Simple Harmonic Motion
As shown in the figure, a spring is kept in a stretched position with some extension by holding the masses $1 \text{ kg}$ and $0.2 \text{ kg}$ with a separation more than spring natural length and are released. Assuming the horizontal surface to be frictionless, the angular frequency (in SI unit) of the system is :
20
5
30
27
A cylindrical block of mass $M$ and area of cross section $A$ is floating in a liquid of density $\rho$ and with its axis vertical. When depressed a little and released the block starts oscillating. The period of oscillation is $\_\_\_\_$
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\rho A}{M g}}$
$\pi \sqrt{\frac{2 M}{\rho A g}}$
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{M}{\rho A g}}$
$\pi \sqrt{\frac{\rho A}{M g}}$
A spring of force constant $15 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}$ is cut into two pieces. If the ratio of their length is $1: 3$, then the force constant of smaller piece is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}$.
20
45
60
15
A simple pendulum of string length 30 cm performs 20 oscillations in 10 s . The length of the string required for the pendulum to perform 40 oscillations in the same time duration is
$\_\_\_\_$ cm . [Assume that the mass of the pendulum remains same.]
0.75
7.5
15
120
The kinetic energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is oscillating with angular frequency of 176 rad/s. The frequency of this simple harmonic oscillator is ______ Hz. [ take $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$ ]
88
14
28
176
The displacement of a particle, executing simple harmonic motion with time period $T$, is expressed as $x(t)=A \sin \omega t$, where $A$ is the amplitude. The maximum value of potential energy of this oscillator is found at $t=T / 2 \beta$. The value of $\beta$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
Explanation:
The potential energy $(U)$ of a particle executing simple harmonic motion $(S H M)$ is given by :
$ \mathrm{U}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~m} \omega^2 \mathrm{x}^2 $
Substituting the displacement equation $\mathrm{x}(\mathrm{t})=\mathrm{A} \sin \omega \mathrm{t}$ :
$ \mathrm{U}(\mathrm{t})=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~m} \omega^2 \mathrm{~A}^2 \sin ^2 \omega \mathrm{t} $
The potential energy $U$ is maximum when the displacement $x$ is maximum $(x= \pm A)$.
This occurs when :
$ \sin ^2 \omega t=1 \Rightarrow \sin \omega t= \pm 1 $
This occurs for a particle starting from the mean position ( $t=0$ ) is at :
$ \omega \mathrm{t}=\frac{\pi}{2} $
Using the relationship between angular frequency $\omega$ and time period (T), $\omega=\frac{2 \pi}{\mathrm{~T}}$
$ \Rightarrow\left(\frac{2 \pi}{T}\right) t=\frac{\pi}{2} \Rightarrow t=\frac{T}{4} $
It is given that $\mathrm{t}=\frac{\mathrm{T}}{2 \beta}$,
$ \frac{T}{4}=\frac{T}{2 \beta} \Rightarrow \beta=2 $
Therefore, the value of $\beta$ is 2 . So, the correct answer is 2 .
1
2
$\sqrt{2}$
$\sqrt{3}$
A spring stretches by 2 mm when it is loaded with a mass of 200 g . From equilibrium position the mass is further pulled down by 2 mm and released. The frequency associated with the system and maxmimum energy in the spring are $\_\_\_\_$ Hz and $\_\_\_\_$ J, respectively.
(Take $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
$\frac{5 \sqrt{50}}{\pi}$ and $8 \times 10^{-3}$
$\frac{5 \sqrt{50}}{\pi}$ and 8
$10 \sqrt{50}$ and $2 \times 10^{-3}$
$\frac{5 \sqrt{50}}{\pi}$ and $16 \times 10^{-3}$
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. Its amplitude is $A$ and time period is 5 sec . The time required by it to move from $x=A$ to $x=\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$ is $\_\_\_\_$ sec.
