Oscillations - Result Question 7
10. A particle of mass $m$ is released from rest and follows a parabolic path as shown. Assuming that the displacement of the mass from the origin is small, which graph correctly depicts the position of the particle as a function of time
[2011] (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 10. (a)
Solution:
- (a) The given velocity-position graph depicts that the motion of the particle is SHM.
In SHM, at $t=0, v=0$ and $x=x _{\text{max }}$
So, option (a) is correct.