Oscillations

Question1
A particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 4cm.
At the mean position, velocity of the particle is 10cm∕ s. The distance of
the particle from the mean position when its speed becomes 5cm∕ s is
√α cm, where α = ___

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 12

Solution:

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Question2
A ball suspended by a thread swings in a vertical plane so that its
magnitude of acceleration in the extreme position and lowest position
are equal. The angle (θ) of thread deflection in the extreme position will
be :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.

tan−1(√2)

B.

2tan−1 (1/2)
C.

tan−1 (1/2)

D.

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question3
When the displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is one third of
its amplitude, the ratio of total energy to the kinetic energy
is x/8, where x =____

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 9

Solution:
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Question4
A simple harmonic oscillator has an amplitude A and time period 6π
second. Assuming the oscillation starts from its mean position, the time
required by it to travel from x = A to x = √3/2 A will be π/x s, where x
= _____:

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

From phasor diagram particle has to move from P to Q in a circle of radius equal to amplitude of SHM.
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Question5
A simple pendulum is placed at a place where its distance from the
earth's surface is equal to the radius of the earth. If the length of the
string is 4m, then the time period of small oscillations will be _____s. [.
take g = π2 ms−2]

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 8

Solution:

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Question6
A particle performs simple harmonic motion with amplitude A. Its speed
is increased to three times at an instant when its displacement is
2A/3. The new amplitude of motion is nA/3. The value of n is___

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Answer: 7

Solution:

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Question7
The time period of simple harmonic motion of mass M in the given
figure is π where the value of α is _____

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 12

Solution:
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Question8
A mass m is suspended from a spring of negligible mass and the system
oscillates with a frequency f1. The frequency of oscillations if a mass 9m
is suspended from the same spring is f2. The value of f1/f2 is:

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

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Question9
For a simple harmonic motion in a mass spring system shown, the
surface is frictionless. When the mass of the block is 1 kg, the angular
frequency is ω1. When the mass block is 2 kg the angular frequency is
ω2. The ratio ω2 ∕ ω1 is :

[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. √2

B. 1
√2

C. 2
1
D.
2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

ω=
k
m √
√
ω2 m1
ω1
=
m2
= √ 1
2

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Question10
The velocity of a particle executing SHM varies with displacement (x) as
2 2
4v = 50 − x . The time period of oscillations is 7x s. The value of x is
_______.

( Take π = 22
7 )
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 88

Solution:

Solution:
4v2 = 50 − x2
1
⇒ v=
2
√ 50 − x2
1
ω=
2
2π 88
T= = 4π =
ω 7
x = 88

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Question11
The maximum potential energy of a block executing simple harmonic
motion is 25 J. A is amplitude of oscillation. At A ∕2, the kinetic energy
of the block is
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 37.5J

B. 9.75J

C. 18.75J

D. 12.5J

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1 2 2
umax = mω A = 25J
2

( )
2
A 1 2 1 2 2 A
KE at = mv1 = mω A −
2 2 2 4
2
1
KE = mω2
2
3A
4
=
3 1
4 2
mω2A2 ( )
3
KE = × 25 = 18.75J
4

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Question12
In the figure given below. a block of mass M = 490g placed on a
frictionless table is connected with two springs having same spring
−1
constant (K = 2Nm ). If the block is horizontally displaced through ' X
'm then the number of complete oscillations it will make in 14π seconds
will be _______

[31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: None

Solution:

Solution:
Keff = K + K as both springs are in use in parallel
= 2k
= 2 × 2 = 4N ∕ m m = 490 gm
= 0.49 kg
T = 2π
m
√
Keff
= 2π
0.49 kg
4 √
= 2π
√49
400
= 2π
7
20
=
7π
10
No. of oscillation in the 14π is
time 14π
N= = = 20
T 7π ∕ 10
Ans in 20 .

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Question13
A particle executes simple harmonic motion between x = −A and x = +A.
If time taken by particle to go from x = 0 to A2 is 2 s; then time taken by
A
particle in going from x = 2
to A is :
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 3 s

B. 2 s

C. 1.5 s

D. 4 s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

Let time from 0 to A ∕ 2 is t1

& from A ∕ 2 to A is t2
then ωt1 = π ∕ 6
ωt2 = π ∕ 3
t1 1
=
t2 2
t2 = 2t1 = 2 × 2 = 4 sec
Question14
A particle of mass 250g executes a simple harmonic motion under a
periodic force F = ( −25 x) N. The particle attains a maximum speed of
4m ∕ s during its oscillation. The amplitude of the motion is ________ cm.
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 40

Solution:

Solution:
1
a = −25x; a = −100x
4
ω2 = 100 ω = 10,
4
ωA = 4 A = = 0.4m
10
A = 40 cm

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Question15
The general displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is x = Asin ωt.
Let T be its time period. The slope of its potential energy (U) - time (t)
curve will be maximum when t = Tβ . The value of β is _______.
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 8

Solution:

Solution:
x = Asin (ωt)
1 2
U(x) = kx
2
dU 1 dx
= k2x
dt 2 dt
2
= kA2ωsin ωt cos ω t×
2
kA2ω
( dU
dt )
max 2
=
(sin 2ωt)max
π π T
2ωt = ⇒t= ω= ⇒β=8
2 4 8

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Question16
A block of mass 2 kg is attached with two identical springs of spring
constant 20N ∕ m each. The block is placed on a frictionless surface and
the ends of the springs are attached to rigid supports (see figure). When
the mass is displaced from its equilibrium position, it executes a simple
harmonic motion. The time period of oscillation is π in SI unit. The
√x
value of x is_____

[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
F = −2 kx, a = −
2 kx
m
,ω= √ 2k
m
= √ 2 × 20
2
= √20 rad ∕ s
2π 2π π
T= = =
ω √20 √5
x=5

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Question17
A body of mass 200g is tied to a spring of spring constant 12.5N ∕ m,
while the other end of spring is fixed at point O. If the body moves about
O in a circular path on a smooth horizontal surface with constant
angular speed 5 rad ∕ s, then the ratio of extension in the spring to its
natural length will be :
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 1 : 2

B. 1 : 1

C. 2 : 3

D. 2 : 5

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Natural length = L0
Extension = x
kx = m(L0 + x)ω2
1
⇒ 12.5x = (L0 + x)25 ⇒ 1.5x = L0
5
x 2
⇒ =
L0 3

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Question18
A mass m attached to free end of a spring executes SHM with a period
of 1 s. If the mass is increased by 3 kg the period of oscillation increases
by one second, the value of mass m is ___kg.
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
T = 2π √ mk = 1
T = 2π √
′ m+3
=2
k

= √
T m 1
=
T
′ m+3 2
m 1
⇒ =
m+3 4
m=1

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Question19
The general displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is x = Asin ωt.
Let T be its time period. The slope of its potential energy (U) - time (t)
curve will be maximum when t = Tβ . The value of β is _______.
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 8

Solution:
x = Asin (ωt)
1 2
U(x) = kx
2
dU 1 dx
= k2x
dt 2 dt
2 2
= kA ωsin ωt cos ω t×
2
2
( dU
dt )
max
kA ω
2
=
(sin 2ωt)max
π π T
2ωt = ⇒t= ω= ⇒β=8
2 4 8

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Question20
The amplitude of a particle executing SHM is 3 cm. The displacement at
which its kinetic energy will be 25% more than the potential energy
is:_______ cm.
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:
PE
K E = PE +
4
5
KE = PE
4
1 2 2 2 5 1 2 2
mω (A − x ) = × mω x
2 4 2
[ v = ω √ A2 − x2 ]
2 2 5 2
A −x = x
4
2
9x 2
=A
4
2
x= A
3
2
∴x= × 3 cm
3
x = 2 cm
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Question21
Choose the correct length (L) versus square of time period (T2) graph
for a simple pendulum executing simple harmonic motion.
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

T = 2π √ ℓ
g
2
2 4π
T = ×ℓ
g
T2αℓ

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Question22
A simple pendulum with length 100 cm and bob of mass 250g is
executing S.H.M. of amplitude 10 cm. The maximum tension in the
 x
string is found to be 40
N. The value of x is _______.
[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 99

Solution:

Solution:
For pendulum
mv2
Tmax = mg + . . . (1)
L
1
Given m = kg, L = 1m, g = 9.8m ∕ s2
4
1
and amplitude A = m
10
1 1
For SHM, KEmax = mv2 = mω2A2
2 2
using ω = √ g
L

= m( √
L)
2
g mgA
mv2 A 2
= . . . (2)
L
using (2) in (1)
mgA2
Tmax = 2 mg +
L2
= mg 1 + [ 1
102
=
1
4 ]
× 9.8×
101
100
98.98
or Tmax =
40
Therefore x = 99

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Question23
For particle P revolving round the centre O with radius of circular path r
and angular velocity ω, as shown in below figure, the projection of OP
on the x-axis at time t is

[8-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. x(t) = r cos ωt + 6 ( π
)
B. x(t) = r cos ωt − π
6
ω ( )
C. x(t) = r cos(ωt)
D. x(t) = rsin ( ωt + ) π
6

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
θ = ωt

π
Angle from x axis = ωt +
6
Projection of OP on x axis = r cos ωt + ( π
6 )
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Question24
A particle executes S.H.M. of amplitude A along x-axis. At t = 0, the
position of the particle is x = A2 and it moves along positives x-axis. The
displacement of particle in time t is x = Asin (ωt + δ), then the value δ
will be
[10-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

π
A.
4

π
B. 2

π
C.
3

π
D.
6

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
A 1
Cos θ = =
2×A 2
π
θ=
3
π π π
δ= − =
2 3 6
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Question25
A rectangular block of mass 5 kg attached to a horizontal spiral spring
executes simple harmonic motion of amplitude 1m and time period
3.14 s. The maximum force exerted by spring on block is ________ N.
[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 20

Solution:

Solution:
2
When an object executes S.H.M, its morning acceleration is given by amax = ω A
2π
Where ω =
T
2
4π A
Therefore, amax = 2
T
4 × 3.14 × 3.14
(Max force) Fmax = mamax = 5× × (1)
3.14 × 3.14
= 20N

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Question26
The variation of kinetic energy (KE) of a particle executing simple
harmonic motion with the displacement (x) starting from mean position
to extreme position (A) is given by
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
K⋅E=T⋅E−P⋅E
1 1 2
K⋅E= KA 2 − Kx
2 2
Graph b ∕ wK ⋅ E and x will be parabola
Option → (1)

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Question27
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion (SHM). The ratio of
potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its
displacement is half of its amplitude will be
[12-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:
A. 1 : 1

B. 1 : 3

C. 1 : 4

D. 2 : 1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Ratio of PE and KE = ?
A
When x =
x\ disp. 2
1 2 2 2
KE = mω [A − x ]
2

[ ]
2
1 A
= mω2 A2 −
2 4

[ ]
2
1 2 3A
KE = = mω ... (1)
2 4
1
And PE = mω2x2
2
2
1 2 A
= mω
2 4
PE mω2A2 × 8 1
= 2 2
=
KE 8mω A × 3 3
⇒1:3

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Question28
Which graph represents the difference between total energy and
potential energy of a particle executing SHM vs it's distance from mean
position?
[13-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Total energy in SHM = E
E =K +U
E −U =K
1 2 2 2
E − U = mω (A − x )
2

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Question29
At a given point of time the value of displacement of a simple harmonic
oscillator is given as y = A cos(30∘). If amplitude is 40 cm and kinetic
 x −1
energy at that time is 200J, the value of force constant is 1.0 × 10 Nm .
The value of x is _______
[13-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 4

Solution:

v = ω√A −x
2 2

√3
y = A×
2

v=ω √ 3A2
4
A2 −
=
ωA
2
Given, KE = 200J
2 2
1 ω A
m = 200
2 4
KA 2 = 1600 (K = mω2)
K= 1600
(40 × 10−2)2
K = 104N ∕ m
x=4
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Question30
A particle executes SHM of amplitude A. The distance from the mean
position when its's kinetic energy becomes equal to its potential energy
is :
[13-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. √2A

B. 1
2
A

C. 1 A
√2

D. 2A

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
K.E=P.E
1 1
M ω2(A2 − x2) = M ω2x2
2 2
(A2 − x2) = x2
2x2 = A2
 A
x=±
√2

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Question31
In a linear Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
(A) Restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement.
(B) The acceleration and displacement are opposite in direction.
(C) The velocity is maximum at mean position.
(D) The acceleration is minimum at extreme points.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. (C) and (D) only

B. (A), (C) and (D) only

C. (A), (B) and (C) only

D. (A), (B) and (D) only

Answer: C

Solution:

In SHM,
F ∝ −x → A
a ∝ −x → B
V mean → max imum → c
a extreme → maximum
Hence, (A), (B) and (C) are true.

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Question32
Two massless springs with spring constants 2k and 9k, carry 50g and
100g masses at their free ends. These two masses oscillate vertically
such that their maximum velocities are equal. Then, the ratio of their
respective amplitudes will be:
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 1 : 2

B. 3 : 2

C. 3 : 1

D. 2 : 3

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
ω1A1 = ω2A2
A ω
⇒ 1= 2
A2 ω1

√ √
k2 m1
=
m2
×
k1
= √ 9k
×
100 2k
50
=
3
2

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Question33
The displacement of simple harmonic oscillator after 3 seconds starting
from its mean position is equal to half of its amplitude. The time period
of harmonic motion is :
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 6s

B. 8s

C. 12s

D. 36s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
T
Time taken by the harmonic oscillator to move from mean position to half of amplitude is
12
T
So, =3
12
T = 36 sec.