1/4
5/4
5/8
3/8
$ \text { Match List - I with List - II. } $
| $ \text { List - I } $ |
$ \text { List - II } $ |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | $ \sin ^2 \omega t $ |
I. | Periodic with time period $T=\frac{\pi}{\omega}$ but not simple harmonic motion (SHM) |
| B. | $ \sin ^3(2 \omega t) $ |
II. | Periodic with time period $T=\frac{2 \pi}{\omega}$ but Not SHM |
| C. | $ \sin (\omega t)+\cos (\pi \omega t) $ |
III. | Periodic with time period $T=\frac{\pi}{\omega}$ and SHM |
| D. | $ \cos \omega t+\cos 2 \omega t $ |
IV. | Non-periodic |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
A uniform disc of radius $R$ and mass $M$ is free to oscillate about the axis $A$ as shown in the figure. For small oscillations the time period is $\_\_\_\_$ .
(g is acceleration due to gravity)
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{5 R}{4 g}} $
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{2 R}{3 g}} $
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3 R}{2 g}} $
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3 R}{g}} $
The equation of motion of a particle is given by $x = a \sin(50t + \pi/3)$ cm. The particle will come to rest at time $t_1$ and it will have zero acceleration at time $t_2$. The $t_1$ and $t_2$ respectively are ________.
$\frac{\pi}{300} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{75} \text{ s}$
$\frac{\pi}{75} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{300} \text{ s}$
$\frac{\pi}{300} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{25} \text{ s}$
$\frac{\pi}{50} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{100} \text{ s}$
The velocity of a particle executing simple harmonic motion along $x$-axis is described as $v^2=50-x^2$, where $x$ represents displacement. If the time period of motion is $\frac{x}{7} \mathrm{~s}$, the value of $x$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
Explanation:
For a particle in simple harmonic motion, the velocity is given by
$ v^2=\omega^2\left(A^2-x^2\right) $
We are given
$ v^2=50-x^2 $
Comparing this with the standard SHM form,
$ v^2=\omega^2(A^2-x^2) $
we get
$ \omega^2=1 $
So,
$ \omega=1\ \text{rad/s} $
Now, time period of SHM is
$ T=\frac{2\pi}{\omega} $
Therefore,
$ T=\frac{2\pi}{1}=2\pi\ \text{s} $
Given in the question that time period is
$ T=\frac{x}{7}\ \text{s} $
So,
$ \frac{x}{7}=2\pi $
Hence,
$ x=14\pi $
Using $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$,
$ x=14\times \frac{22}{7}=44 $
So, the required value is
$ \boxed{44} $
A block of mass 2 kg is attached to one end of a massless spring whose other end is fixed at a wall. The spring-mass system moves on a frictionless horizontal table. The spring's natural length is 2 m and spring constant is 200 N/m. The block is pushed such that the length of the spring becomes 1 m and then released. At distance x m (x < 2) from the wall, the speed of the block will be
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^{\frac{1}{2}} \ m/s$
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^{\frac{3}{2}} \ m/s$
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right] \ m/s$
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^2 \ m/s$
Two simple pendulums having lengths $l_1$ and $l_2$ with negligible string mass undergo angular displacements $\theta_1$ and $\theta_2$, from their mean positions, respectively. If the angular accelerations of both pendulums are same, then which expression is correct?

Two blocks of masses $m$ and $M,(M>m)$, are placed on a frictionless table as shown in figure. A massless spring with spring constant k is attached with the lower block. If the system is slightly displaced and released, then ( $\mu=$ coefficient of friction between the two blocks)
A. The time period of small oscillation of the two blocks is $T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{(m+M)}{k}}$
B. The acceleration of the blocks is $a=-\frac{k x}{M+m}$ ( $x=$ displacement of the blocks from the mean position)
C. The magnitude of the frictional force on the upper block is $\frac{m \mu|x|}{M+m}$
D. The maximum amplitude of the upper block, if it does not slip, is $\frac{\mu(M+m) g}{k}$
E. Maximum frictional force can be $\mu(\mathrm{M}+\mathrm{m}) \mathrm{g}$.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions as : $ x_1=\sqrt{7} \sin 5 \mathrm{tcm} $ and $x_2=2 \sqrt{7} \sin \left(5 t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \mathrm{cm}$ where $x$ is displacement and $t$ is time in seconds. The maximum acceleration of the particle is $x \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$. The value of $x$ is :
Two bodies A and B of equal mass are suspended from two massless springs of spring constant k1 and k2, respectively. If the bodies oscillate vertically such that their amplitudes are equal, the ratio of the maximum velocity of A to the maximum velocity of B is
$ \sqrt{\frac{k_2}{k_1}} $
$ \sqrt{\frac{k_1}{k_2}} $
$ \frac{k_2}{k_1} $
$ \frac{k_1}{k_2} $
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Time period of a simple pendulum is longer at the top of a mountain than that at the base of the mountain.
