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Types of Motion - Level I Q7.
An S.H.M. has an amplitude ‘a’ and  a time period

T. The maximum velocity will be -

Q1.
Identify the correct definition:
1.         

4a

1. If after every certain interval of time, a particle 2.   2a

repeats its motion, then the motion is called periodic T

3.  2π

motion.
T

4. 
2aπ
2. To and fro motion of a particle is called oscillatory  

motion.

3. Oscillatory motion described in terms of single sine Q8.

Which one of the following statements is true for
and cosine functions is called simple harmonic motion.
the speed 'v' and the acceleration 'a' of a particle
4. All of the above

executing simple harmonic motion?

1. Value of a is zero whatever may be the value of 'v'.

Q2.
From the given functions, identify the function 2. When 'v' is zero, a is zero.

which represents a periodic motion:

3. When 'v' is maximum, a is zero.

1.  e

ωt
4. When 'v' is maximum, a is maximum. 

2.  log (ωt)

3.  sin ωt + cos ωt
Q9.
In simple harmonic motion, the ratio of acceleration
4.  e

−ωt
of the particle to its displacement at any time is a

measure of

Q3.
The rotation of the earth about its axis is:
1. Spring constant 

1. periodic motion.
2. Angular frequency

2. simple harmonic motion.

3. (Angular frequency)2 

3. periodic and simple harmonic motion.

4. Restoring force

4. non-periodic motion.

Q10.
The equation of motion of a particle is 
Types of Motion - Level II 2
d y
+ Ky = 0  where K is a positive constant. The time

dt
2

Q4.
The circular motion of a particle with constant period of the motion is given by

speed is:
1.               

2π

1. Periodic and simple harmonic

2. 2πK

2. Simple harmonic but not periodic

3.             

2π

3. Neither periodic nor simple harmonic

√K

4. Periodic but not simple harmonic

4.  2π√K

Q11.
Displacement versus time curve for a particle
Simple Harmonic Motion - Level I executing SHM is shown in the figure. Choose the

correct statement/s.

Q5.
If a particle in S.H.M. has a time period 0.1 s and an 1. Phase of the oscillator is the same at t =0 s and t = 2 s

amplitude of 6 cm, then its maximum velocity will be

2. Phase of the oscillator is the same at t =2 s and t=6 s

1.  120π cm/s 

3. Phase of the oscillator is the same at t = 1 s and t=7 s

2.  0.6π cm/s 
4. Phase of the oscillator is the same at t=1 s and t=5 s

3.  π cm/s

4.  6 cm/s

Q6.
The angular velocities of three bodies in simple
harmonic motion are  ω ,  ω ,  ω   with their respective 1 2 3

amplitudes as  A ,  A ,  A . If all the three bodies have

1 2 3

the same mass and maximum velocity, then

1. A ω = A ω = A ω

1 1 2 2 31. 1, 2 and 4

2.  A ω = A ω = A ω

1 1
2
2 2
2
2. 1 and 3

3 3
2

1
2
3. A ω = A ω = A ω

1 2
2
2
3. 2 and 4

3
2
3

4. A ω = A ω = A  

1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2 4. 3 and 4

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Q12.
The motion of a particle varies with time according Q17.
The graph between the velocity (v) of a particle

to the relation y  = a  sin  ωt + a  cos  ωt. Then

executing  S.H.M. and its displacement (x) is shown in
1.  The motion is oscillatory but not SHM
the figure. The time period of oscillation for this SHM
2.  The motion is SHM with an amplitude a√2
will be

3.  The motion is SHM with an amplitude √2

4.  The motion is SHM with an amplitude a

Q13.
The velocity-time diagram of a harmonic oscillator
is shown in the figure given below. The frequency of
oscillation will be

                 

      

1.  √

2.  2π√
α

β
3.  2π( )

1. 25 Hz
4.  2π( α
)

2. 50 Hz
β

3. 12.25 Hz

4. 33.3 Hz

Q18.
The variation of acceleration of a particle

executing SHM with displacement x is:

Q14.
Which of the following relationships between the
acceleration 'a'  and the displacement 'x'  of a particle
involves simple harmonic motion?

