Define simple harmonic motion and give examples.

Define simple harmonic motion and give examples.
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Motion which repeats after regular intervals of time is called simple harmonic motion.

Ex: Oscillation of simple pendulum, vibration of a tuning fork.
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Define simple harmonic motion. Give its two example.

Description : Define simple harmonic motion. Give its two example. 

Last Answer : Simple harmonic motion: The to and fro motion of the object about its mean position is called simple harmonic motion.  Examples: motion of swing, motion of sewing machine , motion of clock pendulum , etc.

Define the following with reference to simple harmonic motion. a) Amplitude b) Oscillation c) Time period

Description : Define the following with reference to simple harmonic motion. a) Amplitude b) Oscillation c) Time period

Last Answer : a) The maximum displacement of the particle on either side of the equilibrium position is called amplitude. b) One complete to and fro motion of the particle about its mean position is called oscillation

Give the practical applications of simple harmonic motion.

Description : Give the practical applications of simple harmonic motion.

Last Answer : a) Simple harmonic motion of a pendulum was used for the measurement of time. b) Tuning the musical instrument is done with the vibrating tuning form which executes simple harmonic motion. c) ... simple harmonic motion. d) The study of molecules is made with the help of vibration spectrum.

Give example of simple harmonic motion.

Description : Give example of simple harmonic motion.

Last Answer : a) Oscillation of simple pendulum. b) When a tuning fork is hit against a rubber pad, its prongs execute simple harmonic motion. c) When the load is attached to the lower end of a spring suspended from a support is pulled and released, it executes simple harmonic motion.

A particle in simple Harmonic Motion while passing through mean position will have a.Maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy b.Average kinetic energy and average potential energy c.Minimum kinetic energy and maximum potential energy d.Maximum kinetic energy and maximum e.Minimum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy

Description : A particle in simple Harmonic Motion while passing through mean position will have a.Maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy b.Average kinetic energy and average potential energy c. ... energy d.Maximum kinetic energy and maximum e.Minimum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy

Last Answer : a. Maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy

The periodic time of a body moving in Simple Harmonic Motion is a.Directly proportional to its angular velocity b.Directly proportional to the weight of the body c.Inversely proportional to the square of angular velocity d.Directly proportional to the momentum of swinging body e.Inversely proportional to the angular velocity

Description : The periodic time of a body moving in Simple Harmonic Motion is a.Directly proportional to its angular velocity b.Directly proportional to the weight of the body c.Inversely proportional to ... d.Directly proportional to the momentum of swinging body e.Inversely proportional to the angular velocity

Last Answer : e. Inversely proportional to the angular velocity

A body in Simple Harmonic Motion will attain maximum velocity when it passes through a.Point of 0.75 amplitude b.Extreme point of the oscillation of L.H.S. c.Point of half amplitude d.Extreme point of the oscillation at R.H.S. e.Mean position

Description : A body in Simple Harmonic Motion will attain maximum velocity when it passes through a.Point of 0.75 amplitude b.Extreme point of the oscillation of L.H.S. c.Point of half amplitude d.Extreme point of the oscillation at R.H.S. e.Mean position

Last Answer : e. Mean position

The moving parts of a machine which weigh 1 tonne perform vertical simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 2.5 cm and a period of 0.5 sec. The base of the machine weighs 3 tonnes and rests on the ground. Maximum reactions on the ground would be a.3.6 tonnes b.2.4 tonnes c.4.0 tonnes d.4.8 tonnes e.4.4 tonnes

Description : The moving parts of a machine which weigh 1 tonne perform vertical simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 2.5 cm and a period of 0.5 sec. The base of the machine weighs 3 tonnes and rests on the ground. Maximum ... would be a.3.6 tonnes b.2.4 tonnes c.4.0 tonnes d.4.8 tonnes e.4.4 tonnes

Last Answer : e. 4.4 tonnes

A particle is moving in Simple Harmonic Motion in a simple pendulum with some period of oscillation. Now in order to double the period of oscillation a.The length of pendulum should be quadrupled b.The length of pendulum should be doubled c.The mass of the bob should be halved d.The length of pendulum should be reduced to one fourth e.The mass of the bob should be doubled

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Last Answer : a. The length of pendulum should be quadrupled

A body is executing simple harmonic motion of amplitude 1 cm. Its velocitywhile passing through the central point is 10 mm/sec. Its frequency will be a.2.99 rps b.2.22 rps c.1 rps d.1.59 rps e.1.77 rps

