The radius of circle, the period of revolution, initial position and sense of revolution are indicated in the figure. [figure] y- projection of the radius vector of rotating particle P is :
- y(t) = 4 ( t2 ), where y in m
- y(t) = 3 ( 3 t2 ), where y in m
- y(t) = 3 ( t2 ), where y in m
- y(t) = -3 2 t, where y in m
Answer
(3) y(t) = 3 ( t2 ), where y in m
Solution
Radius A = 3 m, period T = 4 s
⇒ = 2 T = 2 4 = 2 rad s-1
At t = 0, P is on the y-axis (top point), so y(0) = +3 m (maximum).
As P moves clockwise, the radius vector makes angle t with the y-axis.
∴ y(t) = 3 t = 3 ( t2 )
Answer: (3)