141.
The composition of two simple harmonic motions of equal periods at right angle to each other and with a phase difference of $$\pi $$ results in the displacement of the particle along
Let the $$SHM’s$$ be
$$\eqalign{
& x = a\sin \omega t\,......\left( {\text{i}} \right) \cr
& {\text{and}}\,\,y = b\sin \left( {\omega t + \pi } \right) \cr
& {\text{or}}\,\,y = - b\sin \omega t\,......\left( {{\text{ii}}} \right) \cr} $$
From Eqs. (i) and (ii)
$$\eqalign{
& \frac{x}{a} = \sin \omega t\,\,{\text{and}}\,\, - \frac{y}{b} = \sin \omega t \cr
& \therefore \frac{x}{a} = - \frac{y}{b}\,\,{\text{or}}\,\,y = - \frac{b}{a}x \cr} $$
It is an equation of a straight line.
142.
A mass $$M,$$ attached to a horizontal spring, executes S.H.M. with amplitude $${A_1.}$$ When the mass $$M$$ passes through its mean position then a smaller mass $$m$$ is placed over it and both of them move together with amplitude $${A_2.}$$ The ratio of $$\left( {\frac{{{A_1}}}{{{A_2}}}} \right)$$ is
A
$$\frac{{M + m}}{M}$$
B
$${\left( {\frac{M}{{M + m}}} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}}$$
C
$${\left( {\frac{{M + m}}{M}} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}}$$
The net force becomes zero at the mean point. Therefore, linear momentum must be conserved.
$$\eqalign{
& \therefore M{v_1} = \left( {M + m} \right){v_2} \cr
& M{A_1}\sqrt {\frac{k}{M} = } \left( {M + m} \right){A_2}\sqrt {\frac{k}{{m + M}}} \,\therefore \left( {V = A\sqrt {\frac{k}{M}} } \right) \cr
& {A_1}\sqrt M = {A_2}\sqrt {M + m} \,\therefore \,\frac{{{A_1}}}{{{A_2}}} = \sqrt {\frac{{m + M}}{M}} \cr} $$
143.
Which one of the following statements is true for the speed $$v$$ and the acceleration $$\alpha $$ of a particle executing simple harmonic motion?
A
When $$v$$ is maximum, $$\alpha $$ is maximum
B
Value of $$\alpha $$ is zero, whatever may be the value of $$v$$
C
When $$v$$ is zero, $$\alpha $$ is Zero
D
When $$v$$ is maximum, $$\alpha $$ is zero
Answer :
When $$v$$ is maximum, $$\alpha $$ is zero
In simple harmonic motion, the displacement equation is, $$x = a\sin \omega t$$
where, $$a$$ is the amplitude of the motion.
$$\eqalign{
& {\text{Velocity, }}v = \frac{{dx}}{{dt}} = a\omega \cos \omega t \cr
& v = a\omega \sqrt {1 - {{\sin }^2}\omega t} \cr
& v = \omega \sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}} \,......\left( {\text{i}} \right) \cr
& {\text{Acceleration, }}\alpha = \frac{{dv}}{{dt}} = \frac{d}{{dt}}\left( {a\omega \cos \omega t} \right) \cr
& \alpha = - a{\omega ^2}\sin \omega t \cr
& \alpha = - {\omega ^2}x\,......\left( {{\text{ii}}} \right) \cr
& {\text{When}}\,x = 0,v = a\omega = {v_{\max }} \cr
& \alpha = 0 = {\alpha _{\min }} \cr
& {\text{When}}\,x = a,v = 0 = {v_{\min }} \cr
& \alpha = - {\omega ^2}a = {\alpha _{\max }} \cr} $$
Hence, it is clear that when $$v$$ is maximum, then $$\alpha $$ is minimum (i.e. zero) or vice-versa.
144.
A particle at the end of a spring executes $$S.H.M$$ with a period $${t_1},$$ while the corresponding period for another spring is $${t_2}.$$ If the period of oscillation with the two springs in series is $$T$$ then
145.
A body is executing $$SHM.$$ When the displacements from the mean position is $$4\,cm$$ and $$5\,cm,$$ the corresponding velocities of the body is $$10\,cm/s$$ and $$8\,cm/s.$$ Then, the time period of the body is
Velocity of the particle executing $$SHM$$ at any instant is defined as the time rate of change of its displacement at that instant. It is given by
$$v = \omega \sqrt {\left( {{a^2} - {x^2}} \right)} $$
where, $$x$$ is displacement of the particle is acceleration and $$\omega $$ is angular frequency. Case I
$$10 = \omega \sqrt {{a^2} - 16} \,......\left( {\text{i}} \right)$$ Case II
$$8 = \omega \sqrt {{a^2} - 25} \,......\left( {{\text{ii}}} \right)$$
Dividing Eq. (ii) by Eq. (i), we get
$$\eqalign{
& \frac{5}{4} = \frac{{\sqrt {{a^2} - 16} }}{{\sqrt {{a^2} - 25} }}\,\,{\text{or}}\,\,\frac{{25}}{{16}} = \frac{{{a^2} - 16}}{{{a^2} - 25}} \cr
& {\text{or}}\,\,16\,{a^2} - 256 = 25\,{a^2} - 625 \cr
& {\text{or}}\,\,{a^2} = \frac{{369}}{9} \cr} $$
Putting value of $${a^2}$$ in Eg. (i), we get
$$\eqalign{
& 10 = \omega \sqrt {\left( {\frac{{369}}{9} - 16} \right)} \cr
& {\text{or}}\,\,\omega = \frac{{10 \times 3}}{{15}} = 2\,rad/s \cr} $$
$$\therefore $$ Time period $$T = \frac{{2\pi }}{\omega } = \frac{{2\pi }}{2} = \pi \sec $$
146.