1.  a= 0. 7x

2
2.  a=  − 200x

1.      

3.  a=  − 10x

3
4.  a= 100 x

Q15.
If the time of mean position from amplitude
(extreme) position is 6 seconds, then the frequency of 2.

SHM will be :

1.  0.01 Hz

2.  0.02 Hz

3.  0.03 Hz

4.  0.04 Hz

3.      

Simple Harmonic Motion - Level II

Q16.
Which one of the following equations of motion
represents simple harmonic motion?

1. Acceleration =-k x + k x
0 1
2

2. Acceleration =-k(x + a)
4.

3. Acceleration =k(x + a)

4. Acceleration =kx

where k, k ,  k  and α are all positive.

0 1

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Q19.
Which of the following examples represent simple Q25.
The amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator is A

harmonic motion?
and speed at the mean position is  v . The speed of the 0

1. The rotation of the earth about its axis.

oscillator at the position x =  will be
A

2. The motion of an oscillating mercury column in a U- 2v0

√3

tube.
1. 

√3
3. General vibrations of a polyatomic molecule about its √2v

equilibrium position.
2.  0

4. A fan rotating with a constant angular velocity.

3.  2
v0

√2v0

Q20.
The displacement of a particle along the x-axis is 4. 

√3

given by  x = a sin  ωt. The motion of the particle

2

corresponds to:
Q26.
A body performs simple harmonic motion about
1. simple harmonic motion of frequency ω/π.
x=0 with an amplitude a and a time period T. The speed
2. simple harmonic motion of frequency 3ω/2π.
of the body at x = will be:
a

2
3. non-simple harmonic motion.
πa√3

4. simple harmonic motion of frequency ω/2π.

1.  2T
                                         

2.  πa

Linear SHM - Level I

2

3. 
3π a

T
                                           

πa√3

Q21.
The equation of an SHM is given as y=3sinωt + 4.  T

4cosωt where y is in centimeters. The amplitude of the

SHM will be
Q27.
A particle executes SHM with a time period of 4 s.
1. 3 cm
The time taken by the particle to go directly from its
2. 3.5 cm
mean position to half of its amplitude will be

3. 4 cm
1.    s

4. 5 cm

2.  1 s

3.    s

Q22.
A particle executing simple harmonic motion of 2

amplitude 5 cm has a maximum speed of 31.4 cm/s. The 4.   2 s

frequency of its oscillation will be

1. 1 Hz
Q28.
A point performs simple harmonic oscillation of
2. 3 Hz
period T and the equation of motion is given by 
x = a sin(ωt + π/6). After the elapse of what fraction
3. 2 Hz

4. 4 Hz

of the time period, the velocity of the point will be equal

to half of its maximum velocity?

Q23.
Two simple harmonic motions of angular 1.  
T

frequency 100 rad s  -1 and 1000 rad  s have the same 2.  

−1 T

displacement amplitude. The ratio of their maximum 3.  

T

acceleration will be
3

1. 1:10
4.  
T

12

2. 1:102

Q29.
The amplitude and the time period in an S.H.M.
3. 1:103                               

are 0.5 cm and 0.4 sec respectively. If the initial phase is 
4. 1:104

π/2 radian, then the equation of S.H.M. will be:

1. y = 0. 5 sin 5πt

Q24.
If a particle is executing SHM, with an amplitude 2. y = 0. 5 sin 4πt

A, the distance moved and the displacement of the body 3. y = 0. 5 sin 2. 5πt

in a time equal to its time period are, respectively, 

4. y = 0. 5 cos 5πt

1.  2A, A

2.  4A, 0

3.  A, A

4.  0, 2A

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Q30.
A particle is executing linear S.H.M. between x = Q33.
The displacement-time graph of a particle

