Simple Harmonic Motion

293 Questions
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 43 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 42 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 63 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 63 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 63 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 63 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 59 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.
$\frac{1}{4}$
2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

At a given point of time the value of displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is given as $\mathrm{y}=\mathrm{A} \cos \left(30^{\circ}\right)$. If amplitude is $40 \mathrm{~cm}$ and kinetic energy at that time is $200 \mathrm{~J}$, the value of force constant is $1.0 \times 10^{x} ~\mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$. The value of $x$ is ____________.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift

A rectangular block of mass $5 \mathrm{~kg}$ attached to a horizontal spiral spring executes simple harmonic motion of amplitude $1 \mathrm{~m}$ and time period $3.14 \mathrm{~s}$. The maximum force exerted by spring on block is _________ N

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

A simple pendulum with length $100 \mathrm{~cm}$ and bob of mass $250 \mathrm{~g}$ is executing S.H.M. of amplitude $10 \mathrm{~cm}$. The maximum tension in the string is found to be $\frac{x}{40} \mathrm{~N}$. The value of $x$ is ___________.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift

The amplitude of a particle executing SHM is $3 \mathrm{~cm}$. The displacement at which its kinetic energy will be $25 \%$ more than the potential energy is: __________ $\mathrm{cm}$

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

In the figure given below, a block of mass $M=490 \mathrm{~g}$ placed on a frictionless table is connected with two springs having same spring constant $\left(\mathrm{K}=2 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\right)$. If the block is horizontally displaced through '$\mathrm{X}$' $\mathrm{m}$ then the number of complete oscillations it will make in $14 \pi$ seconds will be _____________.

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 60 English

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift
The velocity of a particle executing SHM varies with displacement $(x)$ as $4 v^{2}=50-x^{2}$. The time period of oscillations is $\frac{x}{7} s$. The value of $x$ is ___________. $\left(\right.$ Take $\left.\pi=\frac{22}{7}\right)$
2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

The general displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is $x = A\sin \omega t$. Let T be its time period. The slope of its potential energy (U) - time (t) curve will be maximum when $t = {T \over \beta }$. The value of $\beta$ is ______________.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

A particle of mass 250 g executes a simple harmonic motion under a periodic force $\mathrm{F}=(-25~x)\mathrm{N}$. The particle attains a maximum speed of 4 m/s during its oscillation. The amplitude of the motion is ___________ cm.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

A mass m attached to free end of a spring executes SHM with a period of 1s. If the mass is increased by 3 kg the period of the oscillation increases by one second, the value of mass m is ___________ kg.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 52 English

A block of a mass 2 kg is attached with two identical springs of spring constant 20 N/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 $\frac{\pi}{\sqrt x}$ in SI unit. The value of $x$ is ____________.

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Evening Shift

The displacement of a particle is given by the relation $x=4(\cos \pi t+\sin \pi t)$. The amplitude of the particle is

A.

-4

B.

4

C.

$4 \sqrt{2}$

D.

8

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Morning Shift

The displacement of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by $x=2 \cos (t)$ where $t$ is the time in seconds then the time period of the particle is

A.

$\pi$ second

B.

$2 \pi$ second

C.

$3 \pi$ second

D.

$0.5 \pi$ second

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Evening Shift

A force of 6.4 N stretches a vertical spring by 0.1 m . If it were to oscillate with a period of $\pi / 4$, then the mass that is to be suspended from the spring is

A.

$\frac{\pi}{4} \mathrm{~kg}$

B.

1 kg

C.

$\frac{1}{\pi} \mathrm{~kg}$

D.

10 kg

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Morning Shift

A pendulum has a time period $T$ in air. Whạt it is made to oscillate in water its time period is $\sqrt{2} T$. Then the relative density of the material of the bob of the pendulum is (neglect damping)

A.

$\sqrt{2}$

B.

2

C.

$2 \sqrt{2}$

D.

3

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Evening Shift

A clock is designed based on the oscillation of a spring-block system suspended vertically in the absence of air-resistance. Assume it shows the correct time when a spring of stiffness $k$ and block is mass $m$ are used. If the block is replaced by another block of mass $4 m$, choose the correct option

A.
The clock runs slow by 0.5 s for every second
B.
The clock runs fast by 0.5 s for every one second
C.
The clock runs fast by 1 s for every one second
D.
The clock runs slow by 1 s for every one second
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Morning Shift
For a particle executing simple harmonic motion, the kinetic energy of the particle at a distance of 4 cm from the mean position is $1 / 3$ rd of the maximum kinetic energy. The amplitude of the motion is
A.
$2 \sqrt{6} \mathrm{~cm}$
B.
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{6}} \mathrm{~cm}$
C.
$\sqrt{2} \mathrm{~cm}$
D.
$\frac{6}{\sqrt{2}} \mathrm{~cm}$
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 71 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
2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift

The metallic bob of simple pendulum has the relative density 5. The time period of this pendulum is $10 \mathrm{~s}$. If the metallic bob is immersed in water, then the new time period becomes $5 \sqrt{x}$ s. The value of $x$ will be ________.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift

The potential energy of a particle of mass $4 \mathrm{~kg}$ in motion along the x-axis is given by $\mathrm{U}=4(1-\cos 4 x)$ J. The time period of the particle for small oscillation $(\sin \theta \simeq \theta)$ is $\left(\frac{\pi}{K}\right) s$. The value of $\mathrm{K}$ is _________.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift

