Simple Harmonic Motion 4 Question 3
3. Two light identical springs of spring constant are attached horizontally at the two ends of an uniform horizontal of length and mass . The rod is pivoted at its centre ’ ’ and can rotate freely in horizontal plane. The other ends of the two springs are fixed to rigid supports as shown in figure.
The rod is gently pushed through a small angle and released. The frequency of resulting oscillation is (2019 Main, 12 Jan I)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 3. (c)
Solution:
- When a system oscillates, the magnitude of restoring torque of system is given by
where,
where,
and
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
and time period of oscillation of system will be
In given case, magnitude of torque is
For small deflection,
Also,
comparing Eqs. (iv) and (i), we get
Hence, time period of oscillation is
Frequency of oscillation is given by