A. The time taken to go from 0 to A/2 is T and to go executing SHM is shown in the figure. Its displacement
1

from A/2 to A is T , then

2 equation will be (Time period = 2 second)

1.  T   <  T

1 2

2.  T   >  T

1 2

3.  T   =  T

1 2

4.  T   =  2T

1 2

Q31.
Force on a particle F varies with time t as shown in
the given graph. The displacement x vs time t graph
corresponding to the force-time graph will be

1. x = 10  sin(πt + π

6
)

2. x = 10  sin(πt)

3. x = 10  cos(πt)

          

4. x = 5  sin(πt + π

6
)

Q34.
A particle is executing linear simple
harmonic  motion with an amplitude a and an angular
frequency ω. Its average speed for its motion from
extreme to mean position will be

1.             2. 

1.  
aω

2.  
aω

2π

3.   2aω

4.   aω

√3π

3.             4. 

Q35.
A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic

motions in the same direction having equal amplitudes

Q32.
If the displacement x and the velocity v of a and equal frequency. If the resulting amplitude is equal
particle executing simple harmonic motion are related to the amplitude of individual motions, the phase
through the expression  4v = 25 − x ,then its time difference between them will be

2 2

period will be
1.  
π

1. π
2.  
2π

2. 2π
3

3.  
π

3. 4π
6

4. 6π

4.  

Q36.
A body oscillates with SHM according to the
equation (in SI units),

x = 5 cos [2π t + π/4].

At t = 1.5 s, acceleration of the body will be

1.  140  cm /s
2

2.  160 m/s
2

3.  140 m/s
2

4.  14 m/s

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Q37.
A particle of mass m and charge - q moves Q41.
A particle is executing SHM with an amplitude A

diametrically through a uniformly charged sphere of and the time period T. If at t = 0, the particle is at origin
radius R with total charge Q. The angular frequency of (mean position), then the time instant when it covers a
the particle's simple harmonic motion, if its amplitude distance equal to 2.5A will be

<R, is given by
1.     

12
1 qQ
1.  √
4πεo mR

2.   5T

12
  

1 qQ
3.   7T

12
  

2.  √
4.  

2T
2
4πεo
mR
3

qQ

1
3.  √
4πεo
mR
3
Q42.
A particle executing SHM crosses points A and B
with the same velocity. Having taken 3 s in passing from
4.  √
1 m
A to

4πεo qQ
B, it returns to B after another 3 s. The time period of the

SHM will be

Linear SHM - Level II 1. 15 s

2. 6 s

Q38.
Two particles are oscillating along two 3. 12 s

close  parallel straight lines side by side, with the  same 4. 9 s

frequency and amplitudes. They pass each other, moving

in opposite directions when their displacement is half of Q43.

Acceleration of the particle at  t = s from the
8

3 
the amplitude.  The mean positions of the two particles given displacement (y) versus time (t) graph will be

lie on a straight line perpendicular to the paths of the

two particles. The phase difference is :

1. π/6

2. 0
3. 2π/3

4. π

Q39.
In a simple harmonic oscillation, the graph
of  acceleration against displacement for one complete          

oscillation will be
√3π
2

1. an ellipse
1.  4
 cm/s
2

2. a circle
2. −
√3π
2

 cm/s
2

3. a parabola
4

4. a straight line
3. −π   cm /s

2 2

4. Zero

Q40.
The equations of the displacement of two particles

making SHM are represented by y1 = a sin (ωt + φ) and Q44.

A particle moves according to the law, 
y2 = a cos (ωt) respectively. The phase difference of the x = r  cos . The distance covered by it in the time
πt

velocities of the two particles will be

interval between t=0 to t=3 s will be

1. π/2 + φ
1. r

2. -φ
2. 2r

3. φ
3. 3r

4. φ - π/2

4. 4r

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Energy of SHM - Level I Q49.
The kinetic energy (K) of a simple

harmonic  oscillator varies with displacement (x) as

Q45.
A particle of mass m oscillates with simple shown. The period of the oscillation will be (mass of
harmonic motion between points x1 and x2, the oscillator is 1 kg)
                   
equilibrium position being O. Its potential energy is
plotted. It will be as given below in the graph :

1.    

