Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) MCQ Questions & Answers in Oscillation and Mechanical Waves | Physics
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91.
A wall clock uses a vertical spring-mass system to measure the time. Each time the mass reaches an extreme position, the clock advances by a second. The clock gives correct time at the equator. If the clock is taken to the poles it will
A
run slow
B
run fast
C
stop working
D
give correct time
Answer :
give correct time
If it gives correct time at equator, it will give correct time at poles also because the time period of spring-mass system is independent of $$g.$$
92.
A particle of mass $$m$$ is attached to a spring (of spring constant $$k$$) and has a natural angular frequency $${\omega _0.}$$ An external force $$F\left( t \right)$$ proportional to $$\cos \omega t\left( {\omega \ne {\omega _0}} \right)$$ is applied to the oscillator. The time displacement of the oscillator will be proportional to
A
$$\frac{1}{{m\left( {\omega _0^2 + {\omega ^2}} \right)}}$$
B
$$\frac{1}{{m\left( {\omega _0^2 - {\omega ^2}} \right)}}$$
C
$$\frac{m}{{\omega _0^2 - {\omega ^2}}}$$
D
$$\frac{m}{{\left( {\omega _0^2 + {\omega ^2}} \right)}}$$
Equation of displacement is given by
$$x = A\sin \left( {\omega t + \phi } \right)$$
where $$A = \frac{{{F_0}}}{{m\left( {\omega _0^2 - {\omega ^2}} \right)}}$$
93.
The displacement of a particle in $$SHM$$ is $$x = 10\sin \left( {2t - \frac{\pi }{6}} \right)metre.$$ When its displacement is $$6\,m,$$ the velocity of the particle (in $$m{s^{ - 1}}$$ ) is
94.
For a particle executing $$SHM$$ the displacement $$x$$ is given by $$x = A\cos \omega t.$$ Identify the graph which represents the variation of potential energy $$\left( {P.E} \right)$$ as a function of time $$t$$ and displacement $$x.$$
A
I, III
B
II, IV
C
II, III
D
I, IV
Answer :
I, III
In $$x = A\cos \omega t,$$ the particle starts oscillating from extreme position. So at $$t = 0,$$ its potential energy is maximum.
95.
The amplitude of a damped oscillator becomes $${\left( {\frac{1}{3}} \right)^{rd}}$$ in 2 seconds. If its amplitude after 6 seconds is $$\frac{1}{n}$$ times the original amplitude, the value of $$n$$ is
A
$${3^2}$$
B
$${3^3}$$
C
$$\root 3 \of 3 $$
D
$${2^3}$$
Answer :
$${3^3}$$
Amplitude of a damped oscillator at any instant $$t$$ is given by
$$A = {A_0}{e^{ - \frac{{bt}}{{2m}}}}$$
Where $${A_0}$$ is the original amplitude
From question,
$$\eqalign{
& {\text{When}}\,\,t = 2\,s,A = \frac{{{A_0}}}{3}\,\,\therefore \frac{{{A_0}}}{3} = {A_0}{e^{ - \frac{{2b}}{{2m}}}} \cr
& {\text{or,}}\,\,\frac{1}{3} = {e^{ - \frac{b}{m}}}\,......\left( {\text{i}} \right) \cr
& {\text{When}}\,\,t = 6\,s,A = \frac{{{A_0}}}{n}\,\,\therefore \frac{{{A_0}}}{n} = {A_0}{e^{ - \frac{{6b}}{{2m}}}} \cr
& {\text{or,}}\,\,\frac{1}{n} = {e^{ - \frac{{3b}}{m}}} = {\left( {{e^{ - \frac{b}{m}}}} \right)^3}\,\,{\text{or,}}\,\,\frac{1}{n} = {\left( {\frac{1}{3}} \right)^3} \cr
& \therefore n = {3^3}\,\,\left( {{\text{Using eq}}{\text{.}}\left( {\text{i}} \right)} \right) \cr} $$
96.
A mass of $$2.0\,kg$$ 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 $$200\,N/m.$$ What should be the minimum amplitude of the motion, so that the mass gets detached from the pan?
(Take $$g = 10\,m/{s^2}$$ )
A
$$8.0\,cm$$
B
$$10.0\,cm$$
C
Any value less than $$12.0\,cm$$
D
$$4.0\,cm$$
Answer :
$$10.0\,cm$$
Let the minimum amplitude of $$SHM$$ be $$a.$$
Restoring force on spring
$$F = ka$$
Restoring force is balanced by weight $$mg$$ of block.
For mass to execute simple harmonic motion of amplitude $$a.$$
$$\therefore ka = mg\,\,{\text{or}}\,\,a = \frac{{mg}}{k}$$
$$\eqalign{
& {\text{Here,}}\,m = 2\,kg,k = 200\,N/m, \cr
& g = 10\,m/{s^2} \cr
& \therefore a = \frac{{2 \times 10}}{{200}} = \frac{{10}}{{100}}m \cr
& = \frac{{10}}{{100}} \times 100\,cm = 10\,cm \cr} $$
Hence, minimum amplitude of the motion should be $$10\,cm,$$ so that the mass gets detached from the pan.
97.
Frequency of oscillation is proportional to
A
$$\sqrt {\frac{{3k}}{m}} $$
B
$$\sqrt {\frac{{k}}{m}} $$
C
$$\sqrt {\frac{{2k}}{m}} $$
D
$$\sqrt {\frac{{m}}{3k}} $$
Answer :
$$\sqrt {\frac{{3k}}{m}} $$
$${k_{{\text{eq}}}} = k + 2\,k = 3\,k$$
98.
A small ball of density $$4{\rho _0}$$ is released from rest just below the surface of a liquid. The density of liquid increases with depth as $$\rho = {\rho _0}\left( {1 + ay} \right)$$ where $$a = 2{m^{ - 1}}$$ is a constant. Find the time period of its oscillation. (Neglect the viscosity effects).
99.
A particle performs $$SHM$$ in a straight line. In the first second, starting from rest, it travels a distance $$a$$ and in the next second it travels a distance $$b$$ in the same direction. The amplitude of the $$SHM$$ is
100.
A body executes simple harmonic motion. The potential energy $$\left( {P.E.} \right),$$ the kinetic energy $$\left( {K.E.} \right)$$ and total energy $$\left( {T.E.} \right)$$ are measured as a function of displacement $$x.$$ Which of the following statement is true?