Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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1.

In SHM, what is the phase difference between velocity and acceleration?

A. 0
B.
C. /2
D. /3
Answer» D. /3
Discussion
2.

In an SHM the time taken to go from mean position to A/2 is the same as that from A/2 to A. True or False? Here, A is the amplitude of motion.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
3.

What is the amplitude of motion for x = 2sin(2t) + 4sin2t ?

A. 2 2 m
B. 4 m
C. 2 m
D. The given equation is not that of an SHM
Answer» B. 4 m
Discussion
4.

A particle starts from the extreme position, at t = 0, in a SHM. If the time period of motion is 2s & maximum speed is 5m/s, find the equation of motion.

A. x = 1.59cos( t)
B. x = 1.59sin( t)
C. x = 2.5sin(2t)
D. x = 2.5cos(2t)
Answer» B. x = 1.59sin( t)
Discussion
5.

A particle has an equation of motion given by: x = cos2wt sin2wt. Select the correct statement regarding the same.

A. It is not a SHM
B. It is a SHM with T = /w
C. It is an SHM with T = 2 /w
D. Amplitude of motion is 1/ 2 m
Answer» C. It is an SHM with T = 2 /w
Discussion
6.

2 particles undergoing SHM start from the mean position and go in opposite directions. Particle 1 starts with a speed of 10m/s and particle 2 starts with a speed 0f 5m/s. If the amplitude(=10cm) is the same. At what position will they first meet?

A. 0.0866m
B. -0.0633m
C. 0
D. 0.0633m
Answer» B. -0.0633m
Discussion
7.

A particle is undergoing SHM with amplitude 10cm. The maximum speed it achieves is 1m/s. Find the time it takes to reach from the mean position to half the amplitude.

A. /60 s
B. /30 s
C. /15 s
D. /40 s
Answer» B. /30 s
Discussion
8.

Which of the following variables has zero value at the extreme position in SHM?

A. Acceleration
B. Speed
C. Displacement
D. Angular frequency
Answer» C. Displacement
Discussion