Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsSimple Harmonic Motion
The figure displays two simple harmonic motions. Which parameter has different values in the two motions?
Options
- Aamplitude
- Bphase
- Cmaximum velocity
- Dfrequency
Correct answer
B. phase
Step-by-step solution
From the given figure, we can observe the following for the two simple harmonic motions A and B: 1. Both motions have the same maximum displacement from the mean position, which means their amplitudes are equal. 2. Both motions complete their respective quarter cycles in the same sequence of snapshots, indicating that their time periods and frequencies are the same. 3. Since the amplitude A and angular frequency are the same, the maximum velocity v_ max = A is also the same for both motions. 4. At the initial posit