Description : A body is executing simple harmonic motion of amplitude 1 cm. Its velocitywhile passing through the central point is 10 mm/sec. Its frequency will be a.2.99 rps b.2.22 rps c.1 rps d.1.59 rps e.1.77 rps

Last Answer : c. 1 rps

A body is vibrating with simple harmonic motion of aplitude 5 cm frequency 10 vibrations per second. The maximum value of velocity in cm/s will be a.3.14 cm/s b.314 cm/s c.3140 cm/s d.31.4 cm/s e.31400 cm/s

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Last Answer : b. 314 cm/s

An insect of negligible mass is sitting on a block of mass M, tied with a spring of force constant K. The block performs simple harmonic motion with a

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Which of the following is an example of simple harmonic motion? (1) Earth spinning on its axis (2) Simple pendulum motion (3) Bali bouncing on floor (4) Motion of a ceiling fan

Description : Which of the following is an example of simple harmonic motion? (1) Earth spinning on its axis (2) Simple pendulum motion (3) Bali bouncing on floor (4) Motion of a ceiling fan

Last Answer : (2) Simple pendulum motion Explanation: When a body moves about a mean position in such a way that the acceleration is proportional to the displacement and is always directed towards the mean ... to execute a simple harmonic motion. The motion of a simple pendulum falls under this category.

The motion of a body that repeats itself after a regular interval of time is – (1) a periodic motion (2) a simple harmonic motion (3) an aperiodic motion (4) an oscillatory motion

Description : The motion of a body that repeats itself after a regular interval of time is – (1) a periodic motion (2) a simple harmonic motion (3) an aperiodic motion (4) an oscillatory motion

Last Answer : (1) a periodic motion Explanation: The motion of a body that repeats itself after a regular interval of time is called 'Periodic Motion'. Simple Harmonic Motion is a type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement.

Period of simple harmonic motion of a spiral spring or elastic thread is given by A. T = 2π × (extension produced/gravitational field strength) B. T = 2π × (extension produced/√(gravitational field strength)) C. T = 2π × (√(extension produced)/gravitational field strength) D. T = 2π × √(extension produced/gravitational field strength)

Description : Period of simple harmonic motion of a spiral spring or elastic thread is given by A. T = 2π (extension produced/gravitational field strength) B. T = 2π (extension produced/√( ... (extension produced)/gravitational field strength) D. T = 2π √(extension produced/gravitational field strength)

Last Answer : T = 2π × √(extension produced/gravitational field strength)

When a body moves with simple harmonic motion, the product of its periodic time and frequency is equal to A. Zero B. One C. π/2 D. 2π

Description : When a body moves with simple harmonic motion, the product of its periodic time and frequency is equal to A. Zero B. One C. π/2 D. 2π

Last Answer : B. One

The maximum acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is ____. A. ω B. ω.r C. ω / 2 π D. 2 π / ω

Description : The maximum acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is ____. A. ω B. ω.r C. ω / 2 π D. 2 π / ω

Last Answer : B. ω.r

Body having simple harmonic motion is represented by A) x = A sin ωt B) x = A cos ωt C) x = - A sin ωt D) x = - A cos ωt

Description : Body having simple harmonic motion is represented by A) x = A sin ωt B) x = A cos ωt C) x = - A sin ωt D) x = - A cos ωt

Last Answer : A) x = A sin ωt

The resultant motion of two Simple Harmonic Motions will be A. Simple Harmonic MotionB. Periodic Motion C. Projectile Motion D. Zero

Description : The resultant motion of two Simple Harmonic Motions will be A. Simple Harmonic MotionB. Periodic Motion C. Projectile Motion D. Zero

Last Answer : A. Simple Harmonic Motion

SHM stands for A. Single Harmonic Motion B. Simple Harmonic Motion C. Simple Harmonic Mechanism D. None of the above

Description : SHM stands for A. Single Harmonic Motion B. Simple Harmonic Motion C. Simple Harmonic Mechanism D. None of the above

Last Answer : B. Simple Harmonic Motion

The maximum acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is ____. (A) ω (B) ω.r (C) ω / 2 π (D) 2 π / ω

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In case of simple harmonic motion, displacement is proportional to the (A) Velocity (B) Acceleration (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

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Last Answer : B) Acceleration

A body which is attached to a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion. The magnitude of the body's acceleration is: w) constant x) proportional to its displacement from its equilibrium position y) zero z) always increasing.

