Simple Harmonic Motion

174 Questions
2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

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 :

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 6 English
A.

20

B.

5

C.

30

D.

27

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

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 $\_\_\_\_$

A.

$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\rho A}{M g}}$

B.

$\pi \sqrt{\frac{2 M}{\rho A g}}$

C.

$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{M}{\rho A g}}$

D.

$\pi \sqrt{\frac{\rho A}{M g}}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}$.

A.

20

B.

45

C.

60

D.

15

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift

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.]

A.

0.75

B.

7.5

C.

15

D.

120

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift
Using a simple pendulum experiment $g$ is determind by measuring its time period $T$. Which of the following plots represent the correct relation between the pendulum length $L$ and time period $T$ ?
A.
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 4 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 4 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 4 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 4 English Option 4
2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

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 $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$ ]

A.

88

B.

14

C.

28

D.

176

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

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

A.

$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^{\frac{1}{2}} \ m/s$

B.

$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^{\frac{3}{2}} \ m/s$

C.

$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right] \ m/s$

D.

$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^2 \ m/s$

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

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?

A.
$\theta_1 l_2=\theta_2 l_1$
B.
$\theta_1 l_1=\theta_2 l_2$
C.
$\theta_1 l_2^2=\theta_2 l_1^2$
D.
$\theta_1 l_1^2=\theta_2 l_2^2$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 9 English

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.
B, C, D Only
B.
C, D, E Only
C.
A, B, D Only
D.
A, B, C Only
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift

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 :

A.
$5 \sqrt{7}$
B.
125
C.
$25 \sqrt{7}$
D.
175
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

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

A.

$ \sqrt{\frac{k_2}{k_1}} $

B.

$ \sqrt{\frac{k_1}{k_2}} $

C.

$ \frac{k_2}{k_1} $

D.

$ \frac{k_1}{k_2} $

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

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 :

A.

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

B.

(A) is true but (R) is false.

C.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

D.

(A) is false but (R) is true.

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

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.

(A) is true but (R) is false

B.

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

C.

(A) is false but (R) is true

D.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

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.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 12 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 12 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 12 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 12 English Option 4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with time period 2 s and amplitude 1 cm . If D and d are the total distance and displacement covered by the particle in 12.5 s , then $\frac{\mathrm{D}}{\mathrm{d}}$ is
A.
$10$
B.
$\frac{16}{5}$
C.
$25$
D.
$\frac{15}{4}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift

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 $=10^3 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$ )

A.
2
B.
4
C.
1
D.
6
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

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.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.
(A) is false but (R) is true
C.
(A) is true but (R) is false
D.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

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] :

A.
$3 \mathrm{~T}_1=2 \mathrm{~T}_2$
B.
$\mathrm{T}_1=\mathrm{T}_2$
C.
$2 \mathrm{~T}_1=3 \mathrm{~T}_2$
D.
$2 \mathrm{~T}_1=\mathrm{T}_2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

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:

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 22 English

A.
$E / \sqrt{2}$
B.
$2 E$
C.
$E \sqrt{2}$
D.
$E$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
A simple pendulum of length $1 \mathrm{~m}$ has a wooden bob of mass $1 \mathrm{~kg}$. It is struck by a bullet of mass $10^{-2} \mathrm{~kg}$ moving with a speed of $2 \times 10^2 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. The bullet gets embedded into the bob. The height to which the bob rises before swinging back is. (use $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
A.
$0.20 \mathrm{~m}$
B.
$0.40 \mathrm{~m}$
C.
$0.30 \mathrm{~m}$
D.
$0.35 \mathrm{~m}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

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.
$5 \sqrt{6} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
B.
$5 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
C.
$2 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
D.
$6 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 15th April Morning Shift
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:
A.
${\text {(A), (B) and (D) only }}$
B.
(C) and (D) only
C.
(A), (B) and (C) Only
D.
(A), (C) and (D) only
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift

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 :

A.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} A$
B.
$\frac{1}{2} A$
C.
$2 \mathrm{~A}$
D.
$\sqrt{2 A}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

Which graph represents the difference between total energy and potential energy of a particle executing SHM vs it's distance from mean position ?

