Physics Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations) All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

A small ball is dropped from a certain height on the surface of a non-viscous liquid of density less than the density of ball. The motion of the ball is

A
SHM
B
periodic but not SHM
C
not periodic
D
SHM for half a period and non-periodic for rest half of the period

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The correct answer is:
B

After attaining terminal velocity, ball will move with constant velocity. Therefore, the motion of the ball is periodic but not SHM.

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