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9702 SHM All Completed Upto May June 2011
9702 SHM All Completed Upto May June 2011
Sh
aky
a
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On the axes of Fig. 4.1, sketch the variation with displacement x of the acceleration
a of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion.
Ch
an
dra
(ii)
by
Sa
jit
[4]
ed
Fig. 4.1
ng
(b) A strip of metal is clamped to the edge of a bench and a mass is hung from its free end
as shown in Fig. 4.2.
metal strip
mp
ile
d
an
dr
ea
rra
clamp
mass
Fig. 4.2
Co
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aky
a
The end of the strip is pulled downwards and then released. Fig. 4.3 shows the variation
with time t of the displacement y of the end of the strip.
Sh
0.10
0.15
Fig. 4.3
t/s
0.20
t/s
db
yS
Ep
0.20
ha
0.05
aji
tC
nd
ra
0.10
rea
rra
ng
e
0.05
0.15
Fig. 4.4
da
nd
On Fig. 4.4, show the corresponding variation with time t of the potential energy Ep of
the vibrating system.
[3]
(c) The string supporting the mass breaks when the end of the strip is at its lowest point in
an oscillation. Suggest what change, if any, will occur in the period and amplitude of the
subsequent motion of the end of the strip.
ile
period: ..............................................................................................................................
Co
mp
amplitude: .....................................................................................................................[2]
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da
nd
ile
mp
Co
db
rra
ng
e
rea
nd
ra
ha
aji
tC
yS
Sh
aky
a
da
nd
ile
mp
Co
db
rra
ng
e
rea
nd
ra
ha
aji
tC
yS
Sh
aky
a
ha
nd
ra
Sh
aky
a
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aji
tC
Fig. 4.1
The mass is displaced vertically then released. The variation with time t of the displacement
y from its mean position is shown in Fig. 4.2.
db
yS
+2
y / cm
rra
ng
e
+1
0
0
0.2
0.6
0.8
da
nd
rea
0.4
Fig. 4.2
Co
mp
ile
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1.0
1.2
1.4
t/s
A student claims that the motion of the mass may be represented by the equation
aky
a
y = y0sint.
(a) Give two reasons why the use of this equation is inappropriate.
1. .....................................................................................................................................
Sh
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nd
ra
2. .....................................................................................................................................
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yS
aji
tC
ha
db
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
rra
ng
e
(c) The mass is a lump of plasticine. The plasticine is now flattened so that its surface area
is increased. The mass of the lump remains constant and the large surface area is
horizontal.
The plasticine is displaced downwards by 1.5 cm and then released.
On Fig. 4.2, sketch a graph to show the subsequent oscillations of the plasticine.
[3]
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A tube, closed at one end, has a constant area of cross-section A. Some lead shot is placed
in the tube so that the tube floats vertically in a liquid of density , as shown in Fig. 4.1.
Sh
tube, area of
cross-section A
aky
a
lead shot
yS
Fig. 4.1
aji
tC
ha
nd
ra
liquid,
density
db
rra
ng
e
a=
rea
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da
nd
......................................................................................................................................[2]
(b) Show that the tube is performing simple harmonic motion with a frequency f given by
1
2
AMg .
Co
mp
ile
f=
[3]
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(c) Fig. 4.2 shows the variation with time t of the vertical displacement y of the tube in
another liquid.
aky
a
3
y / cm
2
Sh
1
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
nd
ra
0
1
ha
1.4
t/s
Fig. 4.2
The tube has an external diameter of 2.4 cm and is floating in a liquid of density
950 kg m3. Assuming the equation in (b), calculate the mass of the tube and its
contents.
(ii)
rea
rra
ng
e
db
yS
(i)
aji
tC
State what feature of Fig. 4.2 indicates that the oscillations are damped.
da
nd
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Co
mp
ile
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aky
a
cylinder
Sh
pivot
ha
nd
ra
piston
aji
tC
pivot P
db
yS
wheel
Fig. 4.1
number = . [1]
The wheel makes 2400 revolutions per minute. Determine the frequency of
oscillation of the piston.
