Oscillations Q6. A body is executing S.H.M.

When the
displacements from the mean position are 4 cm and
5 cm, the corresponding velocities of the body are
Q1.A particle moving along the X-axis, executes 10 cm per sec and 8 cm per sec. Then the time
simple harmonic motion then the force acting on it period of the body is
is given by (a) 2 π sec
(a) – A kx (b) π/2 sec
(b) A cos (kx) (c) π sec
(c) A exp (– kx) (d) (3π /2)sec
(d) Akx
Q7. A simple pendulum is suspended from the roof
Q2. A particle, with restoring force proportional to of a trolley which moves in a horizontal direction
displacement and resistve force proportional to with an acceleration a, then the time period is given
velocity is subjected to a force F sin ω0. If the 𝑙
amplitude of the particle is maximum for ω = ω1 by T = 2𝜋√( ) , where g is equal to
𝑔
and the energy of the particle is maximum for ω = (a)g
ω2, then (b) g- a
(a) ω1 = ω0 and ω2 ≠ ω0 (c) g+a
(b) ω1 = ω0 and ω2 = ω0
(d) √𝑔2 + 𝑎2
(c) ω1 ≠ ω0 and ω2 = ω0
(d) ω1 ≠ ω0 and ω2 ≠ ω0
Q8. If a simple harmonic oscillator has got a
displacement of 0.02 m and acceleration equal to
Q3. A mass m is suspended from a two coupled
2.0 m/s2 at any time, the angular frequency of the
springs, connected in series. The force constant for
oscillator is equal to
springs are k1 and k2. The time period of the
(a) 10 rad/s
suspended mass will be
(b) 0.1 rad/s
𝑚
(a) T = 2√𝑘 (c) 100 rad/s
1 −𝑘2
(d) 1 rad/s
𝑚𝑘1𝑘2
(b) T = 2√ 𝑘
1 +𝑘2
Q9. A simple harmonic oscillator has an amplitude
𝑚
(c) T = 2√𝑘 A and time period T. The time required by it to
1 +𝑘2
travel from x = a to x = a/2 is
𝑚(𝑘1+𝑘2)
(d) T = 2√ (a) T/6
𝑘1 𝑘2
(b) T/4
(c) T/3
Q4. The composition of two simple harmonic
(d) T/2
motions of equal periods at right angle to each
other and with a phase difference of S results in the
Q10. A wave has S.H.M (Simple Harmonic Motion)
displacement of the particle along
whose period is 4 seconds while another wave
(a) circle
which also possess SHM has its period 3 seconds. If
(b) figures of eight
both are combined, then the resultant wave will
(c) straight line
have the period equal to
(d) ellipse
(a) 4 seconds
(b) 5 seconds
Q5. The angular velocity and the amplitude of a
(c) 12 seconds
simple pendulum is ω and a respectively. At a
(d) 3 seconds
displacement x from the mean position if its kinetic
energy is T and potential energy is V, then the ratio
Q11. A body executes S.H.M with an amplitude A. At
of T to V is
(𝑎 2 −𝑥 2𝜔 2)
what displacement from the mean position is the
(a) 𝑥 2𝜔 2 potential energy of the body is one fourth of its total
𝑥 2𝜔 2 energy?
(b) (𝑎2−𝑥 2𝜔2)
(a) A/4
(𝑎 2−𝑥 2)
(c) (b) A/2
𝑥2
𝑥2 (c) 3A/4
(d) (𝑎2 (d) Some other fraction of A.
−𝑥 2)
 frequency act on a particle at right angles i.e., along
Q12. Which one of the following is a simple x and y axis. If the two amplitudes are equal and the
harmonic motion? phase difference is π/2, the resultant motion will be
(a) Ball bouncing between two rigid vertical walls (a) a circle
(b) Particle moving in a circle with uniform speed (b) an ellipse with the major axis along y-axis
(c) Wave moving through a string fixed at both ends (c) an ellipse with the major axis along x-axis
(d) Earth spinning about its own axis. (d) a straight line inclined at 45° to the x-axis

