Concept-Based MCQs on SHM

Which of the following best defines Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

• Uniform linear motion

• Oscillatory motion driven by a restoring force proportional to displacement

• Random motion with no restoring forces

• Circular motion around a fixed axis

The restoring force in SHM acts in which direction?

• Same as the displacement

• Perpendicular to displacement

• Opposite to displacement

• None of the above

Which of the following motions is NOT an example of SHM?

• Vibration of a spring

• Oscillation of a pendulum

• Rotation of a wheel

• Vibrations in a guitar string

In SHM, the equilibrium position is defined as the point where:

• The speed is maximum

• The acceleration is maximum

• No net force acts on the system

• The displacement is maximum

What is the amplitude of a vibrating system?

• Maximum velocity of the system

• Maximum displacement from the equilibrium position

• Time taken for one complete oscillation

• Distance covered in one oscillation

The period (T) of SHM is defined as:

• Time taken to complete one oscillation

• Number of oscillations per unit time

• Maximum displacement from equilibrium

• None of the above

The frequency (f) of an SHM system is related to its period (T) by:

• f = T^2

• f = 1/T

• f = 2T

• f = sqrt(T)

In SHM, the maximum velocity occurs when:

• Displacement is zero

• Displacement is maximum

• Restoring force is zero

• Both A and C

The acceleration in SHM is proportional to:

• Velocity

• Displacement

• Amplitude

• Time

Which of the following real-life scenarios exhibits SHM properties?

• A swinging pendulum in a clock

• Rotation of Earth around the Sun

• A car moving in a straight line

• Continuous water flow in a pipe