JEE Main Laws of Motion: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Laws of Motion in JEE Main: 121 questions across 2022–2026, rank #15 of 20 in Physics, fading momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
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October 21, 2026
Laws of Motion is a lighter chapter in JEE Main Physics and a fading one: its share dropped from 5.1% in 2022–23 to 3.5% in 2024–26. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 121 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 4.2% of Physics over five years and 3.5% in 2024–2026
- Rank #15 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Fading
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2022 with 36 questions
- 18 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 36 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 18 | 121 |
How Laws of Motion compares inside Physics
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Electronic Devices | 108 | 3.7% | Stable |
| 14 | Thermodynamics | 106 | 3.7% | Stable |
| 15 | Laws of Motion | 121 | 3.5% | Fading |
| 16 | Work, Energy and Power | 110 | 3.5% | Stable |
| 17 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | 87 | 3.0% | Stable |
Concepts that repeat
These specific ideas came back most often inside Laws of Motion.
| Concept | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton's Second and Third Laws of Motion | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 25 |
Start your practice with these. Each one has appeared in every one of the five years, so it is worth knowing the question styles.
What the syllabus covers
Newton's three laws, momentum, impulse, conservation of linear momentum, equilibrium of concurrent forces, static and kinetic friction, dynamics of uniform circular motion, banked roads.
A checklist to tick off:
- Newton's three laws
- Momentum
- Impulse
- Conservation of linear momentum
- Equilibrium of concurrent forces
- Static and kinetic friction
- Dynamics of uniform circular motion
- Banked roads
What to focus on
Free-body diagrams for blocks, pulleys and wedges, friction problems, and circular dynamics on banked roads.
A study plan for this chapter
Because its share has been shrinking, give it a compact, focused pass and avoid over-investing, but do not skip it. If you divide your Physics time in proportion to recent weightage, this chapter earns about 4% of it.
- Day 1–2: a fast pass over theory and the standard results.
- Day 3: chapter-wise PYQs, then log the mistakes.
- Ongoing: a quick look before each mock test.
Keep reading
- The full ranking: JEE Main Physics chapter-wise weightage
- Next chapter by weight: Work, Energy and Power
- A heavier neighbour: Thermodynamics
See Laws of Motion on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Laws of Motion had in JEE Main?
121 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 36, 2023: 30, 2024: 28, 2025: 9, 2026: 18.
Is Laws of Motion important for JEE Main Physics?
It ranks #15 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight, which puts it in tier 3 of 3 for preparation. Its momentum is labelled Fading.
How should I start Laws of Motion?
Free-body diagrams for blocks, pulleys and wedges, friction problems, and circular dynamics on banked roads. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.