Simple Harmonic Motion

293 Questions
2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

A body of mass 1 kg is attached to the lower end of a vertically suspended spring of force constant $600 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$. If another body of mass 0.5 kg moving vertically upward hits the suspended body with a velocity $3 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ and embedded in it, then the frequency of the oscillation is

A.

$\frac{5}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}$

B.

$\frac{10}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}$

C.

$\frac{\pi}{5} \mathrm{~Hz}$

D.

$\pi \mathrm{Hz}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

If the displacement $y$ (in cm ) of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by the equation $y=5 \sin (3 \pi t)+5 \sqrt{3} \cos (3 \pi t)$, then the amplitude of the particle is

A.

5 cm

B.

$5(1+\sqrt{3}) \mathrm{cm}$

C.

$5 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~cm}$

D.

10 cm

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

The angular frequency of a block of mass 0.1 kg oscillating with the help of a spring of force constant $2.5 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$ is

A.

$02 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$

B.

$5 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$

C.

$10 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$

D.

$2 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$

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 29 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.
$6 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

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

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

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 _________.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

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 ________ $\mathrm{cm}$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

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 _________ $\mathrm{cm} / \mathrm{s}$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

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 _______ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
A mass $m$ is suspended from a spring of negligible mass and the system oscillates with a frequency $f_1$. The frequency of oscillations if a mass $9 \mathrm{~m}$ is suspended from the same spring is $f_2$. The value of $\frac{f_1}{f_2} \mathrm{i}$ ________.
2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

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 _________.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 37 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

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 ___________.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

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 $x=$ _________.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

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 $x=$ _________.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

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 $\alpha=$ ________.

2024 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 2 Online
If the collision occurs at time $t_0=0$, the value of $v_{\mathrm{cm}} /(a \omega)$ will be ______.
2024 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 2 Online
If the collision occurs at time $t_0=\pi /(2 \omega)$, then the value of $4 b^2 / a^2$ will be ______.
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 11th May Morning Shift
In a simple pendulum experiment for the determination of acceleration due to gravity, the error in the measurement of the length of the pendulum is $1 \%$ and the error in the measurement of the time period is $2 \%$. The error in the estimation of acceleration due to gravity is
A.
$1 \%$
B.
$3 \%$
C.
$4 \%$
D.
$5 \%$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 11th May Morning Shift
A massless spring of length $l$ and spring constant $k$ oscillates with a time period $T$ when loaded with a mass $m$. The spring is now cut into three equal parts and are connected in parallel. The frequency of oscillation of the combination when it is loaded with ${ }_{3}$ mass 4 m is
A.
$\frac{2}{T}$
B.
$\frac{2}{3 \pi}$
C.
$\frac{3}{T}$
D.
$\frac{3}{2 T}$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 10th May Morning Shift
If a body dropped freely from a height of 20 m reaches the surface of a planet with a velocity of $31.4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. then the length of a simple pendulum that ticks seconds on the planet is
A.
1 m
B.
0.625 m
C.
2.5 m
D.
2 m
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Evening Shift
A particle of mass 4 mg is executing simple harmonic motion along $X$-axis with an angular frequency of $40 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$. If the potential energy of the particle is $V(x)=a+b x^2$, where $V(x)$ is in joule and $x$ is in metre, then the value of $b$ is
A.
$800 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{Jm}^{-2}$
B.
$1600 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{Jm}^{-2}$
C.
$3200 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{Jm}^{-2}$
D.
$6400 \times 1^{-6} \mathrm{Jm}^{-2}$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Morning Shift
In a time $t$ amplitude of vibrations of a damped oscillator becomes half of its initial value, then the mechanical energy of the oscillator decreases by
A.
$40 \%$
B.
$20 \%$
C.
$75 \%$
D.
$50 \%$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 23th May Morning Shift

As shown in the figure, two blocks of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are connected to spring of force constant $k$. The blocks are slightly displaced in opposite directions to $x_1, x_2$ distances and released. If the system executes simple harmonic motion, then the frequency of oscillation of the system ( $\omega$ ) is

