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1.(JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift)

Choose the correct length (L) versus square of the time period ( T 2 ) graph for a simple pendulum executing simple harmonic motion.

A. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 23 English Option 1

B. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 23 English Option 2

C. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 23 English Option 3

D. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 23 English Option 4

Correct Answer is Option (D)

The relationship between the length of a pendulum and its period is given by the equation:

T = 2 π L g

T 2 = 4 π 2 g L

where T is the period of the pendulum, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and L is the length of the pendulum. This equation shows that the square of the period is directly proportional to the length of the pendulum.

Therefore, a graph of T2 vs. L will be a straight line with a positive slope, passing through the origin. The slope of the line will be equal to 4 π 2 g , and its intercept will be zero.

Note : Graph of T vs. L will be a parabola not T2 vs. L as in equation of parabola y2 = 4ax, graph of y vs. x is parabola not y2 vs. x. As y2 vs. x is a straight line.

2. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift)

T is the time period of simple pendulum on the earth's surface. Its time period becomes x T when taken to a height R (equal to earth's radius) above the earth's surface. Then, the value of x will be :

A. 4

B. 1 2

C. 2

D. 1 4

Correct Answer is Option (C)

At surface of earth time period

T = 2 π g

At height h = R

g = g ( 1 + h R ) 2 = g 4 xT = 2 π ( g / 4 ) xT = 2 × 2 π g xT = 2   T x = 2

3. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift )

A simple pendulum with length 100   cm and bob of mass 250   g is executing S.H.M. of amplitude 10   cm . The maximum tension in the string is found to be x 40   N . The value of x is ___________.

Correct Answer is (99)

Given the amplitude A and the length l of the pendulum, we can find the maximum angular displacement θ 0 :

sin θ 0 = A l = 10 100 = 1 10

By conservation of energy, the following equation holds:

1 2 m v 2 = m g l ( 1 cos θ )

The maximum tension occurs at the mean position (i.e., when the pendulum is vertical). At this point, we have:

T m g = m v 2 l   T = m g + m v 2 l

Substituting the conservation of energy equation, we get:

T = m g + 2 m g ( 1 cos θ ) = m g [ 1 + 2 ( 1 1 sin 2 θ ) ] = m g [ 3 2 1 1 100 ] = 250 1000 × 10 [ 3 2 ( 1 1 200 ) ] = 99 40 x = 99

So, the value of x is 99.

4. (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift )

The metallic bob of simple pendulum has the relative density 5. The time period of this pendulum is 10   s . If the metallic bob is immersed in water, then the new time period becomes 5 x s. The value of x will be ________.

Correct Answer is (5)

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 24 English Explanation

mg = mg F B

g = mg F B F B

= ρ B Vg ρ w Vg ρ B V

= ( ρ B ρ w ρ B ) g

= 5 1 5 × g

= 4 5   g

We know, T = 2 π g

T T = g g = g 5   g = 5 4

  T = T 5 4 = 10 2 5

  T = 5 5

5. (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift)

The time period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length L suspended from the roof of a vehicle, which moves without friction down an inclined plane of inclination α , is given by :

A. 2 π L / ( g cos α )

B. 2 π L / ( g sin α )

C. 2 π L / g

D. 2 π L / ( g tan α )

Correct Answer is Option (A)

| g e f f | = | g a |

g e f f = g cos θ

T = 2 π l g e f f

= 2 π = L g cos θ