A mass $0.9 \mathrm{~kg}$, attached to a horizontal spring, executes SHM with an amplitude $\mathrm{A}_{1}$. When this mass passes through its mean position, then a smaller mass of $124 \mathrm{~g}$ is placed over it and both masses move together with amplitude $A_{2}$. If the ratio $\frac{A_{1}}{A_{2}}$ is $\frac{\alpha}{\alpha-1}$, then the value of $\alpha$ will be ___________.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift

As per given figures, two springs of spring constants $k$ and $2 k$ are connected to mass $m$. If the period of oscillation in figure (a) is $3 \mathrm{s}$, then the period of oscillation in figure (b) will be $\sqrt{x}~ s$. The value of $x$ is ___________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 69 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift

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 $\sqrt{x}$ cm. The value of x is _____________.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

A pendulum is suspended by a string of length 250 cm. The mass of the bob of the pendulum is 200 g. The bob is pulled aside until the string is at 60$^\circ$ with vertical as shown in the figure. After releasing the bob, the maximum velocity attained by the bob will be ____________ ms$-$1. (if g = 10 m/s2)

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 77 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

A particle executes simple harmonic motion. Its amplitude is 8 cm and time period is 6 s. The time it will take to travel from its position of maximum displacement to the point corresponding to half of its amplitude, is ___________ s.

2022 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2022 Paper 2 Online
A particle of mass $1 \mathrm{~kg}$ is subjected to a force which depends on the position as $\vec{F}=$ $-k(x \hat{\imath}+y \hat{\jmath}) \mathrm{kg}\, \mathrm{m} \mathrm{s}^{-2}$ with $k=1 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~s}^{-2}$. At time $t=0$, the particle's position $\vec{r}=$ $\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{\imath}+\sqrt{2} \hat{\jmath}\right) m$ and its velocity $\vec{v}=\left(-\sqrt{2} \hat{\imath}+\sqrt{2} \hat{\jmath}+\frac{2}{\pi} \hat{k}\right) m s^{-1}$. Let $v_{x}$ and $v_{y}$ denote the $x$ and the $y$ components of the particle's velocity, respectively. Ignore gravity. When $z=0.5 \mathrm{~m}$, the value of $\left(x v_{y}-y v_{x}\right)$ is __________ $m^{2} s^{-1}$.
2022 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2022 Paper 2 Online

On a frictionless horizontal plane, a bob of mass $m=0.1 \mathrm{~kg}$ is attached to a spring with natural length $l_{0}=0.1 \mathrm{~m}$. The spring constant is $k_{1}=0.009 \,\mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ when the length of the spring $l>l_{0}$ and is $k_{2}=0.016 \,\mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ when $l < l_{0}$. Initially the bob is released from $l=$ $0.15 \mathrm{~m}$. Assume that Hooke's law remains valid throughout the motion. If the time period of the full oscillation is $T=(n \pi) s$, then the integer closest to $n$ is __________.

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift

A block is in simple harmonic motion (SHM) on the end of the spring with position given by $x=5 \cos \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{4}\right) \mathrm{cm}$. If the total mechanical energy used is 100 J to achieve maximum displacement, then the potential energy at time, $t=0$ is

A.

75 J

B.

50 J

C.

20 J

D.

80 J

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift

A particle performs simple harmonic motion with a time period of 16 s . At a time $t=2 \mathrm{~s}$, the particle passes through the origin and at $t=4 \mathrm{~s}$ its velocity is $4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The amplitude of the motion is

A.

$\frac{32 \pi}{\sqrt{2}}$

B.

$\frac{32 \sqrt{2}}{\pi}$

C.

$32 \pi$

D.

32

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 19th July Evening Shift

The amplitude of a damped oscillator varies with time as $A(t)=A_0 \exp (-b t / 2 \mathrm{~m})$, where $b=70 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{s}$ and $m=200$ g. How long does it take for the mechanical energy to drop to one-fourth of its initial value?

[Take, $\ln 2=0.7$ ]

A.

2.0 s

B.

4.0 s

C.

2.5 s

D.

3.5 s

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 19th July Morning Shift

A simple pendulum of length 1 m and having a bob of mass 100 g is suspended in a car, moving on a circular track of radius 100 m with uniform speed $10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. If the pendulum makes small oscillation in a radial direction

about its equilibrium position, then its time period can be given by $T=2 \pi / \alpha^{1 / 4}$. The value of $\alpha$ is

[Take, $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ ]

A.

11

B.

110

C.

101

D.

1100

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 18th July Evening Shift

A simple pendulum consists of a small sphere of mass $m$ suspended by a thread of length $l$. The sphere carries a positive charge $q$. The pendulum is allowed to do small oscillations in uniform electric field $E$ with direction vertically upwards. The time period of oscillation is

A.

$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{1}{g}}$

B.

$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{m l}{q E}}$

C.

$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{1}{g+\frac{q}{m} E}}$

D.

$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{1}{g-\frac{q}{m} E}}$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 18th July Morning Shift

A body starting at $t=0$ from origin oscillates simple harmonically with a period of 4 s . After what time will its kinetic energy by $75 \%$ of its total energy?

A.

$1 / 2 \mathrm{~s}$

B.

$1 / 3 \mathrm{~s}$

C.

$1 / 4 \mathrm{~s}$

D.

1 s

2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 5th July Morning Shift

A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with an instantaneous displacement $x=A \sin ^2\left(\omega t-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$. The time period of oscillation of the particle is

A.
$\frac{2 \pi}{\omega}$
B.
$\frac{\pi}{\omega}$
C.
$\frac{\pi}{2 \omega}$
D.
$\frac{\omega}{2 \pi}$