Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M) - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1997

Which of the following with respect to a body performing simple harmonic motion are in phase?

A. Displacement and velocity of the body
B. Displacement and force on the body
C. Velocity and acceleration of the body
D. Force acting on the body and the acceleration

Question 17:

• JAMB 1997

Under constant tension and constant mass per unit length, the note produced by a plucked string is 500Hz when the length of the string is 0.90m. At what length is the frequency 150Hz?

A. 3m
B. 4m
C. 5m
D. 6m

Question 18:

• JAMB 2000

A simple pendulum has a period of 17.0s. When the length is shorten by 1.5m, its period is 8.5s. Calculate the original length of the pendulum

A. 4.0 m
B. 3.0 m
C. 2.0 m
D. 1.5 m

Question 19:

• JAMB 2001

In the diagram above, which of the simple pendula will resonate with P when set into oscillation

A. T
B. U
C. R and T
D. Q and R

Question 20:

• JAMB 2009

I. The motion of the tyres of a moving car.
II. The motion of a loaded test tube oscillated
vertically.
III. The beating of the heart.
IV. A stone tied to a string and whirled round.
V. The motion of the pistons in a gasoline engine.
Which of the motions above is simple harmonic?

A. III, IV and V only
B. II, III and V only
C. II, III and IV only
D. I,II and III only