EXERCISE–05(B) RECAP OF IIT-JEE/JEE (ADVANCED)

MCQ's one c orrec t ans wers

1. A particle of mass m is executing oscillation about the origin on the x-axis. Its potential energy is U(x) = k|x|3,
where k is a positive constant. If the amplitude of oscillation is a, then its time period T is :-
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(A) proportional to (B) independent of a (C) proportional to a (D) proportional to a 3/2
a

2. A spring of force constant k is cut into two pieces such that one piece is double the length of the other. Then
the long piece will have a force constant of :- [ II T - J E E 19 99 ]

2 3
(A) k (B) k (C) 3k (D) 6k
3 2

3. A particle free to move along the x-axis has potential energy given by : U(x) = k[1 – exp (–x2)] for –  x 
+ , where k is a positive constant of appropriate dimensions. Then :- [ II T - J E E 19 99 ]

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(A) at points away from the origin, the particle is in unstable equilibrium
(B) for any finite non-zero value of x, there is a force directed away from the origin

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k
(C) if its total mechanical energy is , it has its minimum kinetic energy at the origin
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(D) for small displacements from x = 0, the motion is simple harmonic.

4. The period of oscillation of simple pendulum of length L suspended from the roof of the vehicle which moves without
friction, down an inclined plane of inclination , is given by :- [ II T - J E E 20 00 ]

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L L L L
(A) 2 (B) 2 (C) 2 (D) 2
g cos  g sin  g g tan 

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5. A particle executes simple harmonic motion between x = –A and x = +A. The time taken for it to go from O
A A
to is T1 and to go from to A is T 2, then :-

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2 2
(A) T1 < T2 (B) T1 > T2 (C) T1 = T2 (D) T1 = 2T2

6. For a particle executing SHM the displacement x given by x = Acost. Identify the graph which represents the
variation of potential energy (PE) as a function of time t and displacement x :- [ II T - J E E 20 03 ]

I II PE
PE
III
IV

x
(t)
(A) I, III (B) II, IV (C) II, III (D) I, IV

7. A block P of mass m is placed on a frictionless horizontal surface. Another block Q of same mass is kept on P
and connected to the wall with the help of a spring of spring constant k as shown in the figure, s is the coefficient
of friction between P and Q. The block move together performing SHM of amplutude A. The maximum value of
the friction force between P and Q is [ II T - J E E 20 04 ]

k
S
Q

P smooth

kA
(A) kA (B) (C) zero (D)  s mg
2
8. A simple pendulum has time period T1. The point of suspension is now moved upward according to the relation
T12
y = Kt2, (K = 1 m/s2) where y is the vertical displacement. The time period now becomes T2. The ratio of
T22
is : (g = 10 m/s2) [ II T - J E E 20 05 ]

6 5 4
(A) (B) (C) 1 (D)
5 6 5

9. A block (B) is attached to two unstretched springs S1 and S2 with spring constants k and 4k, respectively (see figure
I). The other ends are attached to identical supports M1 and M2 not attached to the walls. The springs and supports
have negligible mass. .There is no friction anywhere. The block B is displaced towards wall 1 by a small distance x
(figure II) and released. [ II T - J E E 20 08 ]

2 1
M2 S2 S1 M1
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2
M2 S2
x
S1

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1

II

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x

The block returns and moves a maximum distance y towards wall 2. displacements x and y are measured with respect
y
to the equilibrium position of the block B. The ratio is

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x
1 1
(A) 4 (B) 2 (C) (D)

K
2 4

10. The x-t graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is shown below. The acceleration of the particle at t =

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4 / 3 s is [I IT - J E E 200 9]

1
x(cm)

0
4 8 12 t(s)
–1

3 2 –2 
2
3 2
(A)  cm / s 2 (B) cm/s 2 (C) cm/s 2 (D) –  cm/s2
32 32 32 32

11. The mass M shown in the figure oscillates in simple harmonic motion with amplitude A. The amplitude of the
point P is : [ II T - J E E 20 09 ]

k1 k2

P M

k1 A k2A k1 A k2A
(A) (B) (C) (D)
k2 k1 k1  k 2 k1  k 2
12. A uniform rod of length L and mass M is pivoted at the centre. Its two ends are attached to two springs of equal
spring constant k. The springs are fixed to rigid supports as shown in the figure, and the rod is free to oscillate
in the horizontal plane. The rod is gently pushed through a small angle  in one direction and released. The frequency
of oscillation is :- [ II T - J E E 20 09 ]

1 2k 1 k 1 6k 1 24k
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 M 2 M 2 M 2 M

M CQ's one or more than one c orrec t ans w ers

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1. Three simple harmonic motions in the same direction having the same amplitude and same period are superposed. If
each differ in phase from the next by 45°, then the :- [I IT - J E E 199 9]

(A) resultant amplitude is (1 + 2)a

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(B) phase of the resultant motion relative to the first is 90°
(C) energy associated with the resulting motion is (3 + 22) times the energy associated with any single motion

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(D) resulting motion is not simple harmonic

2. Function : x = Asin2t + Bcos2t + C sint cost represents SHM :- [I IT - J E E 200 6]

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(A) for any value of A, B and C (except C = 0)
(C) if A = B; C = 0
(B) if A = –B, C = 2B, amplitude = |B2|
(D) if A = B; C = 2B, amplitude = |B|

