Oscillations

Question1
A particle executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude A has the
same potential and kinetic energies at the displacement

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.

2√A

B.
A/2

C.

A/√2

D.

A√2

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question2
The two-dimensional motion of a particle, described by cos ω
t is a/an:
A. parabolic path
B. elliptical path
C. periodic motion
D. simple harmonic motion
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.

B, C and D only

B.
A, B and C only

C.

A, C and D only

D.

C and D only

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question3
If x = 5sin (πt + π/3) m represents the motion of a particle executing
simple harmonic motion, the amplitude and time period of motion,
respectively, are

[NEET 2024]
Options:

A.
5cm, 2 s

B.
5m, 2 s

C.
5cm, 1 s

D.

5m, 1 s

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question4
If the mass of the bob in a simple pendulum is increased to thrice its
original mass and its length is made half its original length, then the
new time period of oscillation is x/2 times its original time period. Then
the value of x is:

[NEET 2024]
Options:

A.

√3

B.
√2

C.

2√3

D.

4
Answer: B

Solution:

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Question5
The x - t graph of a particle performing simple harmonic motion is
shown in the figure. The acceleration of the particle at t = 2 s is

[NEET 2023]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:

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Question6
A simple pendulum oscillating in air has a period of √3 s. If it is
completely immersed in non-viscous liquid, having density (1/4)th of the
material of the bob, the new period will be :-

[NEET 2023 mpr]

Options:

A.

2√3 s

B.

C.

2s
D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question7
Two pendulums of length 121cm and 100cm start vibrating in phase. At
some instant, the two are at their mean position in the same phase. The
minimum number of vibrations of the shorter pendulum after which the
two are again in phase at the mean position is:
[NEET-2022]

Options:

A. 11

B. 9

C. 10

D. 8

Answer: A

Solution:
∴ After completion of 11th oscillation of shorter pendulum, it will be in phase with longer pendulum.

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Question8
The restoring force of a spring with a block attached to the free end of
the spring is represented by
[NEET Re-2022]
Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question9
Identify the function which represents a non periodic motion.
[NEET Re-2022]
Options:

A. sin(ωt + π ∕ 4)
−ωt
B. e
C. sin ω t

D. sin ω t + cos ω t

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

Periodic motion is represented by sin& cosine (harmonic functions) functions.

e−ωt is not harmonic function

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Question10
A body is executing simple harmonic motion with frequency 'n', the
frequency of its potential energy is
[NEET 2021]

Options:

A. n

B. 2n

C. 3n

D. 4n

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Equation of displacement of particle executing SHM is given by x = A sin(ωt + ϕ).......(I)
Potential energy of particle executing SHM is given by
1
U = kx2
2
1 2 2
= kA sin (ωt + ϕ) .......(II)
2
From I and II, it is clear that
Time period of x = A sin(ωt + ϕ) is
2π ω
T1= ⇒ frequency n1 =
ω 2π
while time period of x2 = A2sin2(ωt + ϕ) is
π ω
T 2 = ⇒ frequency n2 =
ω π
Hence n2 = 2n1

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Question11
The phase difference between displacement and acceleration of a
particle in a simple harmonic motion is:
(2020)

Options:

3π
A. rad
2

B. π rad
2

C. zero

D. π rad

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
(d) Displacement equation of a SHM
y = A sin(ωt + φ)
dy
∴ Velocity, v = = Aω cos(ωt + φ)
dt
dv
Acceleration, a =
dt
or, a = −Aω2 sin(ωt + φ)
2
∴a = Aω sin(ωt + φ + π)
Hence, phase difference between displacement and acceleration is π.

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Question12
The displacement of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is
given by y = A0 + A sin ω t + B cos ω t. Then the amplitude of its
oscillation is given by
(NEET 2019)

Options:

A. A + B

B. A0 + √ A2 + B2
C. √ A2 + B2

√ A0
2 2
D. + (A + B)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
y = A0 + A sin ω t + B cos ω t
or (y − A0) = A sin ω t + B cos ω t
or y′ = A sin ω t + B cos ω t
= A cos
π
2 ( )
− ωt + B cos ω t

Amplitude = √A 2 2
+ B + 2AB cos
π
2 [ ∵ϕ = π2 ]
= √ A2 + B2

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Question13
Average velocity of a particle executing SHM in one complete vibration
is
(NEET 2019)

Options:

A. zero
Aω
B.
2

C. Aω
2
Aω
D. 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
since the displacement for a complete vibration is zero, therefore the average velocity will be zero.