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
(ii)
State the number of oscillations made by the piston during one complete rotation of
the wheel.
rea
(a) (i)
rra
ng
e
The piston is connected to a wheel by means of a rod that is pivoted at the piston and at the
wheel. As the piston moves up and down, the wheel is made to rotate.
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aji
tC
ha
nd
ra
Sh
(i)
aky
a
Assuming that these oscillations are simple harmonic, calculate the maximum values
for the piston of
speed = . m s1 [2]
rea
rra
ng
e
db
yS
acceleration = . m s2 [2]
(c) On Fig. 4.1, mark a position of the pivot P for the piston to have
maximum speed (mark this position S),
[1]
(ii)
[1]
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
(i)
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aky
a
Sh
oscillator
ha
nd
ra
spring
aluminium
sheet
yS
Fig. 3.1
aji
tC
electromagnet
db
An electromagnet is placed a short distance from the centre of the aluminium sheet.
rra
ng
e
The electromagnet is switched off and the frequency f of oscillation of the oscillator is
gradually increased from a low value. The variation with frequency f of the amplitude a of
vibration of the sheet is shown in Fig. 3.2.
da
nd
rea
mp
ile
0
0.9f 0
f0
Fig. 3.2
Co
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aky
a
Sh
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nd
ra
(b) The electromagnet is now switched on and the frequency of the oscillator is again
gradually increased from a low value. On Fig. 3.2, draw a line to show the variation with
frequency f of the amplitude a of vibration of the sheet.
[3]
ha
(c) The frequency of the oscillator is now maintained at a constant value. The amplitude of
vibration is found to decrease when the current in the electromagnet is switched on.
aji
tC
yS
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db
..........................................................................................................................................
rra
ng
e
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Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
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aky
a
A tube, closed at one end, has a uniform area of cross-section. The tube contains some
sand so that the tube floats upright in a liquid, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
tube
Sh
liquid
d
nd
ra
sand
ha
Fig. 3.1
aji
tC
When the tube is at rest, the depth d of immersion of the base of the tube is 16 cm.
The tube is displaced vertically and then released.
The variation with time t of the depth d of the base of the tube is shown in Fig. 3.2.
yS
17
rra
ng
e
db
d / cm
15
1.0
2.0
t/s
3.0
Fig. 3.2
ile
da
nd
rea
16
(a) Use Fig. 3.2 to determine, for the oscillations of the tube,
the amplitude,
mp
(i)
Co
(ii)
the period.
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Calculate the vertical speed of the tube at a point where the depth d is 16.2 cm.
nd
ra
Sh
aky
a
(b) (i)
ha
(ii)
(c) (i)
aji
tC
d = ........................................... cm [1]
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yS
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db
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rra
ng
e
The liquid in (b) is now cooled so that, although the density is unchanged, there is
friction between the liquid and the tube as it oscillates. Having been displaced, the
tube completes approximately 10 oscillations before coming to rest.
On Fig. 3.2, draw a line to show the variation with time t of depth d for the first 2.5 s
of the motion.
[3]
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
(ii)
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A vertical peg is attached to the edge of a horizontal disc of radius r, as shown in Fig. 4.1.
aky
a
peg
disc
nd
ra
Sh
Fig. 4.1
aji
tC
peg
ha
The disc rotates at constant angular speed . A horizontal beam of parallel light produces a
shadow of the peg on a screen, as shown in Fig. 4.2.
yS
parallel beam
of light
Q
S
rra
ng
e
db
screen
(a) Determine,
da
nd
(i)
rea
............................................................................................................................ [1]
in terms of , t and r, the distance SQ.
ile
(ii)
Co
mp
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(b) Use your answer to (a)(ii) to show that the shadow on the screen performs simple
harmonic motion.
aky
a
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Sh
.................................................................................................................................... [2]
nd
ra
(c) The disc has radius r of 12 cm and is rotating with angular speed of 4.7 rad s1.