Description : A body which is attached to a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion. The magnitude of the body's acceleration is: w) constant x) proportional to its displacement from its equilibrium position y) zero z) always increasing.

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PROPORTIONAL TO ITS DISPLACEMENT FROM ITS EQUILIBRIUM POSITION 

The equation, X = A cos(wt + f) (read: X equals A times the cosine of omega t + phi (fee)), can represent an expression for: w) accelerating due to gravity x) uniform straight line motion y) dc current z) a simple harmonic oscillator

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Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- A SIMPLE HARMONIC OSCILLATOR

The period of oscillation of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is: w) independent of the amplitude of the motion x) directly proportional to the frequency of oscillation y) independent of the frequency of oscillation z) none of the above

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Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INDEPENDENT OF THE AMPLITUDE OF THE MOTION 

In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is: w) constant x) proportional to the distance from the central position y) greatest when the velocity is greatest z) none of the above

Description : In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is: w) constant x) proportional to the distance from the central position y) greatest when the velocity is greatest z) none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PROPORTIONAL TO THE DISTANCE FROM THE CENTRAL POSITION

Which of the following statements dealing with simple harmonic motion of a mass-spring system is TRUE? w) The acceleration is largest when the oscillating mass is instantaneously at rest. x) The larger the spring force constant the larger the period. y) The period of the motion depends linearly on the amplitude of the motion. z) The acceleration is larger when the oscillating mass has its greatest velocity.

Description : Which of the following statements dealing with simple harmonic motion of a mass-spring system is TRUE? w) The acceleration is largest when the oscillating mass is instantaneously at rest. x) The ... of the motion. z) The acceleration is larger when the oscillating mass has its greatest velocity.

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- THE ACCELERATION IS LARGEST WHEN THE OSCILLATING MASS IS INSTANTANEOUSLY AT REST 

Which of the following is an example of simple harmonic motion? (1) Earth spinning on its axis (2) Simple pendulum motion (3) Ball bouncing on floor (4) Motion of a ceiling fan

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Last Answer : Simple pendulum motion

The motion of a body that repeats itself after a regular interval of time is (1) a periodic motion (2) a simple harmonic motion (3) an aperiodic motion (4) an oscillatory motion

Description : The motion of a body that repeats itself after a regular interval of time is (1) a periodic motion (2) a simple harmonic motion (3) an aperiodic motion (4) an oscillatory motion

Last Answer : a periodic motion

The velocity vector in a vector diagram for a harmonic motion A Lags the displacement vector by 180 0 B Lags the displacement vector by 90 0 C Leads the displacement vector by 90 0 D Leads the displacement vector by 180 0

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Last Answer : C Leads the displacement vector by 90 0

The motion of a system executing harmonic motion with one natural frequency is known as _______ A. principal mode of vibration B. natural mode of vibration C. both a. and b. D. none of the above

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Last Answer : C. both a. and b.

The velocity vector in a vector diagram for a harmonic motion A Lags the displacement vector by 180 0 B Lags the displacement vector by 90 0 C Leads the displacement vector by 90 0 D Leads the displacement vector by 180 0

Description : The velocity vector in a vector diagram for a harmonic motion A Lags the displacement vector by 180 0 B Lags the displacement vector by 90 0 C Leads the displacement vector by 90 0 D Leads the displacement vector by 180 0

Last Answer : C Leads the displacement vector by 90 0

The motion of a system executing harmonic motion with one natural frequency is known as _______ A) principal mode of vibration B) natural mode of vibration C) both a. and b. D)none of the above

Description : The motion of a system executing harmonic motion with one natural frequency is known as _______ A) principal mode of vibration B) natural mode of vibration C) both a. and b. D)none of the above

Last Answer : C) both a. and b.

If frequency of excitation of a forced vibration system with negligible damping is very close to natural frequency of the system, then the system will A) Execute harmonic motion of large amplitude B) Beat with a very high peak amplitude C) Perform aperiodic motion D) None of the above

Description : If frequency of excitation of a forced vibration system with negligible damping is very close to natural frequency of the system, then the system will A) Execute harmonic motion of large amplitude B) Beat with a very high peak amplitude C) Perform aperiodic motion D) None of the above

Last Answer : A) Execute harmonic motion of large amplitude

If the amplitude of harmonic motion is large, its frequency A) Will always be high B) Will always be less C) Can have any value D) Will be zero

Description : If the amplitude of harmonic motion is large, its frequency A) Will always be high B) Will always be less C) Can have any value D) Will be zero