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Question14
The radius of circle, the period of revolution, initial position and sense
of revolution are indicated in the figure.

y -projection of the radius vector of rotating particle P is

(NEET 2019)
Options:
A. y(t) = 3 cos ( ) , where y in m
πt
2

B. y(t) = −3 cos 2 π t, where y in m

C. y(t) = 4 sin ( ) , where y in m

πt
2

D. y(t) = 3 cos ( 3πt

2 ) , where y in m
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Here T = 4s, A = 3m
2π 2π π
Time period T = ⇒4= ⇒ω=
ω ω 2
When the time is noted from the extreme position,
So, y = A cos(ωt) ⇒ y = 3 cos
π
2
t ( )
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Question15
The distance covered by a particle undergoing SHM in one time period
is (amplitude = A )
(OD NEET 2019)

Options:

A. zero

B. A

C. 2A

D. 4A

Answer: D

Solution:

Let at t = 0
particle is at point P and going towards point Q for one
time period = PQ + QP + PR + RP
=A+A+A+A
= 4A

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Question16
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
−2
acceleration of the bob of the pendulum is 20ms at a distance of 5m
from the mean position. The time period of oscillation is
(NEET 2018)

Options:

A. 2πs

B. π s

C. 2s

D. 1 s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Magnitude of acceleration of a particle moving in a SHM is, |a| = ω2y; where y is amplitude.
⇒20 = ω2(5) ⇒ ω = 2 rad s−1
2π 2π
∴ Time period of oscillation, T = = = πs
ω 2

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Question17
A spring of force constant k is cut into lengths of ratio 1 : 2 : 3. They are
connected in series and the new force constant is k′.Then they are
connected in parallel and force constant is.Then k′ : k′′ is
(2017 NEET)

Options:

A. 1 : 9

B. 1 : 11

C. 1 : 14

D. 1 : 6

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let us assume, the length of spring be l .
When we cut the spring into ratio of length 1 : 2 : 3,
1 2l 3l
we cut three springs of lengths , and with force constant
6 6 6
 kl kl kl kl
∴k1 = = = 6k, k2 = = = 3k
l1 l ∕6 l2 2l ∕ 6
kl kl
k3 = = = 2k
l3 3l ∕ 6
When connected in series,
1 1 1 1 1+2+3 1
= + + = =
k′ 6k 3k 2k 6k k
∴k′ = k
When connected in parallel,k′′ = 6k + 3k + 2k = 11k
k′ k 1
= =
k′′ 11k 11

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Question18
A particle executes linear simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of
3 cm. When the particle is at 2 cm from the mean position, the
magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its acceleration. Then its
time period in seconds is
(2017 NEET)

Options:

√5
A. 2π

B. 4π
√5

C. 2π
√3

√5
D. π

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given, A = 3 cm, x = 2 cm
The velocity of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given as
v = ω√A −x
2 2

and magnitude of its acceleration is

a = ω2x
Given, |v| = | a|
∴ω √ A − x = ω x
2 2 2

ωx = √ A2 − x2 or ω2x2 = A2 − x2
2 2
2 A −x 9−4 5
ω = 2
= =
x 4 4
√5
ω=
2
2π 2 4π
Time period,T = = 2π ⋅ = s
ω √5 √5

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Question19
A body of mass m is attached to the lower end of a spring whose upper
end is fixed. The spring has negligible mass. When the mass m is
slightly pulled down and released, it oscillates with a time period of 3 s.
When the mass m is increased by 1 kg, the time period of oscillations
becomes 5 s. The value of m in kg is
(2016 NEET Phase-II)

Options:

3
A.
4

4
B. 3

C. 16
9

9
D.
16

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Time period of spring - block system,
T = 2π
m
√
k
For given spring,T ∝ √m

√
T1 m1
=
T2 m2
Here,T 1 = 3s, m1 = m, T 2 = 5s, m2 = m + 1, m = ?
3
5 √ mm+ 1 or 259 = mm+ 1
9
25m = 9m + 9 ⇒ 16m = 9 ⇒ m = kg
16

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Question20
A particle is executing SHM along a straight line. Its velocities at
distances x1 and x2 from the mean position are V 1 and V 2, respectively.
Its time period is
(2015)

Options:

A. 2π
√ V 12 + V 22
2
x1 + x2
2
 √
2 2
V1 −V2
B. 2π
x12 − x22

√
2 2
x1 + x2
C. 2π 2 2
V1 +V2

√
2 2
x2 − x1
D. 2π
V 12 − V 22

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In SHM, velocities of a particle at distances x1 and x2 from mean position are given by
V 12 = ω2(a2 − x12)........(i)
V 22 = ω2(a2 − x22)....(ii)
From equations (i) and (ii), we get
2 2 2 2 2
V 1 = V 2 = ω (x2 − x1 )

√
2 2
V1 −V2
ω=
x22 − x12

√
2 2
x2 − x1
∴T = 2π 2 2
V 1
−V2

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Question21
A particle is executing a simple harmonic motion. Its maximum
acceleration is a and maximum velocity is p. Then, its time period of
vibration will be
(2015)