Q13. A particle is subjected to tow mutually Q19. A hollow sphere is filled with water. It is hung
perpendicular simple harmonic motion such that its by a long thread. As the water flows out of a hole at
x and y coordinates are given by the bottom, the period of oscillation will
𝜋
x = 2 sin 𝜔t; y = 2 sin(𝜔𝑡 + ) (a) first increase and then decrease
4
(b) first decrease and then increase
The path of the particle will be
(c) go on increasing
(a) a straight line
(d) go on decreasing
(b) a circle
(c) an ellipse
Q20. Two simple pendulums of length 5m and 20m
(d) a parabola
respectively are given small linear displacement in
one direction at the same time. They will again be in
Q14. In a simple harmonic motion, when the
the phase when the pendulum of shorter length has
displacement is one-half the amplitude, what
completed ....... oscillations
fraction of the total energy is kinetic?
(a) 5
(a) 0
(b) 1
(b) ¼
(c) 2
(c) ½
(d) 3
(d) 3/4
Q21. A mass m is vertically suspended from a
Q15. A linear harmonic oscillator of force constant
spring of negligible mass; the system oscillates with
2 × 106 N/m and amplitude 0.01 m has a total
a frequency n. What will be the frequency of the
mechanical energy of 160 J. Its
system, if a mass 4 m is suspended from the same
(a) maximum potential energy is 160 J
spring?
(b) maximum potential energy is 100 J
(a) n/4
(c) minimum potential energy is zero
(b) 4n
(d) minimum potential energy is 100 J
(c) n/2
(d) 2n
Q16. A particle starts simple harmonic motion from
the mean position. Its amplitude is A and time
Q22. The time period of a simple pendulum is 2
period is T. What is its displacement when its speed
seconds. If its length is increased by 4-times, then
is half of its maximum speed
√2
its period becomes
(a) 3
A (a) 16 s
√3 (b) 12 s
(b) 2 A
2
(c) 8 s
(c) A (d) 4 s
√3
𝐴
(d)
√3 Q23. A particle executing S.H.M. has
amplitude0.01m and frequency 60 Hz. The
Q17. If the length of a simple pendulum is increased maximum acceleration of the particle is
by 2%, then the time period (a) 144 π2 m/s2
(a) increases by 2% (b) 120 π2 m/s2
(b) decreases by 2% (c) 80 π2 m/s2
(c) increases by 1% (d) 60 π2 m/s2
(d) decreases by 1%
Q24. Masses MA and MB hanging from the ends of
Q18. Two simple harmonic motions with the same strings of lengths LA and LB are executing simple
harmonic motions. If their frequencies are fA = 2fB, (c) 2/3
then (d) 1/6
(a) LA= 2LB and MA= MB/2
(b) LA= 4LB regardless of masses Q30. When the potential energy of a particle
(c) LA= LB/4 regardless of masses executing simple harmonic motion is one-fourth of
(d) LA= 2LB and MA= 2MB its maximum value during the oscillation, the
displacement of the particle from the equilibrium
Q25. Two simple harmonic motions are given by x position in terms of its amplitude a is
𝜋
= A sin(ωt+δ) and y = Asin(ωt+δ+ 2 )act on a particle (a) a/4
simultaneously, then the motion of particle will be (b) a/3
(a) circular anti-clockwise (c) a/2
(b) elliptical anti-clockwise (d) 2a/3
(c) elliptical clockwise
(d) circular clockwise Q31. A particle of mass m oscillates with simple
harmonic motion between points x1 and x2 , the
Q26. A simple pendulum of period T has a metal equilibrium position being O. Its potential energy is
bob which is negatively charged. If it is allowed to plotted. It will be as given below in the graph.
oscillate above a positively charged metal plate, its (a)
period will
(a) Remains equal to T
(b) Less than T (b)
(c) Greater than T
(d) Infinite

Q27. There is a body having mass m and performing (c)

S.H.M. with amplitude a. There is a restoring force
F= – kx. The total energy of body depends upon
(a) k, x (d)
(b) k, a
(c) k, a, x
(d) k, a, v
Q32. The potential energy of a simple harmonic
Q28. A body of mass M, executes vertical SHM with oscillator when the particle is half way to its end
period t1 and t2, when separately attached to spring point is
A and Spring B respectively. The period of SHM, (a) 1/2 E
when the body executes SHM, as shown in the (b) 2/3 E
figure is t0. then (c) 1/8 E
(d) 1/4E