Reason (R) : Time period of a simple pendulum decreases with increasing value of acceleration due to gravity and vice-versa.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Knowing initial position $\mathrm{x}_0$ and initial momentum $p_0$ is enough to determine the position and momentum at any time $t$ for a simple harmonic motion with a given angular frequency $\omega$.
Reason (R) : The amplitude and phase can be expressed in terms of $\mathrm{X}_0$ an $\mathrm{p}_0$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is false but (R) is true
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
A particle oscillates along the $x$-axis according to the law, $x(\mathrm{t})=x_0 \sin ^2\left(\frac{\mathrm{t}}{2}\right)$ where $x_0=1 \mathrm{~m}$. The kinetic energy $(\mathrm{K})$ of the particle as a function of $x$ is correctly represented by the graph
A light hollow cube of side length 10 cm and mass 10 g , is floating in water. It is pushed down and released to execute simple harmonic oscillations. The time period of oscillations is $y \pi \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~s}$, where the value of $y$ is (Acceleration due to gravity, $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$, density of water $=10^3 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$ )
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : A simple pendulum is taken to a planet of mass and radius, 4 times and 2 times, respectively, than the Earth. The time period of the pendulum remains same on earth and the planet.
Reason (R) : The mass of the pendulum remains unchanged at Earth and the other planet.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A simple pendulum doing small oscillations at a place $R$ height above earth surface has time period of $T_1=4 \mathrm{~s}$. $\mathrm{T}_2$ would be it's time period if it is brought to a point which is at a height $2 \mathrm{R}$ from earth surface. Choose the correct relation [$\mathrm{R}=$ radius of earth] :
In simple harmonic motion, the total mechanical energy of given system is $E$. If mass of oscillating particle $P$ is doubled then the new energy of the system for same amplitude is:

The bob of a pendulum was released from a horizontal position. The length of the pendulum is $10 \mathrm{~m}$. If it dissipates $10 \%$ of its initial energy against air resistance, the speed with which the bob arrives at the lowest point is:
[Use, $\mathrm{g}: 10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$]
A particle of mass $0.50 \mathrm{~kg}$ executes simple harmonic motion under force $F=-50(\mathrm{Nm}^{-1}) x$. The time period of oscillation is $\frac{x}{35} s$. The value of $x$ is _________.
(Given $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)
Explanation:
To find the value of $x$ that represents the time period of oscillation in this simple harmonic motion (SHM) scenario, we first recall the general formula for the time period ($T$) of a mass-spring system undergoing SHM, which is given by:
$T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$
Here,
$m$ is the mass of the particle, which is $0.50 \, \mathrm{kg}$ in this case,
$k$ is the force constant of the spring or the spring constant, which is given as $50 \, \mathrm{Nm^{-1}}$,
and $T$ represents the time period of oscillation.
Given in the problem, $T = \frac{x}{35} \, \mathrm{s}$ and we are provided with the approximation $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$.
Substituting the given values into the formula for $T$:
$\frac{x}{35} = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times \sqrt{\frac{0.50}{50}}$
To simplify this, we first calculate the square root:
$\sqrt{\frac{0.50}{50}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{100}} = \frac{1}{10}$
Substituting back, we get:
$\frac{x}{35} = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{1}{10}$
Multiplying the terms on the right side:
$\frac{x}{35} = \frac{44}{70}$
$\frac{x}{35} = \frac{22}{35}$
Multiplying both sides by $35$ to solve for $x$:
$x = 22$
Therefore, the value of $x$ that represents the time period of oscillation is $22$ seconds.