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Question34
The equation of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by
x = sin π t + ( 1
3 ) m. At t = 1s, the speed of particle will be
(Given : π = 3.14 )
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 0 cm s−1

B. 157 cm s−1

C. 272 cm s−1
D. 314 cm s−1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
x = sin( πt + π3 ) m
= π cos ( πt +
3)
dx π
⇒
dt
= π cos ( π +
3)
π
at t = 1s
π
=− m∕ s
2
or | dx
dt |= 157 cm ∕ s

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Question35
A particle executes simple harmonic motion. Its amplitude is 8 cm and
time period is 6s. The time it will take to travel from its position of
maximum displacement to the point corresponding to half of its
amplitude, is s.
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

A = 8 cm
T=6s
A cos
2πt
T (=
A
2 )
2πt π
⇒ =
T 3
T
or t = = 1s
6

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Question36
A body is performing simple harmonic with an amplitude of 10 cm. The
velocity of the body was tripled by air jet when it is at 5 cm from its
mean position. The new amplitude of vibration is √x cm. The value of x
is____
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 700

Solution:

Solution:
v = ω √ A2 − y2
⇒3ω √ 102 − 52 = ω √ (A′)2 − 52
⇒9 × 75 = (A′)2 − 25
⇒A′ = √28 × 25 cm
⇒x = 700

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Question37
The motion of a simple pendulum executing S.H.M. is represented by
the following equation.
y = A sin(πt + φ), where time is measured in second. The length of
pendulum is
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 97.23 cm

B. 25.3 cm

C. 99.4 cm

D. 406.1 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

ω=π= √ g
l
So, l = g2
π
≃99.4 cm (Nearest value)

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Question38

In figure (A), mass '2 m' is fixed on mass ' m ' which is attached to two
springs of spring constant k. In figure (B), mass ' m ' is attached to two
springs of spring constant ' k ' and ' 2k′. If mass ' m ' in (A) and in (B)
are displaced by distance ' x ' horizontally and then released, then time
period T 1 and T 2 corresponding to (A) and (B) respectively follow the
relation.
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

T
A. T 1 = 3
2 √2

√
T1 3
B. =
T2 2

√
T1 2
C. =
T2 3

T1 √2
D. − 3
T2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Both the springs are in parallel combination in both the diagrams so
T 1 = 2π
3m
√
2k

and T 2 = 2π √ m
3k
T1 3
So, =
T2 √2

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Question39
The length of a seconds pendulum at a height h = 2R from earth surface
will be:
(Given R = Radius of earth and acceleration due to gravity at the
surface of earth, g = π2ms − 2 )
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 2 m
9

4
B. 9 m

C. 8
9
m

D. 1 m
9

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
GM g
g= = GM2 = 0
(R + h)2
9R 9

√
√
l l
⇒T = 2π = 2π
g g0
9

⇒2 = 2π
√ 9l
g0
g0 1
⇒l = = m
9π 2 9

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Question40
Two waves executing simple harmonic motions travelling in the same
direction with same amplitude and frequency are superimposed. The
resultant amplitude is equal to the √3 times of amplitude of individual
motions. The phase difference between the two motions is ____(degree).
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 60

Solution:

√ A1
2
Anet = + A22 + 2A1A2 cos φ
√3A = √ A + A + 2A cos φ
2 2 2

3A2 = 2A2 + 2A2 cos φ

1
cos φ =
2
∘
φ = 60

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Question41
When a particle executes Simple Hormonic Motion, the nature of graph
of velocity as a function of displacement will be :
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. Circular

B. Elliptical

C. Sinusoidal
D. Straight line

Answer: B

Solution:
Let x = A sin ω t
⇒v = Aω cos ω t
⇒v = ±ω √ A − x
2 2

v2 2 2
⇒ 2
+x =A
ω
⇒ Ellipse

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Question42
As per given figures, two springs of spring constants k and 2k are
connected to mass m. If the period of oscillation in figure (a) is 3s, then
the period of oscillation in figure (b) will be √x s. The value of x is
________.

[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 2

Solution:
For figure (a) :
K × 2K 2K
K eq = =
K + 2K 3

T = 2π
m
Keq√ = 2π
m
2K ∕ 3
= 2π √ √ 3m
2K
For figure (b):

Keq = 3K, T = 2π
′
√ m
3K
′
T
T
= √
m × 2K
3K × 3m
=
√2
3
′
T = √2
x=2
Question43
Two identical positive charges Q each are fixed at a distance of '2a'
apart from each other. Another point charge q0 with mass ' m ' is placed
at midpoint between two fixed charges. For a small displacement along
the line joining the fixed charges, the charge q0 executes SHM. The time
period of oscillation of charge q0 will be :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

√
3 3
4π ε0ma
A. q0Q

√
q0Q
B.
4π ε0ma3
3

√
2 3
2π ε0ma
C. q0Q

D.
√ 8π3ε0ma3
q0Q

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

(x< < a)( α is acceleration )

F net = − (
kq0Q
(a − x)
2
−
kQq0
(a + x)
2 )
kq0Q
mα = − 4ax
a4
4kq0Q
⇒α = − x
ma3

So, T = 2π
√ 4πε0ma3
4q0Q

or T =
√ 4π3ε0ma3
q0Q

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Question44
Two bar magnets oscillate in a horizontal plane in earth's magnetic field
with time periods of 3s and 4s respectively. If their moments of inertia
are in the ratio of 3 : 2, then the ratio of their magnetic moments will
be:
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 2 : 1

B. 8 : 3

C. 1 : 3

D. 27 : 16

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

√
I
T = 2π
MBH

√
I1
2π
T1 M1BH 3
= =
T2 4
√
I2
2π
M2BH

√
I1 M2 3
× =
I2 M1 4

√ √
I1 M2 3
× =
I2 M1 4

√
M2
√
3 3
× =
2 M1 4
3 M2 9
× =
2 M1 16
M1 8
=
M2 3

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Question45
A mass 0.9 kg, attached to a horizontal spring, executes SHM with an
amplitude A1. When this mass passes through its mean position, then a
smaller mass of 124g is placed over it and both masses move together
A α
with amplitude A2. If the ratio A1 is α − 1
, then the value of α will be
2

________.
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 16

Solution:
1 2 p2
kA =
2 2m

( )
A1 2 m2 1024
⇒ = =
A2 m1 900
A1 32 16 16
⇒ = = =
A2 30 15 16 − 1
∴α = 16

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Question46
A compass needle of oscillation magnetometer oscillates 20 times per
minute at a place P of dip 30∘. The number of oscillations per minute
∘
become 10 at another place Q of 60 dip. The ratio of the total magnetic
field at the two places (BQ : BP) is :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. √3 : 4

B. 4 : √3

C. √3 : 2

D. 2 : √3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

√
I
T = 2π
BHM

√
I
T 1 = 3 sec = 2π
(BP cos 30∘)M

√
I
T2 = 6 sec = 2π
(BQ cos 60∘)M

√
3 1
= × (BQ ∕ 2)
6
( √
BP 3
2 )
√( )
3 BQ
=
6 √3 BP
√3 BQ
=
4 BP
BQ : BP = √3 : 4

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Question47
The potential energy of a particle of mass 4 kg in motion along the x-
axis is given by U = 4(1 − cos 4 x)J. The time period of the particle for
small oscillation ( sinθ ≃ θ) is ( ) s. The value of K is ________.
π
K

[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
U = 4(1 − cos 4 x)
dU
F =− = −4(+ sin4x)4 = −16 sin(4x)
dx
For small θ
sinθ ≈ θ
F = −64x
a = −64x ∕ m = −16x
ω2 = 16
2π π
T= =
ω 2

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Question48
The time period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length L
suspended from the roof of a vehicle, which moves without friction down
an inclined plane of inclination α, is given by :
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 2π√L ∕ (g cos α)

B. 2π√L ∕ (g sin α)

C. 2π√L ∕ g

D. 2π√L ∕ (g tan α)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
gcff = g cos α
T = 2π √ L
g cos α

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Question49
The metallic bob of simple pendulum has the relative density 5 . The
time period of this pendulum is 10s. If the metallic bob is immersed in
water, then the new time period becomes 5√x s. The value of x will be
______.
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:

mg′ = mg − FB
mg − FB
g′ =
FB
ρB Vg − ρw Vg
=
ρBV

= (
ρB − ρw
ρB
g )
5−1
= ×g
5
4
= g
5
We know, T = 2π √ ℓ
g
 T′
T
=
√ g =
g′ √ g
5
g= √ 5
4

T′ = T √ 5
4
=
10
2
√5

T′ = 5√5

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Question50
When a particle executes SHM, the nature of graphical representation
of velocity as a function of displacement is
[24 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. circular

B. elliptical

C. parabolic

D. straight line

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Since, the particle is executing SHM. Therefore, displacement equation of wave will be
y = A sin ω t
⇒ y ∕ A = sin ω t
and wave velocity equation will be
dy
vy = = Aω cos ω t
dt
⇒ vy ∕ Aω = cos ω t
Now, sin2ωt + cos2ωt = 1
2 2
∴ (y ∕ A) + (vy ∕ Aω) = 1
This equation is similar to the equation of ellipse.

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Question51
Given below are two statements:
Statement I A second's pendulum has a time period of 1s.
Statement II It takes precisely one second to move between the two
extreme positions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below.
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

B. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Statement I is false because time period of second's pendulum is always 2s.
Therefore, time taken to move between two extreme positions will be T ∕ 2 = 2 ∕ 2 = 1s
Hence, option (b) is the correct.

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Question52
Time period of a simple pendulum is T . The time taken to complete 5 ∕ 8
oscillations starting from mean position is αβ T . The value of α is ......... .
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 7

Solution:

Solution:
Given, angular displacement to complete
5
8 (= 1
2
+
1
8 ) rev
= ( π + π6 ) rad
= (
6 )
7π
rad
2π θ
Since, ω = =
T t
2π 7π 2π
⇒ θ = ⋅t⇒ = t
T 6 T
7T α
⇒ t = = T
12 β
Hence, α = 7

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Question53
If two similar springs each of spring constant K 1 are joined in series,
the new spring constant and time period would be changed by a factor
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

1
A. 2 , √2

B. 1
4
, √2
 1
C. 4 , 2√2

D. 1
2
, 2√2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let series equivalent of spring constant = keq and T be the time period.
1 1 1
In series arrangement, = +
keq k1 k2
1 1 1 2 k
⇒ = + = ⇒ keq = 1
keq k1 k1 k1 2

As, T = 2π
√ m
k1
where, m is mass of body connected with spring.

⇒ T ∝
1
√
k1

and T ′ ∝
√ 2
k1
⇒ T ′ = √2 T

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Question54
Assume that a tunnel is dug along a chord of the earth, at a
perpendicular distance ( ) from the earth's centre, where R is the
R
2
radius of the earth. The wall of the tunnel is frictionless. If a particle is
released in this tunnel, it will execute a simple harmonic motion with a
time period?
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 2πR
g

g
B.
2πR

1
C. 2π √ g
R

D. 2π √ R
g

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, radius of earth = R
R
Distance of chord from centre of earth =
2
Let x1 be the radius of inner circle and M be the mass of earth.
M 4
∴m′( effective mass of earth ) = ⋅ πx 3
4 3 3 1
πR
3
′ M 3
⇒ m = 3 x1
R
If F is the gravitational force exerted by earth on particle at position x and ω be the angular velocity in time period T ,
then
′
Gm m
F = 2
= Gm 2
⋅ M3 x13
x1 x1 R
GM mx1
⇒ mω2x1 = 3
R
⇒ ω =
′
√GM
R
3

Gm m
F = 2
= Gm 2
⋅ R3x13
x1 x1
GM mx1
⇒ mω2x1 =
R3
⇒ ω=
√
GM
R3
2π
Since, ω = and GM = gR2
T

Substituting the above values in Eq. (i), we get 1⇒

2π
T
=
√ gR2
R
3
⇒ T = 2π √ R
g

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Question55
Two identical springs of spring constant 2k are attached to a block of
mass m and to fixed support (see figure). When the mass is displaced
from equilibrium position on either side, it executes simple harmonic
motion. The time period of oscillations of this system is

[25 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. 2π √ m
2k

B. 2π √ m
k

C. π √ m
k
D. π √ m
2k

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let spring constants of two springs be k1 and k2 . Since, two springs are connected in parallel connection and parallel
equivalent spring constant, k eq = k1 + k2
⇒ keq = 2k + 2k = 4k

As, time period, T = 2π

√ m
k eq

⇒ T = 2π √ m
4k
=
2π
2 √ m
k
=π √ m
k

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Question56
If the time period of a 2m long simple pendulum is 2s, the acceleration
due to gravity at the place, where pendulum is executing SHM is
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:
2 −2
A. π ms

B. 9.8ms−2

C. 2π2ms−2

D. 16ms−2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, length of simple pendulum, I = 2m
Time period, T = 2s
Let g eff be the acceleration due to gravity.