Q33. In case of a forced vibration, the resonance

wave becomes very sharp when the
(a) quality factor is small
(a) t0 –1 = t1 –1 + t2 –1 (b) damping force is small
(b) t0 = t1 + t2 (c) restoring force is small
(c) t02 = t12 + t22 (d) applied periodic force is small
(d) t0-2 = t1-2 + t2 -2
Q34. The time period of a mass suspended from a
Q29. The amplitude of a pendulum executing spring is T. If the spring is cut into four equal parts
damped simple harmonic motion falls to 1/3 the and the same mass is suspended from one of the
original value after 100 oscillations. The amplitude parts, then the new time period will be
falls to S times the original value after 200 (a) 2T
oscillations, where S is (b) T/4
(a) 1/9 (c) 2
(b) 1/2 (d) T/2
Q35. Which one of the following statements is true spring constant is 200 N/m. What should be the
for the speed v and the acceleration a of a particle minimum amplitude of the motion so that the mass
executing simple harmonic motion? gets detached from the pan (take g = 10 m/s2) ?
(a) When v is maximum, a is zero
(b) When v is maximum, a is maximum
(c) Value of a is zero, whatever may be the value of
v
(d) When v is zero, a is zero

Q36. Two springs of spring constants k1 and k2 are

(a) 10.0 cm
joined in series. The effective spring constant of the
(b) any value less than 12.0 cm
combination is given by
(c) 4.0 cm
(a) k1 k2 /(k1 + k2 )
(d) 8.0 cm
(b) k1 k2
(c) (k1 + k2) /2
Q42. A particle executes simple harmonic
(d) k1 + k2
oscillation with an amplitude a. The period of
oscillation is T. The minimum time taken by the
Q37. A particle executing simple harmonic motion
particle to travel half of the amplitude from the
of amplitude 5 cm has maximum speed of 31.4
equilibrium position is
cm/s. The frequency of its oscillation is
(a) T/8
(a) 4 Hz
(b) T/12
(b) 3 Hz
(c) T/2
(c) 2 Hz
(d) T/4
(d) 1 Hz
Q43. Two simple harmonic motions of angular
Q38. The potential energy of a long spring when
frequency 100 and 1000 rad s-1 have the same
stretched by 2 cm is U. If the spring is stretched by
displacement amplitude. The ratio of their
8 cm, the potential energy stored in it is
maximum accelerations is:
(a) 8 U
(a) 1: 10
(b) 16 U
(b) 1: 102
(c) U/ 4
(c) 1: 103
(d) 4 U
(d) 1: 104
Q39. The phase difference between the
Q44. A point performs simple harmonic oscillation
instantaneous velocity and acceleration of a particle
of period T and the equation of motion is given by x
executing simple harmonic motion is
= a sin (ωt + π/6). After the elapse of what fraction
(a) π
of the time period the velocity of the point will be
(b) 0.707 π
equal to half of its maximum velocity?
(c) zero
(a) T/8
(d) 0.5 π
(b) T/6
(c) T/3
Q40. The particle executing simple harmonic
(d) T/12
motion has a kinetic energy K0 cos2 ωt. The
maximum values of the potential energy and the
Q45. A simple pendulum performs simple harmonic
total energy are respectively
motion about x =0 with an amplitude a and time
(a) K0 /2 and K0
period T. The speed of the pendulum at x = a/2 will
(b) K0 and 2K0
be:
(c) K0 and K0
(a) πa/T
(d) 0 and 2K0 .
(b) 3π2 a/T
(c) πa√3/ T
Q41. A mass of 2.0 kg is put on a flat pan attached to
(d) πa√3 / 2T
a vertical spring fixed on the ground as shown in
the figure. The mass of spring and the pan is
Q46. Which one of the following equations of
negligible. When pressed slightly and released the
motion represents simple harmonic motion?
mass executes a simple harmonic motion. The
(a) Acceleration = – k(x + a)
(b) Acceleration = k(x + a)
(c) Acceleration = kx
(d) Acceleration = – k0 x + k1 x2

Q47. A block of mass M is attached to the lower end

of a vertical spring. The spring is hung from a (c)
ceiling and has force constant value k. The mass is
released from rest with the spring initially
unstretched. The maximum extension produced in
the length of the spring will be:
(a) 2 Mg/k
(b) 4 Mg/k
(c) Mg/2k
(d)
(d) Mg/k

Q48. The displacement of A particle along the x-axis

is given by x = a sin2 ωt. The motion of the particle
corresponds to:
(a) simple harmonic motion of frequency ω/π
(b) simple harmonic motion of frequency 3ω/2π
(c) non simple harmonic motion
(d) simple harmonic motion of frequency ω/2π Q51. Out of the following function, representing
motion particle , which represents SHM ?
Q49. The period of oscillation of a mass M (A) y = sin 𝜔t – cos 𝜔t
suspended from a spring of negligible mass is T. If (B) y = sin3𝜔𝑡
3𝜋
along with it another mass M is also suspended, the (c) y = 5 cos ( 4 − 3𝜔𝑡)
period of oscillation will now be (d) y= 1+𝜔𝑡+𝜔2t2
(a) T (a) Only (A)
(b) T/ √2 (b) Only (D) does not represent SHM
(c) 2T (c) Only (A) and (C)
(d) √2 T (d) Only (A) and (B)

