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Which of the following quantities remains constant during SHM?- a)Total mechanical energy
- b)Acceleration
- c)Displacement
- d)Angular frequency
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following quantities remains constant during SHM?
a)
Total mechanical energy
b)
Acceleration
c)
Displacement
d)
Angular frequency
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
Total mechanical energy remains constant during Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM).
What is the relationship between the frequency and the time period of SHM?- a)They are inversely proportional
- b)They are directly proportional
- c)They are unrelated
- d)They depend on the amplitude of the motion
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the relationship between the frequency and the time period of SHM?
a)
They are inversely proportional
b)
They are directly proportional
c)
They are unrelated
d)
They depend on the amplitude of the motion
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Glance Learning Institute answered |
The frequency and time period of SHM are directly proportional. Frequency = 1 / Time period.
In SHM, the acceleration is maximum when the displacement is:
- a)Zero
- b)Minimum
- c)Maximum
- d)It does not depend on displacement
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In SHM, the acceleration is maximum when the displacement is:
a)
Zero
b)
Minimum
c)
Maximum
d)
It does not depend on displacement
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KS Coaching Center answered |
In SHM, the acceleration is maximum when the displacement is zero.
The maximum displacement of an object from its mean position in SHM is called:- a)Amplitude
- b)Period
- c)Frequency
- d)Acceleration
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The maximum displacement of an object from its mean position in SHM is called:
a)
Amplitude
b)
Period
c)
Frequency
d)
Acceleration
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Paradigm Institute answered |
The maximum displacement of an object from its mean position in SHM is called the amplitude.
What is the phase difference between the displacement and velocity of an object in SHM?- a)0 degrees
- b)45 degrees
- c)90 degrees
- d)180 degrees
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the phase difference between the displacement and velocity of an object in SHM?
a)
0 degrees
b)
45 degrees
c)
90 degrees
d)
180 degrees
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Paradigm Institute answered |
In SHM, the phase difference between the displacement and velocity is 90 degrees.
The time period of a simple pendulum depends on:- a)Length of the pendulum and acceleration due to gravity
- b)Amplitude of the pendulum and its mass
- c)Only the length of the pendulum
- d)Only the mass of the pendulum
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The time period of a simple pendulum depends on:
a)
Length of the pendulum and acceleration due to gravity
b)
Amplitude of the pendulum and its mass
c)
Only the length of the pendulum
d)
Only the mass of the pendulum
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
The time period of a simple pendulum depends on the length of the pendulum and the acceleration due to gravity.
The quality factor (Q-factor) of an oscillating system is a measure of its:- a)Damping
- b)Stiffness
- c)Frequency
- d)Energy
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The quality factor (Q-factor) of an oscillating system is a measure of its:
a)
Damping
b)
Stiffness
c)
Frequency
d)
Energy
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Paradigm Institute answered |
The quality factor (Q-factor) of an oscillating system is a measure of its damping.
When does an object executing SHM experience maximum potential energy?- a)At the extreme points of the motion
- b)At the mean position of the motion
- c)At the points where velocity is maximum
- d)At the points where acceleration is maximum
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
When does an object executing SHM experience maximum potential energy?
a)
At the extreme points of the motion
b)
At the mean position of the motion
c)
At the points where velocity is maximum
d)
At the points where acceleration is maximum
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KS Coaching Center answered |
An object executing SHM experiences maximum potential energy at the extreme points of its motion.
The time period of an object executing SHM is 2 seconds. What is its frequency?- a)0.5 Hz
- b)2 Hz
- c)4 Hz
- d)8 Hz
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The time period of an object executing SHM is 2 seconds. What is its frequency?
a)
0.5 Hz
b)
2 Hz
c)
4 Hz
d)
8 Hz
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Paradigm Institute answered |
Frequency = 1 / Time period = 1 / 2 seconds = 0.5 Hz.
Which of the following quantities is not involved in the description of SHM?