A second’s pendulum is placed in a space laboratory orbiting around the earth at a height $$3\,R$$ from the earth’s surface where $$R$$ is earth’s radius. The time period of the pendulum will be
The second pendulum placed in a space laboratory orbiting around the earth is in a weightlessness state. Hence $$g = 0$$ so $$T = \infty $$
147.
The ratio of maximum acceleration to maximum velocity in a simple harmonic motion is $$10\,{s^{ - 1}}.$$ At, $$t = 0$$ the displacement is $$5\,m.$$ The initial phase is $$\frac{\pi }{4}.$$ What is the maximum acceleration ?
$${\text{Given}}\,{\text{that,}}\,\,\frac{{{A_{\max }}}}{{{v_{\max }}}} = 10\,\,{\text{i}}{\text{.e}}{\text{.,}}\,\,\omega = 10\,{s^{ - 1}}$$
Displacement is given by
$$\eqalign{
& x = a\sin \left( {\omega t + \frac{\pi }{4}} \right) \cr
& {\text{at}}\,\,t = 0,x = 5;5 = a\sin {45^ \circ } \Rightarrow a = 5\sqrt 2 \cr
& {A_{\max }} = a{\omega ^2} = 500\sqrt 2 \,m/{s^2} \cr} $$
148.
A particle of mass $$m$$ oscillates with simple harmonic motion between points $${x_1}$$ and $${x_2},$$ the equilibrium position being $$O.$$ Its potential energy is plotted. It will be as given below in the graph.
$${\text{Potential energy}} \propto \left( {{\text{Amplitude}}} \right) \propto {\left( {{\text{Displacement}}} \right)^{\text{2}}}{\text{ }}$$
$$P.E.$$ is maximum at maximum distance.
$$P.E.$$ is zero at equilibrium point.
$$P.E.$$ curve is parabolic.
149.
A simple pendulum is suspended from the roof of a trolley which moves in a horizontal direction with an acceleration $$\alpha ,$$ then the time period is given by $$T = 2\pi \sqrt {\left( {\frac{l}{g}} \right)} ,$$ where $$g$$ is equal to
A
$$g$$
B
$$g - \alpha $$
C
$$g + \alpha $$
D
$$\sqrt {\left( {{g^2} + {\alpha ^2}} \right)} $$
Apply vector formula to determine resultant acceleration of the both.
The bob is now under the combined action of two accelerations, $$g$$ vertically downwards and $$\alpha $$ along the horizontal.
∴ Resultant acceleration
$$g' = \sqrt {{g^2} + {\alpha ^2}} $$
150.
A pendulum is displaced to an angle $$\theta $$ from its equilibrium position, then it will pass through its mean position with a velocity $$v$$ equal to
A
$$\sqrt {2gl} $$
B
$$\sqrt {2gl\sin \theta } $$
C
$$\sqrt {2gl\cos \theta } $$
D
$$\sqrt {2gl\left( {1 - \cos \theta } \right)} $$
If $$l$$ is the length of pendulum and $$\theta $$ the angular amplitude, then height
$$\eqalign{
& h = AB - AC \cr
& = l - l\cos \theta \cr
& = l\left( {1 - \cos \theta } \right)\,......\left( {\text{i}} \right) \cr} $$
At point $$P$$ (maximum displacement position i.e. extreme position), potential energy is maximum and kinetic energy is zero. At point $$B$$ (mean or equilibrium position) potential energy is minimum and kinetic energy is maximum, so from principle of conservation of energy.
$$\eqalign{
& \left( {PE + KE} \right)\,{\text{at}}\,P = \left( {KE + PE} \right)\,{\text{at}}\,B \cr
& {\text{or}}\,\,mgh + 0 = \frac{1}{2}m{v^2} + 0 \cr
& {\text{or}}\,\,v = \sqrt {2gh} \,......\left( {{\text{ii}}} \right) \cr} $$
Substituting the value of $$h$$ from Eq. (i) into Eq. (ii),
$$v = \sqrt {2gl\left( {1 - \cos \theta } \right)} $$