√
1
∴ Time period, T = 2π
g eff

⇒ g eff = 4π2 12
T
2 2
= 4π ⋅ = 2π2ms−2
4

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Question57
In the given figure, a body of mass M is held between two massless
springs, on a smooth inclined plane. The free ends of the springs are
attached to firm supports. If each spring has spring constant k, then the
frequency of oscillation of given body is

[24 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. 1
2π √ k
2M

B. 1
2π √ 2k
M g sin α

C. 1
2π √ 2k
M

1
D. 2π √ k
M g sin α

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let T be the time period of oscillation, then

√
M
T = 2π
keq

∴ T = 2π √ M
2k
[∵keq = k + k]

and frequency (f ) =
1
T
=
1
2π √ 2k
M

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Question58
A particle is projected with velocity v0 along x-axis. A damping force is
acting on the particle which is proportional to the square of the
2
distance from the origin, i.e. ma = −αx . The distance at which the
particle stops is
[24 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:
 1

A. ( 3mv02
2α ) 2

1
B. ( 2mv0
3α ) 3

C. ( 2mv02
3α ) 2

D. ( 3mv02
2α ) 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, speed of projection = v0
2
Damping force, F = ma = −αx
2
⇒ a = −αx ∕ m
α 2
Also, ⇒ vd v = ad x = − x d x
m
Integrating both sides, we get
x
∫ v vd v = ∫ − α x2d x
v0 0 m

( v2 ) ( x3 )
2 0 3 x
α
⇒ =−
v0 m 0

( )
2 1∕3
3m v0
3
α x
⇒ 0 − v02 ∕ 2 = − ⇒x=
m 3 2 α

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Question59
A student is performing the experiment of resonance column. The
diameter of the column tube is 6cm. The frequency of the tuning fork is
504H z. Speed of the sound at the given temperature is 336m ∕ s. The
zero of the meter scale coincides with the top end of the resonance
column tube. The reading of the water level in the column when the first
resonance occurs is
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 13cm

B. 16.6cm

C. 8.4cm

D. 14.8cm

Answer: D

Solution:
Given, diameter of the column tube,
d = 6cm = 6 × 10−2m
Frequency of tuning fork, f = 504H z Speed of sound at given temperature, v = 336ms−1
As, this is a closed organ pipe.
Let L be the length of tube and λ be the wavelength, then

and L + e = λ ∕ 4 = v ∕ 4f ( ∵λ = fv )
e = 0.6 × d ∕ 2
−2
6 6 × 10
= × = 0.018
10 2
v 336
⇒ L+e = =
4f 4 × 504
336
⇒ L = − 0.018 = 0.1667 − 0.018
2016
= 0.1487m = 14.87cm
∼ eq14.8cm

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Question60
A particle executes SHM, the graph of velocity as a function of
displacement is
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. a circle

B. a parabola

C. an ellipse

D. a helix

Answer: C

Solution:

Velocity of particle in SH M in terms of displacement x is given as

v = ω√A −x
2 2

⇒ v = Aω √ 1 − x ∕ A
2 2

v
= √1−x ∕ A
2 2
⇒
Aω
v2 x2
⇒ 2 2 =1− 2
A ω A
v2 x2
⇒ 2 2 + 2 = 1 . . . (i)
A ω A
2 2
x y
As equation of ellipse is 2
+ 2=1
a b
Eq. (i) is similar to the equation of ellipse. So, the graph between velocity and displacement is an ellipse.

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Question61
A particle executes SHM with amplitude a and time period T . The
displacement of the particle when its speed is half of maximum speed is
√x a
2 . The value of x is ........... .
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Given, amplitude of particle in SH M = a

Maximum velocity, v = Aω
Aω
Let displacement be y when speed, v2 = v ∕ 2 =
2
By using equation of wave velocity,
v22 = ω2(A2 − y2)

( ωA
2 )
2
∵ = ω2(A2 − y2)
2 2
ω A
⇒ = ω2(A2 − y2)
4
A2 2 2
⇒ =A −y
4
√
⇒ y = 3A
2
Hence, x = 3

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Question62
Y = A sin(ωt + φ0) is the time-displacement equation of SHM. At t = 0,
A
the displacement of the particle is Y = 2
and it is moving along negative
x-direction. Then, the initial phase angle φ0 will be
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. π
3

B. 5π
6

C. π
6

D. 2π
3

Answer: C

Solution:
Given, displacement-time equation,
Y = A sin(ωt + φ0)
Here, A is amplitude, ω is angular frequency, t is time taken and φ0 is the phase constant.
At t = 0, Y = A ∕ 2
∴ Y = A ∕ 2 = A sin(0 + φ0) = A sin φ0
⇒ sin φ0 = 1 ∕ 2
⇒ φ0 = π ∕ 6

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Question63
The point A moves with a uniform speed along the circumference of a
circle of radius 0.36m and covers 30∘ in 0.1s. The perpendicular
projection P from A on the diameter M N represents the simple
harmonic motion of P. The restoration force per unit mass when P
touches M will be

[25 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. 100 N

B. 9.87 N

C. 50 N

D. 0.49 N

Answer: B

Solution:
Given, radius of circle, R = 0.36m
Angular distance, θ = 30∘ = π ∕ 6rad
Let ∕ be the arc length.
∵ I = Rθ
36 π 6π
⇒ I = × = m
100 6 100
A s, speed on circular track (v) = Arcl ength(l ) ∕ T ime(t)
6π 6π
⇒ v= = ms−1
100 × 0.1 10
If F be the restoration force and at be the radial acceleration ( = v2 ∕ R), then
F = mar
v2
ar =
F
m
=
R
=
6π 2 100
10
×
36 ( )
36 × 9.87 100
= × = 9.87N
100 36

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Question64
In the given figure, a mass M is attached to a horizontal spring which is
fixed on one side to a rigid support. The spring constant of the spring is
k. The mass oscillates on a frictionless surface with time period T and
amplitude A. When the mass is in equilibrium position, as shown in the
figure, another mass m is gently fixed upon it. The new amplitude of
oscillation will be :

[24feb2021shift1]

Options:

A. A √ M −m
M

B. A √ M
M +m

C. A √ M +m
M

D. A √ M
M −m

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let the initial velocity of M is V . On putting m on M , let velocity becomes V '.
Momentum of system remains conserved.
∴pi = pf ⇒M V = (m + M )V ′
⇒M Aω = (m + M )Aω(∵V = Aω)

⇒M A √M
k
= (m + M )A
′
m+M
k
√
′
⇒A = A √ M
M +m

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Question65
Two particles A and B of equal masses are suspended from two massless
springs of spring constants k1 and k2, respectively. If the maximum
velocities during oscillations are equal, the ratio of the amplitude of A
and B is
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

k2
A.
k1

k
B. k1
2

C.
√ k1
k2

D.
√ k2
k1

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
We know that, the expression of maximum velocity during oscillation,
V max = Aω
Given, V max(A) = V max(B) ⇒ A1ω1 = A2ω2
Now, the ratio of the amplitude during oscillation,
A1 ω
= 2
A2 ω1
We know that, ω = √k ∕ m
where, k is the spring constant,
m is the mass of the object.

√
A1 k2
Substituting the value of ω in Eq. (i), we get =
A2 k1

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Question66
Consider two identical springs each of spring constant k and negligible
mass compared to the mass M as shown. Fig.1 shows one of them and
Fig.2 shows their series combination. The ratios of time period of
Tb
oscillation of the two SHM is Ta
= √x , where value of x is .........
(Round off to the nearest integer)

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
Time period of Fig. 1 can be given as

T a = 2π √
M
k
where, M is mass of the suspended object and k is the force constant.
In Fig. 2, both the springs are in series combination, therefore its time period can be given as

T b = 2π
√M
keq
= 2π
M
k/2 √∵keq = (
k×k
k+k )
Now,
Tb
=
2π √ k/2
M

Ta
2π √
M
k
Tb
⇒ = √2 ...(i)
Ta
According to question, the ratio of time period of oscillation of two SH M is T b/T a = √x , so on comparing it with Eq. (i) we
can say, x = 2

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Question67
Time period of a simple pendulum is T inside a lift, when the lift is
stationary. If the lift moves upwards with an acceleration g/2, then the
time period of pendulum will be
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. √3 T

B. T
√3

C. √ 3
2
T

D. √ 2
3
T

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Time period of a simple pendulum can be given as

T = 2π √
I
g
...(i)
When the lift moves upwards, then effective acceleration is ⇒
g 3g
⇒g eff = g + a = g + =
2 2
 √ √
1 2L
∴ New time period, T 1 = 2π = 2π
g eff 3g

⇒ T1=
√ 2
3
T [From Eq. (i)]

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Question68
A block of mass 1kg attached to a spring is made to oscillate with an
initial amplitude of 12cm. After 2min, the amplitude decreases to 6cm.
Determine the value of the damping constant for this motion.
(Take, In 2 = 0.693 )
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 0.69 × 102kg/s

B. 3.3 × 102kg/s

C. 1.16 × 10−2kg/s

D. 5.7 × 10−3kg/s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass block, m = 1kg
Initial amplitude, A0 = 12cm
Final amplitude, A = 6cm
The time taken to reduce the amplitude, t = 2min = 120s
Using the expression of damped oscillation,
−
b t
A = A0e 2m
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
b(120)
−
6 = 12e 2(1)
⇒ e60b = 2 or 60b = 10 log 2
0.693
⇒ b= = 1.16 × 10−2kg/s
60

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Question69
The function of time representing a simple harmonic motion with a
period of ωπ is
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. sin(ωt) = cos(ωt)

B. cos(ωt) + cos(2ωt) + cos(3ωt)

 2
C. sin (ωt)

D. 3 cos ( π
4
− 2ωt )
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Time period, T = 2π′
ω
π
Given, time period, T =
ω
2π = π ⇒ ω′ = 2ω
ω′ ω
Options (a) and (b) are incorrect.
Option (c),
1 1
sin2ωt = (2sin2ωt) = (1 − cos 2 ω t)
2 2
Hence, the angular frequency is 2ω.
Option (d),
3 cos (
π
4
− 2ωt )
Angular frequency of SH M is 2ω.
Option (d) is the correct answer.

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Question70
A particle performs simple harmonic motion with a period of 2s. The
time taken by the particle to cover a displacement equal to half of its
amplitude from the mean position is 1a s. The value of a to the nearest
integer is
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:
Given, the time period of the simple harmonic motion, T = 2s
Displacement covered by the particle, x = A ∕ 2
Here, A is the amplitude of the particle.
The general equation of the simple harmonic motion,
x = A sin ω t
⇒
A
2
= A sin
2π
T (
t ⇒
1
2 )
= sin
2π
2
t ( )
π π
⇒ sin = sin(πt) ⇒ = πt
6 6
1
⇒ t=
6
1
The time taken by the particle to cover a displacement equal to half of its amplitude from the mean position is s.
6
1
Comparing with t =
a
Hence, the value of the a is 6 .

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Question71
For what value of displacement the kinetic energy and potential energy
of a simple harmonic oscillation become equal?
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. x = 0

B. x = ±A

C. x = ± A
√2

D. x = A
2

Answer: C

Solution:

1 2 1
Potential energy of SH M = kx = mω2x2
2 2
where m = mass of particle,
ω = angular velocity
and x = displacement.
1
Kinetic energy of SH M = m ( ω √ A − x )
2 2 2
2
Here, A is the amplitude of SHM.
According to question,
Potential energy of SH M = Kinetic energy of SH M
1 1
mω2x2 = m ( ω √ A − x )
2 2 2
2 2
⇒ ω2x2 = ω2 ( √ A − x ) ⇒ ω2x2 = ω2(A2 − x2)
2 2 2

⇒ ω2x2 = ω2A2 − ω2x2 ⇒ 2ω2x2 = ω2A2

A2
⇒ 2x2 = A2 ⇒ x2 =
2

⇒ x=± √ A2
2
⇒x=±
A
√2

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Question72
In the reported figure, two bodies A and B of masses 200 g and 800 g
are attached with the system of springs. Springs are kept in a stretched
position with some extension when the system is released. The
horizontal surface is assumed to be frictionless. The angular frequency
will be _______ rad/s when k = 20 N/m.

[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 10

Solution:

Solution:

ω= √keq
µ
µ = reduced mass
springs are in series connection
k1k2
keq =
k1 + k2
k × 4k 4k
keq = =
5k 5
4 × 20
keq = N ∕ m = 16N ∕ m
5
m1m2 0.2 × 0.8
µ= = = 0.16kg
m1 + m2 0.2 + 0.8

ω= √ 0.16
16
= √100 = 10

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Question73
T 0 is the time period of a simple pendulum at a place. If the length of
1
the pendulum is reduced to 16
times of its initial value, the modified
timeperiod is :
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. T 0

B. 8πT 0

C. 4T 0

D. 1 T
4 0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

T 0 = 2π √ gl
New time period T = 2π √ l ∕g16 = 2π4 √ gl
T0
T =
4

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Question74
The motion of a mass on a spring, with spring constant K is as shown in
figure.