- a)Mass
- b)Period
- c)Velocity
- d) Amplitude
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following quantities is not involved in the description of SHM?
a)
Mass
b)
Period
c)
Velocity
d)
Amplitude
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KS Coaching Center answered |
Mass is not directly involved in the description of Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM). The key quantities involved are amplitude, period, and velocity.
Hooke's Law is applicable to:
- a)Solids, liquids, and gases
- b)Only liquids
- c)Only gases
- d)Only solids
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Hooke's Law is applicable to:
a)
Solids, liquids, and gases
b)
Only liquids
c)
Only gases
d)
Only solids
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
Hooke's Law, which describes the relationship between force and displacement in a spring, is applicable to solids, liquids, and gases.
The restoring force in SHM is always directed towards:- a)The mean position
- b)The extreme positions
- c)The direction of motion
- d)The direction opposite to motion
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The restoring force in SHM is always directed towards:
a)
The mean position
b)
The extreme positions
c)
The direction of motion
d)
The direction opposite to motion
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KS Coaching Center answered |
The restoring force in SHM is always directed towards the mean position or equilibrium position.
What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?- a)Motion in a straight line with constant speed
- b)Motion in a circular path with constant speed
- c)Motion back and forth along a line about a stable equilibrium position
- d)Motion in a zigzag pattern with varying speed
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?
a)
Motion in a straight line with constant speed
b)
Motion in a circular path with constant speed
c)
Motion back and forth along a line about a stable equilibrium position
d)
Motion in a zigzag pattern with varying speed
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) refers to the back and forth motion of an object along a line about a stable equilibrium position.
The ratio of maximum acceleration to maximum velocity in SHM is equal to:
- a)Angular frequency
- b)Time period
- c)Frequency
- d)Amplitude
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The ratio of maximum acceleration to maximum velocity in SHM is equal to:
a)
Angular frequency
b)
Time period
c)
Frequency
d)
Amplitude
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KS Coaching Center answered |
The ratio of maximum velocity to maximum acceleration in SHM is equal to the amplitude.
The motion of a simple pendulum is approximately SHM when:- a)The angle of oscillation is small
- b)The angle of oscillation is large
- c)The length of the pendulum is long
- d)The mass of the pendulum is large
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The motion of a simple pendulum is approximately SHM when:
a)
The angle of oscillation is small
b)
The angle of oscillation is large
c)
The length of the pendulum is long
d)
The mass of the pendulum is large
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
The motion of a simple pendulum is approximately SHM when the angle of oscillation is small.
Which of the following graphs represents the displacement-time relationship in SHM?- a)Linear graph
- b)Parabolic graph
- c)Sine wave graph
- d)Exponential graph
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following graphs represents the displacement-time relationship in SHM?
a)
Linear graph
b)
Parabolic graph
c)
Sine wave graph
d)
Exponential graph
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
The displacement-time relationship in SHM is represented by a sine wave graph.
The force constant of a spring is a measure of its:- a)Elasticity
- b)Mass
- c)Length
- d)Velocity
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The force constant of a spring is a measure of its:
a)
Elasticity
b)
Mass
c)
Length
d)
Velocity
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KS Coaching Center answered |
The force constant of a spring is a measure of its elasticity.
In SHM, the restoring force is directly proportional to:- a)Displacement
- b)Velocity
- c)Acceleration
- d)Frequency
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In SHM, the restoring force is directly proportional to:
a)
Displacement
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
d)
Frequency
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Paradigm Institute answered |
The restoring force in SHM is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position.
The motion of a mass-spring system is an example of:- a)Simple harmonic motion
- b)Circular motion
- c)Rotational motion
- d)Translational motion
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The motion of a mass-spring system is an example of:
a)
Simple harmonic motion
b)
Circular motion
c)
Rotational motion
d)
Translational motion
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Paradigm Institute answered |
The motion of a mass-spring system is an example of simple harmonic motion.
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