JEE Advanced2009PhysicsOscillationsActual
A uniform rod of length L and mass M is pivoted at the centre. Its two ends are attached to two springs of equal spring constants k . The springs are fixed to rigid supports as shown in the figure, and rod is free to oscillate in the horizontal plane. The rod is gently pushed through a small angle in one direction and released. The frequency of oscillation is
Options
- A1 2 2 k M
- B1 2 k M
- C1 2 6 k M
- D1 2 24 k M
Correct answer
C. 1 2 6 k M
Step-by-step solution
aligned & Restoring torque =-(2 k x) L 2 & =- k L(L / 2 ) I =- [ k L^2 / 2 M L^2 / 12 ] aligned aligned & =- ( 6 k M ) f & = 1 2 | | = 1 2 6 k M aligned