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In an engine the piston undergoes vertical simple harmonic motion with amplitude 7cm. A washer rests on top of the piston and moves with it. The…

JEE Main 2016 — Physics Waves & Oscillations

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In an engine the piston undergoes vertical simple harmonic motion with amplitude 7cm. A washer rests on top of the piston and moves with it. The motor speed is slowly increased. The frequency of the piston at which the washer no longer stays in contact with the piston, is close to :

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Held on 10 Apr 2016 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    0.7 Hz

  2. B

    1.9 Hz

  3. C

    1.2 Hz

  4. D

    0.1 Hz

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