The equation of motion is given by x(t) = Asin\ω t+ Bcos\ωtwith

ω= √ K
m
Suppose that at time t = 0, the position of mass is x(0) and
velocity v(0), then its displacement can also be represented as
x(t) = C cos(ωt − ϕ), where Cand ϕ are :
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. C =
√ 2v(0)2
ω2 (
v(0)
+ x(0)2 , ϕ = tan−1 x(0)ω )
B. C =
√ 2v(0)2
ω2 (
+ x(0)2 , ϕ = tan−1 x(0)ω
2v(0) )
C. C =
√ v(0)2
ω2 (
+ x(0)2 , ϕ = tan−1 x(0)ω
v(0) )
D. C =
√ v(0)2
ω2
2
+ x(0) , ϕ = tan
−1
( v(0)
x(0)ω )
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
x = A sin ω t + B cos ω t
dx
v= = Aω cos ω t − Bω sin ω t
dt
At t = 0, x(0) = B
v(0) = Aω
x = A sin ω t + B sin(ωt + 90°)

Anet = √ A2 + B2
B A
tan α = ⇒ cot α =
A B
⇒x = √ A2 + B2 sin(ωt + α)
⇒x = √ A2 + B2 cos(ωt − (90 − α))
x = C cos(ωt − ϕ)
⇒C = √ A2 + B2

√
2
[v(0)]
C= + [x(0)]2
ω2
ϕ = 90 − α
A
tan α = cos α =
B
v(0)
⇒tan ϕ =
x(0) . ω
ϕ = tan−1 (
v(0)
x(0)ω )
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Question75
A particle executes simple harmonic motion represented by
displacement function as
x(t) = A sin(ωt + ϕ)
If the position and velocity of the particle at t = 0s are 2cm and
2ωcms−1 respectively, then its amplitude is x√2 cm where the value of x
is ____.
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
x(t) = A sin(ωt + ϕ)
v(t) = Aω cos(ωt + ϕ)
2 = A sin ϕ ........(1)
2ω = Aω cos ϕ .......(2)
From (1) and (2) tan ϕ = 1
ϕ = 45°
Putting value of ϕ in equation (1)
2=A { }
1
√2
A = 2√2
x=2

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Question76
A particle starts executing simple harmonic motion (SHM) of amplitude
'a' and total energy E . At any instant, its kinetic energy is 3E
4
then its
displacement 'y' is given by:
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. y = a
B. y = a
√2

a√
C. y = 23

D. y = 2a

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
1 2
E = Ka
2
3E 1
= K (a2 − y2)
4 2
3 1 1
× K a2 = K (a2 − y2)
4 2 2
2
3a
y2 = a2 −
4
a
y=
2

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Question77
In a simple harmonic oscillation, what fraction of total mechanical
energy is in the form of kinetic energy, when the particle is midway
between mean and extreme position.
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 1
2

B. 3
4

1
C. 3

D. 1
4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1
K = mω2(A2 − x2)
2
1
(
= mω2 A2 −
2
)
A2
4

= mω (
4 )
2
1 3A 2
2
K = (
3 1
4 2
mω2A2 )
Question78
A particle is making simple harmonic motion along the X-axis. If at a
distances x1 and x2 from the mean position the velocities of the particle
are v1 and v2 respectively. The time period of its oscillation is given as:
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. T = 2π
√ x22 + x12
v12 − v22

B. T = 2π
√ x22 + x12
v12 + v22

√
2 2
x2 − x1
C. T = 2π
v12 + v22

√
2 2
x2 − x1
D. T = 2π 2 2
v1 − v2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
2 2 2 2
v = ω (A − x )
2
v v 2
A2 = x12 + 12 = x22 + 22
ω ω
2 2
v − v
ω2 = 22 1
2
x1 − x2

√
x22 − x12
T = 2π
v12 − v22

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Question79
A particle of mass 1 kg is hanging from a spring of force constant
100Nm−1. The mass is pulled slightly downward and released, so that it
executes free simple harmonic motion with time period T. The time
when the kinetic energy and potential energy of the system will become
equal, is Tx . The value of x is.
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Answer: 8

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of particle, m = 1kg
−1
Spring constant, k = 100Nm
Let time period is T.
Kinetic energy (KE) = Potential energy (PE) = E
Amplitude = A
Angular velocity = ω
Wave displacement = x
KE in SHM = PE in SHM
1 1
⇒ mω2(A2 − x2) = kx2
2 2
⇒mω2(A2 − x2) = kx2 ...(i)
Since, force, F = mω2x = kx
⇒k = mω2
Substituting the value in Eq. (i), we get
2 2 2 2 2
⇒mω (A − x ) = mω x
2 2 2
⇒A − x = x
⇒A2 = 2x2
A
⇒x =
√2
Since, wave displacement, x = A sin ω t
A
⇒ = A sin ω t
√2
⇒sin
π
4( ) = sin ω t
π
⇒ωt =
4
2π π
⇒ .t=
T 4
T
⇒t =
8
T
Comparing the given value in the question i.e. , the value of x = 8
x

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Question80
A bob of mass m suspended by a thread of length l undergoes simple
harmonic oscillations with time period T. If the bob is immersed in a
liquid that has density 14 times that of the bob and the length of the
thread is increased by 13 rd of the original length, then the time period of
the simple harmonic oscillations will be
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. T

B. 3
2
T

C. 3
4
T

D. 4 T
3

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
Given that, a bob of mass m suspended by a thread of length l undergoes SHM with time period,
T1 = T = 2π √
l
g
...(i)
In liquid, effective gravity,
geff = g (
σ−ρ
σ )
where, ρ = density of liquid
and σ = density of body (bob).
σ
Given, ρ =
4
⇒σ = 4ρ
Substituting this value, we get
geff = g (
4ρ − ρ
4ρ
= )
3g
4
Now, the new time period of pendulum in liquid is
T′ = 2π
√ l′
geff
...(ii)

l 4I
Here,l ′ = l + =
3 3
Substituting the values in Eq. (ii), we get
T′ = 2π√ 4l
3
×
4
3g

= ( 2π √ )
l 4
g 3
4T
⇒T′ = [from Eq. (i)]
3

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Question81
The acceleration due to gravity is found upto an accuracy of 4% on a
planet. The energy supplied to a simple pendulum to known mass m to
undertake oscillations of time period T is being estimated. If time
period is measured to an accuracy of 3%, the accuracy to which E is
known as ..........%.
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 14

Solution:

Solution:
Given, accuracy of acceleration due to gravity = 4%
Accuracy of time period = 3%
Energy stored in pendulum at any instant is given as
2
mgL θ
E= ...(i)
2
Time period of pendulum is given by expression

T = 2π
L
g√
Rearrange the above expression for L, we get
L=g ( )
T 2
2π
...(ii)
Substituting the value of L in Eq. (i), we get
mg2θ2 2 mg2θ2T2
E= (T2π) =
2 8π2
Now, the accuracy in measurement of energy can be calculated as
ΔE Δg ΔT
× 100 = 2 × 100 + 2 × 100 (∵ m,θ and π are constant)
E g T
ΔE
⇒ × 100 = 2 × 4% + 2 × 3% = 14%
E
Thus, the accuracy to which E is known is 14%.

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Question82
For a body executing SHM
A. potential energy is always equal to its kinetic energy.
B. average potential and kinetic energy over any given time interval are
always equal.
C. sum of the kinetic and potential energy at any point of time is
constant.
D. average kinetic energy in one time period is equal to average
potential energy in one time period.
Choose the most appropriate option from the options given below.
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. (C) and (D)

B. Only (C)

C. (B) and (C)

D. Only (B)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
As we know that, for a body executing SHM the average kinetic energy is equal to average potential energy over a
complete time period
1
i.e. KEav = PEav = mω2a2
4
1
∴ Total mechanical energy at any time = Sum of kinetic and potential energy = mω2a2 = constant.
2
where, m = mass of body executing SHM,
ω = angular frequency
and a = amplitude of SHM.
Hence, (c) and (d) are true.

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Question83
Two simple harmonic motion, are represented by the equations y1 = 10

(
sin 3πt + π3 ) and y 2 = 5(sin 3 π t + √3 cos 3 π t) Ratio of amplitude of y1 to
y2 = x : 1. The value of x is ............ .
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
Given, y1 = 10 sin 3πt + ( π
3 )
A1 = 10
y2 = 5(sin 3 π t + √3 cos 3 π t)
= 5 sin 3 π t + 5√3 cos 3 π t
Amplitude of SH M 2 is
A2 = √ 52 + (5√3 )2
= √25 + 75
= √100 = 10
A1 10
∴ Ratio of amplitudes, = =1:1
A2 10
x=1

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Question84
The variation of displacement with time of a particle executing free
simple harmonic motion is shown in the figure.

The potential energy U(x) versus time (t) plot of the particle is correctly
shown in figure :
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
It is given that motion is free simple harmonic motion.
Consider a spring mass system performing free simple harmonic motion.
Displacement of mass is given as
x = x0 sin ω t
The potential energy stored in spring for displacement x can be given as
1
PE = kx2
2
Substituting the value of x, we get
1
PE = kx02sin2ωt
2
Here, k is spring constant and x0 is also constant.

PE = Csin2ωt ( ∴C = 12 kx ) 0
2

Simplify the value of sin2 ωt, we get

PE = C [
1 − cos 2 ω t
2 ]
The value of function cos2ωt will always lies between −1 and 1.
Thus, the value of potential energy will be greater than or equal to zero.

0 ≤ PE
This condition is only satisfies by graph (d).

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Question85
Two simple harmonic motions are represented by the equations
x1 = 5 sin 2πt + π4 ( ) and
x2 = 5√2 (sin 2 π t + cos 2 π t)
The amplitude of second motion is ..............times the amplitude in first
motion.
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
Equation of first simple harmonic motion,

(
x1 = 5 sin 2πt +
π
4
. )
Equation of second simple harmonic motion,
x2 = 5√2(sin 2 π t + cos 2 π t)
Simplifying the second equation of simple harmonic motion asfollows

(
x2 = 5√2 sin 2 π t ×
√2
1
+ cos 2 π t ×
1
√2
√2 )
( π
= 10 sin 2 π t cos + cos 2 π t sin
4
π
4 )
(
= 10 sin 2πt +
π
4 )
The ratio of amplitudes of two simple harmonic motions is
A2 10
= =2
A1 5
Thus, amplitude of second motion is 2 times the amplitude in first motion.

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Question86
A mass of 5 kg is connected to a spring. The potential energy curve of
the simple harmonic motion executed by the system is shown in the
figure. A simple pendulum of length 4m has the same period of
oscillation as the spring system. What is the value of acceleration due to
gravity on the planet where these experiments are performed?
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 10m ∕ s2

B. 5m ∕ s2

C. 4m ∕ s2
2
D. 9.8m ∕ s

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
From the potential energy curve,
1
Umax = kA2
2
1
10 = k(2)2
2
⇒k=5N/m
The length of the simple pendulum, L = 4 m
Time period of spring,
T = 2π
k
m √
Time period of simple pendulum,

T = 2π
I
g √
The time period of simple pendulum is same as the time period ofthe spring oscillation.

⇒2π √
I
g
= 2π
k
m √
Substituting the values in the above equations, we get
2π √ 4
g
= 2π
2
5
5 √
g = 4m ∕ s
2
∴ The acceleration due to the gravity on the planet is 4m ∕ s .

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Question87
The displacement time graph of a particle executing S.H.M. is given in
figure : (sketch is schematic and not to scale)

Which of the following statements is/are true for this motion?

(1) The force is zero at t = 3T
4
(2) The acceleration is maximum at t = T
(3) The speed is maximum at t = T4
T
(4) The P.E. is equal to K.E. of the oscillation at t = 2
[Sep. 02, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. (1),(2) and (4)

B. (2),(3) and (4)

C. (1),(2) and (3)

D. (1) and (4)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From graph equation of SHM
X = A cos ω t
 3T
(1) At particle is at mean position.
4
∴ Acceleration = 0, Force = 0
(2) At T particle again at extreme position so acceleration ismaximum.
T
(3) At t = , particle is at mean position so velocity is maximum.
4
Acceleration = 0
(4) When K E = PE
1 1
⇒ k(A2 − x2) = kx2
2 2
Here, A = amplitude of SHM
x = displacement from mean position
+A
⇒A2 = 2x2 ⇒ x =
√2
A T
⇒ = A cos ω t ⇒ t =
√2 2
∴x = −A which is not possible
∴1, 2 and 3 are correct.

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Question88
An object of mass m is suspended at the end of a massless wire of length
L and area of cross-section, A. Young modulus of the material of the
wire is Y . If the mass is pulled down slightly its frequency of oscillation
along the vertical direction is:
[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. f = 2π
1
√ mL
YA

B. f = 1
2π √ YA
mL

C. f = 1
2π √ mA
YL

D. f = 1
2π √ YL
mA

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
(b) An elastic wire can be treated as a spring and its spring constant.
k=
YA
L
∵Y =[ F Δl
∕
A l0 ]
Frequency of oscillation,

f =
1
2π m√
k
=
1
2π
YA
mL √
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Question89
When a particle of mass m is attached to a vertical spring of spring
constant k and released, its motion is described by y(t) = y0sin2ωt,
where ′y′ is measured from the lower end of unstretched spring. Then ω
is:
[Sep. 06, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 1
2 √ g
y0

B.
√ g
y0

C.
√ g
2y0

D.
√ 2g
y0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
y = y0sin2ωt
y
⇒y = 0 (1 − cos 2 ω t) ∵sin2ωt =
2 (
1 − cos 2 ω t
2 )
y0 −y0
⇒y − = cos 2 ω t
2 2
⇒y = A cos 2 ω t
y
∴ Amplitude = 0
2
Angular velocity = 2ω
ky0 k 2g
For equilibrium of mass, = mg ⇒ =
2 m y0
2
Also, spring constant k = m(2ω)

√ √ √ √
k 2g 1 2g g
⇒2ω = = ⇒ω = =
m y0 2 y0 2y0

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Question90
A block of mass m attached to a massless spring is performing
oscillatory motion of amplitude 'A' on a frictionless horizontal plane. If
half of the mass of the block breaks off when it is passing through its
equilibrium point, the amplitude of oscillation for the remaining system
become f A. The value of f is :
[Sep. 03, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 1
√2

B. 1
C. 1
2

D. √2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1 2
Potential energy of spring = kx
2
Here, x = distance of block from mean position,
k = spring constant
1
At mean position, potential energy = kA2
2
At equilibrium position, half of the mass of block breaks off, so its potential energy becomes half.
Remaining energy =
1 1 2
2 2
kA ( 1
= kA2
2 )
Here, A′ = New distance of block from mean position
A
⇒A′ =
√2

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Question91
The position co-ordinates of a particle moving in a 3 − D coordinate
system is given by
x = a cos ω t
y = a sin ω t
and z = aωt
The speed of the particle is:
[9 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. √2 aω

