
A potential is given by for and for . The schematic variation of oscillation period for a particle performing periodic motion in this potential as a function of its energy is:





Important Questions on Oscillations


Total energy of a particle performing S.H.M. is NOT proportional to





A mass of is connected to a spring. The potential energy curve of the simple harmonic motion executed by the system is shown in the figure. A simple pendulum of length has the same period of oscillation as the spring system. What is the value of acceleration due to gravity on the planet where these experiments are performed ?

A body of mass is executing simple harmonic motion. Its displacement at seconds is given by . Its maximum kinetic energy is





An object of mass is attached to a spring which is fixed at one end on a rigid support and the mass-spring system is kept on a frictionless table. The object is allowed to execute simple harmonic motion along - direction. The force constant of the spring is and the spring is stretched initially a distance of , the total energy stored in the system is


(a) Potential energy is always equal to its
(b) Average potential and kinetic energy over any given time interval are always equal.
(c) Sum of the kinetic and potential energy at any point of time is constant.
(d) Average in one time period is equal to average potential energy in one time period.
Choose the most appropriate option from the options given below :





