Quizrr Chapter-Wise Test for JEE Advanced - 2025
By: C I P H Ξ R
Q.1
A horizontal spring block system of mass M executes simple harmonic motion. When the block is passing through
its equilibrium position, an object of mass m is put on it and the two move together. Find the new amplitude
(A) M
A
M+m
(B) M+m
A
M
m
(C) M+m
A
(D) M+m
m A
Q.2
A mass m = 8 kg is attached to a spring as shown in figure and held in position so that the spring remains
unstretched. The spring constant is 200 N/m. The mass m is then released and begins to undergo small
oscillations. The maximum velocity of the mass will be (g = 10 m/s2 )
(A) 1 m/s
(B) 2 m/s
(C) 4 m/s
(D) 5 m/s
Q.3
The time period of a bar pendulum when suspended at distances 30 cm and 50 cm from its centre of gravity comes
out to be the same if the mass of the body is 2 kg then its moment of inertia about an axis passing through first point
will be :
(A) 4800 kg − m2
(B) 0.30 kg − m2
(C) 0.48 kg − m2
(D) 3000 kg − m2
Q.4
3l
A pendulum has time period T for small oscillations. An obstacle P 4 . The is situated below the point of
suspension O at a distance 4 . The pendulum is released from rest. Throughout the motion the moving string makes
small angle with vertical. Time after which the pendulum returns back to its initial position is
(A) T
3T
(B) 4
(C) 3T
5
4T
(D) 5
Q.5
Two linear S.H.M., having equal amplitude frequencies ω & 2ω are superimposed on a particle in x & y directions.
If initial phase difference is π/2 between two S.H.M. then resultant path of particle is-
(A) y = 4x2 (1 − x2
a2
)
(B) y 2 = x2 (1 − x2
a2
)
(C) y 2 = 4x (1 − x2
a2
)
(D) y 2 = 4x2 (1 − x2
a2
)
Q.6
In a gravity free space a long uniform rod of length L, mass M is free to rotate in a horizontal plane about a vertical
axis through its end. Two springs of constant K each are connected as shown. On equilibrium, the rod was
horizontal. The frequency of small oscillations in Hz will be -
(A) 1 15 K
2π M
(B) 1 5K
2π
4M
(C) 1 3K
2π 4M
(D) 1 15 K
2π 4M
Q.7
One solid sphere, having mass 1 kg & diameter 0.3 m is suspended from a wire. If the twisting couple per unit
twist for the wire is 6 × 10−3 N − m/radian, then the time period of small oscillations will be-
(A) 0.7sec
(B) 7.7sec
(C) 77sec
(D) 777sec
Q.8
A particle of mass m is located at a place where it is acted upon by a one dimensional conservative force and its
potential energy is given by: U (x) = A(1 − cos px), where A and p are constants. The period of small
oscillations of the particle is:
(A) 2π m
(Ap)
(B) 2π m
(Ap2 )
m
(C) 2π A
(D) 1 Ap
2π m
Q.9
The figure shows an object attached to an ideal spring, which is hanging from the ceiling. The unstrained length of
the spring is indicated. For purposes of measuring the height h that determines the gravitational potential energy, the
floor is taken as the position where h = 0 m. The equilibrium position at which the object hangs stationary is
identified as position 2. The object is set into vertical simple harmonic motion between positions 1 and 3. Choose the
incorrect statements -
(A) KE has a maximum value at position 2. EPE has a maximum value at position 1. GPE has a maximum value at
position 3 .
(B) KE has a maximum value at position 1. EPE has a maximum value at position 3. GPE has a maximum value at
position 2 .
(C) KE has a maximum value at position 3. EPE has a maximum value at position 2. GPE has a maximum value at
position 1 .
(D) KE has a maximum value at position 2. EPE has a maximum value at position 3. GPE has a maximum value at
position 1.
Q.10
Two particles P and Q are performing SHM about same mean position with same time period ' T but their
amplitude are A&2 A respectively. At t = 0, P is at + A
2
, Q is at 2 A and both are moving towards their mean
position. Choose the CORRECT statement(s) :-
(A) Phase difference between them remains constant.
(B) Initial phase difference between P and Q is 2π
3
.
(C) They will cross each other after time T3 .
(D) Maximum separation between P & Q during the motion will be 3 A.
