
A particle of mass moves along axis under a force which is given by:
Where is the position; while are constants. If the amplitude of oscillation be and the time period be then
is nearly independent of amplitude a for small values of a
is nearly independent of amplitude a
for small values of amplitude a


Important Questions on Oscillations
Study the following statements and find which is/are true.
The motion of the pendulum with the effect of dissipative force is known as damped oscillation.
Swinging of a child in a swing (without external push) is an example of free oscillation.
Choose correct option.



What will be the displacement equation of the simple harmonic motion obtained by combining the motions?
(Note: is an acute angle)

A body of mass executes simple harmonic motion about under the influence of a force shown below. The period of the SHM is approximately

In the figure shown, the time period and the amplitude, respectively, when mass is released from rest and when the spring is relaxed are (The inclined plane is smooth)


A mass is suspended by means of two coiled springs which have the same length in unstretched condition, as shown in figure. Their force constants are and , respectively. When set into vertical vibrations, the period will be