B. aω

C. √3 aω

D. 2aω

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Here, vx = −aω sin ω t, vy = aω cos ω t and vz = aω

√ vx
2
⇒v = + vy2 + vz2
⇒v = √ (−aω sin ω t) + (aω cos ω t) + (aω)
2 2 2

v = √2aω

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Question92
A particle undergoing simple harmonic motion has time dependent
πt
displacement given by x(t) = A sin 90 . The ratio of kinetic to potential
energy of this particle at t = 210s will be
[11 Jan 2019, I]
Options:

A. 1
9

B. 1

C. 2

D. 1
3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
1
Kinetic energy, k = mω2A2cos2ωt
2
1
Potential energy, U = mω2A2sin2ωt
2
k 2 2 π 1
= cot ωt = cot (210) =
U 90 3

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Question93
A pendulum is executing simple harmonic motion and its maximum
kinetic energy is K 1 . If the length of the pendulum is doubled and it
performs simple harmonic motion with the same amplitude as in the
first case, its maximum kinetic energy is K 2.
[11 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. K 2 = 2K 1

K
B. K 2 = 21

K
C. K 2 = 41

D. K 2 = K 1

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
1
K = mω2x2
2
1
⇒K max = mω2A2
2
A = Lθ

ω=
g
L√
1 g
⇒K = m . . L2θ2
2 L
1 2
= mgLθ
2
K L 1
∴ 1= = ⇒K 2 = 2K 1
K2 2L 2
L 1
∴K 1K 2 = = ⇒K 2 = 2K 1
2L 2

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Question94
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion (SHM) of amplitude A,
along the x -axis, about x = 0. When its potential Energy (PE) equals
kinetic energy (KE), the position of the particle will be:
[9 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. A
2

B. A
2√2

C. A
√2

D. A

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1 2
Potential energy (U ) = kx
2
1 2 1 2
Kinetic energy (K ) = kA − kx
2 2
According to the question, U = k
1 1 1
∴ kx2 = kA2 − kx2
2 2 2
2 2 A
⇒x = A or, x = ±
√2

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Question95
Two light identical springs of spring constant k are attached
horizontally at the two ends of a uniform horizontal rod AB of length l
and mass m. The rod is pivoted at its centre ' O ' and can rotate frreely
in horizontal plane. The other ends of two springs are fixed to rigid
supports as shown in figure. The rod is gently pushed through a small
angle and released. The frequency of resulting oscillation is:

[12 Jan 2019, I]

Options:

1
A. 2π √ 3k
m

1
B. 2π √ 2k
m

1
C. 2π √ 6k
m

1
D. 2π √ k
m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Net torque due to spring force:
l
τ = −2K x cos θ
2

( K2l ) θ = −Cθ [ . let C = K2l ]

2 2
⇒τ =
⇒ So, frequency of resulting oscillations

√
Kl2
f =
1
2π √ CI = 2π1 2
Ml2
=
1
2π √ 6K
M
12

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Question96
A simple pendulum, made of a string of length l and a bob of mass m, is
released from a small angle θ0. It strikes a block of mass M , kept on a
horizontal surface at its lowest point of oscillations, elastically. It
bounces back and goes up to an angle θ1. The M is given by:
[12 Jan 2019, I]
Options:

A. m
2 ( θ0 + θ1
θ0 − θ1 )
B. m ( θ0 − θ1
θ0 + θ1 )
C. m ( θ0 + θ1
θ0 − θ1 )
D. m
2 ( θ0 − θ1
θ0 + θ1 )
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

Velocity before colision

v = √2gl (1 − cos θ0)
Velocity after colision
v1 = √2gl (1 − cos θ1)
Using momentum conservation
mv = M V m − mV 1
m√2gl (1 − cos θ0) = M V m −m√2gl (1 − cos θ)
⇒m√2gl {√1 − cos θ0 + √1 − cos θ1 } = M V m
V m + √2gl (1 − cos θ1)
and e = 1 =
√2gl (1 − cos θ0)
√2gl (√1 − cos θ0 − √1 − cos θ1 ) = V m ......(i)
m√2gl (√1 − cos θ0 + √1 − cos θ1 ) = M V M ......(ii)
Dividing (ii) by (i) we get
(√1 − cos θ0 + √1 − cos θ1 ) M
=
(√1 − cos θ − √1 − cos θ ) m
0 1
By componendo and dividendo rule

m−M
=
√1 − cos θ1
=
sin
θ1
2
( )
m+M √1 − cos θ0
sin
θ0
2
( )
M θ − θ θ − θ
⇒ = 0 1
⇒M = m 0 1
m θ0 + θ1 θ0 + θ1
Question97
A simple harmonic motion is represented by
y = 5(sin 3 π t + √3 cos 3 π t)cm
The amplitude and time period of the motion are :
[12 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. 10cm, 2
3
s

3
B. 10cm, 2 s

C. 5cm, 3
2
s

D. 5cm, 2
3
s

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given: y = 5[sin(3πt) + √3 cos(3πt)]
⇒y = 10 sin 3πt +( π
3 )
∴ Amplitude = 10cm
2π 2π 2
Time period, T = = = s
ω 3π 3

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Question98
A simple pendulum of length 1m is oscillating with an angular
frequency 10 rad ∕ s. The support of the pendulum starts oscillating up
and down with a small angular frequency of 1rad ∕ s and an amplitude
of 10−2m. The relative change in the angular frequency of the pendulum
is best given by:
[11 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. 10−3 rad ∕ s

B. 1 rad ∕ s

C. 10−1 rad ∕ s

D. 10−5 rad ∕ s

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:

Angular frequency of pendulum ω = √ gl

∴ relative change in angular frequency
Δω
ω
=
1 Δg
2 g [
as length remains constant ]
2
Δg = 2Aωs [ ωs = angular frequency of support and, A = amplitude]
2
Δω 1 2AωS
= ×
ω 2 g
2 −2
1 2 × 1 × 10
Δω = × = 10−3 rad ∕ sec
2 10

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Question99
The mass and the diameter of a planet are three times the respective
values for the Earth. The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum on
the Earth is 2s. The period of oscillation of the same pendulum on the
planet would be:
[11 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

√3
A. 2 s

B. 2 s
√3

C. 3
2
s

D. 2√3 s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Acceleration due to gravity g = GM
R2
gp
ge
= M pM e
Re 2
Rp ( )
=3
1 2
3
=
1
3 ( )
√
1 T ge
Also T ∝ ⇒ p= = √3
√g Te gp
⇒T p = 2√3s

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Question100
A particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 5cm.
When the particle is at 4cm from the mean position, the magnitude of
its velocity in SI units is equal to that of its acceleration. Then, its
periodic time in seconds is:
[10 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

4π
A. 3

B. 3 π
8

C. 8π
3

7
D. 3 π

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Velocity, v = ω √ A − x ........(i)
2 2

acceleration, a = −ω2x ........(ii)

and according to question,
|v| = | a|
⇒ω √ A − x = ω2x
2 2

⇒A2 − x2 = ω2x2
⇒52 − 42 = ω2(42)
3
3=ω×4⇒ω=
4
2π 8π
∴T = 2π ∕ ω = =
3∕4 3

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Question101
A cylindrical plastic bottle of negligible mass is filled with 310ml of
water and left floating in a pond with still water. If pressed downward
slightly and released, it starts performing simple harmonic motion at
angular frequency ω. If the radius of the bottle is 2.5cm then omega is
close to: (density of water = 103kg ∕ m3 )
[10 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. 3.75rad s−1

B. 1.25rad s−1
−1
C. 2.50rad s
−1
D. 5.00rad s

E. (Bonus)

Answer: E
Solution:

Solution:

Extra boyant force = ρAxg

B0 + B = mg + ma
∴B = ma = ρAxg = (πr2ρg)x
(πr2ρg)x
a=
m
using, a = ω2x

⇒ω = √
ωr2ρg
m
W ≃ 7.95rad s−1

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Question102
A rod of mass 'M' and length '2L' is suspended at its middle by a wire. It
exhibits torsional oscillations; If two masses each of 'm' are attached at
distance 'L/2' from its centre on both sides, it reduces the oscillation
frequency by 20%. The value of ratio m ∕ M is close to :
[9 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. 0.77

B. 0.57

C. 0.37

D. 0.17

Answer: C

Solution:
f1=
1
2π √ C1 ..... . (i)
1
=
2
√ 3CM L2
f2=
1
2π √
CL2
M
3
+ (M ......(ii)
2 )
As frequency reduces by 80%
f
∴f 2 = 0.8f I ⇒ 2 = 0.8 .......(iii)
f1
Solving equations (i), (ii) & (iii)
m
Ratio = 0.37
M
As frequency reduces by 80%
f
∴f 2 = 0.8f I ⇒ 2 = 0.8 .......(iii)
f1
Solving equations (i),(ii) & (iii)
m
Ratio = 0.37
M

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Question103
The displacement of a damped harmonic oscillator is given by
0.1t
x(t) = e . cos(10πt + φ). Here tis in seconds.
The time taken for its amplitude of vibration to drop to half of its initial
value is close to :
[9 Jan 2019, II]
Options:

A. 4s

B. 7s

C. 13s

D. 27s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Amplitude of vibration at time t = 0 is given by
A = A0e−0.1 × 0 = 1 × A0 = A
A
also at t = t, if A = 0
2
1 −0.1t
⇒ =e
2
t = 10 ln 2 ≃ 7s

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Question104
A person of mass M is, sitting on a swing of length L and swinging with
an angular amplitude θ0. If the person stands up when the swing passes
through its lowest point, the work done by him, assuming that his
centre of mass moves by a distance l (l < < L), is close to :
[12 April 2019, II]
Options:

A. mgl (1 − θ02)

B. mgl (1 + θ02 rht)

C. mgl

D. M gl (1+ ) θ02
2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question105
A simple pendulum oscillating in air has period T . The bob of the
pendulum is completely immersed in a non-viscous liquid. The density
1
of the liquid is 16 th of the material of the bob. If the bob is inside liquid
all the time, its period of oscillation in this liquid is :
[9 April 2019 I]
Options:

A. 2T √ 1
10

B. 2T √ 1
14

C. 4T √ 1
15

D. 4T √ 1
14

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
T = 2π √ gl
When immersed non viscous liquid
amt = g −(g
16
=
15g
16 )
 √ √√
l l 4
Now T ′ = 2π = 2π = T
0net 15g √15
16

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Question106
A damped harmonic oscillator has a frequency of 5 oscillations per
second. The amplitude drops to half its value for every 10 oscillations.
1
The time it will take to drop to 1000 of the original amplitude is close to:
[8 April 2019, II]
Options:

A. 50s

B. 100s

C. 20s

D. 10s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Time of half the amplitude is = 2s
Using, A = A0e−kt
A0
= Aee−k × 2 ......(i)
2
A0
and = Aee−kt ......(ii)
1000
Dividing (i) by (ii) and solving, we get
t = 20s

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Question107
Two simple harmonic motions, as shown, are at right angles.
They are combined to form Lissajous figures.
x(t) = A sin(at + δ)
y(t) = B sin(bt)
Identify the correct match below
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A. Parameters: A = B, a = 2b; δ = π
2
; Curve: Circle

B. Parameters: A = B, a = b; δ = π
2
; Curve: Line

π
C. Parameters: A ≠ B, a = b; δ = 2 ; Curve: Ellipse
D. Parameters: A ≠ B, a = b; δ = 0; Curve: Parabola

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From the two mutually perpendicular S.H.M.'s, the general equation of Lissajous figure,
x2 y2 2xy
2
+ 2− cos δ = sin2δ
A B AB
x = A sin(at + δ)
y = B sin(bt + r)
Clearly A ≠ B hence ellipse.

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Question108
A silver atom in a solid oscillates in simple harmonic motion in some
12
direction with a frequency of 10 ∕ sec. What is the force constant of
the bonds connecting one atom with the other? (Mole wt. of silver
= 108 and Avagadro number = 6.02 × 1023gmmol e−1 )
[2018]
Options:

A. 6.4N ∕ m

B. 7.1N ∕ m

C. 2.2N ∕ m

D. 5.5N ∕ m

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

As we know, frequency in SHM f =

1
2π √ mk = 10 12

where m = mass of one atom

Mass of one atom of silver, = 108 × 10−3kg
(6.02 × 1023)

√
1 k × 6.02 × 1023 = 1012
2π 108 × 10−3
Solving we get, spring constant,
K = 7.1N ∕ m

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Question109
A particle executes simple harmonic motion and is located at x = a, b
and c at ×t0, 2t0 and 3t0 respectively. The frequency of the oscillation is
[Online April 16, 2018]
Options:

A. 1 cos
2πt0
−1 a + b
2c ( )
B. 1 cos−1 a 3c
2πt0
+b
( )
C. 1 cos−1 2a + 3c
2πt0 ( b )
D. 1 cos−1 a2b
2πt0
+c
( )
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Using y = A sin ω t
a = A sin ω t0
b = A sin 2 ω t0
c = A sin 3 ω t0
a + c = A[sin ω t0 + A sin 3 ω t0] = 2A sin 2 ω t0 cos ω t0
a+c
= 2 cos ω t0
b
1
⇒ω = cos−1
t0
a+c
2b( ⇒f = ) 1
2πt0
cos−1
a+c
2b ( )
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Question110
An oscillator of mass M is at rest in its equilibrium position in a
2
potential V = 12 k(x − X ) . A particle of mass m comes from right with
speed u and collides completely inelastically with M and sticks to it.
This process repeats every time the oscillator crosses its equilibrium
position. The amplitude of oscillations after 13 collisions is:
(M = 10, m = 5, u = 1, k = 1),
[Online April 16, 2018]
Options:

A. 1
2

B. 1
√3

C. 2
3

D. √ 3
5

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
In first collision mu momentum will be imparted to system, in second collision when momentum of (M + m) is in opposite
direction mu momentum of particle will make its momentum zero.
On 13th collision, [m]→[M+12]; [M + 13m]→V
mu u
mu = (M + 13m)v ⇒v = =
M + 13m 15

v = ωA ⇒
u
15
= √
K
M − 13m
×A

Putting value of M , m, u and K we get amplitude A =

1
15
75
1
=
1
√3 √
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Question111
The ratio of maximum acceleration to maximum velocity in a simple
harmonic motion is 10s−1. At, t = 0 the displacement is 5m. What is the
maximum acceleration ? The initial phase is π4
[Online April 8,2017]
Options:
2
A. 500 m ∕ s

B. 500√2 m ∕ s2

C. 750 m ∕ s2

D. 750√2 m ∕ s2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Maximum velocity in SH M , vmax = aω
2
Maximum acceleration in SH M , Amax = aω
where a and ω are maximum amplitude and angular frequency.
A
Given that, max = 10
vmax
i.e., ω = 10s−1
Displacement is given by
x = a sin(ωt + π ∕ 4)
at t = 0, x = 5
5 = a sin π ∕ 4
5 = a sin 45° ⇒ a = 5√2
Maximum acceleration Amax = aω2 = 500√2m ∕ s2

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Question112
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with a time period T . At
time t = 0, it is at its position of equilibrium. The kinetic energy-time
graph of the particle will look like:
[2017]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For a particle executing SHM
At mean position; t = 0, ωt = 0, y = 0, V = V max = aω
1
∴K . E . = K E max = mω2a2
2
T π
At extreme position: t = , ωt = , y = A, V = V min = 0
4 2
∴K . E . = K E min = 0
1
Kinetic energy in SH M , K E = mω2(a2 − y2)
2
1 2 2 2
= mω a cos ωt
2
Hence graph (b) correctly depicts kinetic energy time graph.