Determine, for the shadow on the screen,
the frequency of oscillation,
yS
aji
tC
ha
(i)
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
rra
ng
e
(ii)
db
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Sh
aky
a
A student sets out to investigate the oscillation of a mass suspended from the free end of a
spring, as illustrated in Fig. 3.1.
ha
nd
ra
spring
Fig. 3.1
aji
tC
oscillation
of mass
mass
db
yS
The mass is pulled downwards and then released. The variation with time t of the
displacement y of the mass is shown in Fig. 3.2.
y/cm
rra
ng
e
2
1
0
0
0.5
1.5
2.0
2.5
t/s
rea
-1
1.0
da
nd
-2
Fig. 3.2
to explain why the graph suggests that the oscillations are undamped,
mp
(i)
ile
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nd
ra
Sh
aky
a
(ii)
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yS
aji
tC
ha
(iii)
rra
ng
e
f0 = ........................................ Hz
The student finds that if short impulsive forces of frequency f0 are impressed on
the mass-spring system, a large amplitude of oscillation is obtained. Explain this
observation.
da
nd
(ii)
rea
(b) (i)
db
speed = ........................................ m s1
[6]
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mp
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aky
a
10 The vibrations of a mass of 150 g are simple harmonic. Fig. 3.1 shows the variation with
displacement x of the kinetic energy Ek of the mass.
16
nd
ra
Sh
Ek / mJ
12
ha
aji
tC
0
-4
-2
yS
-6
x / cm
db
Fig. 3.1
(a) On Fig. 3.1, draw lines to represent the variation with displacement x of
the potential energy of the vibrating mass (label this line P),
(ii)
rra
ng
e
(i)
[2]
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
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aky
a
(i)
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The mass loses 20% of its vibrational energy. Use Fig. 3.1 to determine the new
amplitude of oscillation. Explain your working.
aji
tC
ha
nd
ra
(ii)
Sh
...............................................................................................................................[2]
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
rra
ng
e
db
yS
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11 The centre of the cone of a loudspeaker is oscillating with simple harmonic motion of
frequency 1400 Hz and amplitude 0.080 mm.
ha
nd
ra
Sh
(i)
aky
a
= . rad s1 [2]
aji
tC
rra
ng
e
db
yS
(ii)
acceleration = .. m s2 [2]
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
(b) On the axes of Fig. 4.1, sketch a graph to show the variation with displacement x of the
acceleration a of the centre of the cone.
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(c) (i)
State the value of the displacement x at which the speed of the centre of the cone
is a maximum.
aky
a
x = mm [1]
ha
nd
ra
Sh
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
rra
ng
e
db
yS
aji
tC
speed = . m s1 [2]
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aky
a
12 Two vertical springs, each having spring constant k, support a mass. The lower spring is
attached to an oscillator as shown in Fig. 3.1.
nd
ra
Sh
mass
aji
tC
Fig. 3.1
ha
oscillator
yS
The oscillator is switched off. The mass is displaced vertically and then released so that it
vibrates. During these vibrations, the springs are always extended. The vertical acceleration
a of the mass m is given by the expression
db
ma = 2kx,
where x is the vertical displacement of the mass from its equilibrium position.
da
nd
rea
rra
ng
e
(a) Show that, for a mass of 240 g and springs with spring constant 3.0 N cm1, the
frequency of vibration of the mass is approximately 8 Hz.
Co
mp
ile
[4]
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(b) The oscillator is switched on and the frequency f of vibration is gradually increased. The
amplitude of vibration of the oscillator is constant.
aky
a
Fig. 3.2 shows the variation with f of the amplitude A of vibration of the mass.
