Simple Harmonic Motion

2022 Q151 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

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 Q152 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

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 Q153 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

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.
$\frac{\omega}{2 \pi}$
2022 Q154 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the amplitude of a lightly damped oscillator decreases by $1.5 \%$ then the mechanical energy of the oscillator lost in each cycle is

A.
1.5%
B.
0.75%
C.
6%
D.
3%
2022 Q155 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A body is executing S.H.M. At a displacement $x$ its potential energy is 9 J and at a displacement $y$ its potential energy is 16 J . The potential energy at displacement $(x+y)$ is

A.
25 J
B.
5 J
C.
49 J
D.
7 J
2022 Q156 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A hydrometer executes simple harmonic motion when it is pushed down vertically in a liquid of density $\rho$. If the mass of hydrometer is $m$ and the radius of the hydrometer tube is $r$, then the time period of oscillation is

A.
$T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{\pi^2 \rho g}}$
B.
$T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\pi \pi^2 \rho g}{m}}$
C.
$T=\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{m}{\pi \pi^2 \rho g}}$
D.
$T=\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{\pi \pi^2 \rho g}{m}}$
2022 Q157 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

An object undergoing simple harmonic motion takes 0.5 s to travel from one point of zero velocity to the next such point. The angular frequency of the motion is

A.
$\pi \mathrm{~rad} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
B.
$2 \pi \mathrm{~rad} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
C.
$3 \pi \mathrm{~rad} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
D.
$\frac{\pi}{2} \mathrm{~rad} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
2022 Q158 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A cone with half the density of water is floating in water as shown in figure. It is depressed down by a small distance $\delta(\ll< H)$ and released. The frequency of simple harmonic oscillations of the cone is

AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 43 English

A.
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{6 g}{H} \frac{1}{4^{\frac{1}{3}}}}$
B.
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{3 g}{H} \frac{1}{4^{\frac{1}{3}}}}$
C.
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{6 g}{2 H}}$
D.
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{g}{H}}$
2021 Q159 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
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 81 English
A.
10 m/s2
B.
5 m/s2
C.
4 m/s2
D.
9.8 m/s2
2021 Q160 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
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 Q161 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
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 Q162 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
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 86 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 86 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 86 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 86 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 86 English Option 4
2021 Q163 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
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 Q164 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
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.
$y = {a \over 2}$
2021 Q165 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In a simple harmonic oscillation, what fraction of total mechanical energy is in the form of kinetic energy, when the particle is midway between mean and extreme position.
A.
${1 \over 2}$
B.
${3 \over 4}$
C.
${1 \over 3}$
D.
${1 \over 4}$
2021 Q166 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
T0 is the time period of a simple pendulum at a place. if the length of the pendulum is reduced to ${1 \over {16}}$ times of its initial value, the modified time period is :
A.
4 T0
B.
${1 \over {4}}$ T0
C.
T0
D.
8$\pi$ T0
2021 Q167 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle is making simple harmonic motion along the X-axis. If at a distances x1 and x2 from the mean position the velocities of the particle are v1 and v2 respectively. The time period of its oscillation is given as :
A.
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {{{x_2^2 + x_1^2} \over {v_1^2 - v_2^2}}} $
B.
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {{{x_2^2 + x_1^2} \over {v_1^2 + v_2^2}}} $
C.
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {{{x_2^2 - x_1^2} \over {v_1^2 + v_2^2}}} $
D.
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {{{x_2^2 - x_1^2} \over {v_1^2 - v_2^2}}} $
2021 Q168 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The function of time representing a simple harmonic motion with a period of ${\pi \over \omega }$ is :
A.
cos($\omega$t) + cos(2$\omega$t) + cos(3$\omega$t)
B.
sin2($\omega$t)
C.
sin($\omega$t) + cos($\omega$t)
D.
3cos$\left( {{\pi \over 4} - 2\omega t} \right)$
2021 Q169 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The time period of a simple pendulum is given by $T = 2\pi \sqrt {{l \over g}} $. The measured value of the length of pendulum is 10 cm known to a 1mm accuracy. The time for 200 oscillations of the pendulum is found to be 100 second using a clock of 1s resolution. The percentage accuracy in the determination of 'g' using this pendulum is 'x'. The value of 'x' to be nearest integer is :-
A.
2%
B.
3%
C.
5%
D.
4%
2021 Q170 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Two particles A and B of equal masses are suspended from two massless springs of spring constants K1 and K2 respectively. If the maximum velocities during oscillations are equal, the ratio of the amplitude of A and B is
A.
${{{K_1}} \over {{K_2}}}$
B.
$\sqrt {{{{K_1}} \over {{K_2}}}} $
C.
${{{K_2}} \over {{K_1}}}$
D.
$\sqrt {{{{K_2}} \over {{K_1}}}} $
2021 Q171 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A block of mass 1 kg attached to a spring is made to oscillate with an initial amplitude of 12 cm. After 2 minutes the amplitude decreases to 6 cm. Determine the value of the damping constant for this motion . (take ln 2 = 0.693)
A.
0.69 $\times$ 102 kg s$-$1
B.
3.3 $\times$ 102 kg s$-$1
C.
1.16 $\times$ 10$-$2 kg s$-$1
D.
5.7 $\times$ 10$-$3 kg s$-$1
2021 Q172 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
For what value of displacement the kinetic energy and potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillation become equal ?
A.
x = ${A \over 2}$
B.
x = $\pm$ A
C.
x = $\pm$ ${A \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
D.
x = 0
2021 Q173 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Amplitude of a mass-spring system, which is executing simple harmonic motion decreases with time. If mass = 500g, Decay constant = 20 g/s then how much time is required for the amplitude of the system to drop to drop to half of its initial value? (ln 2 = 0.693)
A.
17.32 s
B.
34.65 s
C.
0.034 s
D.
15.01 s
2021 Q174 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Time period of a simple pendulum is T inside a lift when the lift is stationary. If the lift moves upwards with an acceleration g/2, the time period of pendulum will be :
A.
$\sqrt 3 T$
B.
$\sqrt {{2 \over 3}} T$
C.
${T \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
D.
$\sqrt {{3 \over 2}} T$
2021 Q175 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle executes S.H.M., the graph of velocity as a function of displacement is :
A.
a parabola
B.
a helix
C.
an ellipse
D.
a circle
2021 Q176 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : A second's pendulum has a time period of 1 second.

