A English

Velocity of Simple Harmonic Motion Questions in English

Class 11 Physics · Oscillations · Velocity of Simple Harmonic Motion

170+

Questions

English

Language

100%

With Solutions

Showing 48 of 170 questions in English

1
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle starts $S.H.M.$ from the mean position as shown in the figure. Its amplitude is $A$ and its time period is $T$. At a certain instant,its speed is half of its maximum speed. What is its displacement at this instant?
Question diagram
A
$\frac{A}{2}$
B
$\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{A\sqrt{3}}{2}$
D
$\frac{2A}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(C) The maximum speed of a particle in $S.H.M.$ is given by $v_{\max} = \omega A$.
The speed $v$ at any displacement $y$ is given by $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$.
According to the problem,the speed is half of the maximum speed,so $v = \frac{v_{\max}}{2} = \frac{\omega A}{2}$.
Equating the two expressions for speed:
$\frac{\omega A}{2} = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$
Squaring both sides:
$\frac{A^2}{4} = A^2 - y^2$
Rearranging to solve for $y^2$:
$y^2 = A^2 - \frac{A^2}{4} = \frac{3A^2}{4}$
Taking the square root:
$y = \frac{\sqrt{3}A}{2}$
2
MediumMCQ
$A$ $1.00 \times 10^{-20} \, kg$ particle is vibrating with simple harmonic motion with a period of $1.00 \times 10^{-5} \, s$ and a maximum speed of $1.00 \times 10^3 \, m/s$. The maximum displacement of the particle is
A
$1.59 \, mm$
B
$1.00 \, m$
C
$10 \, m$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The maximum speed $(v_{\max})$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by the formula $v_{\max} = A\omega$,where $A$ is the amplitude (maximum displacement) and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Given that $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$,we can write $v_{\max} = A \times \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Rearranging for $A$,we get $A = \frac{v_{\max} \times T}{2\pi}$.
Substituting the given values: $v_{\max} = 1.00 \times 10^3 \, m/s$ and $T = 1.00 \times 10^{-5} \, s$.
$A = \frac{(1.00 \times 10^3) \times (1.00 \times 10^{-5})}{2\pi} = \frac{1.00 \times 10^{-2}}{2\pi} \, m$.
$A = \frac{0.01}{6.283} \approx 0.00159 \, m = 1.59 \, mm$.
3
MediumMCQ
$A$ simple pendulum performs simple harmonic motion about $X = 0$ with an amplitude $A$ and time period $T$. The speed of the pendulum at $X = \frac{A}{2}$ will be
A
$\frac{\pi A\sqrt{3}}{T}$
B
$\frac{\pi A}{T}$
C
$\frac{\pi A\sqrt{3}}{2T}$
D
$\frac{3\pi^2 A}{T}$

Solution

(A) The velocity $v$ of a particle executing simple harmonic motion $(S.H.M.)$ at a displacement $x$ is given by the formula:
$v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$
Given that the angular frequency $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$ and the displacement $x = \frac{A}{2}$,we substitute these values into the equation:
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \sqrt{A^2 - (\frac{A}{2})^2}$
Simplify the expression inside the square root:
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \sqrt{A^2 - \frac{A^2}{4}}$
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \sqrt{\frac{3A^2}{4}}$
Extracting the terms from the square root:
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \cdot \frac{A\sqrt{3}}{2}$
$v = \frac{\pi A\sqrt{3}}{T}$
Thus,the speed of the pendulum at $X = \frac{A}{2}$ is $\frac{\pi A\sqrt{3}}{T}$.
4
EasyMCQ
$A$ body is executing simple harmonic motion with an angular frequency $2\,rad/s$. The velocity of the body at $20\,mm$ displacement,when the amplitude of motion is $60\,mm$,is ...... $mm/s$.
A
$40$
B
$60$
C
$113$
D
$120$

Solution

(C) The velocity $v$ of a particle executing simple harmonic motion at a displacement $y$ is given by the formula: $v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - y^2}$.
Given:
Angular frequency $\omega = 2\,rad/s$
Amplitude $a = 60\,mm$
Displacement $y = 20\,mm$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$v = 2 \sqrt{60^2 - 20^2}$
$v = 2 \sqrt{3600 - 400}$
$v = 2 \sqrt{3200}$
$v = 2 \times 56.568$
$v \approx 113.14\,mm/s$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $113\,mm/s$.
5
MediumMCQ
$A$ body of mass $5\, g$ is executing $S.H.M.$ about a point with amplitude $10\, cm$. Its maximum velocity is $100\, cm/s$. Its velocity will be $50\, cm/s$ at a distance of:
A
$5\, cm$
B
$5\sqrt{2}\, cm$
C
$5\sqrt{3}\, cm$
D
$10\sqrt{2}\, cm$

Solution

(C) Given: Amplitude $a = 10\, cm$,Maximum velocity $v_{\max} = 100\, cm/s$.
We know that $v_{\max} = a\omega$.
Therefore,$\omega = \frac{v_{\max}}{a} = \frac{100}{10} = 10\, rad/s$.
The velocity $v$ at a displacement $y$ is given by the formula $v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - y^2}$.
Substituting the given values: $50 = 10 \sqrt{10^2 - y^2}$.
Dividing by $10$: $5 = \sqrt{100 - y^2}$.
Squaring both sides: $25 = 100 - y^2$.
$y^2 = 100 - 25 = 75$.
$y = \sqrt{75} = 5\sqrt{3}\, cm$.
6
EasyMCQ
$A$ simple harmonic oscillator has a period of $0.01 \, s$ and an amplitude of $0.2 \, m$. The magnitude of the velocity in $m \cdot s^{-1}$ at the centre of oscillation is:
A
$20\pi$
B
$100$
C
$40\pi$
D
$100\pi$

Solution

(C) The velocity of a simple harmonic oscillator is given by $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$.
At the centre of oscillation,the displacement $x = 0$.
Therefore,the maximum velocity is $v_{\text{max}} = A\omega$.
Given,amplitude $A = 0.2 \, m$ and time period $T = 0.01 \, s$.
The angular frequency is $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2\pi}{0.01} = 200\pi \, rad/s$.
Substituting these values,we get $v_{\text{max}} = 0.2 \times 200\pi = 40\pi \, m/s$.
7
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle executes $S.H.M.$ with a period of $6 \, s$ and amplitude of $3 \, cm$. Its maximum speed in $cm/s$ is
A
$\pi / 2$
B
$\pi$
C
$2\pi$
D
$3\pi$