Q.11
An external force (in addition to the spring force) is continually applied to an object of mass m attached to a spring
that has a spring constant k. The frequency of this external force is such that resonance occurs. Then the frequency of
this external force is doubled. In which of the following figures resonance will not occur.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q.12
Passage:
Block of mass 100gm is attached with the spring of force constant 25.6 N/m as shown in figure. Block is free to
oscillate on frictionless horizontal surface. Block start performing SHM from x = 0 at t = 0 in positive x-
direction. Position-time graph of block is shown in figure.
Question: In curve when block is at position A−
(A) Its velocity and displacement both negative.
(B) Its velocity is positive and displacement is negative
(C) Its velocity is negative and displacement is positive
(D) Its velocity and displacement both positive.
Q.13
Passage:
Block of mass 100gm is attached with the spring of force constant 25.6 N/m as shown in figure. Block is free to
oscillate on frictionless horizontal surface. Block start performing SHM from x = 0 at t = 0 in positive x-
direction. Position-time graph of block is shown in figure.
Question: In curve when block is at position B -
(A) Its velocity and displacement both negative.
(B) Its velocity is positive and displacement is negative
(C) Its velocity is negative and displacement is positive.
(D) Its velocity and displacement both positive.
Q.14
Passage:
Block of mass 100gm is attached with the spring of force constant 25.6 N/m as shown in figure. Block is free to
oscillate on frictionless horizontal surface. Block start performing SHM from x = 0 at t = 0 in positive x-
direction. Position-time graph of block is shown in figure.
Question: In curve when block is at position C−
(A) Velocity is maximum and acceleration is zero.
(B) Velocity is minimum and acceleration is zero.
(C) Velocity is zero and acceleration is negative.
(D) Velocity is zero and acceleration is positive.
Q.15
Passage:
A 2 kg block hangs without vibrating at the bottom end of a spring with a force constant of 800 N/m. The top end
of the spring is attached to the ceiling of an elevator car. The car is rising with an upwards acceleration of 10 m/s2
when the acceleration suddenly ceases at time t = 0 and the car moves upward with constant speed.
(g = 10 m/s2 )
Question: What is the angular frequency of oscillation of the block after the acceleration ceases ?
(A) 10 2rad/s
(B) 20rad/s
(C) 20 2rad/s
(D) 32rad/s
Q.16
Passage:
A 2 kg block hangs without vibrating at the bottom end of a spring with a force constant of 800 N/m. The top end
of the spring is attached to the ceiling of an elevator car. The car is rising with an upwards acceleration of 10 m/s2
when the acceleration suddenly ceases at time t = 0 and the car moves upward with constant speed.
(g = 10 m/s2 )
Question: The amplitude of the oscillation is -
(A) 7.5 cm.
(B) 5 cm.
(C) 2.5 cm.
(D) 1 cm.
Q.17
Passage:
A 2 kg block hangs without vibrating at the bottom end of a spring with a force constant of 800 N/m. The top end
of the spring is attached to the ceiling of an elevator car. The car is rising with an upwards acceleration of 10 m/s2
when the acceleration suddenly ceases at time t = 0 and the car moves upward with constant speed.
2
(g = 10 m/s )
Question: The initial phase angle observed by a rider in the elevator, taking downward direction to be positive and
positive extreme position to have π/2 phase constant, is equal to -
(A) zero
(B) π/2rad
(C) πrad
(D) 3π/2rad
Q.18
Match the column -
(A) A-(pqs ) B-(r ) C-(qs ) D-(r )
(B) A-( pqs) B-( p) C-(qsr ) D-(p )
(C) A-( pqs) B-(p ) C-( qs) D-(r )
(D) A-( pqs) B-( qr) C-(s ) D-(sp )
Q.19
In the set up shown, 1 kg mass is positioned 15cms above the end P of a string in vertical position, its spring
π
constant is 100 N/m. The mass is dropped and reaches the end P of the spring at time t. After 0.1π + 10λ
(second) time delay, the mass come back to the same position. Find the value of λ.
Q.20
The three springs are identical. The bar of mass m performs SHM on horizontal plane such that its kinetic energy T
2 2
varies at n cycles/s. Then the spring constant of each spring is mπAn . Find the value of A.
Answers & Solutions
Q.1 Answer:
—
Solution:
Suppose the velocities in the equilibrium position before and after placing the object m and v and v', and
the amplitudes are A and A' respectively.
