Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
6.

The graph given below represents energy as a function of position. What is the energy of the particle in SHM at x = +1? Given mass of the particle is 2kg, time period =2s, A=1m.

A. 4.87J
B. -5J
C. 9.87J
D. 5J
Answer» B. -5J
Discussion
7.

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
Discussion
8.

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
Discussion