During simple harmonic motion of a body, the energy at the extreme position is:
1. | both kinetic and potential |
2. | is always zero |
3. | purely kinetic |
4. | purely potential |
1. | \(2\sqrt{A}\) | 2. | \(\dfrac{A}{2}\) |
3. | \(\dfrac{\mathrm{A}}{\sqrt{2}}\) | 4. | \(A\sqrt{2}\) |
A particle of mass \(m\) oscillates with simple harmonic motion between points \(x_1\) and \(x_2\), the equilibrium position being \(O\). Its potential energy is plotted. It will be as given below in the graph:
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List-I (\(x \text{-}y\) graphs) |
List-II (Situations) |
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(a) | (i) | Total mechanical energy is conserved | |
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(ii) | Bob of a pendulum is oscillating under negligible air friction |
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(iii) | Restoring force of a spring |
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(iv) | Bob of a pendulum is oscillating along with air friction |
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
1. | (iv) | (ii) | (iii) | (i) |
2. | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
3. | (i) | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) |
4. | (iii) | (ii) | (i) | (iv) |
The potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator, when the particle is halfway to its endpoint, will be:
1. \(\frac{2E}{3}\)
2. \(\frac{E}{8}\)
3. \(\frac{E}{4}\)
4. \(\frac{E}{2}\)
The total mechanical energy of a linear harmonic oscillator is \(600~\text J.\) At the mean position, its potential energy is \(100~\text J.\) The minimum potential energy of the oscillator is:
1. \(50~\text J\)
2. \(500~\text J\)
3. \(0\)
4. \(100~\text J\)