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Q1Which of the following is true for simple harmonic motion (SHM)? 1. The restoring force is proportional to the displacement from the mean position. 2. The acceleration is constant throughout the motion. Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q2Consider a simple pendulum with length ll oscillating with small amplitude. Its time period is given byMediumSolve →Q3A particle is executing SHM with an amplitude of 5 cm. At the mean position it's: 1. Velocity is maximum 2. Acceleration is maximum Which of these is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q4A mass-spring system with spring constant kk and mass mm has its angular frequency as:MediumSolve →Q5In SHM, the phase difference between displacement and velocity is:MediumSolve →Q6A simple pendulum’s length is quadrupled. Its time period will:MediumSolve →Q7Which of the following is true about the total mechanical energy of a particle executing simple harmonic motion (SHM)?MediumSolve →Q8In forced oscillations, resonance occurs when:MediumSolve →Q9Which of the following correctly describes damping? 1. It reduces amplitude over time. 2. It shifts the natural frequency to a higher value.MediumSolve →Q10The equation of SHM is x=Acos⁡(ωt+ϕ)x=Acos(ωt+ϕ). Which term determines the phase of the oscillation?MediumSolve →
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