Q50. A particle of mass m is released form rest and Q52. Two particles are oscillating along two close
follows a parabolic path as shown Assuming that parallel straight lines side by side, with the same
the displacement of the mass from the origin is frequency and amplitudes. They pass each other,
small, which graph correctly depicts the position of moving in opposite directions when their
the particle as a function of time. displacement is half of the amplitude. The mean
positions of the two particles lie on a straight line
perpendicular to the paths of the two particles. The
phase difference is
(a) 0
(b) 2π/3
(a) (c) π
(d) π/6

Q53. The damping force on an oscillator is directly

proportional to the velocity. The units of the
constant of proportionality are:
(a) kgms-1
(b)
(b) kgms-2
(c) kgs-1
(d) kgs
Q54. The equation of a simple harmonic wave is y = A0 + Asin𝜔t + Bcos𝜔t
given by Then the amplitude of its oscillation is given by :
(1) A0 + √𝐴2 + 𝐵2
𝜋
y = 3 sin (50t-x) (2) √𝐴2 + 𝐵2
2
Where x and y are in meters and t is in seconds. The 2
(3) √𝐴 + (𝐴 + 𝐵)2
ratio of maximum particle velocity to the wave 0
(4) A + B
velocity is
(a) 2π
60. Average velocity of a particle executing SHM in
(b) 3/2 π
one complete vibration is :
(c) 3 π 𝐴𝜔
(d) 2/3 π (1) 2
(2) A𝜔
Q55. A particle of mass m oscillates along x-axis 𝐴𝜔 2
(3) 2
according to equation x = a sin ωt. The nature of the (4) Zero
graph between momentum and displacement of the
particle is 61. The phase difference between displacement and
(a) straight line passing through origin acceleration of a particle in a simple harmonic
(b) circle motion is :
(c) hyperbola 
(d) ellipse (1) rad
2
(2) zero
56. A spring of force constant k is cut into lengths of (3)  rad
ratio 1 : 2 : 3. They are connected in series and the
3
new force constant is k'. Then they are connected in (4)
parallel and force constant is k¢¢ . Then k' : k’’ is 2

(1) 1 : 9 62. A body is executing simple harmonic motion

(2) 1 : 11 with frequency 'n', the frequency of its potential
(3) 1 : 14 energy is
(4) 1 : 16 (1) 4n
(2) n
57. A particle executes linear simple harmonic (3) 2n
motion with an amplitude of 3 cm. When the (4) 3n
particle is at 2 cm from the mean position, the
magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its 63. A spring is stretched by 5 cm by a force 10 N.
acceleration. Then its time period in seconds is The time period of the oscillations when a mass of 2
√5 kg is suspended by it is
(1) 2𝜋
4𝜋
(1) 0.628 s
(2) (2) 0.0628 s
√5
(3)
2𝜋 (3) 6.28 s
√3 (4) 3.14 s
√5
(4) 𝜋
(
58. A pendulum is hung from the roof of a
sufficiently high building and is moving freely to
and fro like a simple harmonic oscillator. The
acceleration of the bob of the pendulum is 20 m/s2
at a distance of 5 m from the mean position. The
time period of oscillation is
(1) 2πs
(2) πs
(3) 1 s
(4) 2 s

59. The displacement of a particle executing simple

harmonic motion is given by
Solutions :
𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 2.0
Q8. (a) 𝜔2 =𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 0.02
Q1. (a) For simple harmonic motion, F = -kx. Here, k
𝜔2 = 100 or 𝜔 = 10 rad/s
= Ak.
Q9.
Q2.
(a)
(c) At maximum energy of the particle, velocity 𝜋
resonance take place, which occurs when frequency θi = 2
5𝜋
of external periodic force is equal to natural θf = 6
frequency of undammed vibrations, 2𝜋 5𝜋 𝜋
t= −
i.e. 𝜔2 = 𝜔0 𝑇 6 2
5𝜋−3𝜋
Further, amplitude resonance takes place at a = 6
frequency of external force which is less than the 2𝜋
t=
2𝜋
frequency of undamped natural vibrations, ie. 𝜔1 ≠ 𝑇
𝑇
6

𝜔0 = 6

Q3. Q10. (c)

