Simple Harmonic Motion · Physics · IAT (IISER)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Consider a simple pendulum undergoing simple harmonic motion with a time period $T$, and a fixed amplitude $\theta_0$ of angular oscillation. Its angular momentum about the point of suspension exhibits an oscillatory behaviour with an amplitude $A$. Which of the following relations between $A$ and $T$ is correct?
IAT (IISER) 2024
2
Consider the motion of a particle along the $x$-axis. The position of the particle varies with time as $x(t)=\sin ^2(\omega t) \cos ^3(\omega t)$, where $\omega$ is a constant. What is the time period of the motion?
IAT (IISER) 2024
3
Consider a solid sphere of radius $R$ floating in a pond with half of the sphere submerged. The sphere is pushed vertically downwards at the topmost point and released, such that it executes a simple harmonic motion. Acceleration due to gravity is $g$. What is the time period of oscillation?
IAT (IISER) 2024