The oscillation of a body on a smooth horizontal surface is represented by the equation, X = A ( t) where X = displacement at time t = frequency of oscillation Which one of the following graphs shows correctly the variation of a with t? Here a = acceleration at time t T = time period
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Answer
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Solution
X = A t
a = d2Xdt2 = - 2A t
At t = 0: a = - 2A (negative maximum); at t = T2: a = + 2A; at t = T: a = - 2A again.
Graph (3) is correct.
Answer: (3)