The position, velocity and acceleration of a particle executing simple harmonic motion are found to have magnitudes of $4 \mathrm{~m}, 2 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ and $16 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ at a certain instant. The amplitude of the motion is $\sqrt{x}, \mathrm{~m}$ where $x$ is _________.
Explanation:
Let's begin by understanding the equations related to simple harmonic motion (SHM). For a particle executing SHM, the position $x$, velocity $v$, and acceleration $a$ are given by the following equations:
1. Position: $x = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)$
2. Velocity: $v = -A \omega \sin(\omega t + \phi)$
3. Acceleration: $a = -A \omega^2 \cos(\omega t + \phi)$
Here, $A$ is the amplitude of the motion, $\omega$ is the angular frequency, and $\phi$ is the phase constant.
Given the magnitudes at a certain instant:
$x = 4 \, \mathrm{m}$
$v = 2 \, \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$
$a = 16 \, \mathrm{ms}^{-2}$
Using the acceleration equation:
$a = -A \omega^2 \cos(\omega t + \phi)$
Since we’re given the magnitude of the acceleration, we remove the negative sign:
$16 = A \omega^2 \cos(\omega t + \phi)$
Using the position equation:
$x = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)$
We already know $x = 4 \, \mathrm{m}$, so:
$4 = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)$
From these two equations, we know:
$A \omega^2 \cos(\omega t + \phi) = 16$
$A \cos(\omega t + \phi) = 4$
Therefore:
$A \omega^2 \cdot 4/A = 16$
$4 \omega^2 = 16$
$\omega^2 = 4$
$\omega = 2 \, \mathrm{rad/s}$
Next, using the velocity equation:
$v = -A \omega \sin(\omega t + \phi)$
Again, we consider the magnitude:
$2 = A \cdot 2 \sin(\omega t + \phi)$
$2 = 2A \sin(\omega t + \phi)$
$\sin(\omega t + \phi) = \dfrac{1}{A}$
We know from the position equation that:
$\cos(\omega t + \phi) = \dfrac{4}{A}$
Using the identity $\sin^2(\theta) + \cos^2(\theta) = 1$, we get:
$\left(\dfrac{1}{A}\right)^2 + \left(\dfrac{4}{A}\right)^2 = 1$
$\dfrac{1}{A^2} + \dfrac{16}{A^2} = 1$
$\dfrac{17}{A^2} = 1$
$A^2 = 17$
$A = \sqrt{17} \, \mathrm{m}$
Therefore, the amplitude of the motion is $\sqrt{17} \, \mathrm{m}$, meaning $x$ is 17.
An object of mass $0.2 \mathrm{~kg}$ executes simple harmonic motion along $x$ axis with frequency of $\left(\frac{25}{\pi}\right) \mathrm{Hz}$. At the position $x=0.04 \mathrm{~m}$ the object has kinetic energy $0.5 \mathrm{~J}$ and potential energy $0.4 \mathrm{~J}$. The amplitude of oscillation is ________ $\mathrm{cm}$.
Explanation:
To solve for the amplitude of oscillation, we start by using the properties of simple harmonic motion (SHM). In SHM, the total energy of the system is conserved and is given by the sum of kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE).