Solution

(B) The maximum speed of a particle executing $S.H.M.$ is given by the formula $v_{\max} = a\omega$.
Here,$a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
The angular frequency $\omega$ is related to the time period $T$ by $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Given: Amplitude $a = 3 \, cm$ and time period $T = 6 \, s$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$v_{\max} = a \times \frac{2\pi}{T} = 3 \times \frac{2\pi}{6} = \pi \, cm/s$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
8
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle is executing $S.H.M.$ If its amplitude is $2 \, m$ and periodic time is $2 \, s$,then the maximum velocity of the particle will be:
A
$\pi \, m/s$
B
$\sqrt{2\pi} \, m/s$
C
$2\pi \, m/s$
D
$4\pi \, m/s$

Solution

(C) The maximum velocity $(v_{\max})$ of a particle executing $S.H.M.$ is given by the formula: $v_{\max} = \omega a$.
Here,$\omega$ is the angular frequency,which is defined as $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Given: Amplitude $a = 2 \, m$ and periodic time $T = 2 \, s$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$v_{\max} = \left( \frac{2\pi}{T} \right) \times a$
$v_{\max} = \left( \frac{2\pi}{2} \right) \times 2$
$v_{\max} = \pi \times 2 = 2\pi \, m/s$.
Therefore,the maximum velocity is $2\pi \, m/s$.
9
EasyMCQ
$A$ $S.H.M.$ has amplitude $a$ and time period $T$. The maximum velocity will be
A
$\frac{4a}{T}$
B
$\frac{2a}{T}$
C
$2\pi \sqrt{\frac{a}{T}}$
D
$\frac{2\pi a}{T}$

Solution

(D) The displacement of a particle in $S.H.M.$ is given by $x = a \sin(\omega t + \phi)$.
Taking the derivative with respect to time,the velocity is $v = \frac{dx}{dt} = a\omega \cos(\omega t + \phi)$.
The maximum velocity occurs when $\cos(\omega t + \phi) = 1$,so $v_{\max} = a\omega$.
Since the angular frequency $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$,substituting this into the expression gives $v_{\max} = a \left(\frac{2\pi}{T}\right) = \frac{2\pi a}{T}$.
10
MediumMCQ
$A$ body is executing $S.H.M.$ When its displacement from the mean position is $4 \, cm$ and $5 \, cm$,the corresponding velocity of the body is $10 \, cm/sec$ and $8 \, cm/sec$. Then the time period of the body is
A
$2\pi \, sec$
B
$\pi /2 \, sec$
C
$\pi \, sec$
D
$3\pi /2 \, sec$

Solution

(C) The velocity $v$ of a body executing $S.H.M.$ at a displacement $y$ is given by the formula: $v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - y^2}$,where $a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
For $y_1 = 4 \, cm$,$v_1 = 10 \, cm/sec$: $10 = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - 4^2} \implies 100 = \omega^2(a^2 - 16)$ --- $(1)$
For $y_2 = 5 \, cm$,$v_2 = 8 \, cm/sec$: $8 = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - 5^2} \implies 64 = \omega^2(a^2 - 25)$ --- $(2)$
Subtracting equation $(2)$ from equation $(1)$:
$100 - 64 = \omega^2(a^2 - 16 - a^2 + 25)$
$36 = \omega^2(9)$
$\omega^2 = 4 \implies \omega = 2 \, rad/sec$.
The time period $T$ is given by $T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}$.
$T = \frac{2\pi}{2} = \pi \, sec$.
11
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle is in simple harmonic motion. The equation of its motion is $x = 5 \sin \left( 4t - \frac{\pi}{6} \right)$,where $x$ is its displacement. If the displacement of the particle is $3$ units,then its velocity is:
A
$8$
B
$12$
C
$20$
D
$16$

Solution

(D) The equation of motion is given by $x = 5 \sin \left( 4t - \frac{\pi}{6} \right)$.
Comparing this with the standard equation $x = A \sin(\omega t + \phi)$,we get the amplitude $A = 5$ and the angular frequency $\omega = 4$.
The velocity $v$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion at a displacement $x$ is given by the formula $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$.
Substituting the given values $A = 5$,$\omega = 4$,and $x = 3$:
$v = 4 \sqrt{5^2 - 3^2}$
$v = 4 \sqrt{25 - 9}$
$v = 4 \sqrt{16}$
$v = 4 \times 4 = 16$ units.
12
EasyMCQ
If a simple pendulum oscillates with an amplitude of $50\, mm$ and time period of $2\, s$,then its maximum velocity is .... $m/s$.
A
$0.10$
B
$0.16$
C
$0.8$
D
$0.26$