Last Answer : C) Can have any value

The vector representing acceleration on a vector diagram for a harmonic motion A) Lags the displacement vector by 90° B) Lags the displacement vector by 180° C) Leads the displacement vector by 90° D) Leads the displacement vector by 180°

Description : The vector representing acceleration on a vector diagram for a harmonic motion A) Lags the displacement vector by 90° B) Lags the displacement vector by 180° C) Leads the displacement vector by 90° D) Leads the displacement vector by 180°

Last Answer : C) Leads the displacement vector by 90°

If harmonic motion of same frequency and same phase are superimposed in two perpendicular directions ( x and y) then, the resultant motion will be, A) circle B) An ellipse C) An square D) An rectangle

Description : If harmonic motion of same frequency and same phase are superimposed in two perpendicular directions ( x and y) then, the resultant motion will be, A) circle B) An ellipse C) An square D) An rectangle

Last Answer : C) An square

The velocity vector in a vector diagram for a harmonic motion A) Lags the displacement vector by 180° B) Leads the displacement vector by 90° C) Lags the displacement vector by 90° D) Leads the displacement vector by 180°

Description : The velocity vector in a vector diagram for a harmonic motion A) Lags the displacement vector by 180° B) Leads the displacement vector by 90° C) Lags the displacement vector by 90° D) Leads the displacement vector by 180°

Last Answer : B) Leads the displacement vector by 90°

Harmonic motion is A) Necessarily a periodic motion B) An aperiodic motion C) A motion described in a circle D) A random motion

Description : Harmonic motion is A) Necessarily a periodic motion B) An aperiodic motion C) A motion described in a circle D) A random motion

Last Answer : A) Necessarily a periodic motion

The velocity vector in a vector diagram for a harmonic motion C (A) Lags the displacement vector by 180 0 (B) Lags the displacement vector by 90 0 (C) Leads the displacement vector by 90 0 (D) Leads the displacement vector by 180 0

Description : The velocity vector in a vector diagram for a harmonic motion C (A) Lags the displacement vector by 180 0 (B) Lags the displacement vector by 90 0 (C) Leads the displacement vector by 90 0 (D) Leads the displacement vector by 180 0

Last Answer : (C) Leads the displacement vector by 90 0

Due to energy dissipation by viscous forces in air, if simple harmonic variations of a pendulum die away after some time, then oscillation is said to be: A. undamped B. free C. damped D. dependent

Description : Due to energy dissipation by viscous forces in air, if simple harmonic variations of a pendulum die away after some time, then oscillation is said to be: A. undamped B. free C. damped D. dependent

Last Answer : damped

Give examples of motion that is not easily detected.

Description : Give examples of motion that is not easily detected.

Last Answer : a) Constituents of solid are in a state of continuous vibration, not visible to the naked eye. b) The revolution and spin of the earth is not detected inspite of their high speed. c) Theory of plate tectonics tells us that the continents are drifting at the slow speed.

Give examples of simple proteins.

Description : Give examples of simple proteins.

Last Answer : Albumins, globulins, protamines, prolamines, lectins, scleroproteins.

What are the characteristics of a simple rhythmic motion ball ?

Description : What are the characteristics of a simple rhythmic motion ball ?

Last Answer : It is a force created on a special kind of rhythmic or oscillating particle. In this case the acceleration of the particle and the value of the force acting on it are proportional to the movement of the ... , i.e. the opposite direction of the particle movement. The motion of such a ball is linear.

What is simple rhythmic motion ?

Description : What is simple rhythmic motion ?

Last Answer : : If the acceleration of an oscillating particle is proportional to its distance from the equilibrium and always in the direction of equilibrium, then the motion of that particle is called simple rhythmic motion.

What is the English language of simple pulsating motion ?

Description : What is the English language of simple pulsating motion ?

Last Answer : English simple harmonic motion.

What is simple linear motion ?

Description : What is simple linear motion ?

Last Answer : The motion that moves in a straight path is called straight linear motion.

Without electrical, mechanical, gravitational, surface tension and motion effects, a system is called _____ system.  A. Simple  B. Simple compressible  C. Compressible  D. Independent

Description : Without electrical, mechanical, gravitational, surface tension and motion effects, a system is called _____ system.  A. Simple  B. Simple compressible  C. Compressible  D. Independent

Last Answer : Simple compressible

Which are examples of projectile motion ?

Description : Which are examples of projectile motion ?

Last Answer : A javelin flying trough the air.A tennis ball lobbed over the net.