(d) The effective spring constant of two springs in Beats are produced. Frequency of beats will be
series 1 1
- =
1
𝑘 𝑘 3 4 12
K = 𝑘 1+𝑘2 Hence time period = 12s
1 2
Time period ,
𝑇𝑇
𝑚 𝑚(𝑘1+𝑘2) [Frequency of combined S.H.M = 𝑇 1− 2𝑇
T = 2 √ 𝐾 = 2√ 𝑘1 𝑘2
2 1
3×4
=
4−3
Q4. (c) x = a sin 𝜔t = 12s
And y = b sin (𝜔𝑡+𝜋) = -b sin 𝜔t
Or Q11. (b)
1
𝑥 𝑦
= - 𝑏 or y = - 𝑎x
𝑏
P.E = 2Mω2x2
𝑎
1
It is an equitation of a straight line. = E
4
1 1
= ( Mω2A2)
Q5. (c) 4 2
1
1
P.E V = 2m𝜔2x2 where total energy E = 2Mω2A2
1 ∴ x = 2A
And K.E T = 2m𝜔2(a2 - x2)
𝑇 𝑎 2−𝑥 2
= Q12. (c)
𝑉 𝑥2
A wave moving through a string fixed at both ends,
Q6. (c) is a transverse wave formed as a result of simple
harmonic motion of particles of the string.
v = ω√𝐴2 − 𝑥 2
⇒ 8 = ω√𝐴2 − 25 𝜋
Q13. (c) As phase difference = 4 , the resultant path
&
of particle is an ellipse
10=ω√𝐴2 − 16
8 𝐴2 −25
⇒(10)2 = 𝐴2 −16 Q14.
16 𝐴2 −25 In case of SHM
⇒ 25 = 𝐴2 −16
1
16A2−256 =25A2−625 KE = 2mω2(a2−x2)
⇒9A2=369A2=41 and at x=a/2
1
⇒8=ω√41 − 25 KE= mω2[a2−(a/2)2]
2
⇒8 = 4ω 3 1
=4[2mω2a2]
2𝜋
∴ω = 2 = 𝑇 = π sec 1
Total energy = mω2a2
2
𝐾𝐸
Q7. (d) The effective value of acceleration due to ∴ Fraction of total energy = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦
gravity is √(𝑎 2 + 𝑔2 )
 3 1
[ 𝑚𝜔 2𝑎 2 ] first increases and decreases. As T ∝ √𝑙 ,so time
= 4 21
2
𝑚𝜔𝑎 2 period first increases and then decreases.
3
=4
Q20. (c)
It is given that,
Q15.
Length of first pendulum, l1=5m
(a) k = 2×106 N/m
Length of second pendulum,l2=20m
Amplitude (A) =0.01 m
Time period is given by:
Total mechanical energy = 160 J
𝑙
As we know that total mechanical energy is equal to T1=2π√ 𝑔1
total maximum potential energy.
1 5 1
Maximum K.E = 2 ka2 T1 =2π√10 = 2π√2 .......(1)
1
= 2×(2×106) ×(0.01)2 20
T1 =2π√10 = 2π√2 ........(2)
=100J
Solving equation (1) and (2)
Q16. T1 =√2π
(b) The displacement at which the speed in n times T2=2√2π
the maximum speed is given by so,
y = a√1 − 𝑛2 ] T2 = 2T1
The value of n is 2
Q17.
𝑙
(c) We know that T =2𝜋√𝑔 Q21.
∆𝑇 1 𝑘
× 100 n = 2𝜋 √𝑚
𝑇
1 ∆𝑇
= × 100 1
n’ = 2𝜋 √4𝑚
𝑘
2 𝑇
If length is increased by 2% , time period increases
1 1 𝑘
by 1% = 2  2𝜋 √𝑚
On putting the value of n ,
Q18. (a) 𝑛
We get n’ = 2
The two simple harmonic motions can be given by
X = asinωt ?...(i) and
𝜋
y=a sin(ωt+ 2 ) y Q22. (d)
𝑙
=a cosωt ...(ii) T = 2√𝑔 T ∝ √𝑙
On squaring and adding Eqs. (i) and (ii),
If l is increased by 4 times , time period will
we obtain x2+y2=a2(sin2ωt+cos2ωt)
increase by two times.
or x2+y2=a2
This is the equation of a circular motion with radius
Q23. (a)
a. NOTE: Simple harmonic motion is of two types :
Maximum acceleration = aw2
1. Linear simple harmonic motion
= a×4π2n2
2. Angular simple harmonic motion
= 0.01×4(π)2×(60)2
= 144π2m/sec
Q19. (a)
Time period of simple pendulum
Q24. (c)
𝑙
T = 2√(𝑔)  √𝑙 where l is effective 1 𝑔
f=2𝜋 √ 𝑙
Length. 1
[i.e. distance between centre of suspension and f∝
√𝑙
centre of gravity of bob]
Initially centre of gravity is at the centre of sphere. 𝑓𝐴 𝑙
= √ 𝑙𝐵
When water leaks the centre of gravity down until 𝑓𝐵 𝐴

