sections (-1 or -2)
- Zero marks for unattempted questions		 Similar to Paper 1: Full, partial, and negative marking apply, with specifics varying by section
Duration 3 hours (shared with Chemistry and Mathematics) 3 hours (shared with Chemistry and Mathematics)

JEE Advanced Difficulty Level 2025 For Physics (Expected)

Aspect Paper 1 (Physics Section) Paper 2 (Physics Section)
Overall Difficulty Moderate Moderate to Difficult
Conceptual Questions Moderate, focusing on fundamentals like Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Optics Slightly tougher, with more application-based questions on Electromagnetism and Modern Physics
Numerical Complexity Moderate, with some lengthy calculations Higher, involving complex problem-solving in topics like Rotational Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Topic Focus Balanced between Class 11 and 12; more weight on Mechanics, Thermodynamics Slightly more Class 12 topics like Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, and Capacitors
Student Feedback Likely to be manageable with strong basics Expected to feel tougher due to intricate calculations and abstract concepts

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Frequently Asked Questions:-

1. Can I get IIT with 75 marks in JEE Advanced?

Admission to IIT depends on JEE Advanced cutoff, which keeps on changing every year depending on the difficulty level of the question paper, number of test-takers, and available seats. Generally, 75 marks would be low for general category students however might qualify for reserved categories (SC/ST/PwD). Please refer to official JEE Advanced cutoff trends for the most recent information.

2. Which is the toughest chapter in JEE Advanced Physics?

According to JEE Advanced previous year question papers, some of the most challenging subjects in Physics are:

  • Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current
  • Modern Physics & Atomic Structure
  • Rigid Body Dynamics & Rotational Motion
  • Waves & Oscillations
  • Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer

These subjects are the most important for conceptual depth and application-based numerical problems.

3. What is the toughest JEE Advanced paper?

Difficulty level of JEE Advanced papers changes annually. Typically, JEE Advanced 2016 Paper 1 & JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 2 are regarded as among the most challenging because:

  • Multi-conceptual type problems
  • Numerical questions are lengthy
  • Integer-type tricky questions

Mathematics section in certain years is extremely calculation-oriented, and Physics and Chemistry aim at conceptual clarity.

4. How to score 40 marks in Physics JEE Advanced?

To get 40+ marks in JEE Advanced Physics, emphasize:

  • Solving last year question papers
  • Practice JEE Advanced mock tests
  • Developing strong concepts such as Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism
  • Referring to standard books such as HC Verma, Irodov, and DC Pandey
  • Enhancing time management and precision in numerical problems
  • Study of JEE Advanced question paper patterns assists in the identification of high-weightage topics.