Solution

(B) The maximum velocity $(v_{\max})$ of a simple harmonic oscillator is given by the formula: $v_{\max} = A\omega$,where $A$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Given: Amplitude $A = 50\, mm = 50 \times 10^{-3}\, m = 0.05\, m$.
Time period $T = 2\, s$.
The angular frequency is $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2\pi}{2} = \pi\, rad/s$.
Substituting the values: $v_{\max} = 0.05 \times \pi$.
Using $\pi \approx 3.14159$,we get $v_{\max} = 0.05 \times 3.14159 \approx 0.157\, m/s$.
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $0.16\, m/s$.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
13
EasyMCQ
The maximum velocity and the maximum acceleration of a body moving in a simple harmonic oscillator are $2 \ m/s$ and $4 \ m/s^2$,respectively. Then the angular velocity will be ..... $rad/s$.
A
$3$
B
$0.5$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) For a body in simple harmonic motion,the maximum velocity is given by $v_{\max} = A\omega$,where $A$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular velocity.
The maximum acceleration is given by $a_{\max} = A\omega^2$.
Dividing the expression for maximum acceleration by the expression for maximum velocity:
$\frac{a_{\max}}{v_{\max}} = \frac{A\omega^2}{A\omega} = \omega$.
Given $v_{\max} = 2 \ m/s$ and $a_{\max} = 4 \ m/s^2$,we have:
$\omega = \frac{4}{2} = 2 \ rad/s$.
14
EasyMCQ
If a particle under $S.H.M.$ has a time period of $0.1 \ s$ and an amplitude of $2 \times 10^{-3} \ m$,what is its maximum velocity?
A
$\frac{\pi}{25} \ m/s$
B
$\frac{\pi}{26} \ m/s$
C
$\frac{\pi}{30} \ m/s$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The maximum velocity $(v_{\max})$ of a particle performing $S.H.M.$ is given by the formula $v_{\max} = a\omega$.
Here,$a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
The angular frequency $\omega$ is related to the time period $T$ by $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Given: Amplitude $a = 2 \times 10^{-3} \ m$ and Time period $T = 0.1 \ s$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$v_{\max} = a \times \frac{2\pi}{T} = (2 \times 10^{-3}) \times \frac{2\pi}{0.1}$.
$v_{\max} = \frac{4 \times 10^{-3} \times \pi}{10^{-1}} = 4 \times 10^{-2} \times \pi = 0.04\pi \ m/s$.
$v_{\max} = \frac{4\pi}{100} = \frac{\pi}{25} \ m/s$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
15
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of $4 \, cm$. At the mean position,the velocity of the particle is $10 \, cm/s$. The distance of the particle from the mean position when its speed becomes $5 \, cm/s$ is
A
$\sqrt{3} \, cm$
B
$\sqrt{5} \, cm$
C
$2\sqrt{3} \, cm$
D
$2\sqrt{5} \, cm$

Solution

(C) The maximum velocity of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by $v_{\max} = a\omega$,where $a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Given $v_{\max} = 10 \, cm/s$ and $a = 4 \, cm$,we have $\omega = \frac{v_{\max}}{a} = \frac{10}{4} = 2.5 \, rad/s$.
The velocity $v$ at a displacement $y$ from the mean position is given by $v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - y^2}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $v^2 = \omega^2(a^2 - y^2)$.
Rearranging for $y$,we get $y^2 = a^2 - \frac{v^2}{\omega^2}$,so $y = \sqrt{a^2 - \frac{v^2}{\omega^2}}$.
Substituting the values $a = 4 \, cm$,$v = 5 \, cm/s$,and $\omega = 2.5 \, rad/s$:
$y = \sqrt{4^2 - \frac{5^2}{(2.5)^2}} = \sqrt{16 - \frac{25}{6.25}} = \sqrt{16 - 4} = \sqrt{12} = 2\sqrt{3} \, cm$.
16
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle is performing simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$ and angular velocity $\omega$. The ratio of maximum velocity to maximum acceleration is
A
$\omega$
B
$\frac{1}{\omega}$
C
$\omega^2$
D
$A\omega$

Solution

(B) For a particle performing simple harmonic motion $(SHM)$ with amplitude $A$ and angular velocity $\omega$:
Maximum velocity is given by $v_{\max} = A\omega$.
Maximum acceleration is given by $a_{\max} = A\omega^2$.
The ratio of maximum velocity to maximum acceleration is $\frac{v_{\max}}{a_{\max}} = \frac{A\omega}{A\omega^2} = \frac{1}{\omega}$.
17
EasyMCQ
The angular velocities of three bodies in simple harmonic motion are ${\omega _1}, {\omega _2}, {\omega _3}$ with their respective amplitudes as ${A_1}, {A_2}, {A_3}$. If all the three bodies have the same maximum velocity,then:
A
${A_1}{\omega _1} = {A_2}{\omega _2} = {A_3}{\omega _3}$
B
${A_1}{\omega _1}^2 = {A_2}{\omega _2}^2 = {A_3}{\omega _3}^2$
C
${A_1}^2{\omega _1} = {A_2}^2{\omega _2} = {A_3}^2{\omega _3}$
D
${A_1}^2{\omega _1}^2 = {A_2}^2{\omega _2}^2 = {A_3}^2{\omega _3}^2$

Solution

(A) The maximum velocity $(v_{max})$ of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by the formula $v_{max} = A\omega$,where $A$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular velocity.
Given that all three bodies have the same maximum velocity,we have:
$v_1 = v_2 = v_3$
Substituting the formula for maximum velocity for each body:
$A_1\omega_1 = A_2\omega_2 = A_3\omega_3$
Therefore,the correct relation is ${A_1}{\omega _1} = {A_2}{\omega _2} = {A_3}{\omega _3}$.
18
EasyMCQ
The velocity of a particle performing simple harmonic motion,when it passes through its mean position is
A
Infinity
B
Zero
C
Minimum
D
Maximum

Solution

(D) In Simple Harmonic Motion $(S.H.M.)$,the displacement $x$ is given by $x = A \sin(\omega t + \phi)$.
The velocity $v$ is the derivative of displacement with respect to time: $v = \frac{dx}{dt} = A\omega \cos(\omega t + \phi)$.
At the mean position,the displacement $x = 0$,which implies $\sin(\omega t + \phi) = 0$,so $\cos(\omega t + \phi) = \pm 1$.
Therefore,the magnitude of velocity is $|v| = A\omega$,which is the maximum possible value for the velocity in $S.H.M.$
19
EasyMCQ
The velocity of a particle in simple harmonic motion at displacement $y$ from the mean position is
A
$\omega \sqrt {A^2 + y^2} $
B
$\omega \sqrt {A^2 - y^2} $
C
$\omega y$
D
$\omega^2 \sqrt {A^2 - y^2} $

