Which of the following relationships between the acceleration \(a\) and the displacement \(x\) of a particle involves simple harmonic motion?
1. \(a = 0 . 7 x\)
2. \(a = - 200 x^{2} \)
3. \(a = - 10 x\)
4. \(a = 100 x^{3}\)
A spring having a spring constant of \(1200\) N/m is mounted on a horizontal table as shown in the figure. A mass of \(3\) kg is attached to the free end of the spring. The mass is then pulled sideways to a distance of \(2.0\) cm and released. The frequency of oscillations will be:
1. | \(3.0~\text{s}^{-1}\) | 2. | \(2.7~\text{s}^{-1}\) |
3. | \(1.2~\text{s}^{-1}\) | 4. | \(3.2~\text{s}^{-1}\) |
Identify the correct definition:
1. | If after every certain interval of time, a particle repeats its motion, then the motion is called periodic motion. |
2. | To and fro motion of a particle is called oscillatory motion. |
3. | Oscillatory motion described in terms of single sine and cosine functions is called simple harmonic motion. |
4. | All of the above |
1. | \(2\) | 2. | \(1 \over 2\) |
3. | Zero | 4. | Infinite |
In damped oscillations, the damping force is directly proportional to the speed of the oscillator. If amplitude becomes half of its maximum value in 1 sec, then after 2 sec, the amplitude of the damped oscillation for which data is given, will be: (Initial amplitude = )
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For forced oscillations, a particle oscillates in a simple harmonic fashion with a frequency equal to:
1. the frequency of driving force.
2. the mean of frequency of driving force and natural frequency of the body.
3. the difference of frequency of driving force and natural frequency of the body.
4. the natural frequency of the body.
1. | The rotation of the earth about its axis. |
2. | The motion of an oscillating mercury column in a \(U\text-\)tube. |
3. | General vibrations of a polyatomic molecule about its equilibrium position. |
4. | A fan rotating with a constant angular velocity. |
The rotation of the earth about its axis is:
1. | periodic motion. |
2. | simple harmonic motion. |
3. | periodic and simple harmonic motion. |
4. | non-periodic motion. |
1. | \(15~\text{s}\) | 2. | \(6~\text{s}\) |
3. | \(12~\text{s}\) | 4. | \(9~\text{s}\) |
In a simple harmonic oscillation, the graph of acceleration against displacement for one complete oscillation will be:
1. an ellipse
2. a circle
3. a parabola
4. a straight line