NEET UG 2023 · Physics · 49 questions

NEET 2023 Physics, question by question

The NEET 2023 Physics section had 49 questions from 26 chapters: 32 easy, 16 medium and 1 hard. 65% were easy, 18 points above the 2017–2026 average for Physics, and 30 (61%) came from Class 12. Current Electricity had the most, 5 questions.

Updated 2026-10-08

Questions: 49; 25% of the paper
Chapters asked: 26; 0 usual chapters skipped
Easy: 65%; 2017–2026 average 47%
From Class 12: 61%; 2017–2026 average 56%

The section

What Physics asked in 2023

Class balance, difficulty and the form of the questions. Bars below compare Physics across every paper from 2017–2026.

Class 11 and 12

1930

Class 11
Class 12

Difficulty

3216

Easy
Medium
Hard

New ideas: 31 (63%)
Use a figure: 9

Question pattern

PHYSICS 2023

Calculation49%
Figure-based18%
Concept14%
Recall8%
Application6%
Two statements4%

Chapters

The 2023 Physics chapter split

All 26 Physics chapters asked, and which got more or less than usual: the chapter’s ten-year average per 180 questions. Counts are scaled to 180 questions so years compare fairly.

Every chapter asked

Current Electricity5 · usually 3.2
Alternating Current3 · usually 1.4
Motion in a Straight Line3 · usually 1.2
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments3 · usually 2.5
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits3 · usually 2.6
Atoms2 · usually 1.3
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter2 · usually 1.9
Electric Charges and Fields2 · usually 1.4
Electromagnetic Waves2 · usually 1.7
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance2 · usually 2.2
Gravitation2 · usually 1.8
Laws of Motion2 · usually 1.9
Mechanical Properties of Fluids2 · usually 1.4
Moving Charges and Magnetism2 · usually 2.1
Units and Measurements2 · usually 1.9
Electromagnetic Induction1 · usually 1.3
Kinetic Theory1 · usually 1.4
Magnetism and Matter1 · usually 0.8
Mechanical Properties of Solids1 · usually 0.7
Motion in a Plane1 · usually 0.6
Nuclei1 · usually 1.2
Oscillations1 · usually 1.6
System of Particles and Rotational Motion1 · usually 2.4
Wave Optics1 · usually 1.5
Waves1 · usually 0.9
Work, Energy and Power1 · usually 1.5

More than usual

Motion in a Straight Line+1.53 questions · usually 1.2
Alternating Current+1.33 questions · usually 1.4
Current Electricity+1.35 questions · usually 3.2
Atoms+0.62 questions · usually 1.3
Electric Charges and Fields+0.52 questions · usually 1.4
Mechanical Properties of Fluids+0.42 questions · usually 1.4
Motion in a Plane+0.31 question · usually 0.6
Mechanical Properties of Solids+0.21 question · usually 0.7

Less than usual, or skipped

System of Particles and Rotational Motion−1.51 question · usually 2.4
Oscillations−0.71 question · usually 1.6
Work, Energy and Power−0.61 question · usually 1.5
Wave Optics−0.61 question · usually 1.5
Kinetic Theory−0.51 question · usually 1.4
Electromagnetic Induction−0.41 question · usually 1.3
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance−0.42 questions · usually 2.2
Nuclei−0.31 question · usually 1.2

Every question

All 49 Physics questions of NEET 2023

Open any question for the full text, the options and the official answer. “New idea” means no earlier paper had tested it.