1.    sec

2.    sec

2.
3.  π sec

4.  1 sec

Q50.
A block of mass 4 kg hangs from a spring of spring
3.
constant k = 400 N/m. The block is pulled down through
15 cm below the equilibrium position and released.
What is its kinetic energy when the block is 10 cm
below the equilibrium position? [Ignore gravity]

4. 

1. 5J

2. 2.5J

Q46.
Equation of a simple harmonic motion is  given by 3. 1 J

x = asinωt. For which value of x, kinetic energy is equal 4. 1.9 J

to the potential energy?

1.  x  =   ±  a
Q51.
Kinetic energy of a particle executing simple
a
2.  x  =   ±  

2
harmonic motion in straight line is pv2 and potential
a
3.  x  =   ±  
energy is qx2, where v is speed at distance x from the
√2

√3a
mean position. Time period of the SHM is given by the
4.  x  =   ±   2

expression

1. 2π√

Q47.
The potential energy of a simple harmonic
p

oscillator when the particle is halfway to its endpoint 2. 2π√

will be
q

1. 2/3 E
3. 2π√ p+q

2. 1/8 E
p

3. 1/4 E
4. 2π√ p+q

4. 1/2 E

Q52.
The total energy of a particle, executing simple
Q48.
When the displacement is half the amplitude in an harmonic motion is

SHM, the ratio of potential energy to the total energy is..

1. ∝  x                 

1. 1 / 2
2. ∝  x

2. 1 / 4
3.  Independent of x 

3. 1
4.  ∝  x

1/2

4. 1 / 8

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Q53.
If the potential energy U (in J) of a body Q57.
The variation of the potential energy of the

executing S.H.M. is given by U = 20 + 10(sin 100πt),

2
harmonic oscillator is shown in the figure. The spring
then the minimum potential energy of the body will be
constant will be

1.  Zero
                               
2.  30 J 

3.  20 J

4.  40 J

Q54.
The displacement between maximum potential
energy position and maximum kinetic energy position
for a particle executing simple harmonic motion is

1. ±

2. +a

3. ±a

4. −1

Q55.
The kinetic energy of a particle executing S.H.M.
is 16 J when it is in its mean position. If the amplitude of 1. 1 ×102 N/m               

oscillations is 25 cm and the mass of the particle is 5.12 2. 150 N/m

kg, the time period of its oscillation will be

3. 0.667 × 102 N/m       

1.  sec 

5
4. 3 × 102 N/m

2. 2π  sec

3. 20π  sec   
Q58.
A particle executing simple harmonic motion has a
4. 5π  sec

kinetic energy  K0cos2ωt. The values of the  maximum

potential energy and the total energy are, respectively,

Q56.
The potential energy of a particle oscillating along 1. 0 and 2K
0

the x-axis is given as U = 20+ (x–2)2 where U is in K0

2.   and K
0
joules and x in meters. The total mechanical energy of 2

3. K  and 2K

the particle is 36 J. The maximum kinetic energy of the 0 0

4. K  and K

particle will be
0 0

1. 24 J 

2. 36 J
Energy of SHM - Level II
3. 16 J 

4. 20 J

Q59.
Two simple harmonic motions,  y 1  =  a  sin  ωt

and  y 2  =  2a  sin(ωt  +  

2π
)     are superimposed on
3

a  particle of mass m. The maximum kinetic energy of

the particle will be

1.   mω a

1 2 2

2
2 2

2.  
5mω a

3.   mω a

3 2 2

4.  Zero

Q60.
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion
with frequency f. The frequency at which its kinetic
energy changes into potential energy, will be

1.   f/2         

2.  f

3.   2 f        

4.  4 f

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Q61.
A body is executing simple harmonic motion. At a Q63.
A particle of mass m is released from rest and

displacement x, its potential energy is  E   and at a

1 follows a parabolic path as shown. Assuming that the
displacement y, its potential energy is  E . The potential
2 displacement of the mass from the origin is small, which
energy E at displacement (x + y) will be
graph correctly depicts the position of the particle as a
1. E = √E + √E    

1 2
function of time?