it is half filled, then it begins to go up and finally it

again goes at the centre. That is effective length 2𝑓𝐵 𝑙
⟹ =√𝐵
𝑓𝐵 𝑙𝐴
 𝑚
𝑙𝐵
t1 = 2√𝑘
⟹4=𝑙 1
𝑚
𝐴
𝑡12 = (2)2𝑘 ….(i)
1
𝑙𝐵
⟹ ℓA = 4
Time period of spring B is
𝑚
Q25. (d) T2 = 2√𝑘
2
Given, x=Asin(ωt+δ)... (i) 𝑚
𝜋 𝑡22 = (2)2𝑘 ….(ii)
and y=Asin(ωt+δ+ 2 ) 2

= Acos(ωt+δ)...(ii) We know that,

Squaring and adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get The spring connected in parallel
x2+y2 = A2[sin2(ωt+δ)+cos2(ωt+δ)] So, the resultant of spring is
or x2+y2=A2 k0 = k1 +k2
which is the equation of a circle . We need to calculate the time period of spring
Now, On addition equaton (I) and (II)
1 1 1 𝑘1 1 𝑘2
At (ωt+δ)=0,x=0,y=0 𝑡12
+ 𝑡 2 = (2𝜋)2 𝑚
+ (2𝜋)2 𝑚
2
𝜋
At (ωt+δ)= 2 ,x=A,y=0
1 1 1 1
At (ωt+δ)=π,x=0,y=−A + 𝑡 2 = (2𝜋)2 𝑚(k1+ k2)
3𝜋 𝑡12 2
At (ωt+δ)= 2 ,x=−A,y=0
At (ωt+δ)=2π,x=A,y=0 1 1 1 1
+ = (2𝜋)2 𝑚(k0)
𝑡12 𝑡22
From the above data, the motion of a particle is a
circle transversed in clockwise direction 𝑡1−2 + 𝑡2−2 = 𝑡0−2

Hence, The period of SHM when the body executes

SHM is

Q29. (a) In damped harmonic oscillator, amplitude

falls exponentially.
After 100 oscillations amplitude falls to 1/3 times.
After next 100 oscillations i.e. after 200 oscillations
1 2 1
amplitude falls to ( ) = times.
3 9

Q26. (b) Q30. (b)