By conservation of energy, we have 12 Mv2 = 12 KA2 ...(1)
and 12 (M + m)v =
K A ...(2) ′2 1
2
′2
and by conservation of momentum Mv = (M + m)v′
M2 v 2
Hence 12 (M+m) = 12 KA′2 ...(3)
M A′2
Dividing (3) by (1) we get (M+m) = A2
⇒ A′ = M
M+m A
Q.2 Answer:
2 m/s
Solution:
8×10
Mean position will be at k x = mg or x = mg
k
= 200
= 25 m = 0.4 m
i.e. A = 0.4 m
200
Now, vmax
= Aω = A k
m
= (0.4) 8
= 2 m/s
∴ (b)
Q.3 Answer:
0.48 kg − m2
Solution:
For point -1
30
τ = mg ( 100 ) sin Θ
As Θ is very small
3mg
τ= Θ
10
3mg
C1 =
10
where t point 2
5
τ= mgΘ
10
5
C2 = mg
10
As the period of SHM(T ) = Θn I
C
Let at COM I is the moment of inertia
By parallel axis theorem
2
3
I1 = I + (2) ( )
10
2
5
I2 = I + 2 ( )
10
Because time period of blue points are equal
I1 T2 I1 c1
2π = 2π ⇒ =
c1 c2 I2 c2
I + 2 ( 10 )
3 2
3mg
10 3
⇒ = =
2 5mg
5 5
I + 2 ( 10 )
10
⇒ I = 0.30 kg m2
3 2
At point −1, I1 = 0.30 + 2 ( 10 ) = 0.48 kg m2
Q.4 Answer:
3T
4
Solution:
After P length of pendulum becomes 4l .
Now, as T l, so after P time period will become T ′ = T /2
∝
′
Therefore, the desired time will be t = T2 + T2 = T2 + T4 = 3T 4
∴ (b)
Q.5 Answer:
y 2 = 4x2 (1 − x2
a2
)
Solution:
Equation of motion in x direction, x = a cos ωt Equation of motion in y direction, y = a cos(2ωt +
π/2)
y = −a sin 2ωt
y = −2a sin ωt cos ωt
On eliminating t, y = −2a 1− x2
a2
( xa ) ; y 2 = 4x2 (1 −
a2 )
x2
Q.6 Answer:
1 15 K
2π 4M
Solution:
Displacement of the spring be y and y1
y
As the image is given we can calculate the value of θ is, θ = L
y1
Also, θ = L
2
∴ y = Lθ and y1 =
Lθ
2
Now let the force applied on the two rods are F1 and F2
Hence the spring constant is K
F1 = Ky = KLθ
KLθ
F2 = Ky1 =
2
The restoring Torque due to the elastic force of the spring is:
τ = (F1 cos θ × F2 cos θL)
L
2
⇒τ =( + F2 ) cos θ
F1
2
Here θ is very small, hence we can assume cos θ ≃ 1
∴τ =( + KLθ) L
KLθ
4
=( + Kθ) L2
Kθ
4
5KLθ
=( ) L2
4
Now, Net Torque τ = ( 5KLθ 4
) L2 = −Iα(α = angular acceleration )
5KLθ M L2 M L2
⇒( ) L2 = ( ) α (∵ I = − ( ))
4 3 3
15K
⇒α=− θ
4m
As we know α = −ω 2 θ
Putting the value we get, ω 2 = 15K
4m
15K
∵ ω = 2πf = 4m
1 15K
Hence, the value of frequency f = 2π
4m
Q.7 Answer:
7.7sec
Solution:
T = 2π CI ...(1)
I = 25 MR2 ...(2)
2
= 2π 2MR
By equation (1) & (2) T 5C
Given, M = 1 kg, R = 0.15 m, C = 6 × 10−3 N − m/rad.m, T =?
0.4×1×(0.15)2
⇒ T = 6.28 6×10−3
;
9×10−3
T = 6.28 6×10−3 = 6.28 ×
1.5;
T = 7.7sec
Q.8 Answer:
2π m
(Ap2 )
Solution:
Here, V (x) = A(1 − cos px)
dv d
Force, F = dx = − dx (A − A cos px)
For small x, F = −Ap2 x
2
Acceleration, a = m F
= Apm x
The standard equation of SHM is, a = −ω 2 x
Comparing equations (i) and (ii), we get
(ii)
Ap2 Ap2
ω2 = m
or ω = m
2π
Period of oscillation, T = ω
= 2π m
Ap2
Q.9 Answer:
KE has a maximum value at position 2. EPE has a maximum value at position 1. GPE has a maximum value at
position 3 .