Solution

(B) The displacement of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by $y = A \sin(\omega t)$,where $A$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Differentiating the displacement with respect to time $t$ gives the velocity $v$:
$v = \frac{dy}{dt} = A \omega \cos(\omega t)$
Using the trigonometric identity $\cos(\omega t) = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2(\omega t)}$,we substitute $\sin(\omega t) = \frac{y}{A}$:
$v = A \omega \sqrt{1 - (\frac{y}{A})^2}$
Simplifying the expression:
$v = A \omega \sqrt{\frac{A^2 - y^2}{A^2}}$
$v = A \omega \frac{\sqrt{A^2 - y^2}}{A}$
$v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$
Thus,the velocity of the particle at displacement $y$ is $\omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$.
20
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle is executing the motion $x = A \cos (\omega t - \theta)$. The maximum velocity of the particle is
A
$A \omega \cos \theta$
B
$A \omega$
C
$A \omega \sin \theta$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The displacement of the particle is given by $x = A \cos (\omega t - \theta)$.
To find the velocity $v$,we differentiate the displacement with respect to time $t$:
$v = \frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} [A \cos (\omega t - \theta)]$
$v = -A \omega \sin (\omega t - \theta)$
The velocity is maximum when the magnitude of the sine function is $1$,i.e.,$|\sin (\omega t - \theta)| = 1$.
Therefore,the maximum velocity is $v_{\max} = | -A \omega (1) | = A \omega$.
Thus,the maximum velocity of the particle is $A \omega$.
21
EasyMCQ
The amplitude of a particle executing $SHM$ is $4 \,cm$. At the mean position,the speed of the particle is $16 \,cm/s$. The distance of the particle from the mean position at which the speed of the particle becomes $8\sqrt{3} \,cm/s$ will be .... $cm$.
A
$2\sqrt{3}$
B
$\sqrt{3}$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) For a particle executing $SHM$,the velocity $v$ at a displacement $y$ from the mean position is given by $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$,where $A$ is the amplitude.
At the mean position $(y = 0)$,the velocity is maximum,given by $v_{max} = A\omega$.
Given $A = 4 \,cm$ and $v_{max} = 16 \,cm/s$,we have $16 = 4\omega$,which implies $\omega = 4 \,rad/s$.
Now,we need to find the distance $y$ where $v = 8\sqrt{3} \,cm/s$.
Using the formula $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$:
$8\sqrt{3} = 4 \sqrt{4^2 - y^2}$
Divide both sides by $4$:
$2\sqrt{3} = \sqrt{16 - y^2}$
Square both sides:
$(2\sqrt{3})^2 = 16 - y^2$
$4 \times 3 = 16 - y^2$
$12 = 16 - y^2$
$y^2 = 16 - 12 = 4$
$y = 2 \,cm$.
22
EasyMCQ
The maximum velocity of a simple harmonic motion represented by $y = 3\sin \left( 100t + \frac{\pi}{6} \right)$ is given by
A
$300$
B
$\frac{3\pi}{6}$
C
$100$
D
$\frac{\pi}{6}$

Solution

(A) The given equation for simple harmonic motion is $y = a \sin(\omega t + \phi)$,where $a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Comparing this with the given equation $y = 3 \sin \left( 100t + \frac{\pi}{6} \right)$,we get:
Amplitude $a = 3$
Angular frequency $\omega = 100 \text{ rad/s}$.
The maximum velocity $v_{\max}$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by the formula $v_{\max} = a\omega$.
Substituting the values,we get $v_{\max} = 3 \times 100 = 300$.
23
MediumMCQ
$A$ body is vibrating in simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of $0.06\, m$ and frequency of $15\, Hz$. The maximum velocity and maximum acceleration of the body are:
A
$5.65\, m/s$ and $5.32 \times 10^2\, m/s^2$
B
$6.82\, m/s$ and $7.62 \times 10^2\, m/s^2$
C
$8.91\, m/s$ and $8.21 \times 10^2\, m/s^2$
D
$9.82\, m/s$ and $9.03 \times 10^2\, m/s^2$

Solution

(A) Given: Amplitude $A = 0.06\, m$,Frequency $n = 15\, Hz$.
Angular frequency $\omega = 2\pi n = 2 \times 3.14159 \times 15 = 94.248\, rad/s$.
Maximum velocity $v_{max} = A\omega = 0.06 \times 94.248 = 5.654\, m/s$.
Maximum acceleration $a_{max} = A\omega^2 = 0.06 \times (94.248)^2 = 0.06 \times 8882.68 = 532.96\, m/s^2 = 5.33 \times 10^2\, m/s^2$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
24
MediumMCQ
The kinetic energy of a particle executing $S.H.M.$ is $16 \, J$ when it is at its mean position. If the mass of the particle is $0.32 \, kg$,then what is the maximum velocity of the particle in $m/s$?
A
$5$
B
$15$
C
$10$
D
$20$

Solution

(C) The kinetic energy of a particle in $S.H.M.$ is maximum at the mean position.
Given,maximum kinetic energy,$K_{\max} = 16 \, J$.
The mass of the particle,$m = 0.32 \, kg$.
The formula for maximum kinetic energy is $K_{\max} = \frac{1}{2} m v_{\max}^2$.
Rearranging for maximum velocity,$v_{\max} = \sqrt{\frac{2 K_{\max}}{m}}$.
Substituting the values,$v_{\max} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 16}{0.32}}$.
$v_{\max} = \sqrt{\frac{32}{0.32}} = \sqrt{100}$.
$v_{\max} = 10 \, m/s$.
25
EasyMCQ
The maximum speed of a particle executing $S.H.M.$ is $1 \ m/s$ and its maximum acceleration is $1.57 \ m/s^2$. The time period of the particle will be .... $s$.
A
$1/1.57$
B
$1.57$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) Given: Maximum velocity $v_{max} = \omega A = 1 \ m/s$ and maximum acceleration $a_{max} = \omega^2 A = 1.57 \ m/s^2$.
Dividing the expression for maximum acceleration by the expression for maximum velocity:
$\frac{a_{max}}{v_{max}} = \frac{\omega^2 A}{\omega A} = \omega$
$\omega = \frac{1.57}{1} = 1.57 \ rad/s$.
We know that $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Substituting $\pi \approx 3.14$:
$1.57 = \frac{2 \times 3.14}{T}$
$T = \frac{6.28}{1.57} = 4 \ s$.
Therefore,the time period of the particle is $4 \ s$.
26
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle in $SHM$ is described by the displacement equation $x(t) = A\cos(\omega t + \theta)$. If the initial $(t = 0)$ position of the particle is $1 \, cm$ and its initial velocity is $\pi \, cm/s$,what is its amplitude? The angular frequency of the particle is $\pi \, s^{-1}$.
A
$1 \, cm$
B
$\sqrt{2} \, cm$
C
$2 \, cm$
D
$2.5 \, cm$