When a negatively charged pendulum oscillates 𝑈
1
𝑚𝜔 2𝑦 2
over a positively charged plate then effective value = 2
1
𝑈𝑚𝑎𝑥 𝑚𝜔 2 𝑎 2
2
𝐼 𝑦2
of g increases so according to T=2π√𝑔 , T decreases. ⇒ =
1
4 𝑎2
𝑎
⇒y=2
Q27. (b)
1
Total energy U=2Ka2 Q31. (b)
Potential energy of particle performing SHM varies
Q28. (d) parabolically in such a way that at mean position it
Mass of body = M becomes zero and maximum at extreme position.
Time period of spring A = t₁
Time Period of spring B = t₂ Q32. (d)
We know that, Potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
1
The time period of spring is U = mω2y2
2
T = 2√ 𝑘
𝑚
Kinetic energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
1
K = 2 mω2(A2−y2)
Where, m = mass of body
k = spring constant Here y= displacement from mean position
Time period of spring A is A= maximum displacement (or amplitude) from
mean position
Total energy is
E=U+K 1
U′ = 2K(8)2
1 1
= 2mω2y2 +2 mω2(A2−y2) 𝑈′ 8 2
1
⇒ 𝑈
= (2) = 16
= 2 mω2A2
⇒ U′ = 16U
When the particle is half way to its end point ie, at
half of its amplitude then Q39. (d)
y=A/2 Let y = A sin 𝜔t
Hence, potential energy 𝑑𝑦
vinst = 𝑑𝑡 = A𝜔 cos 𝜔t = A𝜔 sin(𝜔t+ /2)
1 𝐴 2
U=2 mω2 ( 2 )
1 1
= ( mω2A2) Acceleration = -A𝜔2 sin 𝜔t
4 2
𝐸 = A𝜔2 sin(+𝜔t)
U=4
Q40. (c)
Q33. (b) We have U +K =E
The resonance wave becomes very sharp when Where , U = potential energy ,
damping force is small. K = Kinetic energy
E = Total energy
Q34. (d) Also, we know that , in S.H.M when potentital
T=2π√
𝑚 energy is maximum , K.E is zero and vice versa
𝑘
Umax + 0 = E
Umax = E
When the spring is cut into four equal parts, the Further,
spring constant of one part will becomes 4k, 1
K.E = 2 𝜇𝜔2a2 cos2𝜔t
therefore the new time period will become
But by question,
𝑚
K.E = K0 cos2𝜔t
T′ = 2π √𝑘 ′ 1
K0 =2m𝜔2a2
1
T = 2π √
𝑚 Hence total energy E = 2 m𝜔2a2 = k0
4𝐾
𝑇 Umax = K0 & E = K0
T′ =
2
Q41.(a)
Q35. (a) when v is maximum , a is zero Mass gets detached at the upper extreme position
v = √𝐴2 − 𝑥 2 ; a = 𝜔2 x when pan returns to its mean position
vmax at x= 0, but at x = 0 , a = 0 R = mg – m𝜔2a = 0
i.e. g = 𝜔2a
2×10
Q36. (a) a= [As = 𝜔2 = k/m ]
1 1 1 200
𝑘
= 𝑘 +𝑘 a = 1/10 m = 10 cm
𝑒𝑞 1 2
1 𝑘1 +𝑘2
=
𝑘𝑒𝑞 𝑘1 𝑘2 Q42. (b)
Equation of a SHM is given by X=Asin(ωt)
1 𝑘 𝑘 2𝜋
𝑘𝑒𝑞
= 𝑘 1+𝑘2 Here ω =
1 2 𝑇
Time to travel half of the amplitude
𝐴
Q37. (d) 2
= Asin(ωt)
In S.H.M, ⇒ ωt = 6
𝜋

vmax = A 𝑇
𝜔 = A(2𝜋f) ⇒t = 12
𝑣𝑚𝑎𝑥
f = 2𝜋𝐴 This is the minimum time taken by the particle to
31.4 travel half of the amplitude from the equilibrium
= 2(3.14)5
position.
= 1 Hz
Q43. (b)
Q38. (b)
1
U = K(2)2 and
2
Maximum acceleration of a particle in the simple and a=dv/dt =2aω2cos2ωt
harmonic motion is directly proportional to the Here, a is not directly proportional to (−x) which is
square of angular frequency i.e. a condition for SHM.
𝑎1 𝑤2 (100)2 1
= 𝑤12 = (1000)2 = 100
𝑎2 2 Q49. (d)
𝑚
a1 : a2 = 1 : 102. T =2√
𝑘
𝑇1 𝑀
Q44. (d) 𝑇2
= √𝑀1
2
𝜋
X=asin(ωt+ 6 ) 𝑀
𝛿𝑥 𝜋
T2 = T1√𝑀2
v= =aωcos(ωt+ ) 1
𝛿𝑡 6
2𝑀
Maximum v=aω = T1√
𝑉 𝜋 𝑀
v= 𝑚𝑎𝑥 = Aωcos(ωt+ 6 )
2 T2 = T1√2
𝜋 1
cos(ωt+ ) = = √2 T (where T1 = T)
6 2
𝜋
ωt=6
2𝜋 Q50. (d)
ω= The given velocity – position graph depicts that
𝑇
2𝜋 𝜋
t=6 themotion of the particle is SHM., In SHM, at t = 0, v
𝑇
𝑇 =0 and X = Xmax So option (a) is correct.
t=
12

Q51. (c)
Q45. (c) Only function given in (A) & (C) represent SHM
As simple pendulum performs simple harmonic
motion. Q52. (b)
∴velocity,v = 𝜔 √𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 In fig (1) particles at a mean position.In fig(2)
At, x = a/2 particles staring some displacement but crossing
2𝜋
√𝑎 2 − (𝑎 )
2 each other in opposite direction.
v= 𝑇 2 STEP2:
2𝜋 √3𝑎 2 Now if the displacement of two particle
=
𝑇 2
𝑎√3
x1=Asin(ωt)
= 𝑇 x2=Asin(ωt)
𝐴  5
For x1= 2 ,ωt = 6…, 6
…,…
Q46. (a) 𝐴  5
x2=2 ,ωt = 6., π
a = -kX, X = x +a. 6
In simple harmonic motion acceleration is directly From fig (2) we can say point A and B
proportional to the displacement form the mean corresponding ωt=65π,ωt=6π So phase
position. Also the acceleration is in the opposite difference (65π−6π)=32π
direction of displacement.

