Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

If the potential energy of the particle is given by: U = x2-8x+16. It starts from rest from x=0. What will be its maximum speed during SHM? Assume the mass of the particle to be 1kg.

A. 4 2m/s
B. 8m/s
C. 2 2m/s
D. 2 6m/s
Answer» B. 8m/s
2.

If the total energy of a particle in SHM is 200J, the value of kinetic energy at an instant can be 220J. True or False?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

A particle is in SHM. When displacement is a potential energy is 8J. When displacement is a potential energy is 18J. What will be the potential energy when displacement is a+b ?

A. 50J
B. 26J
C. 10J
D. 30J
Answer» B. 26J
4.

A particle is performing a SHM. If its mass is doubled keeping the amplitude and force constant the same, total energy will become how many times the initial value?

A. 2
B. 1/2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» B. 1/2
5.

A particle is undergoing SHM. If its potential energy is given by: U = kx2. What will be the value of x for potential energy to be 1/3rd of kinetic energy? Assume k is force constant.

A. A/ 7
B. A/ 6
C. A/ 3
D. A/ 2
Answer» B. A/ 6
6.

Consider a particle undergoing an SHM of amplitude A & angular frequency w. What is the magnitude of displacement from the mean position when kinetic energy is equal to the magnitude of potential energy?

A. A/2
B. A/ 2
C. A/3
D. A/4
Answer» C. A/3
7.

What is the time period of kinetic energy of a particle in SHM,if the time period of SHM is 4s?

A. 2s
B. 1s
C. 4s
D. 0s
Answer» B. 1s