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:

  1. (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.