JEE Main Work, Energy and Power: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Work, Energy and Power in JEE Main: 110 questions across 2022–2026, rank #16 of 20 in Physics, stable momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
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October 21, 2026
Work, Energy and Power is a lighter-weight chapter in JEE Main Physics: it ranks #16 of 20, so it adds a few questions rather than a block of them. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 110 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 3.8% of Physics over five years and 3.5% in 2024–2026
- Rank #16 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Stable
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2023 with 29 questions
- 15 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 26 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 110 |
How Work, Energy and Power compares inside Physics
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 | Gravitation | 100 | 2.8% | Fading |
Concepts that repeat
These specific ideas came back most often inside Work, Energy and Power.
| Concept | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Energy | 5 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 29 |
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
Work by constant and variable forces, kinetic and potential energy, work-energy theorem, power, potential energy of a spring, conservation of mechanical energy, motion in a vertical circle, elastic and inelastic collisions.
A checklist to tick off:
- Work by constant and variable forces
- Kinetic and potential energy
- Work-energy theorem
- Power
- Potential energy of a spring
- Conservation of mechanical energy
- Motion in a vertical circle
- Elastic and inelastic collisions
What to focus on
The work-energy theorem, springs, vertical circular motion and collisions, both elastic and inelastic.
A study plan for this chapter
Treat it as a dependable source of marks and keep it in your regular revision cycle. 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: Kinetic Theory of Gases
- A heavier neighbour: Laws of Motion
See Work, Energy and Power on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Work, Energy and Power had in JEE Main?
110 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 26, 2023: 29, 2024: 21, 2025: 19, 2026: 15.
Is Work, Energy and Power important for JEE Main Physics?
It ranks #16 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight, which puts it in tier 3 of 3 for preparation. Its momentum is labelled Stable.
How should I start Work, Energy and Power?
The work-energy theorem, springs, vertical circular motion and collisions, both elastic and inelastic. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.