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Physics49 questions

32 easy16 medium1 hard

Q1
The work functions of Caesium (Cs), Potassium (K) and Sodium (Na) are 2.14 eV, 2.30 eV and 2.75 eV respectively. If incident…
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Photoelectric Effect Work Function and Threshold
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q2
The net magnetic flux through any closed surface is :
Magnetism and Matter Gauss's Law for Magnetism
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q3
If the galvanometer $G$ does not show any deflection in the circuit shown, the value of $R$ is given by :
Current Electricity Ohm's Law and Resistance Series Resistors and Voltage Divider
MediumFigure-basedIdea asked in 3 papers
Q4
A 12 V, 60 W lamp is connected to the secondary of a step down transformer, whose primary is connected to ac mains of 220 V. Assuming the…
Alternating Current LCR Circuits Ideal Transformer
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 3 papers
Q5
A full wave rectifier circuit consists of two p-n junction diodes, a centre-tapped transformer, capacitor and a load resistance. Which of…
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits Semiconductor Devices Rectifiers and Filters
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 3 papersAsked the year before
Q6
In a plane electromagnetic wave travelling in free space, the electric field component oscillates sinusoidally at a frequency of…
Electromagnetic Waves Relation E0 = cB0
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers
Q7
A metal wire has mass $(0.4\pm0.002)$ g, radius $(0.3\pm0.001)$ mm and length $(5\pm0.02)$ cm. The maximum possible percentage error in…
Units and Measurements Units and Dimensions Error Propagation in Power Functions
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 3 papers
Q8
Light travels a distance $x$ in time $t_1$ in air and $10x$ in time $t_2$ in another denser medium. What is the critical angle for this…
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Snell's Law Critical Angle and TIR
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 3 papersAsked the year before
Q9
An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30° with an electric field of intensity $2\times10^{5}$ N C $^{-1}$ . It experiences a torque…
Electric Charges and Fields Coulomb's Law Dipole in a Uniform Field
EasyNumericalNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q10
Let a wire be suspended from the ceiling (rigid support) and stretched by a weight $W$ attached at its free end. The longitudinal stress…
Mechanical Properties of Solids Elasticity Stress and Strain Definitions
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q11
In hydrogen spectrum, the shortest wavelength in the Balmer series is $\lambda$ . The shortest wavelength in the Bracket series is :
Atoms Bohr's Atomic Model Spectral Series Limits
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q12
The temperature of a gas is −50° C. To what temperature the gas should be heated so that the rms speed is increased by 3 times?
Kinetic Theory Kinetic Theory of Gases RMS Speed of Molecules
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers
Q13
A football player is moving southward and suddenly turns eastward with the same speed to avoid an opponent. The force that acts on the…
Laws of Motion Newton's Laws of Motion Vector Application of F=ma
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q14
The ratio of frequencies of fundamental harmonic produced by an open pipe to that of closed pipe having the same length is :
Waves Standing Waves, Organ Pipes and Beats Open Organ Pipe Harmonics
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 3 papers
Q15
The angular acceleration of a body, moving along the circumference of a circle, is :
System of Particles and Rotational Motion Rotational Motion Rotational Kinematics
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papersAsked the year before
Q16
Given below are two statements: Statement I : Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity. Statement II : Zener…
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits Semiconductor Devices Photodiodes, LEDs and Solar Cells
EasyTwo statementsNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q17
If $\oint_s \vec{E}\cdot\vec{dS}=0$ over a surface, then :
Electric Charges and Fields Gauss's Law Gauss Law Statement
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q18
Resistance of a carbon resistor determined from colour codes is $(22000\pm5\%)\ \Omega$ . The colour of third band must be :
Current Electricity Ohm's Law and Resistance Carbon Resistor Color Coding
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 3 papers
Q19
The magnetic energy stored in an inductor of inductance 4 $\mu$ H carrying a current of 2 A is :
Electromagnetic Induction Faraday's Law Self Inductance
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 3 papers
Q20
In a series $LCR$ circuit, the inductance $L$ is 10 mH, capacitance $C$ is 1 $\mu$ F and resistance $R$ is 100 $\Omega$ . The frequency at…
Alternating Current LCR Circuits Resonant Frequency Condition
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 2 papersAsked the year before
Q21
The magnitude and direction of the current in the following circuit is
Current Electricity Kirchhoff's Rules Batteries in Opposition
EasyFigure-basedNew idea
Q22
The minimum wavelength of $X$ -rays produced by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of $V$ volts is proportional to:
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Photoelectric Effect Inverse Photoelectric Effect
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q23
The errors in the measurement which arise due to unpredictable fluctuations in temperature and voltage supply are :
Units and Measurements Units and Dimensions Systematic vs Random Errors
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q24
For Young's double slit experiment, two statements are given below: Statement I : If screen is moved away from the plane of slits, angular…
Wave Optics Young's Double Slit Angular Fringe Width