2. √E = √E + √E
1 2

3. E = E + E            

1 2

4. None of the above

Q62.
A particle is executing SHM according to y = a cos
ωt. Then, which of the following graphs represent
      

variations of potential energy?

                         

1.

1. I and III

2. II and IV

3. II and III
2.

4. I and IV

3.

4.

Q64.
A particle is executing SHM with time period T. If
the time period of its total mechanical energy is T', then 
′
T

T
 will be

1. 2

2. 
1

3. Zero

4. Infinite

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Angular SHM - Level I Q70.
A simple pendulum attached to the ceiling of

a stationary lift has a time period of 1 s. The distance y

Q65.
If the length of a pendulum is made 9 times and covered by the lift moving downward varies with time as
mass of the bob is made 4 times, then the value of time y = 3.75 t , where y is in meters and t is in seconds. If g
2

period will become

= 10 m/s , then the time period of the pendulum will be

1. 3T
1.  4 s

2. 3/2T
2.  6 s

3. 4T
3.  2 s

4. 2T

4.  12 s

Q66.
In a simple pendulum, the period of oscillation T is Q71.
The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of
related to length of the pendulum l as
length L suspended from the roof of a vehicle which
1.  =constant

l moves without friction down an inclined plane of

T
2
inclination θ, is given by -

2.  =constant

T 1.   2π√ L
               

3.  =constant

l gcosθ

2.  2π√
L
T
2

4.  =constant

2
gsin θ

3.  2π√                      

g 

Q67.
A pendulum has time period T. If it is taken on to
another planet having acceleration due to gravity half 4. 2π√

gtanθ

and mass 9 times that of the earth, then its time period

on the other planet will be

Q72.
A simple pendulum hanging from the ceiling of a
1. √T
stationary lift has a time period T1. When the lift moves
2. T
downward with constant velocity, then the time period
3. T
1/3
becomes T2. It can be concluded that 

4.  2T

√
1. T  is infinity

2. T > T

2 1

Q68.
Two spherical bob of masses MA and MB are hung 3. T < T
2 1

vertically from two strings of length lA and lB 4. T = T

2 1

respectively. If they are executing SHM with frequency

as per the relation fA = 2fB, Then 

Angular SHM - Level II
1. l =

lB

A
4
Q73.
Two simple pendulums of length 1 m and 16 m are
2. l = 4l

A B
in the same phase at the mean position at any instant. If
3. l = 2l  & M = 2M

A B A B
T is the time period of the smaller pendulum, then the
lB MB
4. l =  & M =
A
2

A
2
minimum time after which they will again be in the

same phase will be

Q69.
The frequency of a simple pendulum in a free- 1.  

3T

falling lift will be

2.  
3T

1.  Zero
4

3.  

2T

2.  Infinite
3

3.  Can't say

4.  

4T

4.  Finite

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Q74.
A simple pendulum of mass m swings about point Q75.
A simple pendulum is oscillating without damping.

B between extreme positions A and C. Net force acting When the displacement of the bob is less than
on the bob at these three points is correctly shown by
→
maximum, its acceleration vector a is correctly shown
in 

1.

1. 
     

2.

2. 

                    

3.
3. 

4. 

4.

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Spring mass system - Level I Q80.
The period of oscillation of a mass M suspended

from a spring of negligible mass is T. If along with it,

Q76.
A particle is attached to a vertical spring and another mass M is also suspended, the period of
pulled  down a distance of 0.01 m below its mean oscillation will now be

position and released. If its initial acceleration is 0.16 1. T

m/s , then its time period in seconds will be

2 2. T/√2

1.  π
3. 2T

2.  

π
4. √2T

3.  

