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SHM Problems and Solutions Guide

The document presents a series of problems related to simple harmonic motion (SHM), including calculations of amplitude, energy distribution, and period changes due to mass alterations. It covers various scenarios such as oscillating bodies, pendulums, and spring systems, requiring the application of principles like Hooke's law and energy conservation. Each problem is designed to test understanding of SHM concepts and mathematical relationships.

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SHM Problems and Solutions Guide

The document presents a series of problems related to simple harmonic motion (SHM), including calculations of amplitude, energy distribution, and period changes due to mass alterations. It covers various scenarios such as oscillating bodies, pendulums, and spring systems, requiring the application of principles like Hooke's law and energy conservation. Each problem is designed to test understanding of SHM concepts and mathematical relationships.

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Problems:

1 Two bodies 𝑨 and 𝑩 of equal masses are suspended from the springs of
spring constants 𝒌𝟏 and 𝒌𝟐 respectively. If the bodies oscillate such that their
maximum velocities are equal. Find the ratio of their amplitudes.

2 An object of mass 0.2 kg executes SHM along the X -axis with frequency of
𝟐𝟓
( 𝝅 ) 𝐇𝐳. At the point = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟒 𝐦𝐦, the object has 𝐊𝐄 = 𝟎. 𝟓 𝐉 and 𝐏𝐄 = 𝟎. 𝟒 𝐉.

Find the amplitude of the motion.

3 A mass 𝒎 attached to a spring oscillates with a period of 2 s . If the mass is


increased by 2 kg , the period increases by 1 s . Assume Hooke's law is
obeying, then calculate initial mass 𝒎.

4 A particle is executing SHM of amplitude 2 cm . At extreme position, the


force is 4 N . How much force will be at the mid-point between the mean and
extreme position?

5 In case of a SHM, (a) what fraction of total energy is kinetic and what
fraction is potential, when displacement is one-half of the amplitude? (b) at
what displacement, the kinetic and potential energies are equal?

6. Two particles execute SHM of same amplitude and frequency along the same
straight line. They cross each other while going in opposite direction each time,
their displacement is half of their amplitude. Find the phase difference between
them.

7. The displacement of a particle executing periodic motion is given by

𝟏
𝒀 = 𝟒𝐜𝐨𝐬𝟐 ⁡( 𝒕) 𝐬𝐢𝐧⁡𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎𝒕
𝟐
Find the independent components of simple harmonic motion of which it is
superposition.

8. A block is resting on a platform which is moving vertically with SHM of period


1.0 s . At what amplitude of motion block and platform will separate?

9. Two simple pendulums of length 1 m and 16 m respectively are both given small
displacement in the same direction and at the same instant. They will be again in
phase after the shorter pendulum completed 𝒏 oscillations. Calculate 𝒏.

10. A horizontal spring block system (force constant ) executes SHM with
amplitude 𝑨. When the block of mass 𝑴 is passing through its equilibrium
position, an object of mass 𝒎 is put on it and the two move together. Find the
new amplitude and frequency of vibration.

11. Two blocks each of mass 𝒎 are connected by a spring of stiffness constant 𝒌. A
third identical block 𝑪 and mass 𝒎 moves with velocity 𝑽 towards blocks 𝑨 and 𝑩.
If the collision is elastic, then calculate the maximum compression of the spring and
the kinetic energy of the blocks 𝑨 and 𝑩 at this compression.

12. A particle is executing simple harmonic motion in a straight line 𝑨𝑩𝑪𝑫. Its KE
at 𝑩 and 𝑪 is half the maximum KE . If period of oscillation of particle is 𝑻 and
amplitude 𝒂, then find the time taken by the particle to go from 𝑶 to 𝑩.

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