Options:
2
β
A. α

2πβ
B. α

2
β
C. 2
α

D. α
β

Answer: B

Solution:
If A and ω be amplitude and angular frequency of vibration, then
α = ω2A....(i)
and β = ωA.....(ii)
Dividing eqn. (i) by eqn. (ii), we get
α ω2A
= =ω
β ωA
∴Time period of vibration
2π 2π 2πβ
T = = =
ω α α
β
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Question22
The oscillation of a body on a smooth horizontal surface is represented
by the equation,
X = A cos(ωt)
Where X = displacement at time t
ω = frequency of oscillation
Which one of the following graphs shows correctly the variation a with t
?
Here a = acceleration at time
T = time period
(2014)
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Here, X = Acosωt
dX d
∴ Velocity, v = = (A cos ωt) = −Aω sin ωt
dt dt
dv d 2
Acceleration a = = (−Aωsin ωt) = −Aω cos ωt
dt dt
Hence the variation of a with t is correctly shown by graph (c).

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Question23
A particle of mass m oscillates along x -axis according to equation
x = a sin ω t. The nature of the graph between momentum and
displacement of the particle is
(KN NEET 2013)

Options:

A. Circle

B. Hyperbola

C. Ellipse

D. Straight line passing through origin.

Answer: C

Solution:

x
x = a sin ω t or = sin ω t ...(i)
a
dx
Velocity, v = = aω cos ω t
dt
v
= cos ω t ....(ii)
aω
Squaring and adding (i) and (ii), we get
x2 v2 2 2
2
+ 2 2
= sin ωt + cos ωt
a a ω
x2 v2
2
+ 2 2=1
a a ω
It is an equation of ellipse.
Hence, the graph between velocity and displacement is an ellipse.
Momentum of the particle = mv
∴ The nature of graph of the momentum and displacement is same as that of velocity and displacement.

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Question24
Out of the following functions representing motion of a particle which
represents SHM
(1) y = sinωt − cosωt
3
(2) y = sin ωt
(3) y = 5cos ( 3π
2
− 3ωt )
2 2
(4) y = 1 + ωt + ω t
(2011)

Options:

A. Only (1)

B. Only (4) does not represent SHM

C. Only (1) and (3)

D. Only (1) and (2)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
y = sinωt − cosωt
√2 [1
√2
sinωt −
1
√2
cosωt ] = √2sin ( ωt − π2 )
2π
It represents a SHM with time period,T = .
ω
2 1
y = sin ωt = [3sinωt − sin3ωt]
4
2π
It represents a periodic motion with time period T = but not SHM.
ω

y = 5cos ( 3π4 − 3ωt )

= 5cos ( 3ωt −
4 )
3π
[∵cos(−θ) = cosθ]
2π
It represents a SHM with time period, T = .
3ω
2 2
y = 1 + ωt + ω t
It represents a non-periodic motion. Also it is not physically acceptable as the y → ∞ as t → ∞

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Question25
Two particles are oscillating along two close parallel straight lines side
by side, with the same frequency and amplitudes. They pass each other,
moving in opposite directions when their 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
(2011 Mains)
Options:

π
A.
6

B. 0

C. 2π
3

D. π

Answer: C

Solution:

The time taken by the particle to travel from

A T
x = 0 to x = is
2 12
The time taken by the particle to travel from
A T
x = A to x = is
2 6
T T T
Time difference = + =
6 6 3
2π
Phase difference, ϕ = × Time difference
T
2π T 2π
= × =
T 3 3

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Question26
The displacement of a particle along the x axis is given by
2
x = asin ωt.The motion of the particle corresponds to
(2010)

Options:

ω
A. simple harmonic motion of frequency π

3ω
B. simple harmonic motion of frequency π

C. non simple harmonic motion

 ω
D. simple harmonic motion of frequency 2π

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
2
x = asin ωt
=a (1 − cos2ωt
2 )
(∵cos2θ = 1 − 2sin2θ)
a acos2ωt
= −
2 2
dx 2ωasin2ωt
∴ Velocity,v = = = ωasin2ωt
dt 2
dv 2
Acceleration,a = = 2ω acos2ωt
dt
For the given displacement xasin2 = ωt, a ∝ −x
is not satisfied. Hence, the motion of the particle is non simple harmonic motion.
2π π
Note : The given motion is a periodic motion with a time period T = =
2ω ω

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Question27
The period of oscillation of a mass M suspended from a spring of
negligible mass is T. If along with it another mass M is also suspended,
the period of oscillation will now be
(2010)
Options:

A. T

B. T
√2

C. 2T

D. √2 T

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
A mass M is suspended from a massless spring of spring constant k as shown in figure (a).

