Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsSimple Harmonic Motion
A particle travels along the X-axis described by the equation x = A + B t . The motion is simple harmonic with an amplitude of
Options
- AA^2 + B^2
- BA + B
- CB
- DA
Correct answer
C. B
Step-by-step solution
The given equation of motion is x = A + B t . Rearranging the terms, we get x - A = B t . This equation represents a simple harmonic motion about the mean position x = A . The amplitude of the motion is the maximum displacement from the mean position. Since the maximum value of t is 1 , the maximum displacement from the mean position is B . Therefore, the amplitude of the simple harmonic motion is B .