Q47. (d)
Restoring force, f’ = -kx
Where x is the extension produced in the spring [N.B → Before starting motion of ' 2 '...particle ' 1 '
Weight of the mass acting downward =Mg goes to right extreme end and while '1 returning to
In equilibrium mean position particle '2' starts its motion and the
kx= Mg point of equal displacements are A and B]
𝑀𝑔
x= 𝑘
Q53. (c)
Q48. (a) Fv
Given, X=asin2ωt F = kv
𝐹
or X=a(
1−cos 2𝜔𝑡
) [∵cos2θ=1−2sin2θ] k=𝑣
2
[𝑘𝑔𝑚𝑠 −2]
or X = 2 −
𝑎 𝑎 cos 2𝜔𝑡 [k] = [𝑚𝑠 −2]
= kgs-1
2
𝑑𝑥
Now, V = = aωsin2ωt
𝑑𝑡
Q54. (b) T=
2𝜋
𝜔
From the wave equations, we know that 2𝜋
= 2
vmax= aω
v = nλ = πS
𝑉𝑚𝑎𝑥 𝑎𝜔 𝑎(2𝑛) 2𝑎 2𝑎 59 (2)
= = = = 2𝜋
𝑣 𝑛𝜆 𝑛𝜆 𝜆
𝐾
𝜋
= Ka = 2 ×3
3𝜋
= 2
π

Q55. (d)
As
𝑣2 𝑦2
+ =1
𝑎 2𝜔 2 𝑎2

y=A0 + A sin ωt + B sin ωt

This is the equilibrium of ellipse. Hence graph is an
Equate SHM
ellipse. P versus is similar to V versus x graph.
y′ =y−A0 =A sin ωt + B cos ωt

Resultant amplitude
56 (2)
𝑙 𝑙 𝑙 R = √𝑨𝟐 + 𝑩𝟐 + 𝟐𝑨𝑩𝒄𝒐𝒔𝟗𝟎𝟎
Length of the spring segment = 6 , 3 , 2
= √𝑨𝟐 + 𝑩𝟐
60 (4)
1
As we know , K ∝
𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑦𝑗 −𝑦𝑖
So spring constant for spring segment will be 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑙
= 𝑇
K1 = 6K
K2 = 3K =0
K3= 2K 61 (3)

So in parallel combination Displacement (x) of SHM

x=A sin(ωt+ϕ)…(i)
K” = K1 + K2 + K3 𝒅𝒙
=Aωcos(ωt+ϕ)
= 11K 𝒅𝒕
𝒅𝟐
Acceleration (a) = 𝒅𝒙𝟐
In series combination a=−ω2 A sin(ωt+ϕ)
a= ω2 Asin(ωt+ϕ+π)…(ii)
K’ = K (As it will become original spring)
from (1) & (2), phase difference between
So, K’ : K” = 1 : 11 displacement and acceleration is π
62 (3)
57 (2)
Displacement equation of SHM of frequency
A = 3 cm
'n' x = Asin(ωt) = Asin(2πnt)
x = 2 cm
Now,
As per question , |𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 | = |𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛| 1 1
i.e , Potential energy U = kx2 = kA2 sin2(2πnt)
2 2
1 1−cos(2𝜋(2𝑛)𝑡
𝜔√𝐴2 − 𝑥 2 = 𝜔2x = 2kA2[ ]
2
√𝐴2−𝑥 2
𝜔 = So frequency of potential energy = 2n
𝑥
2𝜋
T= 𝜔 63(1) we know, spring force , F = kx
2
= 2𝜋 ( ) where k is spring constant.
√5
4𝜋 here F = spring force = 10 N
=
√5 and x = elongation of spring = 5cm = 0.05 m
∴ 10 = k × 0.05
⇒ 10 × 20 = k
58 (2)
⇒ k = 200 N/m
|a| = 𝜔2 y
now the time period of the oscillations
20 = 𝜔2 (5) is given by,
𝜔 = 2 rad/s
 𝑚
T= 2𝜋√
𝑘
2𝑘𝑔
= 2𝜋 √200𝑁/𝑚
2𝜋
= sec
10
2×3.14
= sec
100
= 0.628 sec