Then,
Time period of oscillation is T = 2π √ Mk ....(i)
When a another mass M is also suspended with it (a) as shown in figure (b).

Then, Time period of oscillation is

T ′ = 2π √
M +M
k
= 2π
2M
k √
= √2 2π ( √ Mk ) = √2T (Using (i))

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Question28
A simple pendulum performs simple harmonic motion about x = 0 with
an amplitude a and time period T. The speed of the pendulum at x = 2a
will be
(2009)

Options:

πa
A. T

3π2a
B. T

πa√3
C. T

πa√3
D. 2T

Answer: C

Solution:

For simple harmonic motion,v = ω √ a − x

2 2

When x =
a
2
,v=ω a2 −
a2
4
=ω
3 2
4
a√ √
2π 2π √3 π√3a
As ω = , ∴v = ⋅ a⇒v=
T T 2 T

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Question29
Which one of the following equations of motion represents simple
harmonic motion?
Where k, k0, k1 and a are all positive
(2009)
©

Options:

A. Acceleration = −k(x + a)

B. Acceleration = k(x + a)

C. Acceleration = kx

D. Acceleration = −k0x + k1x2

Answer: A

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Question30
Two simple harmonic motions of angular frequency 100 and 1000 rads−1
have the same displacement amplitude. The ratio of their maximum
acceleration is
(2008)

©
Options:

A. 1 : 103

B. 1 : 104

C. 1 : 10
2
D. 1 : 10

Answer: D

Solution:
−1 −1
Here, ω1 = 100 rad s ; ω2 = 1000 rad s
2
amax = ω1 A
1
2
amax = ω2 A
2

amax 2
ω1 (100)
2
1
∴ 1
= 2
= 2
=
amax ω2 (1000) 100
2

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Question31
A particle executes simple harmonic oscillation with an amplitude a.
The period of oscillation is T . The minimum time taken by the particle
to travel half of the amplitude from the equilibrium position is
(2007)

Options:

A. T
8

T
B. 12

C. T2

D. T .
4

Answer: B

Solution:

x(t) = a sin ω t( from the equilibrium position)

a
At x(t) =
2
a2 = a sin(ωt)
⇒sin
π
6 ( )= sin(ωt)

π
or, =
6
2πt
T
∵ω = [2π
T
or t =
T
12 ]
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Question32
A mass of 2.0kg is put on a flat pan attached to a vertical spring fixed on
the ground as shown in the figure. The mass of the spring and the pan
is negligible. When pressed slightly and released, the mass executes a
simple harmonic motion. The spring constant is 200N ∕ m. What should
be the minimum amplitude of the motion so that the mass gets
2
detached from the pan (take g = 10m ∕ s )
(2007)
Options:

A. 10.0cm

B. any value less than 12.0cm

C. 4.0cm

D. 8.0cm.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

The spring has a length l . When m is placed over it, the equilibrium position becomes O′
. If it is pressed from O′ (the equilibrium position) to O", O′O" is the amplitude.
mg 2 × 10
∴ OO′ = = = 0.10m
k 200
mg = kx0
2
If the restoring force mAω > mg, then the mass will move up with acceleration, detached from the pan.
20
i.e., A > gk ∕ m ⇒A > > 0.10m
200
The amplitude >10cm.
i.e. the minimum is just greater than 10cm. (The actual compression will include x0 also. But when talking of amplitude, it
is always from the equilibrium position with respect to which the mass is oscillating.

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Question33
The particle executing simple harmonic motion has a kinetic energy
K 0cos2ωt. The maximum values of the potential energy and the total
energy are respectively
(2007)

Options:

K0
A. 2 and K 0
B. K 0 and 2K 0

C. K 0 and K 0

D. 0 and 2K 0

Answer: C

Solution:

Kinetic energy + potential energy = total energy

When kinetic energy is maximum, potential energy is zero and vice versa.
∴ Maximum potential energy = total energy.
0 + K 0 = K 0( K . E . +P . E . total energy )
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Question34
The phase difference between the instantaneous velocity and
acceleration of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is
(2007)

Options:

A. π

B. 0.707π

C. zero

D. 0.5π

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let y = A sin ω t
dy
dt
= Aω cos ω t = Aω sin ωt +
π
2 ( )
Acceleration = −Aω2 sin ω t
π
The phase difference between acceleration and velocity is
2

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Question35
A rectangular block of mass m and area of cross-section A floats in a
liquid of density \ρ. If it is given a small vertical displacement from
equilibrium it undergoes oscillation with a time period T , then
(2006)
Options:

