JEE AdvancedPhysicsSimple Harmonic MotionMCQ+3 / −1
The mass M shown in the figure below oscillates in simple harmonic motion with amplitude A. The amplitude of the point P is 

- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
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Interpret the setup
This is the standard arrangement of a mass attached between two springs of spring constants and , with the junction point between the two springs labeled .
Let:
- displacement of mass from equilibrium be
- displacement of point from equilibrium be
We are given that the mass oscillates with amplitude , so the amplitude of is .
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Relation between spring forces
Point is massless, so at every instant the net force on it must be zero.
Hence the force in the left spring equals the force in the right spring.
- Extension/compression of spring is
- Extension/compression of spring is
Therefore,
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Solve for in terms of
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Find amplitude of point
Since is proportional to , the amplitude of is
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Match with options
This corresponds to:
So the correct option is D.
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