Solution

(B) Given,initial position $x = 1 \, cm$,initial velocity $v = \pi \, cm/s$,and angular frequency $\omega = \pi \, s^{-1}$.
Using the relation between velocity and displacement in $SHM$:
$v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$
Substituting the given values:
$\pi = \pi \sqrt{A^2 - (1)^2}$
Dividing both sides by $\pi$:
$1 = \sqrt{A^2 - 1}$
Squaring both sides:
$1 = A^2 - 1$
$A^2 = 2$
$A = \sqrt{2} \, cm$.
Thus,the amplitude is $\sqrt{2} \, cm$.
27
MediumMCQ
$A$ spring executes $SHM$ with a mass of $10\,kg$ attached to it. The force constant of the spring is $10\,N/m$. If at any instant its velocity is $40\,cm/s$,the displacement will be .... $m$ (where amplitude is $0.5\,m$).
A
$0.09$
B
$0.3$
C
$0.03$
D
$0.9$

Solution

(B) Given: Mass $m = 10\,kg$,Force constant $k = 10\,N/m$,Velocity $v = 40\,cm/s = 0.4\,m/s$,Amplitude $A = 0.5\,m$.
First,calculate the angular frequency $\omega$:
$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} = \sqrt{\frac{10}{10}} = 1\,rad/s$.
The velocity $v$ at displacement $y$ is given by the formula:
$v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$.
Substituting the values:
$0.4 = 1 \times \sqrt{(0.5)^2 - y^2}$.
Squaring both sides:
$(0.4)^2 = (0.5)^2 - y^2$.
$0.16 = 0.25 - y^2$.
Solving for $y^2$:
$y^2 = 0.25 - 0.16 = 0.09$.
Taking the square root:
$y = \sqrt{0.09} = 0.3\,m$.
28
EasyMCQ
The velocity-time diagram of a harmonic oscillator is shown in the figure. The frequency of oscillation is ..... $Hz$.
Question diagram
A
$25$
B
$50$
C
$12.25$
D
$33.3$

Solution

(A) From the given velocity-time graph,we can observe that one complete cycle of the oscillation is completed in a time interval of $T = 0.04 \; s$.
The frequency of oscillation $(f)$ is defined as the reciprocal of the time period $(T)$:
$f = \frac{1}{T}$
Substituting the value of $T$ from the graph:
$f = \frac{1}{0.04} \; Hz$
$f = 25 \; Hz$
Therefore,the frequency of oscillation is $25 \; Hz$.
29
MediumMCQ
The graph between velocity and displacement of a particle executing $S.H.M.$ is
A
$A$ straight line
B
$A$ parabola
C
$A$ hyperbola
D
An ellipse

Solution

(D) In simple harmonic motion $(S.H.M.)$,the displacement $y$ is given by $y = a \sin(\omega t)$ and velocity $v$ is given by $v = a \omega \cos(\omega t)$.
From these equations,we can write $\sin(\omega t) = \frac{y}{a}$ and $\cos(\omega t) = \frac{v}{a \omega}$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sin^2(\omega t) + \cos^2(\omega t) = 1$,we get:
$\frac{y^2}{a^2} + \frac{v^2}{a^2 \omega^2} = 1$.
This is the standard equation of an ellipse in the $(y, v)$ plane,where $y$ is the displacement and $v$ is the velocity.
30
MediumMCQ
For a simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$ and time period $T$,at what position is the velocity half of the maximum velocity?
A
$A/2$
B
$A/\sqrt{2}$
C
$A\sqrt{3}/2$
D
$2A/\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(C) The velocity $v$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion at displacement $y$ is given by $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$.
The maximum velocity is $v_{\text{max}} = A\omega$.
Given that the velocity is half of the maximum velocity,we have $v = \frac{A\omega}{2}$.
Substituting this into the velocity equation:
$\frac{A\omega}{2} = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$
Squaring both sides:
$\frac{A^2}{4} = A^2 - y^2$
Rearranging for $y^2$:
$y^2 = A^2 - \frac{A^2}{4} = \frac{3A^2}{4}$
Taking the square root:
$y = \frac{\sqrt{3}A}{2}$.
31
DifficultMCQ
For a simple harmonic motion given by the equation $x = 5 \sin (4t - \frac{\pi}{6}) \, m$,what is the velocity when its displacement is $3 \, m$ (in $, m/s$)?
A
$16$
B
$20$
C
$12$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) The equation for simple harmonic motion is given by $x = A \sin(\omega t + \phi)$.
Comparing this with the given equation $x = 5 \sin(4t - \frac{\pi}{6})$,we get amplitude $A = 5 \, m$ and angular frequency $\omega = 4 \, rad/s$.
The velocity $v$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion at displacement $y$ is given by the formula $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - y^2}$.
Substituting the given values $\omega = 4$,$A = 5$,and $y = 3$:
$v = 4 \sqrt{5^2 - 3^2}$
$v = 4 \sqrt{25 - 9}$
$v = 4 \sqrt{16}$
$v = 4 \times 4 = 16 \, m/s$.
Therefore,the velocity is $16 \, m/s$.
32
DifficultMCQ
For a simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$ and time period $T$,what is the velocity at $x = \frac{A}{2}$?
A
$\frac{\pi A \sqrt{3}}{T}$
B
$\frac{\pi A}{T}$
C
$\frac{\pi A \sqrt{3}}{2T}$
D
$\frac{3 \pi^2 A}{T}$

Solution

(A) The velocity $v$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion at a displacement $x$ is given by the formula: $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$.
Given the angular frequency $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$ and the displacement $x = \frac{A}{2}$,we substitute these values into the formula:
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \sqrt{A^2 - (\frac{A}{2})^2}$
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \sqrt{A^2 - \frac{A^2}{4}}$
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \sqrt{\frac{3A^2}{4}}$
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \cdot \frac{A\sqrt{3}}{2}$
$v = \frac{\pi A \sqrt{3}}{T}$.
33
EasyMCQ
What is the maximum velocity of a simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of $2 \ m$ and a time period of $2 \ s$?
A
$6\pi \ m/s$
B
$4\pi \ m/s$
C
$2\pi \ m/s$
D
$\pi \ m/s$

