A particle is executing S.H.M with an amplitude of 4 cm and time perio...
A particle is executing S.H.M with an amplitude of 4 cm and time perio...
Given:
Amplitude (A) = 4 cm
Time period (T) = 12 sec
To find: T1/T2
Formula:
The time period (T) of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion (SHM) is given by the formula:
T = 2π√(m/k)
Where:
m = mass of the particle
k = spring constant
In this case, the particle is executing SHM with an amplitude of 4 cm, which means the maximum displacement of the particle is 4 cm.
So, the displacement (x) of the particle at any time (t) can be given by the formula:
x = A cos(2πt/T)
Where:
A = amplitude
t = time
T = time period
From the given information, we can calculate the values of m and k.
1. Calculating mass (m):
The mass of the particle is not given, so we assume it to be 1 kg for simplicity.
2. Calculating spring constant (k):
Using the formula for time period:
T = 2π√(m/k)
Rearranging the formula, we get:
k = (4π²m)/T²
Substituting the values, we get:
k = (4π² * 1 kg)/(12 sec)²
k = (16π²)/144
k ≈ 0.348 N/m
Now, we can calculate T1 and T2.
3. Calculating T1:
T1 is the time taken by the particle to go from the mean position to a position of displacement equal to 2 cm.
Using the formula for displacement:
x = A cos(2πt/T)
Substituting the values, we get:
2 = 4 cos(2πt/T)
cos(2πt/T) = 0.5
2πt/T = π/3 (taking the inverse cosine of both sides)
t/T = 1/3
t = T/3
Therefore, T1 = T/3
4. Calculating T2:
T2 is the time taken by the particle to go from the displaced position of 2 cm to the extreme position.
Using the formula for displacement:
x = A cos(2πt/T)
Substituting the values, we get:
4 = 4 cos(2πt/T)
cos(2πt/T) = 1
2πt/T = 0 (taking the inverse cosine of both sides)
t = 0
Therefore, T2 = 0
Finally, we can calculate T1/T2.
T1/T2 = (T/3)/0 = 1/3
Hence, the correct answer is option B) 1/3.