A.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 41 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 41 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 41 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 41 English Option 4
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 12th April Morning Shift

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

A.
1 : 1
B.
1 : 4
C.
2 : 1
D.
1 : 3
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift

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.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 39 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 39 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 39 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 39 English Option 4
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Morning Shift

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

A.
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B.
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
C.
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
D.
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

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

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 36 English

A.
$x(t)=\operatorname{cos}\left(\omega t-\frac{\pi}{6} \omega\right)$
B.
$x(t)=\operatorname{cos}(\omega t)$
C.
$x(t)=r \cos \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{6}\right)$
D.
$x(t)=r \sin \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{6}\right)$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

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 :

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 35 English

A.
$2\pi \sqrt {{m \over {{K_1} + {K_2}}}} $
B.
$2\pi \sqrt {{m \over {{K_1} - {K_2}}}} $
C.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{{{K_1} + {K_2}} \over m}} $
D.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{{{K_1} - {K_2}} \over m}} $
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift

Choose the correct length (L) versus square of the time period ($\mathrm{T}^{2}$) graph for a simple pendulum executing simple harmonic motion.

A.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 56 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 56 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 56 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 56 English Option 4
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

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

A.
9.75 J
B.
37.5 J
C.
18.75 J
D.
12.5 J
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

For a simple harmonic motion in a mass spring system shown, the surface is frictionless. When the mass of the block is $1 \mathrm{~kg}$, the angular frequency is $\omega_{1}$. When the mass block is $2 \mathrm{~kg}$ the angular frequency is $\omega_{2}$. The ratio $\omega_{2} / \omega_{1}$ is

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 52 English

A.
$1 / \sqrt{2}$
B.
$1 / 2$
C.
2
D.
$\sqrt{2}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift

A particle executes simple harmonic motion between $x=-A$ and $x=+A$. If time taken by particle to go from $x=0$ to $\frac{A}{2}$ is 2 s; then time taken by particle in going from $x=\frac{A}{2}$ to A is

A.
4 s
B.
1.5 s
C.
3 s
D.
2 s
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift

T is the time period of simple pendulum on the earth's surface. Its time period becomes $x$ T when taken to a height R (equal to earth's radius) above the earth's surface. Then, the value of $x$ will be :

A.
4
B.
$\frac{1}{2}$
C.
2
D.
$\frac{1}{4}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift

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 $\alpha$, is given by :

A.
$2 \pi \sqrt{\mathrm{L} /(\mathrm{g} \cos \alpha)}$
B.
$2 \pi \sqrt{\mathrm{L} /(\mathrm{g} \sin \alpha)}$
C.
$2 \pi \sqrt{\mathrm{L} / \mathrm{g}}$
D.
$2 \pi \sqrt{\mathrm{L} /(\mathrm{g} \tan \alpha)}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift

Assume there are two identical simple pendulum clocks. Clock - 1 is placed on the earth and Clock - 2 is placed on a space station located at a height h above the earth surface. Clock - 1 and Clock - 2 operate at time periods 4 s and 6 s respectively. Then the value of h is -

(consider radius of earth $R_{E}=6400 \mathrm{~km}$ and $\mathrm{g}$ on earth $10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}$ )

A.
1200 km
B.
1600 km
C.
3200 km
D.
4800 km
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift

When a particle executes Simple Hormonic Motion, the nature of graph of velocity as a function of displacement will be :

A.
Circular
B.
Elliptical
C.
Sinusoidal
D.
Straight line
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 64 English

In figure $(\mathrm{A})$, mass '$2 \mathrm{~m}^{\text {' }}$ is fixed on mass '$\mathrm{m}$ ' which is attached to two springs of spring constant $\mathrm{k}$. In figure (B), mass '$\mathrm{m}$' is attached to two springs of spring constant '$\mathrm{k}$' and '$2 \mathrm{k}^{\prime}$. If mass '$\mathrm{m}$' in (A) and in (B) are displaced by distance '$x^{\prime}$ horizontally and then released, then time period $\mathrm{T}_{1}$ and $\mathrm{T}_{2}$ corresponding to $(\mathrm{A})$ and (B) respectively follow the relation.

