Simple Harmonic Motion 3 Question 3
3. A particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of . When the particle is at from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity in SI units is equal to that of its acceleration. Then, its periodic time (in seconds) is
(2019 Main, 10 Jan II)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 3. (b)
Solution:
- In simple harmonic motion, position
, velocity and acceleration of the particle are given by
Given, amplitude
So, time period,