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

Question 21:

• JAMB 2013

A simple pendulum of length 0.4m has a period of 2s. What is the period a similar pendulum of length 0.8m at the same place?

A. 8s
B. 4s
C. 2\(\sqrt{2}s\)
D. \(\sqrt{2}s\)

Question 22:

• JAMB 2019

The diagram shows four positions of the bob of a simple pendulum. At which of these positions does the bob have maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Question 23:

• JAMB 2021

The motion of a body is simple harmonic if the?

A. Acceleration is always directed towards a fixed point
B. Path of motion is a straight line
C. Acceleration is proportional to the square of the distance from a fixed point
D. Acceleration is constant and directed towards a fixed point