Simple Harmonic Motion
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
$\frac{5}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}$
$\frac{10}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}$
$\frac{\pi}{5} \mathrm{~Hz}$
$\pi \mathrm{Hz}$
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
5 cm
$5(1+\sqrt{3}) \mathrm{cm}$
$5 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~cm}$
10 cm
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
$02 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
$5 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
$10 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
$2 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
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:
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{V}_{\text {at mean position }}=\mathrm{A} \omega \Rightarrow 10=4 \omega \\ & \quad \omega=\frac{5}{2} \\ & \mathrm{~V}=\omega \sqrt{\mathrm{A}^2-\mathrm{x}^2} \\ & 5=\frac{5}{2} \sqrt{4^2-\mathrm{x}^2} \Rightarrow \mathrm{x}^2=16-4 \\ & \mathrm{x}=\sqrt{12} \mathrm{~cm} \end{aligned}$
Explanation:
At T t$_0$ = 0
Before collision

After collision

$\begin{aligned} \mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{CM}} & =\frac{\mathrm{m} \cdot \frac{\mathrm{a} \omega}{2}+\mathrm{m} \cdot \mathrm{a} \omega}{\mathrm{m}+\mathrm{m}} \\ \mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{CM}} & =\frac{3 \mathrm{a} \omega}{4} \\ \frac{\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{CM}}}{\mathrm{a} \omega} & =\frac{3}{4} \\ \frac{\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{CM}}}{\mathrm{a} \omega} & =0.75 \end{aligned}$
Explanation:
$\mathrm{t}_0=\frac{\pi}{2 \omega}=\frac{\mathrm{T}}{4}$
Particles are at extreme position

After collision

in C-frame


using WET,
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{W}_{\text {spring }}=\Delta \mathrm{K} \\ & \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{k}(2 \mathrm{~b})^2-\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{k}(2 \mathrm{a})^2=2 \times \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~m} \times\left(\frac{\mathrm{a} \omega}{4}\right)^2 \quad(\mathrm{k}=\text { spring constant }) \\ & 4 \mathrm{~kb}^2-4 \mathrm{ka}^2=2 \times \mathrm{m} \times \frac{\mathrm{a}^2}{16} \times \frac{2 \mathrm{k}}{\mathrm{m}} \\ & 4 \mathrm{~b}^2=\frac{17}{4} \mathrm{a}^2 \\ & \frac{4 \mathrm{~b}^2}{\mathrm{a}^2}=4.25 \end{aligned}$
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 $\left(g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}\right)$
| 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) 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

