MHT CET Medical202623 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsOscillationsActual
The U tube of uniform bore of cross-sectional area A has been set up vertically with open ends facing up. Now M gram of a liquid of density d is poured into it. The column of liquid in this tube will oscillate with a period T. The period is
Options
- A2 MA gd
- B2 M 2Agd
- C2 M g
- D2 M gdA
Correct answer
B. 2 M 2Agd
Step-by-step solution
Let the liquid be displaced by a small distance x in one arm of the U-tube. The liquid level in the other arm rises by x , creating a level difference of 2x between the two arms. The restoring force acting on the liquid is due to the weight of this excess liquid column. F = -(2x) A d g The acceleration of the liquid column of mass M is a = F M . a = - ( 2 A d g M ) x Comparing this with the standard equation of simple harmonic motion a = - ^2 x , we get: ^2 = 2 A d g M = 2 A d g M The time period of oscillation is