A particle of mass m is attached to one end of a mass-less spring of force constant k, lying on a frictionless horizontal
plane. The other end of the spring is fixed. The particle starts moving horizontally from its equilibrium position
at time t = 0 with an initial velocity u0. When the speed of the particle is 0.5 u0, it collides elastically with a rigid
wall. After this collision :- [ II T - J E E 20 13 ]

(A) the speed of the particle when it returns to its equilibrium position is u0

m
(B) the time at which the particle passes through the equilibrium position for the first time is t= 
k

4 m
(C) the time at which the maximum compression of the spring occurs is t 
3 k

5 m
(D) the time at which the particle passes through the equilibrium position for the second time is t 
3 k
M atch the c olumn
1. Column I describes some situations in which a small object moves. Column II describes some characteristics of these
motions. Match the situations in column I with the characteristics in column II. [ II T - J E E 20 07 ]
Column I Column II
(A) The object moves on the x-axis under a conservative force (p) The object executes a simple
in such a way that its "speed"and "positive" satisfy harmonic motion.

v = c1 c 2  x 2 , where c1 and c2 are positive constants.

(B) The object moves on the x-axis in such a way that its velocity (q) The object does not change its
and its displacement from the origin satisfy v = –kx, direction.
where k is a positive constant.

(C) The object is attached to one end of a mass-less spring of a (r) The kinetic energy of the object
given spring constant. The other end of the spring is keeps on decreasing
attached to the ceiling of an elevator. Initially everything is

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at rest. The elevator starts going upwards with a constant

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acceleration 'a'. The motion of the object is observed from
the elevator during the period it maintains this acceleration.

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(D) The object is projected from the earth's surface vertically (s) The object can change its direction
GM e
only once.
upwards with a speed 2 R , where Me is the mass of
e

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the earth and Re is the radius of the earth. Neglect forces
from objects other than the earth.

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2. Column I gives a list of possible set of parameters measured in some experiments. The variations of the parameters in the
form of graphs are shown in Column II. Match the set of parameters given Column I with the graphs given in Column II.
Indicate your answer by darkening the appropriate bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.

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Column I Column II
y

(A) Potential energy of a simple pendulum (y axis) as a (p)

function of displacement (x axis)

o x

(B) Displacement (y axis) as a function of time (x axis) (q)

for a one dimensional motion at zero or constant
acceleration when the body is moving along the
positive x-direction. o x

(C) Range of a projectile (y axis) as a function of (r)

its velocity (x axis) when projected at a fixed angle.

o x

(D) The square of the time period (y axis) of a simple (s)

pendulum as a function of its length (x axis)
o x
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A uniform thin cylindrical disk of mass M and radius R is attached to two identical massless springs of spring constant
k which are fixed to the wall as shown in the figure. The springs are attached to the axle of the disk symmetrically
on either side at a distance d from its centre. The axle is massless and both the springs and the axle are in a horizontal
plane. The unstrethced length of each spring is L. The disk is initially at its equilibrium position with its centre of mass

(CM) at a distance L from the wall. The disk rolls without slipping with velocity V0  V0ˆi . The coefficient of friction

is µ. [ II T - J E E 20 08 ]

R
d
2d

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V0
R

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The net external force acting on the disk when its centre of mass is at displacement x with respect to its equilibrium

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position is

2kx 4kx
(A) – kx (B) – 2kx (C)  (D) 

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3 3

2. The centre of mass of the disk undergoes simple harmonic motion with angular frequency  equal to

3.
(A)
k
M

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2k
M
(C)

The maximum value of V0 for which the disk will roll without slipping is

(A) µg
M
(B) µg
M
(C) µg
2k
3M

3M
(D)

(D) µg
4k
3M

5M
k 2k k 2k

Subject ive Que s t ions

1. Two masses m1 and m2 connected by a light spring of natural length 0 is compressed completely and tied by a
string. This system while moving with a veloicty v0 along +ve x-axis pass through the origin at t=0. At this position
the string snaps. Position of mass m1 at time t is given by the equation x1(t) = v0t-A(1-cost). Calculate:(i) position
of the particle m2 as a functionof time. (ii) 0 in terms of A.
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2. A solid sphere of radius R is floating in a liquid of density  with half of its volume submerged. If the sphere is
slightly pushed and released, it starts performing simple harmonic motion. Find the frequency of these oscillations.
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3. A mass m is undergoing SHM in the vertical direction about the mean position y0 with amplitude A and angular
frequency . At a distance y from the mean position, the mass detaches from the spring. Assume that the spring
contracts and does not obstruct the motion of m. Find the distance y. (measured from the mean position) such
that the height h attained by the block is maximum (A2 > g). [ II T - J E E 20 05 ]

y
m

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E X E RC I S E – 5 ( B ) ANSWER K EY

MCQ's with one correct answer 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. A

6.A 7. B 8. A 9. C

10. D 11. D 12. C

MCQ's one or more than one correct 1. A,C 2. A,B,D 3. A,D

Match the column 1. (A) -p, (B) -q,r (C) -p (D) -q,r 2. (A)-p,(B)-q,r,s(C)-s,(D)-q

Comprehension Based que st ions 1. D 2. D 3. C

m1  m1  1 3g mg g
Subjective Questions 1. (i) v0t + A m 1  cos t  (ii)  m  1 A 2. 3.  2 a
2  2  2  2R k 