A.
$ \frac{\mathrm{T}_{1}}{\mathrm{~T}_{2}}=\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} $
B.
$ \frac{\mathrm{T}_{1}}{\mathrm{~T}_{2}}=\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}} $
C.
$ \frac{\mathrm{T}_{1}}{\mathrm{~T}_{2}}=\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} $
D.
$ \frac{T_{1}}{T_{2}}=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3} $
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift

The motion of a simple pendulum executing S.H.M. is represented by the following equation.

$y = A\sin (\pi t + \phi )$, where time is measured in second. The length of pendulum is

A.
97.23 cm
B.
25.3 cm
C.
99.4 cm
D.
406.1 cm
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

Motion of a particle in x-y plane is described by a set of following equations $x = 4\sin \left( {{\pi \over 2} - \omega t} \right)\,m$ and $y = 4\sin (\omega t)\,m$. The path of the particle will be :

A.
circular
B.
helical
C.
parabolic
D.
elliptical
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

The equation of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by $x = \sin \pi \left( {t + {1 \over 3}} \right)m$. At t = 1s, the speed of particle will be

(Given : $\pi$ = 3.14)

A.
0 cm s$-$1
B.
157 cm s$-$1
C.
272 cm s$-$1
D.
314 cm s$-$1
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift

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 :

A.
6 s
B.
8 s
C.
12 s
D.
36 s
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift

Time period of a simple pendulum in a stationary lift is 'T'. If the lift accelerates with ${g \over 6}$ vertically upwards then the time period will be :

(Where g = acceleration due to gravity)

A.
$\sqrt {{6 \over 5}} T$
B.
$\sqrt {{5 \over 6}} T$
C.
$\sqrt {{6 \over 7}} T$
D.
$\sqrt {{7 \over 6}} T$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Evening Shift

Two massless springs with spring constants 2 k and 9 k, carry 50 g and 100 g 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 :

A.
1 : 2
B.
3 : 2
C.
3 : 1
D.
2 : 3
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift
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 4 m 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?

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 74 English
A.
10 m/s2
B.
5 m/s2
C.
4 m/s2
D.
9.8 m/s2
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift
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 ${1 \over 4}$ times that of the bob and the length of the thread is increased by 1/3rd of the original length, then the time period of the simple harmonic oscillations will be :-
A.
T
B.
${3 \over 2}$T
C.
${3 \over 4}$T
D.
${4 \over 3}$T
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift
For a body executing S.H.M. :

(1) Potential energy is always equal to its K.E.

(2) Average potential and kinetic energy over any given time interval are always equal.

(3) Sum of the kinetic and potential energy at any point of time is constant.

(4) Average K.E. in one time period is equal to average potential energy in one time period.

Choose the most appropriate option from the options given below :
A.
(3) and (4)
B.
only (3)
C.
(2) and (3)
D.
only (2)
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift
The variation of displacement with time of a particle executing free simple harmonic motion is shown in the figure.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 79 English
The potential energy U(x) versus time (t) plot of the particle is correctly shown in figure :
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 79 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 79 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 79 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 79 English Option 4
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
An object of mass 0.5 kg is executing simple harmonic motion. It amplitude is 5 cm and time period (T) is 0.2 s. What will be the potential energy of the object at an instant $t = {T \over 4}s$ starting from mean position. Assume that the initial phase of the oscillation is zero.
A.
0.62 J
B.
6.2 $\times$ 10$-$3 J
C.
1.2 $\times$ 103 J
D.
6.2 $\times$ 103 J
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
A particle starts executing simple harmonic motion (SHM) of amplitude 'a' and total energy E. At any instant, its kinetic energy is ${{3E} \over 4}$ then its displacement 'y' is given by :
A.
y = a
B.
$y = {a \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
C.
$y = {{a\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
D.
$y = {a \over 2}$