Given:
- Mass $m = 0.2 \ \mathrm{kg}$
- Frequency $f = \left(\frac{25}{\pi}\right) \ \mathrm{Hz}$
- Position $x = 0.04 \ \mathrm{m}$
- KE at $x = 0.04 \ \mathrm{m}$ is $0.5 \ \mathrm{J}$
- PE at $x = 0.04 \ \mathrm{m}$ is $0.4 \ \mathrm{J}$
The total mechanical energy (E) of the SHM system can be found by summing the given kinetic and potential energies:
$ E = KE + PE = 0.5 \ \mathrm{J} + 0.4 \ \mathrm{J} = 0.9 \ \mathrm{J} $
For simple harmonic motion, the total energy (E) is also related to the amplitude (A) by the following formula:
$ E = \frac{1}{2} k A^2 $
where $k$ is the spring constant. First, we need to find the angular frequency $\omega$:
$ \omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi \left(\frac{25}{\pi}\right) \ \mathrm{Hz} = 50 \ \mathrm{rad/s} $
The spring constant $k$ can be calculated using the relationship between $m$, $\omega$, and $k$:
$ \omega = \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \Rightarrow k = m \omega^2 = 0.2 \times (50)^2 = 500 \ \mathrm{N/m} $
Now, substituting $k$ back into the energy equation, we solve for the amplitude $A$:
$ 0.9 = \frac{1}{2} \times 500 \times A^2 \Rightarrow A^2 = \frac{0.9 \times 2}{500} \Rightarrow A^2 = \frac{1.8}{500} \Rightarrow A^2 = 0.0036 \Rightarrow A = \sqrt{0.0036} = 0.06 \ \mathrm{m} $
Converting $A$ from meters to centimeters:
$ A = 0.06 \ \mathrm{m} \times 100 = 6 \ \mathrm{cm} $
Thus, the amplitude of oscillation is $6 \ \mathrm{cm}$.
A particle is doing simple harmonic motion of amplitude $0.06 \mathrm{~m}$ and time period $3.14 \mathrm{~s}$. The maximum velocity of the particle is _________ $\mathrm{cm} / \mathrm{s}$.
Explanation:
For a particle performing simple harmonic motion (SHM), the maximum velocity $v_{max}$ can be calculated using the formula:
$v_{max} = A\omega$
where $A$ is the amplitude of the motion and $\omega$ is the angular frequency. The angular frequency $\omega$ is related to the time period $T$ by the formula:
$\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$
Given:
- Amplitude, $A = 0.06 \, \mathrm{m}$
- Time period, $T = 3.14 \, \mathrm{s}$
First, we find the angular frequency:
$\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2\pi}{3.14}$
Substituting $\omega$ and $A$ in the formula for $v_{max}$:
$v_{max} = A\omega = 0.06 \times \frac{2\pi}{3.14}$
$v_{max} = 0.06 \times \frac{2 \times 3.14}{3.14}$
$v_{max} = 0.06 \times 2$
$v_{max} = 0.12 \, \mathrm{m/s}$
To convert meters per second to centimeters per second, we use the conversion factor $1 \, \mathrm{m/s} = 100 \, \mathrm{cm/s}$. Therefore,
$v_{max} = 0.12 \, \mathrm{m/s} \times 100 \, \mathrm{cm/m} = 12 \, \mathrm{cm/s}$
Thus, the maximum velocity of the particle is $12 \, \mathrm{cm/s}$.
The displacement of a particle executing SHM is given by $x=10 \sin \left(w t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right) m$. The time period of motion is $3.14 \mathrm{~s}$. The velocity of the particle at $t=0$ is _______ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$.
Explanation:
The displacement of a particle executing Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) can be expressed as:
$x = A \sin(\omega t + \phi)$
Where:
$A$ is the amplitude of the SHM,
$\omega$ is the angular frequency,
$t$ is the time,
$\phi$ is the phase constant (phase angle at $t = 0$).
In the given equation, $x = 10 \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3})$ m, the amplitude $A = 10$ m and the phase constant $\phi = \frac{\pi}{3}$. The time period $T = 3.14$ s is given, from which we can find the angular frequency $\omega$ using the relationship:
$\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$
Substituting the given $T = 3.14$ s:
$\omega = \frac{2\pi}{3.14} \approx 2 \, \text{rad/s}$
To find the velocity of the particle, we differentiate the displacement $x$ with respect to time $t$. The derivative of the displacement gives the velocity:
$v = \frac{dx}{dt}$
So, for $x = 10 \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3})$:
$v = \frac{d}{dt}[10 \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3})]$
Applying differentiation, we get:
$v = 10\omega \cos(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3})$
Plug in the value of $\omega = 2$ rad/s and evaluate it at $t = 0$ to find the initial velocity:
$v = 10 \cdot 2 \cos(2 \cdot 0 + \frac{\pi}{3})$
$v = 20 \cos(\frac{\pi}{3})$
$\cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{1}{2}$, therefore:
$v = 20 \cdot \frac{1}{2} = 10 \, \text{m/s}$
Thus, the velocity of the particle at $t = 0$ is $10$ m/s.
