NEET2019PhysicsOscillationsActual
The distance covered by a particle undergoing SHM in one time period is ( amplitude = A )
Options
- Azero
- BA
- C2 ~A
- D4 ~A
Correct answer
D. 4 ~A
Step-by-step solution
In a simple harmonic motion (SHM) the particle oscillates about its mean position on a straight line. The particle moves from its mean position (O) to an extreme position ( P ) and then return to its mean position covering same distance of A. Then by the conservative force, it is moved in opposite direction to a point Q by distance A and then back to mean position covering a distance of A. This comprises of one time period as shown below Hence, in one time period it covers a distance of x = OP + PO + OQ + QO = A +