Statement II : It takes precisely one second to move between the two extreme positions.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
2021 Q177 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Assume that a tunnel is dug along a chord of the earth, at a perpendicular distance (R/2) from the earth's centre, where 'R' is the radius of the Earth. The wall of the tunnel is frictionless. If a particle is released in this tunnel, it will execute a simple harmonic motion with a time period :
A.
$2\pi \sqrt {{R \over g}} $
B.
${g \over {2\pi R}}$
C.
${{2\pi R} \over g}$
D.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{g \over R}} $
2021 Q178 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If two similar springs each of spring constant K1 are joined in series, the new spring constant and time period would be changed by a factor :
A.
${1 \over 2},2\sqrt 2 $
B.
${1 \over 4},2\sqrt 2 $
C.
${1 \over 2},\sqrt 2 $
D.
${1 \over 4},\sqrt 2 $
2021 Q179 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Y = A sin($\omega$t + $\phi$0) is the time-displacement equation of a SHM. At t = 0 the displacement of the particle is $Y = {A \over 2}$ and it is moving along negative x-direction. Then the initial phase angle $\phi$0 will be:
A.
${{5\pi } \over 6}$
B.
${{\pi } \over 3}$
C.
${{2\pi } \over 3}$
D.
${{\pi } \over 6}$
2021 Q180 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Two identical springs of spring constant '2k' are attached to a block of mass m and to fixed support (see figure). When the mass is displaced from equilibrium position on either side, it executes simple harmonic motion. The time period of oscillations of this system is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 113 English
A.
$2\pi \sqrt {{m \over k}} $
B.
$\pi \sqrt {{m \over k}} $
C.
$2\pi \sqrt {{m \over {2k}}} $
D.
$\pi \sqrt {{m \over {2k}}} $
2021 Q181 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The point A moves with a uniform speed along the circumference of a circle of radius 0.36 m and covers 30$^\circ$ in 0.1 s. The perpendicular projection 'P' from 'A' on the diameter MN represents the simple harmonic motion of 'P'. The restoration force per unit mass when P touches M will be :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 112 English
A.
9.87 N
B.
0.49 N
C.
50 N
D.
100 N
2021 Q182 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If the time period of a two meter long simple pendulum is 2s, the acceleration due to gravity at the place where pendulum is executing S.H.M. is :
A.
16 m/s2
B.
2$\pi$2 ms$-$2
C.
$\pi$2 ms$-$2
D.
9.8 ms$-$2
2021 Q183 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In the given figure, a body of mass M is held between two massless springs, on a smooth inclined plane. The free ends of the springs are attached to firm supports. If each spring has spring constant k, the frequency of oscillation of given body is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 117 English
A.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{{2k} \over {Mg\sin \alpha }}} $
B.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{k \over {Mg\sin \alpha }}} $
C.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{{2k} \over M}} $
D.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{k \over {2M}}} $
2021 Q184 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
When a particle executes SHM, the nature of graphical representation of velocity as a function of displacement is :
A.
circular
B.
straight line
C.
parabolic
D.
elliptical
2021 Q185 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum is $T = 2\pi \sqrt {{L \over g}} $. Measured value of 'L' is 1.0 m from meter scale having a minimum division of 1 mm and time of one complete oscillation is 1.95 s measured from stopwatch of 0.01 s resolution. The percentage error in the determination of 'g' will be :
A.
1.30%
B.
1.33%
C.
1.13%
D.
1.03%
2021 Q186 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In the given figure, a mass M is attached to a horizontal spring which is fixed on one side to a rigid support. The spring constant of the spring is k. The mass oscillates on a frictionless surface with time period T and amplitude A. When the mass is in equilibrium position, as shown in the figure, another mass m is gently fixed upon it. The new amplitude of oscillations will be :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 118 English
A.
$A\sqrt {{M \over {M - m}}} $
B.
$A\sqrt {{{M - m} \over M}} $
C.
$A\sqrt {{{M + m} \over M}} $
D.
$A\sqrt {{M \over {M + m}}} $
2021 Q187 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A particle of mass 1 kg is hanging from a spring of force constant 100 Nm$-$1. The mass is pulled slightly downward and released so that it executes free simple harmonic motion with time period T. The time when the kinetic energy and potential energy of the system will become equal, is ${T \over x}$. The value of x is _____________.
2021 Q188 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Two simple harmonic motion, are represented by the equations ${y_1} = 10\sin \left( {3\pi t + {\pi \over 3}} \right)$ ${y_2} = 5(\sin 3\pi t + \sqrt 3 \cos 3\pi t)$ Ratio of amplitude of y1 to y2 = x : 1. The value of x is ______________.
2021 Q189 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Two simple harmonic motions are represented by the equations

