IIT JEE Physics Practice Paper – Oscillations and SHM (Set 23)
IIT JEE Physics Practice Paper – Oscillations and SHM (Set 23) Instructions Total Questions: 20 | Marks: 4 each | No Negative Marking Q1. Simple harmonic motion is: Periodic motion Circular motion Random motion Translational motion Q2. Restoring force in SHM is proportional to: Displacement Velocity Acceleration Mass Q3. Equation of SHM restoring force: F = -kx F = kx F = ma None Q4. Time period of spring-mass system: 2π√(m/k) 2π√(k/m) √(m/k) None Q5. Frequency is reciprocal of: Time period Velocity Amplitude Displacement Q6. Angular frequency relation: ω = 2πf ω = f/2π ω = T/2π None Q7. Maximum displacement in SHM is: Amplitude Frequency Velocity Period Q8. Velocity in SHM is maximum at: Mean position Extreme position Everywhere same None Q9. Acceleration in SHM is maximum at: Extreme position Mean position Zero everywhere None Q10. Total energy in SHM is proportional to: A² A 1/A √A Q11. Potential energy in SHM is maximum at: Extreme position Mean position Midpoint None Q12. Kinetic energy in SHM is maximum at: Mean position Extreme position Everywhere same None Q13. Phase difference in one complete oscillation: 2π π π/2 4π Q14. Simple pendulum time period formula: 2π√(L/g) 2π√(g/L) √(L/g) None Q15. Time period of simple pendulum depends on: Length Mass Amplitude only Density Q16. SHM projection is obtained from: Uniform circular motion Linear motion Random motion Projectile motion Q17. Unit of frequency: Hertz Joule Newton Watt Q18. Displacement equation of SHM: x = Asinωt x = vt x = at² None Q19. Mechanical energy in ideal SHM remains: Constant Increasing Decreasing Zero Q20. SHM acceleration is directed toward: Mean position Extreme position Tangential direction None Submit Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion – IIT JEE Notes (Set 23) Introduction to Oscillations Definition Oscillatory motion is the repeated to-and-fro motion of a body about its mean equilibrium position. Examples Simple pendulum, vibrating spring, tuning fork, and oscillating particles. Periodic Motion Definition Motion that repeats itself after equal intervals of time is called periodic motion. Time Period The time taken to complete one full oscillation. Frequency Number of oscillations completed in one second. Relation f = 1/T Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) Definition SHM is a special type of oscillatory motion in which restoring force is directly proportional to displacement and directed toward mean position. Restoring Force Equation F = -kx Key Insight Negative sign shows restoring force acts opposite to displacement. Characteristics of SHM Main Features Motion is periodic, acceleration is variable, and restoring force always acts toward equilibrium position. Symmetry Motion is symmetric about mean position. Displacement Equation of SHM Equation x = A sin(ωt + φ) Variables A = amplitude ω = angular frequency φ = phase constant Amplitude Definition Maximum displacement of particle from mean position. Importance Determines maximum energy of oscillating particle. Angular Frequency Formula ω = 2πf Relation with Time Period ω = 2π/T Velocity in SHM Formula v = ω√(A² – x²) Maximum Velocity vmax = Aω Key Insight Velocity is maximum at mean position and zero at extreme positions. Acceleration in SHM Formula a = -ω²x Maximum Acceleration amax = Aω² Key Insight Acceleration is maximum at extreme positions and zero at mean position. Energy in SHM Total Energy E = ½kA² Kinetic Energy Maximum at mean position. Potential Energy Maximum at extreme positions. Conservation of Energy Total mechanical energy remains constant in ideal SHM. Phase in SHM Definition Phase specifies the state of oscillation of a particle at any instant. Phase Difference Difference in phase between two oscillating particles. Complete Oscillation Phase change in one complete oscillation is 2π radians. Spring-Mass System Time Period Formula T = 2π√(m/k) Variables m = mass attached k = spring constant Key Insight Heavier mass increases time period while stiffer spring decreases it. Simple Pendulum Definition A small bob suspended by light inextensible string oscillating under gravity. Time Period Formula T = 2π√(L/g) Variables L = length of pendulum g = acceleration due to gravity Key Insight Time period is independent of mass of bob. Conditions for Simple Pendulum SHM Small Angle Approximation Oscillations must have small angular displacement. Reason For small angles, sinθ ≈ θ. Projection of Uniform Circular Motion Concept SHM can be considered as projection of uniform circular motion on diameter. Importance Helps derive displacement, velocity, and acceleration equations. Damped Oscillations Definition Oscillations whose amplitude gradually decreases due to friction or resistance. Examples Real pendulum and vibrating tuning fork. Forced Oscillations Definition Oscillations produced by external periodic force. Example Vibrating machine parts. Resonance Definition When frequency of external force equals natural frequency of system, amplitude becomes maximum. Applications Musical instruments, radio tuning, bridges. Quality Factor Definition Measures sharpness of resonance. Key Insight Higher quality factor means lower energy loss. Important Graphs in SHM Displacement-Time Graph Sinusoidal graph representing periodic motion. Velocity-Time Graph Velocity leads displacement by phase π/2. Acceleration-Time Graph Acceleration is opposite in phase to displacement. Conceptual Insights Key Understanding In SHM, restoring force always tries to bring particle back to equilibrium position. Common Mistakes Students often confuse velocity and acceleration positions and forget phase relationships. Important Exam Concepts Conceptual Traps Velocity is maximum at mean position while acceleration is zero there. JEE Strategy Practice SHM equations, energy concepts, pendulum numericals, and phase relations thoroughly for IIT JEE problems.