Solution:
In simple harmonic motion the speed and, hence, KE has a maximum value as the object passes through
its equilibrium position, which is position 2. EPE has a maximum value when the spring is maximally
stretched at position 3. GPE has a maximum value when the object is at its highest point above the ground,
that is, at position 1.
Q.10 Answer:
Phase difference between them remains constant.
Solution:
Initial phase difference = π3 and since time period is same thus phase difference remains constant.
Also,
5π
XP = A sin (ωt + )
6
5π
⇒ vP = Aω cos (ωt + )
6
π
XQ = 2A sin (ωt + )
2
Q.11 Answer:
Solution:
Resonance occurs when the frequency of the external force equals the frequency of oscillation of the object
on the spring. The angular frequency of such a system is given by Equation (ω = k
m
).
k
Since the frequency of the force is doubled, the new frequency must be 2ω =2 m.
8k k
The frequency of system A is, in fact, ω = 2m
=2 m
.
Q.12 Answer:
Its velocity is negative and displacement is positive
Solution:
In curve when block is at position A then Its velocity is negative and displacement is positive.
Q.13 Answer:
Its velocity is positive and displacement is negative
Solution:
In curve when block is at position B then its velocity is positive and displacement is negative
Q.14 Answer:
Velocity is zero and acceleration is negative.
Solution:
In curve when block is at position C then velocity is zero and acceleration is negative.
Q.15 Answer:
20rad/s
Solution:
k
ω= m
= 400 = 20rad/s
Q.16 Answer:
2.5 cm.
Solution:
k
ω= m
= 400 = 20rad/s
Maximum extension the spring from natural position is x.
2(10+10)m
Then mg + ma = kx ⇒ x = 800
= 5 cm.
Extension of the spring when it is stretched to equilibrium line is x '.mg = kx′ ⇒ x′ = 2×10
800
=
2.5 cm
Q.17 Answer:
π/2rad
Solution:
= A sin(ωt + ϕ)
Using x
A = A sin ϕ ⇒ ϕ = π/2
Q.18 Answer:
A-( pqs) B-(p ) C-( qs) D-(r )
Solution:
(A) − pqs, (B) − p, (C) − qs, (D) − r
d2 y
For SHM, dt2 ∝ y
The periodic motion may or may not be oscillatory but SHM is always oscillatory.
Q.19 Answer:
—
Solution:
The movement of mass after it reaches P from top can be analysed as shown. If y is the total compression
it consists of two sections, i.e. distance x when it reach the neutral position of oscillation and distance A
when it reach the maximum compression, A being the amplitude of oscillations, y = A + x.
2
Energy equation : mgh + mgy = 12 ky
1 × 10 × 0.15 + 1 × 10 × y = 12 × 100y 2
50y2 − 10y − 1.5 = 0 ⇒ y = 10± 100 100+300
= 10+20
100
= 0.3 m
At neutral position Q ⇒ mg = kx
mg 1×10
⇒ x= = k
= 0.1 m
100
∴ Amplitude A = 0.3 − 1 = 0.2 m
Now the time to reach P → Q will be same as Q → P on return.
k 100
QP = x = A sin ωt where ω = m
1
= = 10rad/s
x 0.1
sin 10t = A
= 12 ⇒ 10t =
= 0.2
π
6
⇒ t = 60 π
s ⇒ ω = 2π
T
= 10 ⇒ T = 2π
10
= 0.2π
T π
Total time for the mass t travel P to R and back = 2 + 2t = 0.1π + 30 = 0.42 s
π
⇒ 0.1π + 3×10 = 0.42 s. So, λ = 3
Q.20 Answer:
—
Solution:
The arrangement is equivalent to three springs in parallel.
∴ Equivalent spring constant = k′ = 3k
If angular frequency of displacement is ω ′ then
ω ′ = 2πn
2
= πn;
′
k mω ′2 π 2 n2
ω ′2 = m
= 3k
m ⇒ k = 3 = m 3 . So, A = 3