MediumTwo statementsIdea asked in 2 papers
Q25
A bullet is fired from a gun at the speed of 280 m s $^{-1}$ in the direction 30° above the horizontal. The maximum height attained by the…
Motion in a Plane Projectile Motion Maximum Height
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers
Q26
A Carnot engine has an efficiency of 50% when its source is at a temperature 327° C. The temperature of the sink is :
Thermodynamics Carnot Engine Efficiency Definition
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q27
The amount of energy required to form a soap bubble of radius 2 cm from a soap solution is nearly : (surface tension of soap solution =…
Mechanical Properties of Fluids Surface Tension Work Done Expanding a Soap Bubble
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q28
The half life of a radioactive substance is 20 minutes. In how much time, the activity of substance drops to…
Nuclei Radioactive Decay Half-Life and Decay Constant
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q29
The potential energy of a long spring when stretched by 2 cm is U. If the spring is stretched by 8 cm, potential energy stored in it will…
Work, Energy and Power Work-Energy Theorem Spring Potential Energy
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q30
The equivalent capacitance of the system shown in the following circuit is :
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance Capacitance Capacitors in Series
EasyFigure-basedNew idea
Q31
A vehicle travels half the distance with speed $\vartheta$ and the remaining distance with speed $2\vartheta$ . Its average speed is:
Motion in a Straight Line Kinematics in 1D Average Speed for Equal Distances
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q33
Two bodies of mass $m$ and $9m$ are placed at a distance $R$ . The gravitational potential on the line joining the bodies where the…
Gravitation Gravitational Potential
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q34
The venturi-meter works on :
Mechanical Properties of Fluids Fluid Statics and Dynamics Bernoulli's Principle and Applications
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q35
An ac source is connected to a capacitor C. Due to decrease in its operating frequency :
Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 5 papers
Q36
The radius of inner most orbit of hydrogen atom is $5.3\times10^{-11}$ m. What is the radius of third allowed orbit of hydrogen atom?
Atoms Bohr's Atomic Model Orbit Radius Calculation
EasyNumericalNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q37
The resistance of platinum wire at 0°C is 2 $\Omega$ and 6.8 $\Omega$ at 80°C. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the wire is :
Current Electricity Ohm's Law and Resistance Temperature Dependence
EasyNumericalNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q38
The net impedance of circuit (as shown in figure) will be :
Alternating Current LCR Circuits Series LCR Impedance Calculation
MediumFigure-basedNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q39
For the following logic circuit, the truth table is:
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits Logic Gates Combined Circuit Truth Tables
EasyFigure-basedIdea asked in 5 papersAsked the year before
Q40
10 resistors, each of resistance $R$ are connected in series to a battery of emf $E$ and negligible internal resistance. Then those are…
Current Electricity Ohm's Law and Resistance Series Resistors and Voltage Divider
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 3 papers
Q41
Calculate the maximum acceleration of a moving car so that a body lying on the floor of the car remains stationary. The coefficient of…
Laws of Motion Friction Forces Block on an Accelerating Truck
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q42
The $x$ - $t$ graph of a particle performing simple harmonic motion is shown in the figure. The acceleration of the particle at $t=2$ s is :
Oscillations Simple Harmonic Motion Kinematic Graphs of SHM
MediumFigure-basedNew idea
Q43
A satellite is orbiting just above the surface of the earth with period $T$ . If $d$ is the density of the earth and $G$ is the universal…
Gravitation Orbital Speed and Energy of Satellites
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q44
A very long conducting wire is bent in a semi-circular shape from $A$ to $B$ as shown in figure. The magnetic field at point $P$ for…
Moving Charges and Magnetism Biot-Savart Law Field due to Circular Arc
MediumFigure-basedNew idea
Q45
In the figure shown here, what is the equivalent focal length of the combination of lenses (Assume that all layers are thin)?
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Thin Lens Formula Lens Maker's Formula
HardFigure-basedNew idea
Q46
Two thin lenses are of same focal lengths ( $f$ ), but one is convex and the other one is concave. When they are placed in contact with each…
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Thin Lens Formula Combination of Thin Lenses
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q47
A wire carrying a current $I$ along the positive $x$ -axis has length $L$ . It is kept in a magnetic field…
Moving Charges and Magnetism Magnetic Force on Charges and Currents Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers
Q48
A bullet from a gun is fired on a rectangular wooden block with velocity $u$ . When bullet travels 24 cm through the block along its length…
Motion in a Straight Line Kinematics in 1D Kinematic Equations
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q49
An electric dipole is placed as shown in the figure. The electric potential (in $10^2$ V) at point P due to the dipole is ( $\epsilon_0$ =…
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance Electrostatic Potential Potential of Point Charges
MediumFigure-basedNew idea
Q50
A horizontal bridge is built across a river. A student standing on the bridge throws a small ball vertically upwards with a velocity 4 m…
Motion in a Straight Line Kinematics in 1D Motion Under Gravity
EasyNumericalNew idea

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