Fig. 3.2
yS
State
db
(i)
aji
tC
ha
nd
ra
Sh
.............................................................................................................................. [1]
the frequency f0 at which maximum amplitude occurs.
rra
ng
e
(ii)
frequency = Hz [1]
rea
(c) Suggest and explain how the apparatus in Fig. 3.1 could be modified to make the peak
on Fig. 3.2 flatter, without significantly changing the frequency f0 at which the peak
occurs.
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da
nd
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Co
mp
ile
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aky
a
13 A spring is hung from a fixed point. A mass of 130 g is hung from the free end of the spring,
as shown in Fig. 3.1.
mass 130 g
ha
Fig. 3.1
nd
ra
Sh
spring
aji
tC
The mass is pulled downwards from its equilibrium position through a small distance d and is
released. The mass undergoes simple harmonic motion.
Fig. 3.2 shows the variation with displacement x from the equilibrium position of the kinetic
energy of the mass.
yS
3.0
rra
ng
e
db
kinetic energy / mJ
1.0
0.5
Co
1.0
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
2.0
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+0.5
x / cm
+1.0
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aky
a
(i)
d = ............................................ cm [1]
show that the frequency of oscillation of the mass is approximately 4.0 Hz.
[1]
yS
(ii)
On Fig. 3.2, draw a line to represent the total energy of the oscillating mass.
[6]
After many oscillations, damping reduces the total energy of the mass to 1.0 mJ.
For the oscillations with reduced energy,
1.
db
(b) (i)
aji
tC
ha
nd
ra
Sh
(ii)
2.
rra
ng
e
frequency = .............................................Hz
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
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22 mm
ha
nd
ra
needle at its
maximum height
Sh
aky
a
14 The needle of a sewing machine is made to oscillate vertically through a total distance of
22 mm, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
8.0 mm
Fig. 3.1
aji
tC
cloth
yS
db
..........................................................................................................................................
rra
ng
e
..........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(b) The displacement y of the point of the needle may be represented by the equation
(i)
rea
y = a cos t.
a = .......................................... mm [1]
Co
mp
2.
a,
ile
(ii)
da
nd
.............................................................................................................................. [1]
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nd
ra
Sh
aky
a
(i)
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db
yS
aji
tC
(ii)
ha
Co
mp
ile
da
nd
rea
rra
ng
e
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aky
a
15 The variation with time t of the displacement x of the cone of a loudspeaker is shown in
Fig. 4.1.
0.3
x / mm
0.2
0.1
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
0.1
0.2
Fig. 4.1
1.2
1.4 1.6
t / ms
jit
0.3
1.0
Ch
an
dra
the amplitude,
by
(i)
Sa
the frequency.
ea
rra
ng
(ii)
ed
an
(i)
dr
ile
d
(ii)
Co
mp
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Ch
an
dra
Sh
aky
a
Use your answers in (a) to determine the maximum kinetic energy of the cone.
jit
(i)
Sa
..................................................................................................................................
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State and briefly explain one other situation in which resonance should be
avoided.
ed
(ii)
by
............................................................................................................................ [2]
ng
..................................................................................................................................
rra
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Co
mp
ile
d
an
dr
ea
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Sh
aky
a
16 The variation with displacement x of the acceleration a of the centre of the cone of a
loudspeaker is shown in Fig. 3.1.
750
a / m s2
Ch
an
dra
500
250
0.2
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
jit
x / mm
by
Sa
250
ed
500
ng
750
rra
Fig. 3.1
ea
(a) State the two features of Fig. 3.1 that show that the motion of the cone is simple
harmonic.
dr
1. ......................................................................................................................................
an
2. ......................................................................................................................................
[2]
Co
mp
ile
d
(b) Use data from Fig. 3.1 to determine the frequency, in hertz, of vibration of the cone.
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(c) The frequency of vibration of the cone is now reduced to one half of that calculated
in (b).
