Kinematics 1D- JEE Main Previous Year Questions with Solutions

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Summary
Kinematics 1D JEE Main previous year questions cover motion in a straight line — including equations of motion, variable acceleration, projectile basics, and graph interpretation. From AIEEE 2009 to JEE Main 2018, roughly 1–2 questions appear from this chapter every year. All solved questions with step-by-step solutions are listed below.

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Simulator Previous Years AIEEE/JEE Mains Questions [esquestion] A particle has an initial velocity of $3 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}$ and an acceleration of $0.4 \hat{\mathrm{i}}+0.3 \hat{\mathrm{j}}$. Its speed after 10s is:- (1) 7 units (2) 8.5 units (3) 10 units (4) $7 \sqrt{2}$ units #tag# [AIEEE-2009] #sol# (4) v = u + at u = 3i + 4j + (0.4 i + 0.3 j) × 10 = 3i + 4j + 4i + 3i u = 7i + 7j $|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{u}}|=\sqrt{7^{2}+7^{2}}$ $=7 \sqrt{2}$ [/esquestion] [esquestion] An object, moving with a speed of 6.25 m/s, is decelerated at a rate given by $\frac{\mathrm{dv}}{\mathrm{dt}}=-2.5 \sqrt{\mathrm{v}}$ where v is the instantaneous speed. The time taken by the object, to come to rest, would be :- (1) 4 s (2) 8 s (3) 1 s (4) 2 s #tag# [AIEEE-2011] #sol# (4) $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}=\frac{\mathrm{d} \mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{dt}}$ $\frac{\mathrm{d} \mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{dt}}=-2.5 \sqrt{\mathrm{v}}$ $\int \mathrm{d} \mathrm{v} \times \mathrm{v}^{-1 / 2}=\int-2.5 \mathrm{dt}$ $\frac{\mathrm{v}^{\frac{1}{2}}}{\frac{1}{2}}=-2.5 \mathrm{t}$ $2 \sqrt{\mathrm{v}}=-2.5 \mathrm{t}+\mathrm{c}$ $2 \sqrt{6.25}=-2.5 \mathrm{t}+\mathrm{c}$ 2 × 0.25 = c 5 = c $2 \sqrt{\mathrm{v}}=-\mathrm{kt}+5$ 0 = –kt + 5 kt = 5 $\mathrm{t}=\frac{5 \mathrm{sec}}{2.5}=2 \mathrm{sec}$ [/esquestion] [esquestion] From a tower of height H, a particle is thrown vertically upwards with a speed u. The time taken by the particle, to hit the ground, is n times that taken by it to reach the highest point of its path. The relation between H, u and n is : (1) $2 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{H}=\mathrm{nu}^{2}(\mathrm{n}-2)$ (2) $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{H}=(\mathrm{n}-2) \mathrm{u}^{2}$ (3) $2 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{H}=\mathrm{n}^{2} \mathrm{u}^{2}$ (4) $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{H}=(\mathrm{n}-2)^{2} \mathrm{u}^{2}$ #tag# [JEE-MAIN-2014] #sol# (1) Time to reach highest point $=\mathrm{t}=\frac{\mathrm{u}}{\mathrm{g}}$ time to reach ground = nt $\mathrm{S}=\mathrm{ut}+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{at}^{2}$ $-\mathrm{H}=\mathrm{u}(\mathrm{nt})-\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{g}(\mathrm{nt})^{2}$ $\Rightarrow 2 \mathrm{gH}=\mathrm{nu}^{2}(\mathrm{n}-2)$ [/esquestion] [esquestion] A body is thrown vertically upwards. Which one of the following graphs correctly represent the velocity vs time ? #tag# [JEE Mains - 2017] #sol# (1) Velocity at any time t is given by v = u + at v = v0 + (–g)t $\mathrm{v}=\mathrm{v}_{0}-\mathrm{gt}$ $\Rightarrow$ straight line with negative slope [/esquestion] [esquestion] All the graphs below are intended to represent the same motion. One of them does it incorrectly. Pick it up. #tag# [JEE Mains - 2018] #sol# (1) In this question option (2) and (4) are the corresponding position - time graph and velocity –position graph of option (3) and its distance – time graph is given as Hence incorrect graph is option (1) [/esquestion]







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These Kinematics (1D) questions are pulled from real exams — see them in their original paper format on our previous years JEE Main question papers page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to study Kinematics 1D for JEE Main?
Start with NCERT Chapter 3 (Class 11 Physics) to build concept clarity, then solve previous year questions chapter-wise. Focus on sign conventions, graph interpretation, and variable acceleration problems. Use eSaral's NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Physics for concept-aligned explanations, then progress to PYQs and test series.
Is Kinematics 1D important for JEE Advanced as well?
Yes. Kinematics 1D concepts directly underpin JEE Advanced questions on relative motion, projectile motion, and constraint-based problems. While standalone 1D questions are less common in Advanced, the chapter's calculus applications — particularly $a = v\, dv/ds$ — appear frequently in harder mechanics problems. Mastering it at JEE Main level is the right starting point.
How many questions from Kinematics 1D appear in JEE Main each year?
JEE Main typically includes 1 to 2 questions from Kinematics 1D (Motion in a Straight Line) per session. Given that JEE Main is now conducted in multiple sessions annually, you can expect this chapter to appear in most papers. Based on NTA's official question distribution, it carries 4–8 marks and has moderate difficulty.
Where can I find more JEE Main Physics PYQs chapter-wise?
eSaral provides chapter-wise JEE Main and JEE Advanced PYQs across all Physics chapters, with detailed solutions. You can also access NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics for higher-level concept revision. The eSaral app additionally offers full mock tests modelled on NTA's official exam pattern.
Can I skip Kinematics 1D if I am short on time?
Skipping it is not advisable. It is one of the shortest chapters in Class 11 Physics and requires less memorisation than most. With 4–6 hours of focused study, you can cover all the concepts needed to solve JEE Main questions from this chapter. The return on time invested is high relative to chapters like Thermodynamics or Modern Physics.
Which topics within Kinematics 1D are asked most often in JEE Main?
The highest-frequency topics are: (1) velocity-time and position-time graph questions, (2) bodies thrown vertically upward from heights (tower problems), and (3) variable acceleration using integration. Equations of motion with constant acceleration appear in easier questions, often as single-step calculations.

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