4
Q81.
A spring having a spring constant of 1200 N/m is
4.  2π

mounted on a horizontal table as shown in the figure. A

mass of 3 kg is attached to the free end of the spring.

Q77.
The time period of the spring-mass system depends The mass is then pulled sideways to a distance of 2.0 cm
upon
and released. The frequency of oscillations will be

1.  the gravity of earth

2.  the mass of block

3.  spring constant

4.  Both 2 & 3

Q78.
Frequency of spring is n after suspending mass M.
Now, after mass 4M mass is suspended from the spring,
the frequency will be:
    

1.  2n
1.  3. 0 s
−1

2.  n/2
−1
2.  2. 7 s
3.  n

4.  None of the above

−1
3.  1. 2 s

4.  3. 2 s
−1

Q79.
The time periods for the figures (a) and (b) are 

T   and  T respectively. If all surfaces shown below are

1 2 Q82.
One end of a spring of force constant k is fixed to a
T1
smooth, then the ratio   will be
vertical wall and the other to a block of mass m resting
T2

      on a smooth horizontal surface. There is another wall at

a distance  x   from the block. The spring is then
0

compressed by  2x  and then released. The time taken to

0

strike the wall will be

1.  1: √3
          

2.  1: 1

3.  2: 1
1.  1

6
π√
k

4.  √3: 2

2. √ k

3.  2π

3
√
m

4.  π

4
√
k

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Q83.
The time period of a mass suspended from a spring Spring mass system - Level II

is T. If the spring is cut into four equal parts and the

same mass is suspended from one of the parts, then the Q87.
A block is connected to a relaxed spring and kept
new time period will be -
on a smooth floor. The block is given a velocity towards
1. T/4
the right. Just after this

2. T

3. T/2

4. 2T

Q84.
An ideal spring with spring-constant K is hung                

from the ceiling and a block of mass M is attached to its 1. the speed of block starts decreasing but acceleration
lower end. The mass is released with the spring initially starts increasing.

un-stretched. Then the maximum extension in the spring 2. the speed of the block as well as its acceleration starts
will be
decreasing.

1. 4 Mg/K 
3. the speed of the block starts increasing but its
2. 2 Mg/K
acceleration starts decreasing.

3. Mg/K 
4. the speed of the block as well as acceleration start
4. Mg/2K

increasing.

Q85.
A spring elongates by a length 'L' when a mass 'M' Q88.
A block P of mass m is placed on a frictionless
is suspended to it. Now a tiny mass 'm' is attached to the horizontal surface. Another block Q of same mass is
mass 'M' and then released. The new time period of kept on P and connected to the wall with the help of a
oscillation will be
spring of spring constant k as shown in the figure. μs is
1.  2π√
(M + m)l

the coefficient of friction between P and Q. The blocks
Mg
move together performing SHM of amplitude A. The
2. 2π√ ml

maximum value of the friction force between P and
Mg
Q will be

3. 2π√L / g

4. 2π√ Ml

(m + M )g

Q86.
All the surfaces are smooth and springs are
ideal. If a block of mass m is given the velocity v  in the
0

right direction, then the time period of the block shown

in the figure will be

                           
      

1. kA

2.  

kA

3. Zero

4. μs mg

Q89.
The time period of a spring mass system at the

surface of earth is 2 second. What will be the time
1.   12l

v0

period of this system on the moon where acceleration
2.   2l
  +  
3π
√
m

due to gravity is  th  of the value of g on earth's
1

6
v0 2 k
surface?

