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A stretched string resonates with tuning fork frequency $512\ Hz$ When of the string is $0.5\ $. The length of the string required to vibrate resonantly with a tuning fork of frequency $256\ Hz$ would  be

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  1. $0.25\ m$

  2. $0.5\ m$

  3. $1\ m$

  4. $2\ m$

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Correct Option: A

If $n,2n,3n$ are the fundamental frequencies of the three segments into which a string is divided by placing required number of bridges below it. If $n _0$ is the fundamental frequency of the string, then 

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  1. $n _0=3n$

  2. $n _0=6n$

  3. $n _0=\dfrac{3n}{5}$

  4. $n _0=\dfrac{6n}{11}$

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Correct Option: D

A spring of force constant K is first stretched by distance a from its natural length and then future by distance b. The work done in stretching the part b is

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  1. $\dfrac{1}{2}$Ka(a-b)

  2. $\dfrac{1}{2}$Ka(a+b)

  3. $\dfrac{1}{2}$Kb(a-b)

  4. $\dfrac{1}{2}$Kb(2a+b)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Work done by spring in its natural length$=\cfrac{1}{2} \times k \times x^{2}= \cfrac{1}{2} \times k \times a^{2}$

So, total work$=\cfrac{1}{2}k(a+b)^{2}$
for work done for stretching 'b'
$\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } \times k\times (a+b)^{ 2 }-\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } \times k\times a^{ 2 }=\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } \times k\times b\times (2a+b)$

Two tuning forks when sounded together produce 5 beat per second. The first tuning fork is in resonance with 16.0 cm wire of a sonometer and the second is in resonace with 16.2 cm wire of the same sonometer. The frequencies of the tuning forks are

physics wave motion wave velocity speed and acceleration of travelling wave speed of a travelling wave

  1. 100 Hz,105 Hz

  2. 20 Hz,205 Hz

  3. 300 Hz,305 Hz

  4. 400 Hz,405 Hz

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Correct Option: C

The equation of wave in string is $\displaystyle y = 20\sin \frac{\pi x}{2} \cos 40\pi t$ in metre. The speed of the wave is 

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  1. $Zero$

  2. $80\, m/s$

  3. $320\, m/s$

  4. $160\, m/s$

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$\large \begin{array}{l} Here, \ y=20\sin  \frac { { \pi x } }{ 2 } \cos  40\pi t-----(i) \ compare\, with\, eqution,\, (i)\,  \ \Rightarrow y=2r\, \, \sin  \frac { { 2\pi  } }{ \lambda  } \, \times \, \, \cos  \frac { { 2\pi  } }{ \lambda  } Vt \ Now, \ \Rightarrow \frac { { 2\pi  } }{ \lambda  } =\frac { \pi  }{ 2 } \, \, and\, \, \frac { { 2\pi  } }{ \lambda  } V=40\pi  \ so, \ \Rightarrow \frac { \pi  }{ 2 } \, \times V=40\pi  \ \therefore \, \, V=80\, m/s \end{array}$

A body of mass m is tied to one of a spring and whirled round in a horizontal plane with a constant angular velocity and elongation in the spring is 1 cm. If the angular velocity is doubled, the elongation in the spring becomes 5 cm. The original length of spring is 

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  1. 20 cm

  2. 25 cm

  3. 10 cm

  4. 15 cm

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Correct Option: D

A 100 Hz sinusoidal wave is travelling in the positive x-direction along a string with a linear mass density of $3.5\, \times\, 10^{-3}\, kg/m$ and a tension of 35 N. At time t = 0, the point x = 0, has maximum displacement in the positive y direction. Next when this point has zero displacement the slope of the string is $\pi /20$. which of the following expression represent (s) the displacement of string as a function of x (in metre) and t (in second).

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  1. $y\, =\, 0.025\, cos\, (200 \pi t\, -\, 2 \pi x)$

  2. $y\, =\, 0.5\, cos\, (200 \pi t\, -\, 2 \pi x)$

  3. $y\, =\, 0.025\, cos\, (100 \pi t\, -\, 10 \pi x)$

  4. $y\, =\, 0.5\, cos\, (100 \pi t\, -\, 10 \pi x)$

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Let the wave have the form $y=Asin(\omega t-kx+\phi)$
Since the frequency is $100Hz$, $\omega=2\pi\nu=200\pi$
Speed of the wave=$\sqrt{\dfrac{T}{\mu}}=\dfrac{\omega}{k}$
$\implies k=2\pi$
Since displacement is maximum at (x,t)=(0,0), $sin(0+0+\phi)=1$
$\implies \phi=\dfrac{\pi}{2}$
Thus the wave is $y=Acos(\omega t-kx)$
$Slope=\left|\dfrac{dy}{dx}\right|=Aksin(\omega t-kx)=\dfrac{\pi}{20}$ at $(x,t)=(0,0)$
Thus $Ak=\dfrac{\pi}{20}$
$\implies A=0.025m$
Thus the correct answer is option A.

A harmonic oscillator vibrates with amplitude of 4 cm and performs 150 oscillations in one minute. If the initial phase is $45\circ$ and it starts moving away from the equation of motion is 

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  1. $\displaystyle 0.04\, sin\, \left ( 5 \pi t\, +\, \frac{\pi}{4} \right )$

  2. $\displaystyle 0.04\, sin\, \left ( 5 \pi t\, -\, \frac{\pi}{4} \right )$

  3. $\displaystyle 0.04\, sin\, \left ( 4 \pi t\, +\, \frac{\pi}{4} \right )$

  4. $\displaystyle 0.04\, sin\, \left ( 4 \pi t\, -\, \frac{\pi}{4} \right )$

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Equation of motion of harmonic oscillator is $y=Asin(\omega t+\phi _0)$

It is given that $A=0.04m$
and $\phi _0=54^{\circ}=\dfrac{45}{180}\pi=\dfrac{\pi}{4}$
$\omega=2\pi\nu=2\pi\times \dfrac{150}{60}=5\pi$
Thus $y=0.04sin(5\pi t+\dfrac{\pi}{4})$
Hence the answer is option A.

Which of the following statements is correct?

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  1. Longitudinal waves consist of crests and troughs

  2. In case of transverse waves, the particles of the medium vibrate at right angles to the direction of wave

  3. Transverse waves are produced when a tuning fork is struck in air

  4. Longitudinal waves are produced when a stone is dropped on the surface of water in a pond

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Answer is C.

A transverse wave is a wave in which the medium vibrates at right angles to the direction that the wave travels. An example of a transverse wave is a wave in a rope held with a hand on one end and tied to a pole on another end.
In this wave, energy is provided by a persons hand moving one end of the rope up and down. The direction of the wave is down the length of the rope away from the persons hand. The rope itself moves up and down as the wave passes through it.
The characteristic described in statement c is a property of all transverse waves, but not necessarily of all mechanical waves. A mechanical wave can also be longitudinal.
Hence, option C is correct and rest of the statements are incorrect.

Common balance reading on earth of an object is 'X' and the spring balance reading is 'Y'. The set up is transferred to moon. What reading does the common balance and spring balance give?

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  1. $\dfrac{X}{6}, Y$

  2. $X, \dfrac{Y}{2}$

  3. $X, \dfrac{Y}{6}$

  4. $X, \dfrac{Y}{3}$

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Correct Option: C