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Derive an expression for the angular frequency of small oscillation of the bob of a simple pendulum when it is immersed in a liquid of density σ. Assume the density of the bob as ρ and length of the string as l.

Important Questions on Linear and Angular Simple Harmonic Motion

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What is the period of a pendulum formed by pivoting a metre stick so that it is free to rotate about a horizontal axis passing through the 75 cm mark?
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An L-shaped bar of mass M is pivoted at one of its end so that it can freely rotate in a vertical plane, as shown in the figure.

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Find the value of θ0 at equilibrium.

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An L-shaped bar of mass M is pivoted at one of its end so that it can freely rotate in a vertical plane, as shown in the figure.

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If it is slightly displaced from its equilibrium position, find the frequency of oscillation.

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A uniform disc of radius 5.0 cm and mass 200 g is fixed at its centre to a metal wire, the other end of which is fixed to a ceiling. The hanging disc is rotated about the wire through an angle and is released. If the disc makes torsional oscillations with time period 0.20 s, find the torsional constant of the wire.

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A solid cylinder is attached to a massless spring so that it can roll without slipping along a horizontal surface. Calculate the period of oscillation made by the cylinder if m= mass of cylinder and k= spring constant.

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A uniform rod of mass m and length l hangs from a rigid support (smooth pivot) P. A light spring of stiffness k is rigidly attached with the rod at a point Q at a distance b below the pivot. Find the angular frequency of oscillation of the rod.

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The pulley shown in figure has a radius r, moment of inertia I about its axis and mass m. Find the time period of vertica oscillations of its center of mass. The spring constant of spring is K and the spring does not slip over the pulley.

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A uniform cylinder of mass m and radius R is in equilibrium on an inclined plane by the action of a light spring of stiffness k, gravity and reaction force acting on it. If the angle of inclination of the plane is ϕ, find the angular frequency of small oscillation of the cylinder.

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