In the figure shown,there is friction between the blocks $P$ and $Q$,but the contact between the block $Q$ and the lower surface is frictionless. Initially,the block $Q$ with block $P$ over it lies at $x=0$,with the spring at its natural length. The block $Q$ is pulled to the right and then released. As the spring-block system undergoes $S.H.M.$ with amplitude $A$,the block $P$ tends to slip over $Q$. $P$ is more likely to slip at:

  • A
    $x=0$
  • B
    $x=+A$
  • C
    $x=+\frac{A}{2}$
  • D
    $x=+\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$

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Column $I$ gives a list of possible sets of parameters measured in some experiments. The variations of the parameters in the form of graphs are shown in Column $II$. Match the set of parameters given in Column $I$ with the graph given in Column $II$.
Column $I$ Column $II$
$(A)$ Potential energy of a simple pendulum ($y$-axis) as a function of displacement ($x$-axis) $(p)$ Parabolic curve opening upwards
$(B)$ Displacement ($y$-axis) as a function of time ($x$-axis) for a one-dimensional motion at zero or constant acceleration $(q)$ Linear graph passing through origin
$(C)$ Range of a projectile ($y$-axis) as a function of its velocity ($x$-axis) when projected at a fixed angle $(r)$ Linear graph with non-zero intercept
$(D)$ The square of the time period ($y$-axis) of a simple pendulum as a function of its length ($x$-axis) $(s)$ Parabolic curve opening upwards (starting from origin)

Match the following physical quantities for a particle executing Simple Harmonic Motion $(SHM)$ given by $y = A \sin(\omega t)$:
$(a)$ Velocity $(v)$
$(b)$ Potential Energy $(PE)$
$(c)$ Total Energy $(TE)$
$(d)$ Acceleration $(a)$
$(i)$ Constant
(ii) $A\omega \cos(\omega t)$
(iii) $\frac{1}{2} k A^2 \sin^2(\omega t)$
(iv) $-\omega^2 y$

Phase space diagrams are useful tools in analyzing all kinds of dynamical problems. They are especially useful in studying the changes in motion as initial position and momentum are changed. Here we consider some simple dynamical systems in one-dimension. For such systems, phase space is a plane in which position is plotted along the horizontal axis and momentum is plotted along the vertical axis. The phase space diagram is the $x(t)$ vs. $p(t)$ curve in this plane. The arrow on the curve indicates the time flow. For example, the phase space diagram for a particle moving with constant velocity is a straight line as shown in the figure. We use the sign convention in which position or momentum upwards (or to the right) is positive and downwards (or to the left) is negative.
$1.$ The phase space diagram for a ball thrown vertically up from the ground is:
$2.$ The phase space diagram for simple harmonic motion is a circle centered at the origin. In the figure, the two circles represent the same oscillator but for different initial conditions, and $E_1$ and $E_2$ are the total mechanical energies respectively. Then:
$(A) E_1 = \sqrt{2} E_2$
$(B) E_1 = 2 E_2$
$(C) E_1 = 4 E_2$
$(D) E_1 = 16 E_2$
$3.$ Consider the spring-mass system, with the mass submerged in water, as shown in the figure. The phase space diagram for one cycle of this system is:
Give the answer for questions $1, 2,$ and $3.$

Determine whether the following statements are True or False:
$1.$ The acceleration of $SHO$ at the mean position is maximum.
$2.$ The mechanical energy of $SHO$ depends on the maximum displacement.
$3.$ The periodic time for a seconds pendulum is $1 \, s$.
$4.$ If the frequency of $SHM$ is $v$,then the frequency of kinetic energy is also $v$.

Two springs with negligible masses and force constants $K_1 = 200\, Nm^{-1}$ and $K_2 = 160\, Nm^{-1}$ are attached to a block of mass $m = 10\, kg$ as shown in the figure. Initially,the block is at rest at the equilibrium position where both springs are neither stretched nor compressed. At time $t = 0$,a sharp impulse of $50\, Ns$ is given to the block with a hammer.

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