h = 20.4 m
Hence, A is the correct answer option.
Question 7
For a body in SHM, the maximum displacement of the body on either sides of the equilibrium
is known as
A. amplitude
B. wavelength
C. period
D. frequency
E. speed
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A body in SHM moves under a restoring force. The restoring force is always directed towards the
equilibrium position. Displacement of a body in SHM is measured as the difference between the final
position and the position of equilibrium. Amplitude in SHM is the maximum displacement of the body
from the position of equilibrium. In other words, it can be said that amplitude is the maximum
displacement of the body on either sides of the equilibrium as the body is SHM will continue
performing a to and fro motion. Therefore, A is the correct answer option. Time period or period is the
time taken to complete one cycle of oscillation. Hence, C is an incorrect option. Wavelength is the
distance between two consecutive maxima or minima of a wave. Therefore, B is an incorrect answer
option. Frequency of a body is defined as the number of oscillations about the equilibrium position per
second. Therefore, D is an incorrect option. The magnitude of velocity with which the body in SHM
moves is known as its speed. Therefore, E is an incorrect option.
Question 8
A radio FM is broadcasting signals at a frequency of 400 MHz. What is the wavelength of the
signal, if it is travelling at a speed of 2.5 x 10
8
m/s?
A. 0.534 m
B. 0.625 m
C. 0.725 m
D. 0.918 m
E. 0.025 m
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Speed of the wave is given as
v = fλ --------------- (1)
As the frequency is given in MHz, we need to convert it into Hz.
1 MHz = 10
6
Hz
Therefore, 400 MHz = 400 * 10
6
Hz
Putting the values in equation 1 we get
2.5 x 10
8
= 400 * 10
6
* λ
λ = 0.625 m
Therefore, wavelength of the FM signal is 0.625 m and thus, B is the correct answer option.