Force Law for Simple Harmonic Motion

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Force Law for Simple Harmonic Motion: Overview

This topic contains concepts like Restoring Force, Definition of SHM, Linear SHM and Angular SHM.

Important Questions on Force Law for Simple Harmonic Motion

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Which of the following cannot be in the same direction for a simple harmonic oscillation?

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In S.H.M., the restoring force is always directed _____ (away from/ towards) the mean position.

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In case of simple harmonic motion, the restoring force is proportional to the _____.

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Figure shows spring + block + pulley system which are light. The time period of mass would be

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The equation of SHM of a particle is a+4π2x=0 where a is instantaneous linear acceleration at displacement x . The frequency of motion is -

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A uniform thin rod has a mass 1 kg and carries a mass 2.5 kg at B . The rod is hinged at A and is maintained in the horizontal position by a spring having a spring constant 18 kN m-1 at C as shown in figure. The angular frequency of oscillation is nearly -

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Two identical simple pendulums A and B are fixed at same point. They are displaced by very small angles α and ββ>α and released from rest. Find the time after which B reaches its initial position for the first time. Collisions are elastic and length of strings is l .


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Two particles are executing simple harmonic motion of same amplitude A and frequency ω along the x-axis. Their mean positions are separated by distance x0 (x0>A). If the maximum separation between them is (x0+A), then the phase difference between their motions is,

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A simple pendulum is released from A shown. If m and l represent the mass of the bob and Length of the pendulum, the gain in kinetic energy at B is
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A rod of mass m and length  can rotate in horizontal plane free about a vertical axis passing through one of its end. Its mid point and the other end are attached to two spring of equal spring constants k. The springs are fixed to rigid supports as shown in the diagram. The rod is pushed slightly through a small angle in one direction and released. Find the frequency of its oscillation.
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Out of the following functions representing motion of a particle which represents SHM

(1) y = sin ω t - cos ω t

(2) y = sin 3 ω t

(3) y = 5 cos 3 π 4 - 3 ω t

(4) y = 1 + ω t + ω 2 t 2

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What is the time period of a simple pendulum with string length l and acceleration due to gravity g?

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A wooden cylinder of mass 20 g and area of cross-section 1 cm2, having a piece of lead of mass 60 g attached to its bottom floats in water. The cylinder is depressed and then released. Show that it will execute S.H.M. Find the frequency of oscillations.