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Question113
A block of mass 0.1kg is connected to an elastic spring of spring
−1 −2 −1
constant 640N m and oscillates in a medium of constant 10 kgs .
The system dissipates its energy gradually. The time taken for its
mechanical energy of vibration to drop to half of its initial value, is
closest to :
[Online April 9,2017]
Options:
A. 2s

B. 3.5s

C. 5s

D. 7s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Since system dissipates its energy gradually, and hence amplitude will also decreases with time according to
a = a0e−bt ∕ m......(i)
∵ Energy of vibration drop to half of its initial value
(E 0), as E ∝ a2 ⇒ a ∝ √E
a bt 10−2t t
a= 0 ⇒ = =
√2 m 0.1 10
a
From eq n (i), 0 = a0e−t ∕ 10
√2
t
1 −t ∕ 10 10
=e or √2 = e
√2
t
ln √2 = ∴ t = 3.5 seconds
10

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Question114
In an experiment to determine the period of a simple pendulum of
length 1m, it is attached to different spherical bobs of radii r1 and r2.
The two spherical bobs have uni- form mass distribution. If the relative
difference in the periods, is found to be 5 × 10−4s, the difference in
radii, |r1 − r2| is best given by:
[Online April 9,2017]
Options:

A. 1cm

B. 0.1cm

C. 0.5cm

D. 0.01cm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, Time-period of simple pendulum,
T ∝ √l
ΔT 1 Δl
differentiating both side, =
T 2 l
∵ change in length Δl = r1 − r2
 1 r1 − r2
5 × 10−4 =
2 1
r1 − r2 = 10 × 10−4
10−3m = 10−1cm = 0.1cm

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Question115
A 1kg block attached to a spring vibrates with a frequency of 1H z on a
frictionless horizontal table. Two springs identical to the original spring
are attached in parallel to an 8kg block placed on the same table. So,
the frequency of vibration of the 8kg block is :
[Online April 8, 2017]
Options:

A. 1 H z
4

B. 1 H z
2√2

C. 1 H z
2

D. 2H z

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

√ m = 1H z
1 k
Frequency of spring (f) =
2π
k
⇒4π2 =
m

If block of mass m = 1kg is attached then, k = 4π2

Now, identical springs are attached in parallel with mass m = 8kg. Hence,
keq = 2k

√
1 k×2 1
F = = Hz
2π g 2

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Question116
A particle performs simple harmonic mition with amplitude A. Its speed
is trebled at the instant that it is at a distance 2A
3
from equilibrium
position. The new amplitude of the motion is:
[2016]
Options:

A. A√3

B. 7A
3

C. A √41
3

D. 3A

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
We know that V = ω √ A − x
2 2

√ A − ( 2A3 )
2
2
Initially V = ω

Finally 3V = ω √ A′ − (
3 )
2A 2
2

2A
Where A′ = final amplitude (Given at x = , velocity to trebled)
3
On dividing we get

A′ − (
√ 3 )
2A 2
2
3
=
1
√ A − ( 2A3 )
2
2

9[A −
9 ]
2 2
4A
2 4A 2 7A
= A′ − ∴A′ =
9 3

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Question117
Two particles are performing simple harmonic motion in a straight line
about the same equilibrium point. The amplitude and time period for
both particles are same and equal to A and T, respectively. At time t = 0
one particle has displacement A while the other one has displacement −A 2
and they are moving towards each other. If they cross each other at time
t, then t is:
[Online April 9, 2016]
Options:

5T
A. 6

T
B.
3

C. T
4

T
D. 6
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

π
Angle covered to meet θ = 60° = rad
3
If they cross each other at time t then
θ π T
t= = T =
2π 3 × 2π 6

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Question118
A pendulum clock loses 12s a day if the temperature is 40°C and gains
4s a day if the temperature is 20°C. The temperature at which the clock
will show correct time, and the co-efficient of linear expansion (α) of the
metal of the pendulum shaft are respectively:
[2016]
Options:
−3
A. 30°C; α = 1.85 × 10 ∕ °C
−2
B. 55°C; α = 1.85 × 10 ∕ °C
−5
C. 25°C; α = 1.85 × 10 ∕ °C
−4
D. 60°C; α = 1.85 × 10 ∕ °C

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
Time lost/gained per day = ∝ Δθ × 86400 second
2
1
12 = α(40 − θ) × 86400 ......(i)
2
1
4 = α(θ − 20) × 86400 ........(ii)
2
40 − θ
On dividing we get, 3 =
θ − 20
3θ − 60 = 40 − θ
4θ = 100 ⇒ θ = 25°C
Question119
In an engine the piston undergoes vertical simple harmonic motion with
amplitude 7cm. A washer rests on top of the piston and moves with it.
The motor speed is slowly increased. The frequency of the piston at
which the washer no longer stays in contact with the piston, is close to :
[Online April 10,2016]
Options:

A. 0.7H z

B. 1.9H z

C. 1.2H z

D. 0.1H z

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Washer contact with piston ⇒N = 0 Given Amplitude A = 7cm = 0.07m
2
amax = g = ω A
The frequency of piston
f =
ω
2π
=
g 1
√
A 2π
=
1000 1
7 2π √
= 1.9H z

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Question120
A simple harmonic oscillator of angular frequency 2rad s−1 is acted
upon by an external force F = sin t N . If the oscillator is at rest in its
equilibrium position at t = 0, its position at later times is proportional
to:
[Online April 10, 2015]
Options:

1
A. sin t + 2 cos 2 t

1
B. cos t − sin 2 t
2

C. sin t − 1 sin 2 t
2

1
D. sin t + 2 sin 2 t

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
As we know,
F = ma ⇒ a ∝ F
or, a ∝ sin t
dv
⇒ ∝ sin t
dt
0 t
⇒ ∫ d V ∝ ∫ sin t d t
0 0
V ∝ −cos t + 1
x t
∫ d x = ∫ (−cos t + 1)d t
0 0
1
x = sin t − sin 2 t
2

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Question121
x and y displacements of a particle are given as x(t) = a sin ω t and
y(t) = a sin 2 ω t. Its trajectory will look like:
[Online April 10, 2015]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
At t = 0, x(t) = 0; y(t) = 0
x(t) is a sinusoidal function At
π
t= ; x(t) = a and y(t) = 0
2ω
Hence trajectory of particle will look like as (c).

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Question122
For a simple pendulum, a graph is plotted between its kinetic energy
(KE) and potential energy (PE) against its displacement d. Which one of
the following represents these correctly? (graphs are schematic and not
drawn to scale)
[2015]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
 1
K .E = k(A2 − d 2)
2
1
and P . E . = kd 2
2
At mean position d = 0. At extreme positions d = A

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Question123
A pendulum with time period of 1s is losing energy. At certain time its
energy is 45J . If after completing 15 oscillations, its energy has become
15J , its damping constant (in s−1 ) is :
[Online April 11, 2015]
Options:

1
A. 2

1
B. ln 3
30

C. 2
1
D. 15 ln 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
bt −
As we know, E = E 0e m
−
b15
15 = 45e m
[As no. of oscillations = 15 so t = 15sec ]
b15
−
1
=e m
3
Taking log on both sides
b 1
= l n3
m 15

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Question124
A pendulum made of a uniform wire of cross sectional area A has time
period T. When an additional mass M is added to its bob, the time
period changes to T M . If the Young's modulus of the material of the
1
wire is Y then Y
is equal to:
( g = gravitational acceleration )
[2015]
Options:
 [ ( )]
2
TM A
A. 1− T Mg

[ ( )]
2
T A
B. 1−
TM Mg

[( ) ]
2
TM A
C. T
−1 Mg

[( ) ]
2
TM Mg
D. T
−1 A

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, time period, T = 2π
√ gl
When additional mass M is added then
T M = 2π
√
l + Δl
g
TM
T
=
√ l + Δl
l

⇒ ( )
TM 2
T
=
l + Δl
l

or ,( )
TM 2
T
=1+
Mg
AY
∵Δl =
AY [
M gl
]
[( ) ]
T 2
1 M A
∴ = −1
Y T Mg

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Question125
A body is in simple harmonic motion with time period half second
(T = 0.5s) and amplitude one cm(A = 1cm). Find the average velocity in
the interval in which it moves form equilibrium position to half of its
amplitude.
[Online April 19,2014]
Options:

A. 4cm ∕ s

B. 6cm ∕ s

C. 12cm ∕ s

D. 16cm ∕ s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given: Time period, T = 0.5 sec
Amplitude, A = 1cm
Average velocity in the interval in which body moves from equilibrium to half of its amplitude, v = ?

T
Time taken to a displacement A ∕ 2 where A is the amplitude of oscillation from the mean position 'O' is
12
0.5
Therefore, time, t = sec
12
A 1
Displacement, s = = cm
2 2
A 1
2 2
∴ Average velocity, v = = = 12cm ∕ s
t 0.5
12

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Question126
Which of the following expressions corresponds to simple harmonic
motion along a straight line, where x is the displacement and a, b, c are
positive constants?
[Online April 12,2014]
Options:
2
A. a + bx − cx
2
B. bx
2
C. a − bx + cx

D. −bx

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In linear S.H.M., the restoring force acting on particle should always be proportional to the displacement of the particle
and directed towards the equilibrium position.
i.e., F ∝ x
or F = −bx where b is a positive constant.

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Question127
A particle which is simultaneously subjected to two perpendicular
simple harmonic motions represented by; x = a1 cos ω t and
y = a2 cos 2 ω t traces a curve given by:
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:
A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: B

Solution:
Two perpendicular S.H.Ms are
x = a1 cos ω t ....(1)
and y = a22 cos ω t ....(2)
From eqn (1)
x
= cos w t
a1
and from eqn (2)
y
= 2 cos ω t
a2
a2
∴y = 2 x
a1

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Question128
A particle moves with simple harmonic motion in a straight line. In first
τs, after starting from rest it travels a distance a, and in next τ s it
travels 2a, in same direction, then:
[2014]
Options:

A. amplitude of motion is 3a

B. time period of oscillations is 8τ

C. amplitude of motion is 4a

D. time period of oscillations is 6τ

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In simple harmonic motion, starting from rest,
At t = 0, x = A
x = A cos ω t ........(i)
When t = τ, x = A − a
When t = 2τ, x = A − 3a
From equation (i)
A − a = A cos ω τ .......(ii)
A − 3a = A cos 2 ω τ .......(iii)
As cos 2 ω τ = 2cos2ωτ − 1 .........(iv)
From equation (ii), (iii) and (iv)
A − 3a
A
=2 (
A−a 2
A )
−1

A − 3a 2A2 + 2a2 − 4Aa − A2

⇒ =
A A2
2 2 2
⇒A − 3aA = A + 2a − 4Aa
⇒2a2 = aA
⇒A = 2a
a 1
⇒ =
A 2
Now, A − a = A cos ω τ
A−a
⇒cos ω τ =
A
1 2π π
⇒cos ω τ = or τ =
2 T 3
⇒T = 6τ

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Question129
In an experiment for determining the gravitational acceleration g of a
place with the help of a simple pendulum, the measured time period
square is plotted against the string length of the pendulum in the
figure.
What is the value of g at the place?
[Online April 19, 2014]
Options:

A. 9.81m ∕ s2

B. 9.87m ∕ s2

C. 9.91m ∕ s2

D. 10.0m ∕ s2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
From graph it is clear that when
L = 1m, T 2 = 4s2
As we know,

T = 2π
L
g√
4π2L
⇒g =
T2
=4×
7( )
22 2 1
× =
4
22 2
7 ( )
484 2
∴g = = 9.87m ∕ s
49