3.  
4l m

v0
  +  
3π

2
√
k

1.     seconds   

√6

4.  
1 m

2
π√
k

2.  2√6 seconds  

3.  2  seconds  

4.  12  seconds

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Q90.
In a spring pendulum, in place of mass, a liquid is Q92.
A mass m is suspended from two springs of spring

used. If liquid leaks out continuously, then the time constant  k  and k as shown in the figure below. The
1 2

period of the spring pendulum:

time period of vertical oscillations of the mass will be

1.  Decreases continuously

2.  Increases continuously

3.  First increases and then decreases

4.  First decreases and then increases

Combination of Springs - Level I

Q91.
On a smooth inclined plane, a body of mass M is
attached between two springs. The other ends of the
springs are fixed to firm supports. If each spring has
                

force constant K, the period of oscillation of the body

(assuming the springs as massless) will be
1. 2π√(
k1 +k2

m
)

                       
2. 2π√ m

( k1 +k2 )

m(k1 k2 )
3. 2π√ ( k1 +k2 )

m ( k1 +k2 )
4. 2π√ ( k1 k2 )

Q93.
Two springs, of force constants k1 and k2 are
connected to a mass m as shown in the figure. The
frequency of oscillation of the mass is f. If both k1 and

k2 are made four times their original values, the
1/2

1. 2π( M
)
frequency of oscillation will become

2K

1/2

2. 2π( 2M

K
)

Mg  sinθ
3. 2π 2K

1/2

4. 2π(
2 Mg
)

        

K
1. 2f

2. f/2

3. f/4

4. 4f

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Q94.
All the surfaces are smooth and the system, given Combination of Springs - Level II

below, is oscillating with an amplitude A. What is the

extension of spring having spring constant k1, when the Q96.

A mass of 30 g is attached with two springs
block is at the extreme position?
having spring constant 100 N/m and 200 N/m and other
ends of springs are attached to rigid walls as shown in
the given figure. The angular frequency of oscillation
will be

                                         

           

k1
1.  k1 +k2
A

k2 A 1.   100
  rad /s

2.  k1 +k2

2π

3. A
2.     rad /s

100

4. 

A 3.  100 rad/s

2
4.  200π rad/s

Q95.
When a mass is suspended separately by two Q97.
A spring is having a spring constant k. It is cut into
different springs, in successive order, then the time two parts A and B whose lengths are in the ratio of m:1.
period of oscillations is t1 and t2 respectively. If it is The spring constant of part A will be

connected by both springs as shown in the figure below, 1. 

k

then the time period of oscillation becomes t0  . The m

2.  k

correct relation between t0, t1 & t2 is:

m+1

3. k

k(m+1)
4.  m

           

1. t = t + t

0
2
1
2
2
2

2. t 0
−2
= t + t 1
−2
2
−2

3. t 0
−1
= t + t 1
−1
2
−1

4. t = t + t

0 1 2

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Phasor Diagram - Level I Q100.
The displacement x of a particle varies with time

t as x  =  A  sin( 2π

T
t  +  
π

3
) . Time taken by particle to
Q98.
The radius of the circle, the period of revolution,
initial position and direction of revolution are indicated reach from x  =  
A
to x  =   −
A

2 2
 will be

in the figure.
1.  
T

2.  
T

3.   T

12

4.  

Damped Oscillations - Level I

Q101.
For damped oscillations, the graph between
energy and time will be

The y-projection of the radius vector of rotating particle

P will be

1. y(t)=  3  cos( πt

2
),  where y in m

2. y(t)=   − 3  cos 2πt ,  where y in m

3. y(t)=  4  sin( πt

2
),  where y in m
1.

4. y(t)=  3  cos( 3πt

2
),  where y in m

Q99.
Figure showns the circular motion of a particle.
The radius of the circle, the period, sence of revolution
and the initial position are indicated on the figure. The
simple harmonic motion of the x-projection of the radius
vector of the rotating particle P will be

                                      2.

3.

1. x(t) = B  sin( 2πt

30
)

2. x(t) = B  cos( πt

15
)

3. x(t) = B  sin( πt

15
+
π

2
)

4. x(t) = B  cos( πt

15
+
π

2
)

4.

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Q102.
Which of the following figure represents damped Q104.
The amplitude of a damped oscillator becomes

harmonic motion?
one-third in 10 minutes and   times of the original value
1

n
(i) in 30 minutes. The value of n is:

1.  81

2.  3

3.  9

4.  27

Q105.
A particle executes simple harmonic oscillations

under the  effect of small damping. If the amplitude of
(ii) oscillation becomes half of the initial value of 16 mm in
five minutes, then what will be the amplitude after
fifteen minutes?