Sh
aky
a
Co
mp
ile
d
an
dr
ea
rra
ng
ed
by
Sa
jit
Ch
an
dra
On the axes of Fig. 3.1, draw a line to represent the variation with displacement x of the
acceleration a of the centre of the loudspeaker cone.
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17 A long strip of springy steel is clamped at one end so that the strip is vertical. A mass of 65 g
is attached to the free end of the strip, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
ra
Ch
an
d
clamp
Sh
ak
ya
mass
65 g
springy
steel
Fig. 2.1
Sa
jit
The mass is pulled to one side and then released. The variation with time t of the horizontal
displacement of the mass is shown in Fig. 2.2.
2
ed
by
displacement
/ cm
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
t/s
0.7
Co
mp
ile
da
0.2
ea
r
nd
r
ra
ng
Fig. 2.2
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Use Fig. 2.2 to determine the frequency of vibration of the mass.
ra
Sh
ak
ya
(b) (i)
Hence show that the initial energy stored in the steel strip before the mass is
released is approximately 3.2 mJ.
[2]
ea
r
ra
ng
ed
by
Sa
jit
(ii)
Ch
an
d
nd
r
(c) After eight complete oscillations of the mass, the amplitude of vibration is reduced from
1.5 cm to 1.1 cm. State and explain whether, after a further eight complete oscillations,
the amplitude will be 0.7 cm.
ile
da
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Co
mp
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oscillations,
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free oscillations,
Sh
ak
ya
(ii)
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simple harmonic motion.
ra
(iii)
Ch
an
d
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
jit
.............................................................................................................................. [2]
by
Sa
(b) Two inclined planes RA and LA each have the same constant gradient. They meet at
their lower edges, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
Fig. 3.1
nd
r
ea
r
ra
ng
ed
ball
ile
da
A small ball moves from rest down plane RA and then rises up plane LA. It then moves
down plane LA and rises up plane RA to its original height. The motion repeats itself.
State and explain whether the motion of the ball is simple harmonic.
Co
mp
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A student sets up the apparatus illustrated in Fig. 3.1 in order to investigate the oscillations of
a metal cube suspended on a spring.
pulley
ya
variable-frequency
oscillator
thread
aS
ha
k
spring
an
dr
metal
cube
Fig. 3.1
jit
Ch
by
Sa
20
ed
15
ng
amplitude
/ mm
ea
rra
10
an
dr
8
10
frequency / Hz
Fig. 3.2
pi
le
d
Co
m
(a) (i)
(ii)
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(b) The oscillations of the metal cube of mass 150 g may be assumed to be simple
harmonic.
Use your answers in (a)(ii) to determine, for the metal cube,
its maximum acceleration,
dr
aS
ha
k
ya
(i)
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Ch
ng
ed
by
Sa
jit
(ii)
an
Co
m
pi
le
d
an
dr
ea
rra
(c) Some very light feathers are attached to the top surface of the cube so that the feathers
extend outwards, beyond the vertical sides of the cube.
The investigation is now repeated.
On Fig. 3.2, draw a line to show the new variation with frequency of the amplitude of
vibration for frequencies between 2 Hz and 10 Hz.
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A cylinder and piston, used in a car engine, are illustrated in Fig. 3.1.
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jit
Fig. 3.1
Ch
piston
an
dr
aS
ha
k
ya
cylinder
by
Sa
The vertical motion of the piston in the cylinder is assumed to be simple harmonic.
The top surface of the piston is at AB when it is at its lowest position; it is at CD when at its
highest position, as marked in Fig. 3.1.
ed
ng
d = 4.0 cos(220t )
State the distance between the lowest position AB and the highest position CD of
the top surface of the piston.
distance = .......................................... cm [1]
Co
m
pi
le
d
an
dr
ea
(i)
rra
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Determine the number of oscillations made per second by the piston.
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aS
ha
k
ya
(ii)
(iv)
ed
by
Sa
jit
Ch
an
dr
(iii)
Co
m
pi
le
d
an
dr
ea
rra
ng
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(b) The engine of a car has several cylinders. Three of these cylinders are shown
in Fig. 3.2.