A. T ∝ 1
√m

B. T ∝ √ρ

C. T ∝ 1
√A

D. T ∝ 1ρ

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Let l be the length of block immersed in liquid as shown in the figure. When the block is floating,
∴mg = Al ρm
If the block is given vertical displacement y then the effective restoring force is
F = −[A(l + y)ρg − mg] = −[A(l + y)ρg − Al ρg]
= −Al ρgy
Restoring force = −[Al ρg]y. As this F is directed towards equilibrium position of block, so if the block is left free, it will
execute simple harmonic motion.
Here inertia factor = mass of block = m
Spring factor = Aρg
∴ Time period, T = 2π
m
Aρg √
i.e., T ∝
1
√A

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Question36
The circular motion of a particle with constant speed is
(2005)

Options:

A. periodic but not simple harmonic

B. simple harmonic but not periodic

C. period and simple harmonic

D. neither periodic nor simple harmonic.

Answer: A
Question37
A particle executing simple harmonic motion of amplitude 5cm has
maximum speed of 31.4cm ∕ s. The frequency of its oscillation is
(2004)

Options:

A. 4H z

B. 3H z

C. 2H z

D. 1H z.

Answer: D

Solution:

a = 5cm, vmax = 31.4cm ∕ s

vmax = ωa ⇒ 31.4 = 2πv × 5
⇒31.4 = 10 × 3.14 × v ⇒v = 1H z.

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Question38
Two springs of spring constant k1 and k2 are joined in series. The
effective spring constant of the combination is given by
(2004)

Options:

A. √k1k2

(k1 + k2)
B. 2

C. k1 + k2

k1k2
D.
(k1 + k2)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
When the spring joined in series, the total extension in spring is
 −F F
⇒y = y1 + y2 = −
k1 k2

⇒y = −F [ k1 + k1 ]
1 2
Thus spring constant in this case becomes
k1k2
k=
k1 + k2

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Question39
Which one of the following statements is true for the speed v and the
acceleration a of a particle executing simple harmonic motion?
(2003)
Options:

A. When v is maximum, a is maximum.

B. Value of a is zero, whatever may be the value of v

C. When v is zero, a is zero.

D. When v is maximum, a is zero.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

In SHM v = Aω sin ωt + ( π
2 ) 2
,a = Aω sin(ωt + π). From this we can easily find out that when v is maximum, then a is
zero.

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Question40
The potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator when the particle
is half way to its end point is
(2003)

Options:

A. 2
3
E
B. 1
8
E

C. 1 E
4

1
D. 2 E

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1 2 2
Potential energy of simple harmonic oscillator = mω y
2
2
a 1 2a
For y = , P.E. = mω
2 2 4
⇒ P.E. =
1 1
4 2 (
2 2
mω a =
E
4 )
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Question41
A particle of mass m oscillates with simple harmonic motion between
points x1 and x2, the equilibrium position beingO. Its potential energy is
plotted. It will be as given below in the graph
(2003)
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
Potential energy of particle performing SHM varies parabolically in such a way that at mean position it becomes zero and
maximum at extreme position.

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Question42
The time period of a mass suspended from a spring is T . If the spring is
cut into four equal parts and the same mass is suspended from one of
the parts, then the new time period will be
(2003)

Options:

T
A. 4

B. T
T
C. 2

D. 2T

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let k be the force constant of spring. If k′ is the force constant of each part, then
1 4
= ⇒ k′ = 4k
k k′
∴ Time period = 2π
m
4k
1
√
= ×2π
2
m
k
=
T
2 √
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Question43
In case of a forced vibration, the resonance peak becomes very sharp
when the
(2003)

Options:

A. damping force is small

B. restoring force is small

C. applied periodic force is small

D. quality factor is small

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Smaller damping gives a taller and narrower resonance peak.

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Question44
Displacement between maximum potential energy position and
maximum kinetic energy position for a particle executing simple
harmonic motion is
(2002)
Options:

A. ± a
2

B. +a

C. ±a

D. -1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
For a simple harmonic motion between A and B, with O as the mean position, maximum kinetic energy of the particle
executing SHM will be at O and maximum potential energy will be at A and B.

∴ Displacement between maximum potential energy and maximum kinetic energy is ±a.

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Question45
When an oscillator completes 100 oscillations, its amplitude reduced to
1
3
of initial value. What will be its amplitude, when it completes 200
oscillations?
(2002)

Options:
A. 1
8

2
B. 3

C. 1
6

D. 1
9

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
This is a case of damped vibration as the amplitude of vibration is decreasing with time.
Amplitude of vibrations at any instant t is given by a = a0e−bt , where a0 is the initial amplitude of vibrations and b is the
damping constant.
a
Now, when t = 100T , a = 0 [ T is time period ]
3
Let the amplitude be a′ at t = 200T
.i.e. after completing 200 oscillations.
a
∴a = 0 = a0e−100T b .....(i)
3
−200T b
and a′ = a0e .....(ii)
1 −100T b 1
From (i), = e ∴ e−200T b =
3 9
1 a0
From(ii), a′ = a0 × =
9 9
1
therefore The amplitude will be reduced to of initial value.
9