AP EAPCET 2024 - 23th May Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 20 English
A.
$\left(\frac{1}{m_1}+\frac{1}{m_2}\right) k^2$
B.
$\sqrt{\left(\frac{1}{m_1}+\frac{1}{m_2}\right) k^2}$
C.
$\sqrt{\left(\frac{1}{m_1}+\frac{1}{m_2}\right)}$
D.
$\sqrt{\left(\frac{1}{m_1}+\frac{1}{m_2}\right) k}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 23th May Morning Shift
A mass $M$, attached to a horizontal spring executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A_1$. When mass $M$ passes mean position, then a smaller mass millis attached to it and both of them together executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A_2$. Then, value of $\frac{A_1}{A_2}$ is
A.
$\sqrt{\frac{m^2+M^2}{M^2}}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{m+M}{M^2}}$
C.
$\sqrt{\frac{m+M}{M}}$
D.
$ \text { } \frac{m+M}{M} $
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Evening Shift

The displacement of a particle of mass 2 g executing simple harmonic motion is $x=8 \cos \left(50 t+\frac{\pi}{12}\right) \mathrm{m}$, where $t$ is time in second. The maximum kinetic energy of the particle is

A.
160 J
B.
80 J
C.
40 J
D.
20 J
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Evening Shift
The relation between the force ( $F$ in Newton) acting on a particle executing simple harmonic motion and the displacement of the particle ( $y$ in metre) is $500 F+\pi^2 y=0$. If the mass of the particle is 2 g . The time period of oscillation of the particle is
A.
8 s
B.
6 s
C.
2 s
D.
4 s
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Morning Shift

Two simple harmonic motions are represented by $y_1=5[\sin 2 \pi t+\sqrt{3} \cos 2 \pi t]$ and $y_2=5 \sin \left[2 \pi t+\frac{\pi}{4}\right]$. The ratio of their amplitudes is

A.
$1: 1$
B.
$2: 1$
C.
$1: 3$
D.
$\sqrt{3}: 1$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Morning Shift

When a mass $m$ is connected individually to the springs $k_1$ and $k_2$, the oscillation frequencies are $v_1$ and $v_2$. If the same mass is attached to the two springs as shown in the figure, the oscillation frequency would be

AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 24 English
A.
$v_1+v_2$
B.
$\sqrt{v_1^2+v_2{ }^2}$
C.
$\left(\frac{1}{v_1}+\frac{1}{v_2}\right)^{-1}$
D.
$\sqrt{v_1{ }^2-v_2{ }^2}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Morning Shift

One bar magnet is in simple harmonic motion with time period $T$ in an earth's magnetic field. If its mass is increased by 9 times the time period becomes

A.
$3 T$
B.
$9 T$
C.
$4 T$
D.
$\sqrt{3} T$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Evening Shift

In a spring block system as shown in figure. If the spring constant $k=9 \pi^2 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$, then the time period of oscillation is

AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 27 English
A.
1 s
B.
3.14 s
C.
1.414 s
D.
0.5 s
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Evening Shift
A body is executing simple harmonic motion. At a displacement $x$ its potential energy is $E_1$ and at a displacement $y$ its potential energy is $E_2$. The potential energy $E$ at a displacement $(x+y)$ is
A.
$\sqrt{E}=\sqrt{E_1}-\sqrt{E_2}$
B.
$\sqrt{E}=\sqrt{E_1}+\sqrt{E_2}$
C.
$E=E_1-E_2$
D.
$E+E_1+E_2$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Morning Shift
The mass of a particle is 1 kg and it is moving along $X$-axis. The period of its oscillation is $\frac{\pi}{2}$. Its potential energy at a displacement of 0.2 m is
A.
0.24 J
B.
0.48 J
C.
0.32 J
D.
0.16 J
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Morning Shift
The potential energy of a particle of mass 10 g as a function of displacement $x$ is $\left(50 x^2+100\right) \mathrm{J}$. The frequency of oscillation is
A.
$\frac{10}{\pi} s^{-1}$
B.
$\frac{5}{\pi} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
C.
$\frac{100}{\pi} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
D.
$\frac{50}{\pi} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Evening Shift
A horizontal board is performing simple harmonic oscillations horizontally with an amplitude 0.3 m and a period of 4 s . The minimum coefficient of friction between a heavy body placed on the board if the body does not slip will be
A.
$\mu=0.05$
B.
$\mu=0.075$
C.
$\mu=0.173$
D.
$\mu=1.14$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Evening Shift
A test tube of mass 6 g and uniform area of cross-section $10 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ is floating in water vertically when 10 g of mercury is in the bottom. The tube is depressed by a small amount and then released. The time period of oscillation is (acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
A.
0.75 s
B.
0.5 s
C.
0.25 s
D.
0.85 s
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift

A 3 kg block is connected as shown in the figure. Spring constants of two springs $k_1$ and $k_2$ are $50 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ and $150 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ respectively. The block is released from rest with the springs unstretched. The acceleration of the block in its lowest position is $\left(g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}\right)$

AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 33 English
A.
$10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$
B.
$12 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$
C.
$8 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$
D.
$8.8 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift
In a time of 2 s , the amplitude of a damped oscillator becomes $\frac{1}{e}$ times, its initial amplitude $A$. In the next two second, the amplitude of the oscillator is
A.
$\frac{1}{2 \theta}$
B.
$\frac{2}{e}$
C.
$\frac{1}{e^2}$
D.
$\frac{2}{e^2}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with a time period of 3 s . At a position where the displacement of the particle is $60 \%$ of its amplitude. The ratio of the kinetic and potential energies of the particle is
A.
$5: 3$
B.
$16: 9$
C.
$4: 3$
D.
$25: 9$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 19th May Evening Shift
The displacement of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is $y=A \sin (2 t+\phi) \mathrm{m}$, where $t$ is time in second and $\phi$ is phase angle. At time $t=0$, the displacement and velocity of the particle are 2 m and $4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. The phase angle, $\phi=$
A.
$60^{\circ}$
B.
$30^{\circ}$
C.
$45^{\circ}$
D.
$90^{\circ}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 19th May Evening Shift
The displacement of a damped oscillator is $x(t)=\exp (-0.2 t) \cos (3.2 t+\phi)$, where $t$ is time in second The time requirement for the amplitude of the oscillator to become $\frac{1}{e^{1.2}}$ times its initial amplitude is
A.
3 s
B.
6 s
C.
2 s
D.
8 s
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 18th May Morning Shift
Time period of a simple pendulum in air is $T$. If the pendulum is in water and executes SHM. Its time period is $t$. The value of $\frac{T}{t}$ is. (density of bob is $\frac{5000}{3} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^{-3}$ )
A.
$\frac{2}{5}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}$
C.
$\frac{5}{2}$
D.
$\sqrt{\frac{5}{2}}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 18th May Morning Shift
For a particle executing simple harmonic motion, Match the following statements ( conditions) from Column I to statements (shapes of graph) in Columinit
Column I Column II
a Velocity-displacement graph
$(\omega=1)$
i Straight line
b Acceleration-displacement graph ii Sinusoidal
c Acceleration - time graph iii Circle
d Acceleration - velocity $(\omega \neq 1)$ iv Ellipse
A.
a-N, b-i, c-il, d-iif
B.
$\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{in}, \mathrm{b}-\mathrm{i}, \mathrm{c}-\mathrm{i}, \mathrm{d}=\mathrm{k}$
C.
$a=i i, b-1 l, c-1, d-N$
D.
$a-N, b=\bar{c} C=(d-\#$
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 48 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 48 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 48 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 48 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 46 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 46 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 46 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 46 English Option 4