Y
ha
k
Sa
jit
Ch
an
dr
aS
ya
Fig. 3.2
rra
ng
ed
by
ea
In cylinder Y, the oscillations of the piston lead those of the piston in cylinder X by a
phase angle of 120 ( 23 p rad).
Complete the diagram of cylinder Y, for this instant, by drawing
a line to show the top surface of the piston,
[1]
2.
[1]
dr
1.
Co
m
pi
le
d
an
(i)
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(ii)
In cylinder Z, the oscillations of the piston lead those of the piston in cylinder X by a
phase angle of 240 ( 43 p rad).
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2.
ya
[1]
[1]
ha
k
For the piston in cylinder Y, calculate its speed for this instant.
Ch
an
dr
aS
(iii)
1.
Co
m
pi
le
d
an
dr
ea
rra
ng
ed
by
Sa
jit
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A bar magnet is suspended vertically from the free end of a helical spring, as shown in
Fig. 5.1.
aS
ha
ky
a
helical
spring
dr
magnet
an
coil
jit
Ch
Sa
Fig. 5.1
ng
ed
by
One pole of the magnet is situated in a coil. The coil is connected in series with a
high-resistance voltmeter.
The magnet is displaced vertically and then released.
The variation with time t of the reading V of the voltmeter is shown in Fig. 5.2.
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5 t / s
Co
m
pi
le
da
nd
re
a
rra
(a) (i)
Fig. 5.2
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2.
ky
a
............................................................................................................................ [1]
this reading varies in magnitude,
aS
ha
..................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................ [1]
3.
dr
..................................................................................................................................
an
............................................................................................................................ [1]
ng
ed
by
Sa
jit
Ch
(b) Use Fig. 5.2 to determine the frequency f0 of the oscillations of the magnet.
f0 = .......................................... Hz [2]
da
nd
re
a
rra
(c) The magnet is now brought to rest and the voltmeter is replaced by a variable frequency
alternating current supply that produces a constant r.m.s. current in the coil.
The frequency of the supply is gradually increased from 0.7 f0 to 1.3 f0, where f0 is the
frequency calculated in (b).
On the axes of Fig. 5.3, sketch a graph to show the variation with frequency f of the
amplitude A of the new oscillations of the bar magnet.
Co
m
pi
le
0.7 f0
f0
1.3 f0
f
[2]
Fig. 5.3
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(d) (i)
(ii)
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ky
a
..................................................................................................................................
Co
m
pi
le
da
nd
re
a
rra
ng
ed
by
Sa
jit
Ch
an
dr
aS
ha
............................................................................................................................ [1]
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Use
..........................................................................................................................................
ky
a
...................................................................................................................................... [2]
aS
ha
(b) A tube, sealed at one end, has a total mass m and a uniform area of cross-section A.
The tube floats upright in a liquid of density with length L submerged, as shown in
Fig. 3.1a.
liquid
density
Ch
an
dr
tube
Sa
by
Fig. 3.1b
ed
Fig. 3.1a
L+x
jit
rra
ng
The tube is displaced vertically and then released. The tube oscillates vertically in the
liquid.
At one time, the displacement is x, as shown in Fig. 3.1b.
a=
A g
x.
m
Co
m
pi
le
da
nd
re
a
Theory shows that the acceleration a of the tube is given by the expression
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Explain how it can be deduced from the expression that the tube is moving with
simple harmonic motion.
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Use
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ky
a
..................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................. [2]
The tube, of area of cross-section 4.5 cm2, is floating in water of density
1.0 103 kg m3.
aS
ha
(ii)
Sa
jit
Ch
an
dr
Calculate the mass of the tube that would give rise to oscillations of frequency 1.5 Hz.
Co
m
pi
le
da
nd
re
a
rra
ng
ed
by
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