${x_1} = 5\sin \left( {2\pi t + {\pi \over 4}} \right)$ and ${x_2} = 5\sqrt 2 (\sin 2\pi t + \cos 2\pi t)$. The amplitude of second motion is ................ times the amplitude in first motion.
2021 Q190 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A particle executes simple harmonic motion represented by displacement function as

x(t) = A sin($\omega$t + $\phi$)

If the position and velocity of the particle at t = 0 s are 2 cm and 2$\omega$ cm s$-$1 respectively, then its amplitude is $x\sqrt 2 $ cm where the value of x is _________________.
2021 Q191 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
In the reported figure, two bodies A and B of masses 200 g and 800 g are attached with the system of springs. Springs are kept in a stretched position with some extension when the system is released. The horizontal surface is assumed to be frictionless. The angular frequency will be ____________ rad/s when k = 20 N/m.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 93 English
2021 Q192 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A pendulum bob has a speed of 3 m/s at its lowest position. The pendulum is 50 cm long. The speed of bob, when the length makes an angle of 60$^\circ$ to the vertical will be (g = 10 m/s2) ____________ m/s.
2021 Q193 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A particle performs simple harmonic motion with a period of 2 second. The time taken by the particle to cover a displacement equal to half of its amplitude from the mean position is ${1 \over a}$s. The value of 'a' to the nearest integer is _________.
2021 Q194 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Consider two identical springs each of spring constant k and negligible mass compared to the mass M as shown. Fig. 1 shows one of them and Fig. 2 shows their series combination. The ratios of time period of oscillation of the two SHM is Tb/Ta = $\sqrt x $, where value of x is ___________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 102 English
2021 Q195 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A particle executes S.H.M. with amplitude 'a', and time period 'T'. The displacement of the particle when its speed is half of maximum speed is ${{\sqrt x a} \over 2}$. The value of x is __________.
2021 Q196 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Time period of a simple pendulum is T. The time taken to complete ${5 \over 8}$ oscillations starting from mean position is ${\alpha \over \beta }T$. The value of $\alpha$ is _________.
2021 Q197 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

In case of a forced vibration, the resonance wave becomes very sharp when the

A.
quality factor is small
B.
damping force is small
C.
restoring force is small
D.
applied periodic force is small
2021 Q198 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A particle executing simple harmonic motion along a straight line with an amplitude A, attains maximum potential energy when its displacement from mean position equals

A.
0
B.
$\pm \frac{A}{\sqrt2}$
C.
$\pm A$
D.
$\pm \frac{A}{2}$
2021 Q199 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The bob of a simple pendulum is a spherical hollow ball filled with water. A plugged hole near the bottom of the oscillating bob gets suddenly unplugged. During observation, till water is coming out the time period of oscillation would

A.
remain unchanged
B.
increase towards a saturation value
C.
first increase and then decrease to the original value
D.
first decrease and then increase to the original value
2021 Q200 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A block of mass $\mathrm{l} \mathrm{kg}$ is fastened to a spring of spring constant of $100 ~\mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$. The block is pulled to a distance $x=10 \mathrm{~cm}$ from its equilibrium position $(x=0 \mathrm{~cm})$ on a frictionless surface, from rest at $t=0$. The kinetic energy and the potential energy of the block when it is $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ away from the mean position is

A.
$0.375 \mathrm{~J}, 0.125 \mathrm{~J}$
B.
$0.125 \mathrm{~J}, 0.375 \mathrm{~J}$
C.
$0.125 \mathrm{~J}, 0.125 \mathrm{~J}$
D.
$0.375 \mathrm{~J}, 0.375 \mathrm{~J}$