Explanation:
Let's start by considering the formula for the frequency of a mass on a spring (a simple harmonic oscillator):
$ f = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} $
Where:
- $ f $ is the frequency of oscillation
- $ k $ is the spring constant
- $ m $ is the mass suspended from the spring
When the mass $ m $ is suspended, the frequency $ f_1 $ is:
$ f_1 = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} $
When the mass $ 9m $ is suspended, the frequency $ f_2 $ is:
$ f_2 = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sqrt{\frac{k}{9m}} $
We can simplify the square root by taking the 9 inside the root as $3^2$, which gives:
$ f_2 = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sqrt{\frac{k}{(3^2)m}} $
$ f_2 = \frac{1}{2\pi} \frac{1}{3} \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} $
The ratio of $ \frac{f_1}{f_2} $ is therefore:
$ \frac{f_1}{f_2} = \frac{\frac{1}{2\pi} \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}}{\frac{1}{2\pi} \frac{1}{3} \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}} $
$ \frac{f_1}{f_2} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{3}} $
$ \frac{f_1}{f_2} = 3 $
So the value of $ \frac{f_1}{f_2} $ is $3$.
The time period of simple harmonic motion of mass $M$ in the given figure is $\pi \sqrt{\frac{\alpha M}{5 k}}$, where the value of $\alpha$ is _________.

Explanation:
$\mathrm{k}_{\mathrm{eq}}=\frac{2 \mathrm{k} \cdot \mathrm{k}}{3 \mathrm{k}}+\mathrm{k}=\frac{5 \mathrm{k}}{3}$
Angular frequency of oscillation $(\omega)=\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{k}_{\mathrm{eq}}}{\mathrm{m}}}$
$(\omega)=\sqrt{\frac{5 \mathrm{k}}{3 \mathrm{~m}}}$
Period of oscillation $(\tau)=\frac{2 \pi}{\omega}=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3 \mathrm{~m}}{5 \mathrm{k}}}$
$=\pi \sqrt{\frac{12 \mathrm{~m}}{5 \mathrm{k}}}$
A particle performs simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$. Its speed is increased to three times at an instant when its displacement is $\frac{2 A}{3}$. The new amplitude of motion is $\frac{n A}{3}$. The value of $n$ is ___________.
Explanation:
To find the new amplitude of the motion when the speed is increased to three times at a given displacement, we use the concepts of simple harmonic motion (SHM) and its formulas.
In SHM, the velocity $v$ of a particle at a displacement $x$ from the mean position can be given by the formula:
$v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$
where:
- $\omega$ is the angular frequency of the motion,
- $A$ is the amplitude, and
- $x$ is the displacement at that instance.
Given:
- Displacement at the instance, $x = \frac{2A}{3}$,
- Initial velocity is increased to three times at this displacement.
Thus, let's find the initial velocity $v$ at $x = \frac{2A}{3}$:
$v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - \left(\frac{2A}{3}\right)^2} = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - \frac{4A^2}{9}} = \omega \sqrt{\frac{5A^2}{9}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}A\omega}{3}$
With the velocity increased to three times, the new velocity $v'$ becomes:
$v' = 3v = 3 \times \frac{\sqrt{5}A\omega}{3} = \sqrt{5}A\omega$
For the new amplitude $A'$, the velocity $v'$ at the same displacement $x$ is:
$v' = \omega \sqrt{{A'}^2 - \left(\frac{2A}{3}\right)^2}$
Setting the expressions for $v'$ equal gives:
$\sqrt{5}A\omega = \omega \sqrt{{A'}^2 - \frac{4A^2}{9}}$
$\sqrt{5}A = \sqrt{{A'}^2 - \frac{4A^2}{9}}$
Solving for $A'$ gives:
${A'}^2 = 5A^2 + \frac{4A^2}{9} = \frac{45A^2 + 4A^2}{9} = \frac{49A^2}{9}$
$A' = \sqrt{\frac{49A^2}{9}} = \frac{7A}{3}$
Therefore, the new amplitude of the motion is $\frac{7A}{3}$, which means the value of $n$ is 7.
