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Chapter Oscillations Test

The document contains multiple choice questions and descriptive questions related to simple harmonic motion (SHM) and oscillatory motion. It covers key concepts such as characteristics of SHM, time period, angular frequency, energy in SHM, and calculations related to pendulums and mass-spring systems. Additionally, it includes derivations and explanations of fundamental equations associated with SHM.

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Chapter Oscillations Test

The document contains multiple choice questions and descriptive questions related to simple harmonic motion (SHM) and oscillatory motion. It covers key concepts such as characteristics of SHM, time period, angular frequency, energy in SHM, and calculations related to pendulums and mass-spring systems. Additionally, it includes derivations and explanations of fundamental equations associated with SHM.

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Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)

Attempt all questions.

1. Simple harmonic motion is characterized by a restoring force which is


a) Constant
b) Proportional to velocity
c) Proportional to displacement
d) Proportional to square of displacement
2. The time period of a simple pendulum depends on
a) Mass of the bob
b) Amplitude of oscillation
c) Length of the pendulum
d) Shape of the bob
3. The SI unit of angular frequency is
a) rad
b) rad/s
c) s⁻¹
d) Hz
4. For SHM, acceleration is always
a) In the direction of velocity
b) Opposite to displacement
c) Constant
d) Zero at mean position
5. The total energy in SHM is proportional to
a) Amplitude
b) Square of amplitude
c) Frequency
d) Time period
6. The phase difference between velocity and displacement in SHM is
a) 0
b) π/4
c) π/2
d) π
7. At the extreme position of SHM, the kinetic energy is
a) Maximum
b) Minimum
c) Zero
d) Equal to potential energy
8. A body executes SHM when
a) Net force is zero
b) Acceleration is constant
c) Restoring force acts toward mean position
d) Motion is circular
9. The time period of a mass–spring system increases when
a) Mass increases
b) Spring constant increases
c) Amplitude increases
d) Gravity increases
10. Damping causes oscillations to
a) Increase in amplitude
b) Stop suddenly
c) Decrease gradually
d) Become faster

1. Define oscillatory motion with one example.


2. What is simple harmonic motion?
3. Define amplitude and time period.
4. Write the expression for displacement in SHM.
5. What is angular frequency?
6. State two characteristics of SHM.
7. What is meant by phase of oscillation?
8. Write the relation between time period and frequency.
9. What happens to velocity at mean position?
10. A body performs SHM with a time period of 2 s. Find its frequency.
11. The length of a simple pendulum is 1 m. Calculate its time period.
12. A mass of 2 kg is attached to a spring of force constant 800 N/m. Find the time
period.
13. Find the maximum velocity of a particle executing SHM with amplitude 0.1 m
and angular frequency 10 rad/s.
14. Calculate the total energy of a particle in SHM having mass 1 kg, amplitude
0.2 m and angular frequency 5 rad/s.
15. If the frequency of an oscillator is doubled, what happens to its time period?
16. A pendulum completes 40 oscillations in 80 seconds. Find its time period.
17. Discuss kinetic energy, potential energy, and total energy in SHM.
18. Derive the expression for the time period of a mass–spring system and explain
energy variation during SHM with diagrams.
19. Explain simple harmonic motion in detail. Derive equations for displacement,
velocity, and acceleration.

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