A particle is performing simple harmonic motion along x axis with amplitude 4 cm and time period 1.2 sec. The minimum time taken by the particle to move from x = + 2 cm to x = + 4 cm and back again is
0.4 s
0.3 s
0.2 s
0.6 s
The composition of two simple harmonic motions of equal periods at right angle to each other and with a phase difference of results in the displacement of the particle along
circle
figure of eight
straight line
ellipse
A system exhibiting S.H.M. must possess
elasticity as well as inertia
elasticity only
inertia only
elasticity, inertia and external force
A horizontal surface moves up and down in S.H.M with an amplitude of 1 cm. If mass of 10 kg (which is placed on the surface) is to remain continuously in contact with it, the maximum frequency of S.H.M. will be
5 Hz
0.5 Hz
1.5 Hz
10 Hz
A linear harmonic oscillator of force constant 2 x 106 N/m and amplitude 0.01 m has a total mechanical energy of 160 J. Its
maximum potential energy is 160 J
maximum potential energy is 100 J
maximum potential energy is zero
minimum potential energy is 100 J
A particle executing S.H.M has amplitude 0.01 m and frequency 60 Hz. The maximum acceleration of the particle is