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Question46
A mass is suspended separately by two different springs in successive
order then time periods is t1 and t2 respectively. If it is connected by
both spring as shown in figure then time period is t0, the correct
relation is

(2002)
Options:
2 2 2
A. t0 = t1 + t2

−2 −2 −2
B. t0 = t1 + t2

−1 −1 −1
C. t0 = t1 + t2
D. t0 = t1 + t2

Answer: B

Solution:

The time period of a spring mass system as shown in figure 1 is given by T = 2π √ mk , where k is the spring constant.
∴ t1 = 2π
√ km .....(i)
1

and t2 = 2π
√ km ....(ii)
2

Now, when they are connected in parallel as shown in figure 2(a), the system can be replaced by a single spring of spring
constant, kef f = k1 + k2 , as shown in figure 2(b)
[ since mg = k1x + k2x = kef f x ]

t0 = 2π
√ m
kef f
= 2π
√ m
(k1 + k2)
....(iii)

1 1 k
From(i), = × 1 ......(iv)
t1 2
4π 2 m
k
From(ii), 12 = 1 2 × 2 ......(v)
t2 4π m
k + k2
From(iii), 1t02 = 1 2 × 1 ......(vi)
4π m
(iv) +(v) = 12 + 12 = 12 (k1 + k2) = 12
t1 t2 4π m t0
∴t0−2 = t1−2 + t2−2

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Question47
The total energy of particle performing SHM depends on
(2001)

Options:

A. k, a, m

B. k, a
C. k, a, x

D. k, x.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1 1
Energy = mω2a2 = ka2
2 2

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Question48
Two masses M A and M B are hung from two strings of length l A and l B
respectively. They are executing SHM with frequency relation f A = 2f B ,
then relation
(2000)

Options:

l
A. l A = 4B , does not depend on mass

B. l A = 4l B , does not depend on mass

C. l A = 2l B and M A = 2M B

l M
D. l A = 2B and M A = 2 B

Answer: A

Solution:

f A = 2f B

√ √
1 g 1 g 1 1
⇒ =2× or, =4×
2π lA 2π lB lA lB
l
or, l A = B , which does not depend on mass.
4

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Question49
The bob of simple pendulum having length l , is displaced from mean
position to an angular position θ with respect to vertical. If it is
released, then velocity of bob at equilibrium position
(2000)
Options:

A. √2gl (1 − cos θ)

B. √2gl (1 + cos θ)

C. √2gl cos θ

D. √2gl

Answer: A

Solution:

A
In Δ O A C, cos θ =
l
or, OA = l cos θ
∴AB = l (1 − cos θ) = h
At point, C, the velocity of bob = 0 .
The vertical acceleration = g
∴ v2 = 2gh
or, v = √2gl (1 − cos θ)

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Question50
Time period of a simple pendulum is 2 sec. If its length is increased by 4
times, then its time period becomes
(1999)

Options:

A. 8 sec

B. 12 sec

C. 16 sec

D. 4 sec

Answer: D

Solution:
Time period of a simple pendulum is given by T = 2π √ gl ⇒ T ∝ √l
√
T1 l1
∴
T2
=
l2
= √ 14 = 12 or, T 2
= 2T 1 = 4 sec

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Question51
A particle, with restoring force proportional to displacement and
resisting force proportional to velocity is subjected to a force F sin ω t. If
the amplitude of the particle is maximum for ω = ω1 and the energy of
the particle is maximum for ω = ω2 , then
(1998, 1989)

Options:

A. ω1 ≠ ω0 and ω2 = ω0

B. ω1 = ω0 and ω2 = ω0

C. ω1 = ω0 and ω2 ≠ ω0

D. ω1 ≠ ω0 and ω2 ≠ ω0

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The amplitude and velocity resonance occurs at the same frequency.
At resonance, i.e., ω1 = ω0 and ω2 = ω0 , the amplitude and energy of the particle would be maximum.

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Question52
Two simple pendulums of length 5m and 20m respectively are given
small linear displacement in one direction at the same time. They will
again be in the phase when the pendulum of shorter length has
completed _______ oscillations.
(1998)

Options:

A. 2

B. 1

C. 5
D. 3

Answer: A

Solution:

Frequency of the pendulum

vl = 5 =
1
2π
g
√
;v
5 l = 20
=
1
2π
g
20 √
v
∴ l =5 =
vl = 20
20
5 √= 2 ⇒vl = 5 = 2vl = 20

As shorter length pendulum has frequency double the larger length pendulum. Therefore shorter pendulum should
complete 2 oscillations before they will be again in phase.

