Two bodies A and B of equal mass are suspended from two massless springs of spring constant k_1 and k_2 , respectively. If the bodies oscillate vertically such that their amplitudes are equal, the ratio of the maximum velocity of A to the maximum velocity of B is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula v_max = Aomega omega = sqrtfrackm ### Core Logic The maximum velocity in vertical SHM happens at the mean equilibrium position and is given by v_max = Aomega. Given m_A = m_B = m and A_A = A_B = A: v_A = A omega_1 = A sqrtfrack_1m v_B = A omega_2 = A sqrtfrack_2m Taking the ratio: fracv_Av_B = fracomega_1omega_2 = fracsqrtfrack_1msqrtfrack_2m = sqrtfrack_1k_2 ### Pattern Recognition Since maximum velocity is directly proportional to angular frequency omega for equal amplitudes, and omega propto sqrtk, the velocity ratio directly yields the square root of the spring constant ratio. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Oscillations

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Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Simple Pendulum
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Time period of a simple pendulum is longer at the top of a mountain than that at the base of the mountain. Reason (R) : Time period of a simple pendulum decreases with increasing value of acceleration due to gravity and vice-versa. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A. textBoth (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • B. textBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • C. text(A) is true but (R) is false.
  • D. text(A) is false but (R) is true.

Solution

### Related Formula T = 2pisqrtfraclg ### Core Logic As altitude h increases at the top of a mountain, acceleration due to gravity g drops down according to : g = fracg_0 R^2(R+h)^2 Since T propto frac1sqrtg, a decreased g directly makes the time period T longer ### Pattern Recognition Higher altitude implies smaller gravity field implies slower pendulum oscillations implies longer period ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Oscillations Class 11 Physics: Gravitation
Q55 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Simple Harmonic Motion
A simple harmonic oscillator has an amplitude A and time period 6pi second. Assuming the oscillation starts from its mean position, the time required by it to travel from x = A to x = fracsqrt32A will be fracpix s, where x = ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

### Related Formula For a simple harmonic oscillator starting from the mean position at t = 0: x(t) = A sin(omega t) where omega = frac2piT is the angular frequency. ### Core Logic Given: * Time period, T = 6pitext s implies omega = frac2pi6pi = frac13text rad/s We need to find the time taken to travel from x = A to x = fracsqrt32A. Let's calculate the times from the mean position (x=0) to both positions: 1. Time t_1 to reach x = A: A = A sin(omega t_1) implies sin(omega t_1) = 1 implies omega t_1 = fracpi2 2. Time t_2 to reach x = fracsqrt32A: fracsqrt32A = A sin(omega t_2) implies sin(omega t_2) = fracsqrt32 implies omega t_2 = fracpi3 ### Step 1: Calculate the Time Difference The time required to travel between these two points is: Delta t = t_1 - t_2 = fracpi/2omega - fracpi/3omega = fracpi6omega Substitute omega = frac13: Delta t = fracpi6 times (1/3) = fracpi2text seconds Comparing this to fracpixtext s, we find: x = 2
Phasor diagram for SHM positions for Q55
Phasor diagram for SHM positions for Q55
### Pattern Recognition Alternatively, using a phasor diagram, the angle swept in moving from A to fracsqrt32A is phi = fracpi6. Therefore, Delta t = fracphiomega = fracpi/61/3 = fracpi2 s. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Oscillations
Q57 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Velocity in Simple Harmonic Motion
A particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 4text cm. At the mean position, the velocity of the particle is 10text cm/s. The distance of the particle from the mean position when its speed becomes 5text cm/s is sqrtalphatext cm, where alpha = ______.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 12 to 12

Solution

### Related Formula v_textmax = Aomega v = omega sqrtA^2 - x^2 ### Core Logic From the mean position maximum criteria (v_textmax = 10text cm/s, A = 4text cm): 10 = 4omega implies omega = frac104 = frac52text rad/s ### Step 1: Substitute parameters into speed equation Set the target speed v = 5text cm/s: 5 = frac52 sqrt4^2 - x^2 2 = sqrt16 - x^2 Squaring both sides: 4 = 16 - x^2 implies x^2 = 12 implies x = sqrt12text cm ### Step 2: Compare to target format Comparing sqrt12 to sqrtalpha directly shows: alpha = 12 ### Pattern Recognition Halving the peak harmonic velocity maps spatial points directly to fracsqrt32A values through standard trigonometric projection balances. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Oscillations
Q58 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
When the displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is one third of its amplitude, the ratio of total energy to the kinetic energy is fracmathrmx8, where mathrmx = ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 9 to 9

Solution

### Related Formula Total energy (E) in simple harmonic motion is: E = frac12 k A^2 Potential energy (U) at displacement y is: U = frac12 k y^2 Kinetic energy (KE) is the remaining energy: KE = E - U ### Core Logic Given the displacement is one-third of the amplitude: y = fracA3 Substituting this displacement into the potential energy expression: U = frac12 k left(fracA3right)^2 = frac19 left( frac12 k A^2 right) = fracE9 ### Step 1: Calculate Kinetic Energy The kinetic energy is: KE = E - fracE9 = frac8E9 ### Step 2: Find the Energy Ratio The ratio of total energy to kinetic energy is: fracEKE = fracEfrac8E9 = frac98 Comparing this with the given target form \frac{x}{8}: x = 9 Therefore, the value of x is 9. ### Pattern Recognition Since U \propto y^2, if displacement scales by a fraction \frac{1}{n}, potential energy scales instantly by \frac{1}{n^2}. The remaining kinetic energy is naturally 1 - \frac{1}{n^2}, giving an immediate shortcut for the total-to-kinetic ratio: \frac{n^2}{n^2 - 1}$. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Oscillations
Q58 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Simple Pendulum Time Period
A simple pendulum is placed at a place where its distance from the earth's surface is equal to the radius of the earth. If the length of the string is 4 mathrm~m, then the time period of small oscillations will be ________ mathrms. [take mathrmg = pi^2 mathrm~m/s^2]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 8 to 8

Solution

### Related Formula g' = fracGM(R+h)^2 = gleft(fracRR+hright)^2 T = 2pi sqrtfraclg' ### Core Logic The distance of the pendulum from the earth's surface is h = R. The acceleration due to gravity at this height g' is: g' = gleft(fracRR+Rright)^2 = gleft(frac12right)^2 = fracg4 ### Step 1: Calculate Time Period The time period of the simple pendulum is: T = 2pi sqrtfraclg' Substitute l = 4 mathrm~m and g' = fracg4: T = 2pi sqrtfrac4g/4 = 2pi sqrtfrac16g Given g = pi^2: T = 2pi sqrtfrac16pi^2 = 2pi left(frac4piright) = 8 mathrm~s ### Pattern Recognition At h=R, g drops to g/4. Thus, the time period doubles compared to its surface value. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Oscillations Class 11 Physics: Gravitation

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