Simple Harmonic Motion 5 Question 19
24. Three simple harmonic motions in the same direction having the same amplitude and same period are superposed. If each differ in phase from the next by , then
(1999, 3M)
(a) the resultant amplitude is
(b) the phase of the resultant motion relative to the first is
(c) the energy associated with the resulting motion is
(d) the resulting motion is not simple harmonic
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Solution:
- From superposition principle
Therefore, resultant motion is simple harmonic of amplitude
and which differ in phase by
Energy in SHM