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Question53
A mass m is vertically suspended from a spring of negligible mass; the
system oscillates with a frequency n. What will be the frequency of the
system, if a mass 4m is suspended from the same spring?
(1998)

Options:

A. n
2

B. 4n

C. n
4

D. 2n

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

n=
1
2π
k
m√; n′ =
1
2π √ 4mk
n
∴ n′ =
2

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Question54
If the length of a simple pendulum is increased by 2%, then the time
period
(1997)

©
Options:

A. increases by 1%

B. decreases by 1%

C. increases by 2%

D. decreases by 2%.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
l 2 = 1.02l 1.

Time period (T ) = 2π × √ gl ∝ √l
√ √
T2 l2 1.02l 1
Therefore = = = 1.01
T1 l1 l1
Thus time period increased by 1%.

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Question55
Two SHM's with same amplitude and time period, when acting together
in perpendicular directions with a phase difference of π2 , give rise to
(1997)

Options:

A. straight motion

B. elliptical motion

C. circular motion

D. none of these.

Answer: C

Solution:

x = a sin ω t
y = a sin ωt + ( π
2 ) = a cos ω t
x sin ω t x x
or, = = tan ω t or, = ,
y cos ω t y √a 2
−x
2

or, y2 = a2 − x2 or, x2 + y2 = a2.

It is an equation of a circle.

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Question56
A particle starts with S.H.M. from the mean position as shown in the
figure. Its amplitude is A and its time period is T . At one time, its speed
is half that of the maximum speed. What is this displacement?

(1996)
Options:

A. 2A
√3

B. 3A
√2

√2 A
C. 3

√ A
D. 32

Answer: D

Solution:

Maximum velocity, vmax = Aω

v Aω
According to question, max = = ω √ A2 − y2
2 2
2 2
A A √ A
= A2 − y2 ⇒y2 = A2 − ⇒y = 3
4 4 2

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Question57
6
A linear harmonic oscillator of force constant 2 × 10 N ∕ m and
amplitude 0.01m has a total mechanical energy of 160 J. Its
(1996)
Options:

A. P.E. is 160 J

B. P.E. is zero

C. P.E. is 100 J

D. P.E. is 120 J.
Answer: C

Solution:

6
Force constant (k) = 2 × 10 N ∕ m;
Amplitude (x) = 0.01m and total mechanical energy = 160J .
1 1
Potential energy = kx2 = × (2 × 106)(0.01)2
2 2
= 100J

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Question58
A simple pendulum with a bob of mass m oscillates from A to C and back
to A such that PB is H . If the acceleration due to gravity is g, then the
velocity of the bob as it passes through B is

(1995)
Options:

A. mgH

B. √2gH

C. zero

D. 2gH .

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Potential energy at A (or C ) = Kinetic energy at B .
1 2
Thus, mvB = mgH or vB = √2gH
2

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Question59
In a simple harmonic motion, when the displacement is one-half the
amplitude, what fraction of the total energy is kinetic?
(1995)

Options:
A. 1
2

B. 3
4

C. zero

D. 1 .
4

Answer: B

Solution:
a
Displacement (x) =
2
1
Total energy = mω2a2
2
and kinetic energy when displacement is (x)
1
= mω2(a2 − x2)
2
1
= mω2 a2 −
2 (a 2
2
= ( ))
3 1
4 2
mω2a2 ( )
Therefore fraction of the total energy at x,

=
3 1
4 2 (
mω2a2
= .
3 )
1 4
mω2a2
2

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Question60
A body of mass 5kg hangs from a spring and oscillates with a time
period of 2π seconds. If the ball is removed, the length of the spring will
decrease by
(1994)

Options:

A. g ∕ k metres

B. k ∕ g metres

C. 2π metres

D. g metres.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Mass (m) = 5kg and time period (T ) = 2π sec.

Therefore time period T = 2π ×

m
k
⇒
5
k
=1 √ √
or k = 5N ∕ m.
According to Hooke's Law, F = −kl .
F 5g
Therefore decrease in length (l ) = − =− = −g metres
k 5

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Question61
A particle executes S.H.M. along x -axis. The force acting on it is given
by
(1994, 1988)

Options:

A. A cos(kx)

B. Ae−kx

C. Akx

D. −Akx.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
d 2x
For simple harmonic motion ∝ −x
d t2
Therefore force acting on the particle = −Akx.

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Question62
A seconds pendulum is mounted in a rocket. Its period of oscillation will
decrease when rocket is
(1994)

Options:

A. moving down with uniform acceleration

B. moving around the earth in geostationary orbit

C. moving up with uniform velocity

D. moving up with uniform acceleration.

Answer: D

Solution:
Period of oscillation T = 2π √ gl .
Therefore T will decrease when acceleration (g) increases. And g will increase when the rocket moves up with a uniform
acceleration.

