The radius of the circle, the period of revolution, initial position and direction of revolution are indicated in the figure.
The \(y\)-projection of the radius vector of rotating particle \(P\) will be:
1. \(y(t)=3 \cos \left(\dfrac{\pi \mathrm{t}}{2}\right)\), where \(y\) in m
2. \(y(t)=-3 \cos 2 \pi t\) , where \(y\) in m
3. \(y(t)=4 \sin \left(\dfrac{\pi t}{2}\right)\), where \(y\) in m
4. \(y(t)=3 \cos \left(\dfrac{3 \pi \mathrm{t}}{2}\right) \), where \(y\) in m
A block of mass \(4~\text{kg}\) hangs from a spring of spring constant \(k = 400~\text{N/m}\). The block is pulled down through \(15~\text{cm}\) below the equilibrium position and released. What is its kinetic energy when the block is \(10~\text{cm}\) below the equilibrium position? [Ignore gravity]
1. \(5~\text{J}\)
2. \(2.5~\text{J}\)
3. \(1~\text{J}\)
4. \(1.9~\text{J}\)
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 frequency of oscillation will become:
1. | 2f | 2. | f/2 |
3. | f/4 | 4. | 4f |
A particle is executing SHM according to \(y = a \cos\omega t.\) Then, which of the following graphs represent variations of potential energy?
1. I and III
2. II and IV
3. II and III
4. I and IV
A simple pendulum of mass m swings about point B between extreme positions A and C. Net force acting on the bob at these three points is correctly shown by:
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3. | 4. |
A point performs simple harmonic oscillation of period \(\mathrm{T}\) and the equation of motion is given by; \(x=a \sin (\omega t+\pi / 6)\). After the elapse of what fraction of the time period, the velocity of the point will be equal to half of its maximum velocity?
1. \( \frac{T}{8} \)
2. \( \frac{T}{6} \)
3. \(\frac{T}{3} \)
4. \( \frac{T}{12}\)
The period of oscillation of a mass M suspended from a spring of negligible mass is T. If along with it, another mass M is also suspended, the period of oscillation will now be:
1. T
2. T/
3. 2T
4. T
A particle of mass \(m\) is released from rest and follows a parabolic path as shown. Assuming that the displacement of the mass from the origin is small, which graph correctly depicts the position of the particle as a function of time?
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