A simple harmonic oscillator has an amplitude $A$ and time period $6 \pi$ second. Assuming the oscillation starts from its mean position, the time required by it to travel from $x=$ A to $x=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ A will be $\frac{\pi}{x} \mathrm{~s}$, where $x=$ _________.
Explanation:

From phasor diagram particle has to move from $\mathrm{P}$ to $\mathrm{Q}$ in a circle of radius equal to amplitude of SHM.
$\begin{aligned} & \cos \phi=\frac{\frac{\sqrt{3} \mathrm{~A}}{2}}{\mathrm{~A}}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \\ & \phi=\frac{\pi}{6} \end{aligned}$
Now, $\frac{\pi}{6}=\omega \mathrm{t}$
$\begin{aligned} & \frac{\pi}{6}=\frac{2 \pi}{T} t \\ & \frac{\pi}{6}=\frac{2 \pi}{6 \pi} t \end{aligned}$
$\mathrm{t}=\frac{\pi}{2}$
So, $x=2$
When the displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is one third of its amplitude, the ratio of total energy to the kinetic energy is $\frac{x}{8}$, where $x=$ _________.
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & \text { Let total energy }=\mathrm{E}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{KA}^2 \\ & \mathrm{U}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~K}\left(\frac{\mathrm{A}}{3}\right)^2=\frac{\mathrm{KA}^2}{2 \times 9}=\frac{\mathrm{E}}{9} \\ & \mathrm{KE}=\mathrm{E}-\frac{\mathrm{E}}{9}=\frac{8 \mathrm{E}}{9} \\ & \text { Ratio } \frac{\text { Total }}{\mathrm{KE}}=\frac{\mathrm{E}}{\frac{8 \mathrm{E}}{9}}=\frac{9}{8} \\ & \mathrm{x}=9 \end{aligned}$
A particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of $4 \mathrm{~cm}$. At the mean position, velocity of the particle is $10 \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{s}$. The distance of the particle from the mean position when its speed becomes $5 \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{s}$ is $\sqrt{\alpha} \mathrm{~cm}$, where $\alpha=$ ________.
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{V}_{\text {at mean position }}=\mathrm{A} \omega \Rightarrow 10=4 \omega \\ & \quad \omega=\frac{5}{2} \\ & \mathrm{~V}=\omega \sqrt{\mathrm{A}^2-\mathrm{x}^2} \\ & 5=\frac{5}{2} \sqrt{4^2-\mathrm{x}^2} \Rightarrow \mathrm{x}^2=16-4 \\ & \mathrm{x}=\sqrt{12} \mathrm{~cm} \end{aligned}$
(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:
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 :
Which graph represents the difference between total energy and potential energy of a particle executing SHM vs it's distance from mean position ?
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
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
A particle executes S.H.M. of amplitude A along x-axis. At t = 0, the position of the particle is $x=\frac{A}{2}$ and it moves along positive x-axis. The displacement of particle in time t is $x = A\sin (wt + \delta )$, then the value of $\delta$ will be
For particle P revolving round the centre O with radius of circular path $\mathrm{r}$ and angular velocity $\omega$, as shown in below figure, the projection of OP on the $x$-axis at time $t$ is

A mass $m$ is attached to two strings as shown in figure. The spring constants of two springs are $\mathrm{K}_{1}$ and $\mathrm{K}_{2}$. For the frictionless surface, the time period of oscillation of mass $m$ is :

Choose the correct length (L) versus square of the time period ($\mathrm{T}^{2}$) graph for a simple pendulum executing simple harmonic motion.
The maximum potential energy of a block executing simple harmonic motion is $25 \mathrm{~J}$. A is amplitude of oscillation. At $\mathrm{A / 2}$, the kinetic energy of the block is

When the mass is at rest (equilibrium), the downward gravitational force is balanced by the upward spring force.




