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1. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift)

A particle executes SHM of amplitude A. The distance from the mean position when its's kinetic energy becomes equal to its potential energy is :

A. 1 2 A

B. 1 2 A

C. 2 A

D. 2 A

Correct Answer is Option (A)

The total energy of a particle executing simple harmonic motion (SHM) is given by:

E = 1 2 m ω 2 A 2

where m is the mass of the particle, ω is the angular frequency of the SHM, and A is the amplitude of the motion.

At any point during SHM, the kinetic energy of the particle is given by:

K = 1 2 m ω 2 ( x 2 + A 2 cos 2 ω t )

where x is the displacement of the particle from the mean position.

The potential energy of the particle at the same point is given by:

U = 1 2 m ω 2 ( x 2 + A 2 sin 2 ω t )

When the kinetic energy becomes equal to the potential energy, we have:

K = U

1 2 m ω 2 ( x 2 + A 2 cos 2 ω t ) = 1 2 m ω 2 ( x 2 + A 2 sin 2 ω t )

Simplifying this equation, we get:

x 2 = 1 2 A 2

x = ± 1 2 A

Therefore, the distance from the mean position when the kinetic energy becomes equal to the potential energy is 1 2 A

2. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift)

Which graph represents the difference between total energy and potential energy of a particle executing SHM vs it's distance from mean position ?

A. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 8 English Option 1

B. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 8 English Option 2

C. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 8 English Option 3

D. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 8 English Option 4

Correct Answer is Option (A)

T.E.   P.E.  =  K.E.  K.E.  = 1 2 m ω 2 ( A 2 x 2 )

Which is the equation of downward parabola.

3. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 12th April Morning Shift)

A particle is executing simple harmonic motion (SHM). The ratio of potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its displacement is half of its amplitude will be

A. 1 : 1

B. 1 : 4

C. 2 : 1

D. 1 : 3

Correct Answer is Option (D)

Let's denote the amplitude of the simple harmonic motion as A, and the displacement of the particle from the mean position as x. The given condition is that x = A/2.

For a particle in SHM, the potential energy (PE) is given by:

P E = 1 2 k x 2

And the total mechanical energy (E) of the particle remains constant and is given by:

E = 1 2 k A 2

Since the total mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy (KE), we have:

E = P E + K E

Now, we need to find the ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy when x = A/2.

Calculate the potential energy at x = A/2:

P E = 1 2 k ( A 2 ) 2 = 1 8 k A 2

Substitute the expression for total mechanical energy:

K E = E P E = 1 2 k A 2 1 8 k A 2 = 3 8 k A 2

Now, find the ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy:

P E K E = 1 8 k A 2 3 8 k A 2 = 1 3

Therefore, the ratio of potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its displacement is half of its amplitude is 1 : 3.

4.(JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift)

The variation of kinetic energy (KE) of a particle executing simple harmonic motion with the displacement ( x ) starting from mean position to extreme position (A) is given by

A. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 6 English Option 1

B. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 6 English Option 2

C. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 6 English Option 3

D. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion Question 6 English Option 4

Correct Answer is Option (C)

For a particle executing SHM

KE = 1 2 m ω 2 ( A 2 x 2 )

When x = 0 , KE is maximum & when x = A , KE is zero and KE vs x graph is parabola.

5.(JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift)

The maximum potential energy of a block executing simple harmonic motion is 25   J . A is amplitude of oscillation. At A / 2 , the kinetic energy of the block is

A. 9.75 J

B. 37.5 J

C. 18.75 J

D. 12.5 J

Correct Answer is Option (C)

U max = 1 2   m ω 2   A 2 = 25   J

KE at A 2 = 1 2 m v 1 2 = 1 2 m ω 2 ( A 2 A 2 4 )

= 1 2   m ω 2 3   A 2 4 = 3 4 ( 1 2   m ω 2   A 2 )

KE = 3 4 × 25 = 18.75   J