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Question130
The amplitude of a simple pendulum, oscillating in air with a small
spherical bub, decreases from 10cm108cm in 40 seconds. Assuming that
Stokes law is valid, and ratio of the coefficient of viscosity of air to that
of carbon dioxide is 1.3 . The time in which amplitude of this pendulum
will reduce from 10cm to 5cm in carbon dioxide will be close to
(I n5 = 1.601, I n2 = 0.693).
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:

A. 231s

B. 208s
C. 161s

D. 142s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
As we know,
x = x0e−bt ∕ 2m
From question,
−
40b
8 = 10e 2m .......(i)
bt
−
Similarly, 5 = 10e 2m ........(ii)
Solving eqns (i) and (ii) we get
t ≅ 142s

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Question131
Two bodies of masses 1kg and 4kg are connected to a vertical spring, as
shown in the figure. The smaller mass executes simple harmonic motion
of angular frequency 25rad ∕ s, and amplitude 1.6cm while the bigger
mass remains stationary on the ground. The maximum force exerted by
the system on the floor is (take g = 10ms−2 )

[Online April 9, 2014]

Options:

A. 20N

B. 10N

C. 60N

D. 40N

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Mass of bigger body M = 4kg
Mass of smaller body m = 1kg
Smaller mass (m = 1kg)
executes S.H.M of angular frequency ω = 25 rad ∕ s
−2
Amplitude x = 1.6cm = 1.6 × 10
As we know,
T = 2π
m
K √
or, 2πω = 2π √ Km
or,
1
25
=
1
K √
[∵m = 1kg; ω = 25rad ∕ s]
−1
or, K = 625N m .
The maximum force exerted by the system on the floor = M g + K x + mg
= 4 × 10 + 625 × 1.6 × 10−2 +1 × 10
= 40 + 10 + 10
= 60N

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Question132
The angular frequency of the damped oscillator is given by,

ω=
√( k
m
r
− 4m 2
2

) where k is the spring constant, mis the mass of the

oscillator and r is the damping constant.
r2
If the ratio mk is 8%, the change in time period compared to the
undamped oscillator is approximately as follows:
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Options:

A. increases by 1%

B. increases by 8%

C. decreases by 1%

D. decreases by 8%

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The change in time period compared to the undamped oscillator increases by 8%.

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Question133
The amplitude of a damped oscillator decreases to 0.9 times its original
magnitude in 5s. In another 10 s it will decrease to α times its original
magnitude, where α equals
[2013]
Options:

A. 0.7

B. 0.81
C. 0.729

D. 0.6

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
−
bt
∵A = A0e 2m
(where, A0 = maximum amplitude)
According to the questions, after 5 second,
b(5)
−
0.9~A0 = A0e 2m .......(i)
After 10 more second,
−
b(15)
A = A0e 2m .......(ii)
From eq mathrm n s (i) and (ii)
A = 0.729A0
∴α = 0.729

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Question134
An ideal gas enclosed in a vertical cylindrical container supports a
freely moving piston of mass M . The piston and the cylinder have equal
cross sectional area A. When the piston is in equilibrium, the volume of
the gas is V 0 and its pressure is P0. The piston is slightly displaced from
the equilibrium position and released. Assuming that the system is
completely isolated from its surrounding, the piston executes a simple
harmonic motion with frequency
[2013]
Options:

AγP0
A. 1
2π V 0M

1 V M P0
B. 2π 0 2
A γ

C. 1
2π √ A2γP0
MV0

D. 1
2π √ MV0
AγP0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Mg
= P0
A
P0V 0γ = PV γ
M g = P0A .....(i)
Let piston is displaced by distance x
P0Ax0γ = PA(x0 − x)γ
P0x0γ
P=
(x0 − x)γ

Mg− ( P0x0γ
(x0 − x)γ )A = F restoring

P0A ( 1−
(x0 − x)γ
x0γ
)
= F restoring [x0 − x ≈ x0]

γP Ax
F =− 0
x0
∴ Frequency with which piston executes SHM.

f =
1
2π √
γP0A
x0M
=
1
2π √ γP0A2
MV0

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Question135
A mass m = 1.0kg is put on a flat pan attached to a vertical spring fixed
on the ground. The mass of the spring and the pan is negligible. When
pressed slightly and released, the mass executes simple harmonic
motion. The spring constant is 500N ∕ m. What is the amplitude A of the
motion, so that the mass m tends to get detached from the pan?
(Take g = 10m ∕ s2 ).
The spring is stiff enough so that it does not get distorted during the
motion.

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Options:

A. A > 2.0cm

B. A = 2.0cm

C. A < 2.0cm

D. A = 1.5cm

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
As F = −kx

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Question136
Two simple pendulums of length 1m and 4m respectively are both given
small displacement in the same direction at the same instant. They will
be again in phase after the shorter pendulum has completed number of
oscillations equal to :
[Online April 9,2013]
Options:

A. 2

B. 7

C. 5

D. 3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let T 1 and T 2 be the time period of the two pendulums T 1 = 2π √ g1 and T 2 = 2π √ g4
As l1 < l2 therefore T 1 < T 2
Let at t = 0 they start swinging together. Since their time periods are different, the swinging will not be in unison always.
Only when number of completed oscillations differ by an integer, the two pendulums will again begin to swing together
Let longer length pendulum complete n oscillation and shorter length pendulum complete (n + 1) oscillation. For unison
swinging
(n + 1)T 1 = nT 2

(n + 1) × 2π √ gl = (n) × 2π √ g4
⇒n = 1
∴n + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2

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Question137
A uniform cylinder of length L and mass M having cross-sectional area
A is suspended, with its length vertical, from a fixed point by a massless
spring, such that it is half submerged in a liquid of density sigma at
equilibrium position. When the cylinder is given a downward push and
released, it starts oscillating vertically with a small amplitude. The time
period T of the oscillations of the cylinder will be :
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:
 [ ]
1∕2
M
A. Smaller than 2π (k + Aσg)

B. 2π √ M
k

[ ]
1∕2
M
C. Larger than 2π
(k + Aσg)

[ ]
1∕2
M
D. 2π (k + Aσg)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question138
Bob of a simple pendulum of length l is made of iron. The pendulum is
oscillating over a horizontal coil carrying direct current. If the time
period of the pendulum is T then :
[Online April 23, 2013]
Options:

A. T < 2π √ l
g
and damping is smaller than in air alone.

B. T < 2π √ l
g
and damping is larger than in air alone.

C. T < 2π √ l
g
and damping is smaller than in air alone.

D. T < 2π √ l
g
and damping is larger than in air alone.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
When the pendulum is oscillating over a current carrying coil, and when the direction of oscillating pendulum bob is
opposite to the direction of current. Its instantaneous acceleration increases.
Hence time period T < 2π
g
l
√
and damping is larger than in air alone due energy dissipation.

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Question139
 2π
The displacement y(t) = A sin(ωt + ϕ) of a pendulum for ϕ = 3
is
correctly represented by
[Online May 19, 2012]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Displacement y(t) = A sin(wt + ϕ)[ Given ]
2π
For ϕ =
3
2π
at t = 0; y = A sin ϕ = A sin
3
= A sin 120° = 0.87A [∵sin 120° ≃ 0.866]
Graph (a) depicts y = 0.87A at t = 0
Question140
This question has Statement 1 and Statement 2. Of the four choices
given after the Statements, choose the one that best describes the two
Statements.
If two springs S1 and S2 of force constants k1 and k2 respectively, are
stretched by the same force, it is found that more work is done on
spring S1 than on spring S2
Statement 1: If stretched by the same amount work done on S1
Statement 2: k1 < k2
[2012]
Options:

A. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

B. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is the correct explanation for

Statement 1

D. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement 1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1 2
Work done, w = kx
2
1
Work done by spring S1, w1 = k x2
2 1
1
Work done by spring S2, w2 = k2x2
2
Since w1 > w2 Thus (k1 > k2)

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Question141
If a simple pendulum has significant amplitude (up to a factor of 1 ∕ e of
original) only in the period between t = 0 s to t = τs, then tau may be
called the average life of the pendulum. When the spherical bob of the
pendulum suffers a retardation (due to viscous drag) proportional to its
velocity with b as the constant of proportionality, the average life time
of the pendulum in second is (assuming damping is small)
[2012]
Options:

0.693
A. b
B. b
1
C. b

2
D.
b

Answer: D

Solution:

The equation of motion for the pendulum, for damped harmonic motion
F = −kx − bv
⇒ma + kx + bv = 0
d 2x dx
⇒m 2 + kx + b =0
dt dt
2
d x k bdx
⇒ 2 + x+ =0
dt m mdt
2
d x bdx k
⇒ 2
+ + x = 0 ........(i)
dt m d t m
Let x = eλt is the solution of the equation (1)
dx d 2x
= λeλt ⇒ = λ2eλt
dt d t2
Substituting in the equation (1)
2 λt b λt k λt
λ e + λe + e = 0
m m
2 b k
λ + λ+ =0
m m

√
2
b b k
− ± −4
−b ± √ b2 − 4km
m 2 m
m
λ= =
2 2m
Solving the equation (1) for x, we have
−b
x = e 2m
k +b
ω = √ ω0 − λ where ω0 = , λ =
2 2
m 2
1 2
The average life = =
λ b

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Question142
A ring is suspended from a point S on its rim as shown in the figure.
When displaced from equilibrium, it oscillates with time period of 1
second. The radius of the ring is (take g = π2 )

[Online May 19, 2012]

Options:

A. 0.15m

B. 1.5m

C. 1.0m
D. 0.5m

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question143
Two particles are executing simple harmonic motion of the same
amplitude A and frequency omega along the x -axis. Their mean position
is separated by distance X 0(X 0 > A). If the maximum separation
between them is (X 0 + A), the phase difference between their motion is:
[2011]
Options:

π
A.
3

B. π
4

π
C. 6

π
D.
2

Answer: A

Solution:
Let, x1 = A sin ω t and x2 = A sin(ωt + ϕ)

x2 − x1 = 2A cos ωt + ( ϕ
2 ) sin ϕ2
ϕ
The above equation is SHM with amplitude 2A sin
2
ϕ
∴2A sin =A
2
ϕ 1 π
⇒sin = ⇒ ϕ =
2 2 3

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Question144
A mass M , attached to a horizontal spring, executes S.H.M. with
amplitude A1. When the mass M passes through its mean position then
a smaller mass m is placed over it and both of them move together with

amplitude A2. The ratio of ( ) is:

A1
A2
[2011]
Options:

M +m
A. M

1
B. ( M
M +m ) 2

1
C. ( M +m
M ) 2

M
D.
M +m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
At mean position, F net = 0
Therefore, by principal of conseruation of linear momentum.
∴M v1 = (M + m)v2
M w, a, = (M + m)w2a2

M A1 √ Mk = (M + m)A2 √ m +k M
(
∴ V =A √ Mk )
⇒A1√M = A2√M + m
A
⇒ 1=
A2
m+M
M √
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Question145
A wooden cube (density of wood ' d ') of side ' l ' floats in a liquid of
density ' ρ ' with its upper and lower surfaces horizontal. If the cube is
pushed slightly down and released, it performs simple harmonic motion
of period 'T'
[2011 RS]
Options:

A. 2π √ ld
ρg

B. 2π √ lρ
dg

C. 2π √ ld
(ρ − d )g

D. 2π √ lρ
(ρ − d )g

Answer: A
Solution:
Let the cube be at a depth x from the equilibrium position.
Force acting on the cube = up thrust on the portion of length x.
2
F = −ρl xg[ ∴ mass density X volume ] ....... (i)
Clearly F ∝ −x, Hence it is a SHM.
Equation of SHM is F = −kx .....(ii)
Comparing equation (i) and (ii) we have
2
k = ρl g

Now, Time period, T = 2π

m
k √
√
3
l d
⇒T = 2π 2
ρl g

= 2π √ ρgld
Comparing the above equation with
2
a = −ω x, we get

∴ω =
ρg
dl √
⇒T = 2π
ld
ρg √
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Question146
If x, v and a denote the displacement, the velocity and the acceleration
of a particle executing simple harmonic motion of time period T , then,
which of the following does not change with time?
[2009]
Options:

A. aT ∕ x

B. aT + 2πv

C. aT ∕ v
2 2 2 2
D. a T + 4π v

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For an SHM, the acceleration
a = −ω2x where ω2 is a constant.
−4π2x aT −4π2
a= ⇒ =
T 2 x T
aT
The time period T is also constant. Therefore, is a constant.
x

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Question147
A point mass oscillates along the x -axis according to the law
x = x0 cos(ωt − π ∕ 4). If the acceleration of the particle is written as
a = A cos(ωt + δ), then
[2007]
Options:

A. A = x0ω2, δ = 3π ∕ 4

B. A = x0, δ = −π ∕ 4

2
C. A = x0ω , δ = π ∕ 4

2
D. A = x0ω , δ = −π ∕ 4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
Displacement, x = x0 cos ωt − π 4 ( )
∴ Velocity, v =
dx
dt
= −x0ω sin ωt − (
π
4 )
Acceleration,
a=
dv
dt
= −x0ω2 cos ωt −
π
4 ( )
= x0ω2 cos π + ωt −[ π
4 ( )]
2
= x0ω cos ωt + (
3π
4 )
.......(1)
Acceleration, a = A cos(ωt + δ) ........(2)
Comparing the two equations, we get
3π
A = x0ω2 and δ =
4

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Question148
A particle of mass m executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude a
and frequency v. The average kinetic energy during its motion from the
position of equilibrium to the end is
[2007]
Options:
2 2 2
A. 2π ma v
2 2 2
B. π ma v
1 2 2
C. 4 ma v

