Equation of SHM - NEET Physics Questions
Question 1: easy

If the maximum velocity and acceleration of a particle executing SHM are equal in magnitude, the time period will be

1. 1.57 sec.
2. 3.14 sec.
3. 6.28 sec.
4. 12.56 sec.
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In simple harmonic motion (SHM), the maximum velocity \( v_{\text{max}} \) and maximum acceleration \( a_{\text{max}} \) are given by:

\[
v_{\text{max}} = \omega A \quad \text{and} \quad a_{\text{max}} = \omega^2 A
\]

where:
- \( \omega \) is the angular frequency,
- \( A \) is the amplitude.

 Solution:

1. Given that \( v_{\text{max}} = a_{\text{max}} \), we have:
\[
\omega A = \omega^2 A
\]

2. Dividing both sides by \( A \) (assuming \( A \neq 0 \)):
\[
\omega = \omega^2
\]

3. Solving for \( \omega \):
\[
\omega = 1 \, \text{rad/s}
\]

4. Time Period \( T \):
\[
T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega} = \frac{2\pi}{1} = 2\pi \approx 6.28 \, \text{s}
\]

Answer:
The time period of the particle is **6.28 seconds**.

Question 2: easy

The equation of SHM of a particle is given as 2d²x/dt² + 32x = 0, where x is the displacement from the mean position. then time period of its oscillation (in seconds) is

1. 4
2. π/2
3. π/2√2
4.
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Given the SHM equation:

\[
2 \frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + 32x = 0
\]

We can rewrite it as:

\[
\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + 16x = 0
\]

This equation is of the form:

\[
\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + \omega^2 x = 0
\]

where \( \omega^2 = 16 \).

Solution:

1. Angular Frequency \( \omega \):
\[
\omega = \sqrt{16} = 4 \, \text{rad/s}
\]

2. Time Period \( T \):
\[
T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega} = \frac{2\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{2} \, \text{s}
\]

 Answer:
The time period of the oscillation is \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) seconds.

Question 3: easy

Two simple harmonic motions of angular frequency 10rad/sec and 100 rad s–¹ have the same displacement amplitude. The ratio of their maximum acceleration is

1. 1 : 10³
2. \[ 1:10^{4}\]
3. 1 : 10
4. 1 : 10²
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Solution:

1. Maximum Acceleration in SHM is given by:
\[
a_{\text{max}} = \omega^2 A
\]

2. Ratio of Maximum Accelerations:
\[
\frac{a_{\text{max}_2}}{a_{\text{max}_1}} = \frac{\omega_2^2 A}{\omega_1^2 A} = \frac{\omega_2^2}{\omega_1^2} = \frac{(100)^2}{(10)^2} = \frac{10000}{100} = 100
\]

Answer:
The ratio of their maximum accelerations is \( 1 : 100 \) or \( 1 : 10^2 \).

Question 4: easy

A particle executing SHM has amplitude 0.01 m and frequency 60 Hz. The maximum acceleration of the particle is

1. 60π² m/s²
2. 88π² m/s²
3. 150π² m/s²
4. 144π² m/s²
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Given:
- Amplitude, \( A = 0.01 \, \text{m} \)
- Frequency, \( f = 60 \, \text{Hz} \)

Solution:

1. Angular Frequency \( \omega \):
\[
\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi \times 60 = 120 \pi \, \text{rad/s}
\]

2. Maximum Acceleration \( a_{\text{max}} \):
Maximum acceleration in SHM is given by:
\[
a_{\text{max}} = \omega^2 A
\]

Substitute values of \( \omega \) and \( A \):
\[
a_{\text{max}} = (120 \pi)^2 \times 0.01 = 14400 \pi^2 \times 0.01 = 144 \pi^2 \, \text{m/s}^2
\]

Answer:
The maximum acceleration of the particle is \( 144 \pi^2 \, \text{m/s}^2 \).

Question 5: easy

Average velocity of a particle performing SHM in one time period is:

1. Zero
2. Aω/2
3. Aω/2π
4. 2Aω/π
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As displacement in one time interval is zero. Average velocity is zero.

Question 6: easy

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 :

1. 1 Hz
2. 4π Hz
3. 1/4 Hz
4. 4 Hz
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Question 7: easy

The equation of motion of a particle of mass 1 gm is d²x/dt² + π²x = 0 where x is displacement (in m) from mean position. The frequency of oscillation is (in Hz) :

1. 1/2
2. 2
3. 5√10
4. 1/5√10
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a =- ω²x

comparing 

ω² = π² ⇒ ω =π ⇒ 2πυ= π ⇒ υ = 1/2 Hz

Question 8: easy

For a particle executing simple harmonic motion, the amplitude is \(A\) and time period is \(T\). The maximum speed will be:

1. \(4AT\)
2. \(\frac{2A}{T}\)
3. \(2\pi\sqrt{\frac{A}{T}}\)
4. \(\frac{2\pi A}{T}\)
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The maximum speed of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by \(v_{\text{max}} = A\omega\). Since \(\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}\), we get \(v_{\text{max}} = \frac{2\pi A}{T}\).

Question 9: easy

A particle is performing SHM along x-axis such that its velocity and displacement are related as \(27v^2 = 10 – 3x^2\), then time period of oscillation of particle is:

1. \(2\pi\text{ s}\)
2. \(3\pi\text{ s}\)
3. \(6\pi\text{ s}\)
4. \(9\pi\text{ s}\)
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The given equation can be rewritten as \(v^2 = \frac{10}{27} - \frac{1}{9}x^2\). Comparing this with the standard SHM equation \(v^2 = \omega^2(A^2 - x^2)\), we get \(\omega^2 = \frac{1}{9}\) which gives \(omega = \frac{1}{3}\text{ rad/s}\). Thus, the time period is \(T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega} = 6\pi\text{ s}\).

Question 10: easy

A particle is executing SHM. Then, the graph of velocity as a function of displacement is a/an:

1. straight line
2. circle
3. ellipse
4. hyperbola
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For a particle in SHM, velocity \(v = \omega \sqrt{A^2 - x^2}\). Squaring and rearranging gives \(\frac{v^2}{\omega^2 A^2} + \frac{x^2}{A^2} = 1\), which represents an ellipse.