For a particle executing SHM acceleration (a) ∝−ω2 displacement (x) Given x=asin2ωt Differentiating the above equation w.r.t, we get dtdx=2aω(sinωt)(cosωt) Again differentiating, we get dt2d2x=a=2aω2[cos2ωt−sin2ωt]=2aω2cos2ωt The given equation does not satisfy the condition for SHM [Eq. (i)] . Therefore, motion is not simple harmonic.
The displacement of a particle along the x axis is given by x= a sin ^2 ω t. The motion of the particle corresponds to
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The displacement of a particle along the x axis is given by x=asin2ωt. The motion of the particle corresponds to
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- A
simple harmonic motion of frequency ω/π
- B
simple harmonic motion of frequency 3ω/2π
- C
non simple harmonic motion
- D
simple harmonic motion of frequency ω/2π
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