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Question63
A loaded vertical spring executes S.H.M. with a time period of 4 sec. The
difference between the kinetic energy and potential energy of this
system varies with a period of
(1994)

Options:

A. 2 sec

B. 1 sec

C. 8 sec

D. 4 sec

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Time period = 4 sec. In one simple harmonic oscillation, the same kinetic and potential energies are repeated two times.
So the difference will be 2 seconds.

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Question64
A body executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude A . At what
displacement from the mean position is the potential energy of the body
is one fourth of its total energy?
(1993)

Options:

A. A
4

B. A
2

C. 3A
4

D. Some other fraction of A

Answer: B

Solution:

P.E =
1
2
2 2
Mω x = E =
1
4
1 1
4 2
2 2
Mω A ( )
1 2 2 A
where total energy E = M ω A ∴ x =
2 2

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Question65
A simple harmonic oscillator has an amplitude A and time period T . The
time required by it to travel from x = A to x = A2 is
(1992)

Options:

A. T6

B. T4

T
C. 3

D. T2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For S.H.M., x = A sin ( 2π
T )
t

when x = A, A = A sin (
T )
2π
t

∴sin ( . t ) = 1 ⇒sin ( . t ) = sin ( )

2π 2π π
T T 2
⇒t= ( )
T
4
When x = , = A sin ( .t)
A A 2π
2 2 T
or sin = sin (
T )
t or t = (
12 )
π 2π T
6
A
Now, time taken to travel from x = A to x =
2
T T T
= − =
4 12 6

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Question66
If a simple harmonic oscillator has got a displacement of 0.02m and
acceleration equal to 2.0 ms−2 at any time, the angular frequency of the
oscillator is equal to
(1992)

Options:

A. 10 rad s−1

B. 0.1 rad s−1

−1
C. 100 rad s
−1
D. 1 rad s

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When a particle undergoes SHM, its acceleration is given by,
α = ω2x
Given, α = 2, x = 0.02. Using these values
ω= √a
x

or, ω = √
2
0.02
or, ω = 10rad ∕ s

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Question67
A simple pendulum is suspended from the roof of a trolley which moves
in a horizontal direction with an acceleration a, then the time period is
given by T = 2π √ ( ) where g is equal to
l
g

(1991)

Options:

A. g

B. g − a

C. g + a

D. √ (g2 + a2)
Answer: D

Solution:
The effective value of acceleration due to gravity is √ (a2 + g2).

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Question68
A body is executing simple harmonic motion. When the displacements
from the mean position is 4cm and 5cm, the corresponding velocities of
the body is 10 cm ∕ sec and 8 cm ∕ sec. Then the timeperiod of the body is
(1991)

Options:

A. 2π sec
π
B. 2 /sec

C. π sec

D. 3π
2
sec

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
For simple harmonic motion velocity v = ω √ a − x at displacement x.
2 2

10 = ω √ a − 16 .....(i)
2

8 = ω √ a − 25 .....(ii)
2

100 = a2 − 16... (iii)

ω2
64 = a2 − 25 .....(iv)
ω2
∴ Equation (iii) − (iv) gives 362 = 9
ω
2π 2π
⇒ ω = 2 rad ∕ s or T = = = π sec
ω 2

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Question69
The angular velocity and the amplitude of a simple pendulum is ω and a
respectively. At a displacement x from the mean position if its kinetic
energy is T and potential energy is V , then the ratio of T to V is
(1991)

Options:
2 2 2
A. (a −2 x 2ω )
x ω
 x2ω2
B.
(a − x2ω2)
2

2 2
C. (a −2 x )
x

x2
D.
(a2 − x2)

Answer: C

Solution:

1 2 2
P.E., V = mω x
2
1 2 2 2
and K . E ., T = mω (a − x )
2
T a2 − x2
∴ = 2
V x

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Question70
The composition of two simple harmonic motions of equal periods at
right angle to each other and with a phase difference of π results in the
displacement of the particle along
(1990)

Options:

A. circle

B. figure of eight

C. straight line

D. ellipse

Answer: C

Solution:

x = a sin ω t
and y = b sin(ωt + π) = −b sin ω t
x y b
or = − or y = − x
a b a
It is an equation of straight line.

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Question71
A mass m is suspended from the two coupled springs connected in
series. The force constant for springs are k1 and k2 . The time period of
the suspended mass will be
(1990)

Options:

A. T = 2π
√ m
k1 − k2

B. T = 2π
√ mk1k2
k1 + k2

C. T = 2π
√ m
k1 + k2

D. T = 2π
√ m(k1 + k2)
k1k2

Answer: D

Solution:

k1k2
The effective spring constant of two springs in series is k =
k1 + k2

√
m(k1 + k2)
Time period, T = 2π √ mk = 2π
k1k2

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