Solution

(C) The maximum velocity $(v_{\max})$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by the formula:
$v_{\max} = a\omega$
where $a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Given:
Amplitude $a = 2 \ m$
Time period $T = 2 \ s$
We know that $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Substituting the values:
$\omega = \frac{2\pi}{2} = \pi \ rad/s$
Now,calculating $v_{\max}$:
$v_{\max} = 2 \times \pi = 2\pi \ m/s$
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
34
EasyMCQ
What is the maximum velocity of a simple harmonic motion with amplitude '$a$' and time period '$T$ seconds'?
A
$\frac{4a}{T}$
B
$\frac{2a}{T}$
C
$2\pi \sqrt{\frac{a}{T}}$
D
$\frac{2\pi a}{T}$

Solution

(D) The displacement of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by $x = a \sin(\omega t + \phi)$.
The velocity $v$ is the derivative of displacement with respect to time: $v = \frac{dx}{dt} = a\omega \cos(\omega t + \phi)$.
The maximum velocity $V_{max}$ occurs when $\cos(\omega t + \phi) = 1$,so $V_{max} = a\omega$.
Since the angular frequency $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$,substituting this into the expression gives $V_{max} = a \left(\frac{2\pi}{T}\right) = \frac{2\pi a}{T}$.
35
EasyMCQ
What is the maximum velocity of a simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of $3 \ cm$ and a time period of $6 \ s$?
A
$\pi/2 \ cm/s$
B
$\pi \ cm/s$
C
$2\pi \ cm/s$
D
$3\pi \ cm/s$

Solution

(B) The maximum velocity $(v_{\max})$ of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by the formula: $v_{\max} = a\omega$,where $a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Given: Amplitude $a = 3 \ cm$,Time period $T = 6 \ s$.
The angular frequency is $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{3} \ rad/s$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$v_{\max} = 3 \times \frac{\pi}{3} = \pi \ cm/s$.
Therefore,the maximum velocity is $\pi \ cm/s$.
36
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $5 \ g$ performs simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of $10 \ cm$. Its maximum velocity is $100 \ cm/s$. At what distance from the mean position will its velocity be $50 \ cm/s$?
A
$5 \ cm$
B
$5\sqrt{2} \ cm$
C
$5\sqrt{3} \ cm$
D
$10\sqrt{2} \ cm$

Solution

(C) Given: Amplitude $a = 10 \ cm$,Maximum velocity $v_{\max} = 100 \ cm/s$.
We know that $v_{\max} = a\omega$,so $100 = 10 \times \omega$,which gives $\omega = 10 \ rad/s$.
The velocity $v$ at a displacement $y$ is given by the formula $v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - y^2}$.
Substituting the given values: $50 = 10 \sqrt{10^2 - y^2}$.
Dividing by $10$: $5 = \sqrt{100 - y^2}$.
Squaring both sides: $25 = 100 - y^2$.
$y^2 = 100 - 25 = 75$.
$y = \sqrt{75} = \sqrt{25 \times 3} = 5\sqrt{3} \ cm$.
37
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle executing simple harmonic motion has a maximum acceleration of $24 \ m/s^2$ and a maximum velocity of $16 \ m/s$. What is its amplitude?
A
$32/3 \ m$
B
$3/32 \ m$
C
$1024/9 \ m$
D
$64/9 \ m$

Solution

(A) For a particle in simple harmonic motion,the maximum acceleration is given by $A_{max} = \omega^2 A$,where $\omega$ is the angular frequency and $A$ is the amplitude.
Given $A_{max} = 24 \ m/s^2$,so $\omega^2 A = 24$ --- $(i)$
The maximum velocity is given by $V_{max} = \omega A$.
Given $V_{max} = 16 \ m/s$,so $\omega A = 16$ --- $(ii)$
Dividing equation $(i)$ by equation $(ii)$:
$\frac{\omega^2 A}{\omega A} = \frac{24}{16}$
$\omega = 1.5 \ rad/s = 3/2 \ rad/s$
Substitute $\omega = 3/2$ into equation $(ii)$:
$(3/2) A = 16$
$A = 16 \times (2/3) = 32/3 \ m$
Therefore,the amplitude is $32/3 \ m$.
38
MediumMCQ
$A$ simple pendulum performs simple harmonic motion about $x=0$ with an amplitude $a$ and time period $T$. The speed of the pendulum at $x=a/2$ will be
A
$\frac{\pi a}{T}$
B
$\frac{3\pi^2 a}{T}$
C
$\frac{\pi a\sqrt{3}}{T}$
D
$\frac{\pi a\sqrt{3}}{2T}$

Solution

(C) For simple harmonic motion,the velocity $v$ at position $x$ is given by $v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - x^2}$.
Given the amplitude is $a$ and the time period is $T$,the angular frequency is $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
At position $x = \frac{a}{2}$,the speed is:
$v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - (\frac{a}{2})^2}$
$v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - \frac{a^2}{4}}$
$v = \omega \sqrt{\frac{3a^2}{4}}$
$v = \omega \cdot \frac{a\sqrt{3}}{2}$
Substituting $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$:
$v = \frac{2\pi}{T} \cdot \frac{a\sqrt{3}}{2}$
$v = \frac{\pi a\sqrt{3}}{T}$
39
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle is executing $SHM$ along a straight line. Its velocities at distances $x_1$ and $x_2$ from the mean position are $V_1$ and $V_2$ respectively. Its time period is
A
$2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{{x_1}^2 + {x_2}^2}}{{{V_1}^2 + {V_2}^2}}}$
B
$2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{{x_2}^2 - {x_1}^2}}{{{V_1}^2 - {V_2}^2}}}$
C
$2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{{V_1}^2 + {V_2}^2}}{{{x_1}^2 + {x_2}^2}}}$
D
$2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{{V_1}^2 - {V_2}^2}}{{{x_1}^2 - {x_2}^2}}}$

