Two light identical springs of spring constant $k$ are attached horizontally at the two ends of a uniform horizontal rod $AB$ of length $l$ and mass $m$. the rod is pivoted at its centre $‘O’$ 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
JEE MAIN 2019, Diffcult
Download our app for free and get startedPlay store
Torque on rod at displacement $\theta$ from mean position $\theta$ is very small. $x=\frac{L}{2} \theta$

$\tau=2 k x \frac{L}{2}=2 k \frac{L^{2}}{4} \theta=\frac{k L^{2}}{2} \theta$

Now, $\tau=1 \alpha$

$\frac{\mathrm{kL}^{2}}{2} \theta=\frac{\mathrm{mL}^{2}}{12} \alpha \quad ; \quad \alpha=\frac{6 \mathrm{k}}{\mathrm{m}} \theta$

$\tau=\frac{\omega}{2 \pi}=\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{6 k}{m}}$

art

Download our app
and get started for free

Experience the future of education. Simply download our apps or reach out to us for more information. Let's shape the future of learning together!No signup needed.*

Similar Questions

  • 1
    A circular disc of mass $10 \;kg$ is suspended by a wire attached to its centre. The wire is twisted by rotating the disc and released. The period of torsional oscillations is found to be $1.5 \;s$. The radius of the disc is $15\; cm .$ Determine the torsional spring constant of the wire in $N\;m\;rad^{-1}$. (Torsional spring constant $\alpha$ is defined by the relation $J=-\alpha \theta,$ where $J$ is the restoring couple and $\theta$ the angle of twist).
    View Solution
  • 2
    A pendulum is suspended in a lift and its period of oscillation when the lift is stationary is  $T_0$. What must be the acceleration of the lift for the period of oscillation of the  pendulum to be $T_0/2$ ?
    View Solution
  • 3
    To make the frequency double of an oscillator, we have to
    View Solution
  • 4
    A particle of mass $m$ is performing linear simple harmonic motion. Its equilibrium is at $x = 0,$ force constant is $K$ and amplitude of $SHM$ is $A$. The maximum power supplied by the restoring force to the particle during $SHM$ will be
    View Solution
  • 5
    A simple harmonic motion is represented by $y\, = 5\,(\sin \,3\pi t\, + \,\sqrt 3 \,\cos \,3\pi t)\,cm$ The amplitude and time period of the motion are
    View Solution
  • 6
    The $x-t$ graph of a particle performing simple harmonic motion is shown in the figure. The acceleration of the particle at $t=2 s$ is :
    View Solution
  • 7
    A plank with a small block on top of it is under going vertical $SHM$ . Its period is $2\ sec$ . The minimum amplitude at which the block will separate from plank is
    View Solution
  • 8
    A steady force of $120\ N$ is required to push a boat of mass $700\ kg$ through water at a constant speed of $1\ m/s$ . If the boat is fastened by a spring and held at $2\ m$ from the equilibrium position by a force of $450\ N$ , find the angular frequency of damped $SHM$  ..... $rad/s$ 
    View Solution
  • 9
    The length of simple pendulum is increased by $44\%$. The percentage increase in its time period will be ..... $\%$
    View Solution
  • 10
    Two simple harmonic motions are represented by the equations ${y_1} = 0.1\sin \left( {100\pi t + \frac{\pi }{3}} \right)$ and ${y_2} = 0.1\cos \pi t.$ The phase difference of the velocity of particle $1$ with respect to the velocity of particle $2$ is
    View Solution