Which one of the following statements is true for the speed v and the acceleration a of a particle executing simple harmonic motion?
- When v is maximum, a is maximum
- Value of a is zero, whatever may be the value of v.
- When v is zero, a is zero
- When v is maximum, a is zero.
Answer
(4) When v is maximum, a is zero.
Solution
For SHM x = A t:
v = A2 - x2 and a = - 2 x
⇒ At the mean position (x = 0): v is maximum ( A) and a = 0.
⇒ At the extreme positions (x = A): v = 0 and |a| is maximum ( 2 A).
∴ When v is maximum, a is zero.
Answer: (4)