2 2 2
D. 4π ma v

Answer: B

Solution:
The kinetic energy of a particle executing S.H.M. at any instant t is given by
1
K = ma2ω2sin2ωt
2
where, m = mass of particle
a = amplitude
ω = angular frequency
t = time
1
The average value of sin2ω t over a cycle is .
2
1
∴K E = mω a
2
2 2 1
2 ( )(2
∵<sin θ > =
1
2 )
1 2 2 1 2 2
= mω a = ma (2πv) (∵ω = 2πv)
4 4
2 2 2
Or <K > = π ma v

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Question149
Two springs, of force constants k1 and k2 are connected to a mass m as
shown. The frequency of oscillation of the mass is f . If both k1 and k2
are made four times their original values, the frequency of oscillation
becomes

[2007]
Options:

A. 2f

B. f ∕ 2

C. f ∕ 4

D. 4f

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
(a) The two springs are in parallel.
∴ Effective spring constant,
k = k1 + k2
Initial frequency of oscillation is given by

√
1 k1 + k2
v= ......(i)
2p m
When both k1 and k2 are made four times their original values, the new frequency is given by

√
1 4k1 + 4k2
v′ =
2π m

=
1
2π √
4(k1 + 4k2)
m
=2 ( √ 1
2π
k1 + k2
m
) = 2v

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Question150
The displacement of an object attached to a spring and executing simple
harmonic motion is given by x = 2 × 10−2 cos π t metre. The time at
which the maximum speed first occurs is
[2007]
Options:

A. 0.25s

B. 0.5s

C. 0.75s

D. 0.125s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Here, Displacement, x = 2 × 10−2 cos π t
Velocity is given by
dx
v= = 2 × 10−2π sin π t
dt
For the first time, the when velocity becomes maximum,
sin π t = 1
π
⇒sin π t = sin
2
π 1
⇒πt = or, t = = 0.5 sec
2 2

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Question151
A coin is placed on a horizontal platform which undergoes vertical
simple harmonic motion of angular frequency ω. The amplitude of
oscillation is gradually increased. The coin will leave contact with the
platform for the first time
[2006]
Options:

A. at the mean position of the platform

B. for an amplitude of g2
m

2
C. for an amplitude of g 2
m

D. at the highest position of the platform

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For block A to move in SH M .
 2
mg − N = mω x
where x is the distance from mean position For block to leave contact N = 0
⇒mg = mω2x ⇒ x = g2
ω

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Question152
The maximum velocity of a particle, executing simple harmonic motion
with an amplitude 7mm, is 4.4m ∕ s. The period of oscillation is
[2006]
Options:

A. 0.01s

B. 10s

C. 0.1s

D. 100s

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Maximum velocity,
vmax = aω
Here, a = amplitude of SHM
ω = angular velocity of SHM
vmax = a ×
2π
T
∴ ∵ω = (
2π
T )
2πa 2 × 3.14 × 7 × 10−3
⇒T = = ≈ 0.01s
vmax 4.4

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Question153
Starting from the origin a body oscillates simple harmonically with a
period of 2s. After what time will its kinetic energy be 75% of the total
energy?
[2006]
Options:

1
A. s
6

B. 1 s
4
 1
C. 3 s

D. 1 s
12

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
K.E. of a body undergoing SHM is given by,
1
K . E . = ma2ω2cos2ωt
2
Here, a = amplitude of SHM
ω = angular velocity of SHM
1
Total energy in S . H . M = ma2ω2
2
Given K . E = 75%T . E
1 2 2 2 75 1 2 2
ma ω cos ωt = × ma ω
2 100 2
π
⇒0.75 = cos2ωt ⇒ ωt =
6
π π×2 1
⇒t = ⇒t = ⇒t= s
6×ω 6 × 2π 6

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Question154
The function sin2(ωt) represents
[2005]
Options:

π
A. a periodic, but not simple harmonic motion with a period
ω

B. a periodic, but not simple harmonic motion with a period 2π

ω

π
C. a simple harmonic motion with a period ω

2π
D. a simple harmonic motion with a period
ω

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
π
Clearly sin 2 ω t is a periodic function with period
ω

d 2y
For SH M ∝ −y
d t2
1 − cos 2 ω t
y = sin2ωt =
2
 1 1
= − cos 2 ω t
2 2
dy 1
v= = × 2ω sin 2 ω t = 2ω sin ω t cos ω t
dt 2
= ω sin 2 ω t
d 2y
Acceleration, a = = 2ω2 cos 2 ω t which is not proportional to −y. Hence, it is not in SHM.
d t2

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Question155
Two simple harmonic motions are represented by the equations
y1 = 0.1 sin 100πt + π3 ( ) and y 2 = 0.1 cos π t The phase difference of the
velocity of particle 1 with respect to the velocity of particle 2 is
[2005]
Options:

π
A. 3

B. −π
6

π
C. 6

−π
D. 3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Velocity of particle 1 ,
d y1
v1 =
dt
= 0.1 ×100π cos 100πt +
π
3( )
Velocity of particle 2
d y2
v2 =
dt
= −0.1π sin π t = 0.1π cos πt +
π
2 ( )
∴ Phase difference of velocity of particle 1 with respect to the velocity of particle 2 is
π π 2π − 3π π
= ϕ1 − ϕ2 = − = =−
3 2 6 6

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Question156
The bob of a simple pendulum is a spherical hollow ball filled with
water. A plugged hole near the bottom of the oscillating bob gets
suddenly unplugged. During observation, till water is coming out, the
time period of oscillation would
[2005]
Options:

A. first decrease and then increase to the original value

B. first increase and then decrease to the original value

C. increase towards a saturation value

D. remain unchanged

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
When plugged hole near the bottom of the oscillating bob gets suddenly unplugged, centre of mass of combination of
liquid and hollow portion (at position l ), first goes down (to l + Δl ) and when total water is drained out, centre of mass
regain its original position (to l ),
Time period, T = 2π
l
g √
∴′T ′ first increases and then decreases to original value.

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Question157
d 2x
If a simple harmonic motion is represented by + αx = 0, its time
d t2
period is
[2005]
Options:

A. 2π
√α

B. 2π
α

C. 2π√α

D. 2πα

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Standard dIfferentlal equatlon of SHM Is
d 2x
+ ω2x = 0
d t2
d 2x
Given equation is + αx = 0 ∴ ω2 = α
d t2
or ω = √α
2π 2π
∴ T = =
ω √α
Question158
The total energy of a particle, executing simple harmonic motion is
where x is the displacement from the mean position, hence total energy
is independent of x
[2004]
Options:

A. independent of x

B. ∝x2

C. ∝x
1∕2
D. ∝x

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1
At any instant the total energy in SHM is kA 2 = constant,
2 0
where A0 = amplitude
k = spring constant
hence total energy is independent of x.

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Question159
The bob of a simple pendulum executes simple harmonic motion in
water with a period t, while the period of oscillation of the bob is t0 in
air. Neglecting frictional force of water and given that the density of the
bob is ( ) × 1000kg ∕ m . Which relationship between t and t
4
3
3
0 is true?
[2004]
Options:

A. t = 2t0

B. t = t0 ∕ 2

C. t = t0

D. t = 4t0

Answer: A

Solution:
Time period, t = 2π
√ gl ;
eff

In air, t0 = 2π √ l
g

Net force = ( 43 − 1 ) × 1000V g = 1000

3
Vg
1000V g g
geff = =
4 4
3 × × 1000V
3
l
∴t = 2π√lg ∕ 4 = 2 × 2π
g
t = 2t0

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Question160
A particle at the end of a spring executes S.H.M with a period t1 . while
the corresponding period for another spring is t2 . If the period of
oscillation with the two springs in series is T then
[2004]
Options:

A. T −1 = t1−1 + t2−1

2 2 2
B. T = t1 + t2

C. T = t1 + t2

D. T −2 = t1−2 + t2−2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

√
m
Time period for first spring, t1 = 2π ,
k1

√
m
Time period for second spring, t2 = 2π
k2
k1k2
Force constant of the series combination keff =
kl + k2

√
m(kl + k2)
∴ Time period of oscillation for series combination T = 2π
k1k2

√
2 2
t2 t1
√
m m
∴T = 2π + = 2π 2
+ 2
k2 k1 (2π) (2π)
⇒T 2 = t12 + t22
where x is the displacement from the mean position
Question161
In forced oscillation of a particle the amplitude is maximum for a
frequency ω1 of the force while the energy is maximum for a frequency
ω2 of the force; then
[2004]
Options:

A. ω1 < ω2 when damping is small and ω1 > ω2 when damping is large

B. ω1 > ω2

C. ω1 = ω2

D. ω1 < ω2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As energy ∝ (Amplitude) 2, the maximum for both of them occurs at the same frequency and this is only possible in case
of resonance.
In resonance state ω1 = ω2

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Question162
A particle of mass m is attached to a spring (of spring constant k ) and
has a natural angular frequency ω0. An external force F (t) proportional
to cos ω t(ω ≠ ω0) is applied to the oscillator. The displacement of the
oscillator will be proportional to
[2004]
Options:

A. 1
m(ω02 + ω2)

B. 1
m(ω02 − ω2)

C. m
ω02 − ω2

D. m
(ω02 + ω2)

Answer: B

Solution:
Equation of displacement in forced oscillation is given by
F0
y=
m(ω02 − ω2)2
F0
=
m(ω02 − ω2)
Here damping effect is considered to be zero
∴x ∝ 1
m(ω02 − ω2)

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Question163
Two particles A and B of equal masses are suspended from two massless
springs of spring constants k1 and k2, respectively. If the maximum
velocities, during oscillation, are equal, the ratio of amplitude of A and
B is
[2003]
Options:

A.
√ k1
k2

k
B. k2
1

C.
√ k2
k1

k
D. k1
2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Maximum velocity during SHM, V max = Aω But k = mω2

∴ω = √ mk
∴ Maximum velocity of the body in SHM = A √ mk
As maximum velocities are equal

√ √
k1 k2
∴A1 = A2
m m

√
A k2
⇒A1√k1 = A2√k2 ⇒ 1 =
A2 k1

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Question164
The displacement of a particle varies according to the relation
x = 4(cos π t + sin π t). The amplitude of the particle is
[2003]
Options:

A. -4

B. 4

C. 4√2

D. 8

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Displacement, x = 4(cos π t + sin π t)
= √2 × 4 (
sin π t cos π t
√2
+
√2 )
= 4√2(sin π t cos 45° + cos π t sin 45°)
x = 4√2 sin(πt + 45°)
On comparing it with standard equation x = A sin(ωt + ϕ)
we get A = 4√2

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Question165
A body executes simple harmonic motion. The potential energy (P.E),
the kinetic energy (K.E) and total energy (T.E) are measured as a
function of displacement x. Which of the following statements is true ?
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Options:

A. K.E. is maximum when x = 0

B. T . E is zero when x = 0

C. K.E is maximum when x is maximum

D. P.E is maximum when x = 0

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1
K.E. of simple harmonic motion = mω2(a2 − x2)
2

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Question166
A mass M is suspended from a spring of negligible mass. The spring is
pulled a little and then released so that the mass executes SHM of time
period T . If the mass is increased by m, the time period becomes 5T
3
.
m
Then the ratio of M
is
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Options:

A. 3
5

25
B. 9

16
C. 9

D. 5
3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
With mass M , the time period of the spring.

√
M
T = 2π
k
With mass M + m, the time period becomes,

√
M +m 5T
T ′ = 2π =
k 3

√ √
M +m 5 M
∴2π = × 2π
k 3 k
25
⇒M + m = ×M
9
m 25
⇒1 + =
M 9
m 25 16
⇒ = −1=
M 9 9

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Question167
The length of a simple pendulum executing simple harmonic motion is
increased by 21%. The percentage increase in the time period of the
pendulum of increased length is
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Options:

A. 11%

B. 21%

C. 42%

D. 10%

Answer: D
Solution:
Time period, T = 2π √ gl
New length, l′ = l + 21% of l
l′ = l + 0.21l
⇒l′ = 1.21l
T ′ = 2π √
1.21l
g
T′−T
% increase in length = × 100
T
√ − √l
= 1.21l × 100 = (√1.21 − √1 ) × 100
√l
= (1.1 − 1) × 100 = 10%

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Question168
In a simple harmonic oscillator, at the mean position
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Options:

A. kinetic energyisminimum, potential energy is maximum

B. both kinetic and potential energies are maximum

C. kinetic energyismaximum, potential energy is minimum

D. both kinetic and potential energies are minimum

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The kinetic energy ( K . E. ) of particle in SHM is given by,
1
K . E = k(A2 − x2)
2
1
Potential energy of particle in SHM is U = kx2
2
Where A = amplitude and k = mω2
x = displacement from the mean position
At the mean position x = 0
1
∴K . E . = kA2 = Maximumand U = 0
2

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Question169
If a spring has time period T , and is cut into n equal parts, then the
time period of each part will be
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Options:
A. T √n

B. T ∕ √n

C. nT

D. T

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let k be the spring constant of the original spring.
Time period T = 2π
m
k √
where m is the mass of oscillating body.
When the spring is cut into n equal parts, the spring constant of one part becomes nk. Therefore the new time period,
T ′ = 2π
m
√
nk
=
T
√n

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Question170
A child swinging on a swing in sitting position, stands up, then the time
period if the swing will
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Options:

A. increase

B. decrease

C. remains same

D. increases if the child is long and decreases if the child is short

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

The time period T = 2π √ gl where l = distance between the point of suspension and the centre of mass of the child.
As the child stands up, her centre of mass is raised. The distance between point of suspension and centre of mass
decreases ie length l decreases.
∴l′ < l
∴T ′ < T i.e., the period decreases.
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