Oscillations & SHM – Objective Questions (Page 1)


Q1.

In SHM, acceleration is always:

  • A) Along velocity
  • B) Opposite to velocity
  • C) Towards mean position
  • D) Away from mean position

Answer: C

Explanation: Restoring force always acts towards mean position.


Q2.

Which quantity remains constant in SHM (ideal)?

  • A) Kinetic energy
  • B) Potential energy
  • C) Total mechanical energy
  • D) Velocity

Answer: C


Q3.

The phase difference between displacement and velocity in SHM is:

  • A) 0
  • B) π/2
  • C) π
  • D) 2π

Answer: B


Q4.

At mean position of SHM, the acceleration is:

  • A) Maximum
  • B) Minimum
  • C) Zero
  • D) Infinite

Answer: C


Q5.

The unit of angular frequency ω is:

  • A) Hz
  • B) s⁻¹
  • C) rad/s
  • D) m/s

Answer: C


Q6.

Which of the following motions is SHM?

  • A) Circular motion
  • B) Uniform linear motion
  • C) Projection of circular motion on diameter
  • D) Rotational motion

Answer: C


Q7.

The time period of SHM depends on:

  • A) Amplitude
  • B) Initial phase
  • C) System parameters
  • D) Displacement

Answer: C


Q8.

Velocity of a particle in SHM is maximum at:

  • A) Extreme position
  • B) Mean position
  • C) Half amplitude
  • D) Everywhere same

Answer: B


Q9.

The graph of displacement vs time in SHM is:

  • A) Straight line
  • B) Parabola
  • C) Circle
  • D) Sine curve

Answer: D


Q10.

If x = A sin(ωt), then acceleration is:

  • A) ω²A sin(ωt)
  • B) −ω²A sin(ωt)
  • C) ωA cos(ωt)
  • D) −ωA cos(ωt)

Answer: B

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