Solution

(B) In $SHM$,the velocity $V$ of a particle at a distance $x$ from the mean position is given by $V = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - x^2}$,where $a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Squaring both sides,we get $V^2 = \omega^2(a^2 - x^2)$.
For distances $x_1$ and $x_2$,we have:
$V_1^2 = \omega^2(a^2 - x_1^2) \dots (i)$
$V_2^2 = \omega^2(a^2 - x_2^2) \dots (ii)$
Subtracting equation $(ii)$ from $(i)$:
$V_1^2 - V_2^2 = \omega^2(a^2 - x_1^2 - a^2 + x_2^2)$
$V_1^2 - V_2^2 = \omega^2(x_2^2 - x_1^2)$
$\omega^2 = \frac{V_1^2 - V_2^2}{x_2^2 - x_1^2}$
Since the time period $T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}$,we have $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Substituting this into the equation for $\omega^2$:
$\left(\frac{2\pi}{T}\right)^2 = \frac{V_1^2 - V_2^2}{x_2^2 - x_1^2}$
$T^2 = 4\pi^2 \left(\frac{x_2^2 - x_1^2}{V_1^2 - V_2^2}\right)$
$T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{x_2^2 - x_1^2}{V_1^2 - V_2^2}}$
40
DifficultMCQ
$A$ 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:
A
$\frac{4\pi}{\sqrt{5}}$
B
$\frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{5}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\pi}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\pi}$

Solution

(A) Given,amplitude $A = 3\,cm$ and displacement $x = 2\,cm$.
The velocity of a particle in simple harmonic motion is $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$.
The magnitude of its acceleration is $a = \omega^2 x$.
Given that $|v| = |a|$,we have $\omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2} = \omega^2 x$.
Dividing both sides by $\omega$ (assuming $\omega \neq 0$),we get $\sqrt{A^2 - x^2} = \omega x$.
Squaring both sides: $A^2 - x^2 = \omega^2 x^2$.
Substituting the values: $3^2 - 2^2 = \omega^2 (2^2) \Rightarrow 9 - 4 = 4\omega^2 \Rightarrow 5 = 4\omega^2$.
Thus,$\omega^2 = \frac{5}{4}$,which gives $\omega = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$.
The time period $T$ is given by $T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega} = \frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{5}/2} = \frac{4\pi}{\sqrt{5}}\,s$.
41
MediumMCQ
$A$ point performs simple harmonic oscillation of period $T$ and the equation of motion is given by $x = A \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{6})$. After the elapse of what fraction of the time period will the velocity of the point be equal to half of its maximum velocity?
A
$\frac{T}{3}$
B
$\frac{T}{12}$
C
$\frac{T}{8}$
D
$\frac{T}{6}$

Solution

(B) The equation of motion is $x = A \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{6})$.
The velocity $v$ is the derivative of displacement with respect to time: $v = \frac{dx}{dt} = A\omega \cos(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{6})$.
The maximum velocity $v_{max}$ is $A\omega$.
We are given that the velocity is half of its maximum velocity: $v = \frac{v_{max}}{2}$.
Substituting the expressions: $A\omega \cos(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{6}) = \frac{A\omega}{2}$.
This simplifies to $\cos(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{6}) = \frac{1}{2}$.
Since $\cos(60^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\omega t + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Using $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$,we get $\frac{2\pi}{T} t + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Solving for $t$: $\frac{2\pi}{T} t = \frac{\pi}{3} - \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Therefore,$t = \frac{\pi}{6} \times \frac{T}{2\pi} = \frac{T}{12}$.
42
MediumMCQ
The displacement of a body executing $SHM$ is given by $x = A \sin (2\pi t + \pi /3).$ The first time from $t = 0$ when the velocity is maximum is .... $\sec$
A
$0.33$
B
$0.16$
C
$0.25$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(A) The displacement equation is $x = A \sin (2\pi t + \pi /3).$
Velocity $v$ is given by the derivative of displacement with respect to time: $v = \frac{dx}{dt} = A(2\pi) \cos (2\pi t + \pi /3).$
Velocity is maximum when the magnitude of the cosine term is maximum,which occurs at the mean position where $x = 0$.
Setting $x = 0$,we get $\sin (2\pi t + \pi /3) = 0$.
This implies the argument $(2\pi t + \pi /3) = n\pi$,where $n$ is an integer.
For $n = 0$,$2\pi t = -\pi /3$,which gives $t < 0$ (not possible).
For $n = 1$,$2\pi t + \pi /3 = \pi$.
$2\pi t = \pi - \pi /3 = 2\pi /3$.
$t = 1/3 \approx 0.33 \text{ s}$.
Thus,the first time after $t = 0$ when the velocity is maximum is $0.33 \text{ s}$.
43
MediumMCQ
The maximum velocity of a particle,executing simple harmonic motion with an amplitude $7 \ mm$,is $4.4 \ m/s$. The period of oscillation is .... $sec$
A
$100$
B
$0.01$
C
$10$
D
$0.1$

Solution

(B) The maximum velocity of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by $v_{\max} = a \omega$,where $a$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Since $\omega = \frac{2 \pi}{T}$,we have $v_{\max} = a \times \frac{2 \pi}{T}$.
Rearranging for the period $T$,we get $T = \frac{2 \pi a}{v_{\max}}$.
Given $a = 7 \ mm = 7 \times 10^{-3} \ m$ and $v_{\max} = 4.4 \ m/s$.
Substituting the values: $T = \frac{2 \times 3.14 \times 7 \times 10^{-3}}{4.4}$.
$T = \frac{43.96 \times 10^{-3}}{4.4} \approx 9.99 \times 10^{-3} \ s \approx 0.01 \ s$.
44
MediumMCQ
The displacement of an object attached to a spring and executing simple harmonic motion is given by $x = 2 \times 10^{-2} \cos(\pi t) \text{ m}$. The time at which the maximum speed first occurs is (in $\text{ s}$)
A
$0.25$
B
$0.5$
C
$0.75$
D
$0.125$

Solution

(B) The displacement equation is given by $x = 2 \times 10^{-2} \cos(\pi t)$.
To find the velocity $v$, we differentiate the displacement with respect to time $t$:
$v = \frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} [2 \times 10^{-2} \cos(\pi t)] = -2 \times 10^{-2} \pi \sin(\pi t)$.
The speed is the magnitude of velocity, $|v| = |2 \times 10^{-2} \pi \sin(\pi t)|$.
For the speed to be maximum, the value of $|\sin(\pi t)|$ must be $1$.
This occurs when $\sin(\pi t) = 1$ or $\sin(\pi t) = -1$.
The first time this occurs is when $\sin(\pi t) = 1$, which corresponds to $\pi t = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Solving for $t$, we get $t = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \text{ s}$.
45
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle performs simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$. Its speed is trebled at the instant that it is at a distance $\frac{2A}{3}$ from the equilibrium position. The new amplitude of the motion is
A
$A\sqrt{3}$
B
$\frac{7A}{3}$
C
$\frac{A}{3}\sqrt{41}$
D
$3A$