1.  8 mm

2.  4 mm

3.  2 mm

4.  1 mm

Q106.
When an oscillator completes 100 oscillations, its
amplitude is reduced to of initial value. What will be
1

its amplitude, when it completes 200 oscillations ?

1. 
1

2. 

(iii)
3

3. 

4. 

Q107.
Which of the following is not true for
damped  oscillations with time period T and an initial
amplitude a?

(iv)
1.  Angular frequency is slightly less than the  natural
1.  (i) and (ii)
frequency.

2.  (iii) and (iv)

2.  Force remains constant in time interval t = 0  to 
3.  (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
t  =   .

4.  (i) and  (iv)

3.  If amplitude after time  t is , then the amplitude

a

after time 2t will be 

a
.

Q103.
In damped oscillations, the damping force is N
2

directly proportional to the speed of the oscillator. If 4.  Total mechanical energy decreases exponentially.

amplitude becomes half of its maximum value in 1 sec,

then after 2 sec, the amplitude of the damped oscillation Damped Oscillations - Level II
for which data is given, will be: (Initial amplitude = A )

1.  A

4
0 Q108.
In damped oscillation, mass is 2 kg and spring
2.  A

1
0
constant is 500 N/m and damping coefficient is 1 kg s–1.
2

3. A
If the mass is displaced by 20 cm from its mean position
0

√3A
and released, then what will be the value of its
4.  0

mechanical energy after 4 seconds?

1. 2.37 J

2. 1.37 J

3. 10 J

4. 5 J

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Q109.
A body executes oscillations under the effect of Q112.
In case of a forced vibration, the resonance wave

a  small damping force. If the amplitude of the body becomes very sharp when the :

reduces by 50% in 6 minutes, then amplitude after the 1. Damping force is small

next 12 minutes will be [initial amplitude is A ] -

0 2. Restoring force is small

A0
1.  
3. Applied periodic force is small

4
A0
4. Quality factor is small

2.  

A0
3.  
Q113.
For forced oscillations, a particle oscillates in a
16
A0
simple harmonic fashion with a frequency equal to:

4.  

6
1. the frequency of driving force.

2. the mean of frequency of driving force and natural

Q110.
The amplitude of a damped oscillator decreases to frequency of the body.

0.9 times its original magnitude in 5 s. In another 10 s, it 3. the difference of frequency of driving force and
will decrease to α times its original magnitude, where  α natural frequency of the body.

 equals
4. the natural frequency of the body.

1. 0.7

2. 0.81
Q114.
In a forced oscillation, when the system oscillates
3. 0.729
under the action of the driving force  F  =  F   sin  ωt in
0

4. 0.6

addition to its internal restoring force, the particle

oscillates with a frequency equal to

Forced Oscillations - Level I 1.  The natural frequency of the body

2.  Frequency of driving force

Q111.
The figure given below shows the graphs for 3.  The difference in frequency of driving force
amplitudes of forced oscillations in resonance conditions and natural frequency

for different damping conditions. 

4.  Mean of the driving frequency and natural frequency

Forced Oscillations - Level II

Q115.
A particle with restoring force proportional to the
displacement and resisting force proportional to velocity
is subjected to a force, F = F sin  ωt

0 

If, the amplitude of the particle is maximum for  ω = ω1

 and the energy of the particle is maximum for  ω = ω ,2

then

1. ω = ω   and  ω ≠ ω

1 0 2 0

2. ω = ω   and  ω = ω

1 0 2 0

3. ω ≠ ω   and  ω = ω

1 0 2 0

4. ω ≠ ω   and  ω ≠ ω

1 0 2 0

          

One of the conclusions that can be drawn from the graph

above is:

1. As damping increases, amplitude increases

2. As damping increases, the amplitude decreases

3. As damping increases, the amplitude does not change

4. As damping increases, the amplitude may increase or

decrease

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