Q. A particle performing SHM has time period $\frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{3}}$ and path length 4 cm. The displacement from mean position at which acceleration is equal to velocity is

A) Zero
B) 0.5 cm
C) 1 cm
D) 1.5 cm
Explanation

(c) Velocity $v = \omega\sqrt{A^{2} - x^{2}}$
and acceleration = $\omega^{2}x$
Given, $\omega\sqrt{A^{2} - x^{2}} = \omega^{2}x\ \ or\ \ \sqrt{A^{2} - x^{2}} = \omega x$
Given, $T = \ \frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{3}}$
and $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \sqrt{3}$
substituting the value of $\omega$ in Eq. (i), we get
$\sqrt{A^{2} - x^{2}} = \sqrt{3}x$
$\Rightarrow$ $A = 2x$
As amplitude= $\frac{path\ length}{2} \times 2\ cm$
$\Rightarrow$ $x = 1$ cm

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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