Solution

(B) Let the initial amplitude be $A$ and the new amplitude be $A'$. The velocity $v$ of a particle in simple harmonic motion at a distance $x$ from the equilibrium position is given by $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}$.
At $x = \frac{2A}{3}$,the initial velocity $v$ is $v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - (\frac{2A}{3})^2} = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - \frac{4A^2}{9}} = \omega \sqrt{\frac{5A^2}{9}} = \frac{\omega A \sqrt{5}}{3}$.
The new speed is $v' = 3v = \omega A \sqrt{5}$.
Using the formula for the new amplitude $A'$ at the same position $x = \frac{2A}{3}$:
$(v')^2 = \omega^2 (A'^2 - x^2)$
$(\omega A \sqrt{5})^2 = \omega^2 (A'^2 - (\frac{2A}{3})^2)$
$5A^2 = A'^2 - \frac{4A^2}{9}$
$A'^2 = 5A^2 + \frac{4A^2}{9} = \frac{45A^2 + 4A^2}{9} = \frac{49A^2}{9}$
$A' = \sqrt{\frac{49A^2}{9}} = \frac{7A}{3}$.
46
MediumMCQ
$A$ spring hangs vertically from the ceiling and a mass is attached to its free end. When the mass is pulled down and released,it oscillates vertically with simple harmonic motion of period $T$. The variation with time $t$ of its distance from the ceiling is as shown. Which statement gives a correct deduction from this graph?
Question diagram
A
The amplitude of the oscillation is $70\ cm$
B
The kinetic energy is maximum at $t = \frac{1}{2}\ T$
C
The restoring force on the mass increases between $t = 0$ and $t = \frac{1}{4}\ T$
D
The speed is maximum at $t = \frac{1}{4}\ T$

Solution

(D) From the graph,the maximum distance from the ceiling is $100\ cm$ and the minimum distance is $30\ cm$.
These represent the two extreme positions of the oscillation.
The total distance between the extreme positions is $100\ cm - 30\ cm = 70\ cm$.
Since the total distance between extreme positions is $2A$,we have $2A = 70\ cm$,which gives the amplitude $A = 35\ cm$.
The mean position is at a distance of $30\ cm + 35\ cm = 65\ cm$ from the ceiling.
At $t = 0$,the mass is at the upper extreme position $(100\ cm)$.
At $t = \frac{1}{4}\ T$,the mass reaches the mean position $(65\ cm)$.
At $t = \frac{1}{2}\ T$,the mass reaches the lower extreme position $(30\ cm)$.
In simple harmonic motion,the speed is maximum at the mean position.
Therefore,the speed is maximum at $t = \frac{1}{4}\ T$.
47
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle performing $SHM$ is found at its equilibrium position at $t = 1 \, s$. It is found to have a speed of $0.25 \, m/s$ at $t = 2 \, s$. If the period of oscillation is $6 \, s$,calculate the amplitude of oscillation.
A
$\frac{3}{2\pi} \, m$
B
$\frac{3}{4\pi} \, m$
C
$\frac{6}{\pi} \, m$
D
$\frac{3}{8\pi} \, m$

Solution

(A) The displacement equation for $SHM$ is $x(t) = A \sin(\omega(t - t_0))$,where $t_0$ is the time at which the particle is at the equilibrium position.
Given $t_0 = 1 \, s$,so $x(t) = A \sin(\omega(t - 1))$.
The angular frequency is $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{3} \, rad/s$.
The velocity is $v(t) = \frac{dx}{dt} = A\omega \cos(\omega(t - 1))$.
At $t = 2 \, s$,$v = 0.25 \, m/s = \frac{1}{4} \, m/s$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{1}{4} = A \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}(2 - 1)\right)$.
$\frac{1}{4} = A \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$.
Since $\cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\frac{1}{4} = A \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$.
$\frac{1}{4} = A \left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)$.
$A = \frac{6}{4\pi} = \frac{3}{2\pi} \, m$.
48
MediumMCQ
The graph in the figure represents:
Question diagram
A
Motion of a simple pendulum starting from the mean position.
B
Motion of a simple pendulum starting from the extreme position.
C
Motion of a simple pendulum starting from $A/2$ position.
D
Motion of a simple pendulum starting from $(\sqrt{3}/2)A$ position.

Solution

(A) For a simple harmonic oscillator,the displacement is given by $x(t) = A \sin(\omega t + \phi)$.
The velocity is given by $v(t) = \frac{dx}{dt} = A\omega \cos(\omega t + \phi)$.
From the given graph,at $t = 0$,the velocity $v(0)$ is maximum (positive peak).
If the pendulum starts from the mean position $(x=0)$,the velocity is maximum at $t=0$,which matches the graph.
If the pendulum starts from the extreme position $(x=A)$,the velocity is $0$ at $t=0$,which does not match the graph.
Therefore,the graph represents the motion of a simple pendulum starting from the mean position.

Oscillations — Velocity of Simple Harmonic Motion · Frequently Asked Questions

1Are these Oscillations questions useful for JEE and NEET?

Yes. All questions in this section are mapped to JEE Main and NEET exam patterns. Previous year questions from JEE Main, NEET, GUJCET and state-level exams are included with full solutions.

2Can I switch to Hindi or Gujarati for these questions?

Yes. Use the language tabs in the hero section or the sidebar to view the same questions and solutions in English, Hindi or Gujarati.

3How do I generate a question paper from this subtopic?

Use the Vedclass Exam Paper Generator — select the chapter and subtopic, set difficulty, and generate Sets A, B, C, D automatically. First 3 chapters of every subject are free.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D papers from this chapter in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo
For Teachers & Institutes

Generate a Oscillations Exam Paper in 2 Minutes

Select subtopic & difficulty — Sets A, B, C, D auto-generated with No Repeat logic.

First 3 chapters of every subject are free — no payment required.