The phase difference between displacement and acceleration of a particle in a simple harmonic motion is :
- 3 2 rad
- 2 rad
- zero
- rad
Answer
(4) rad
Solution
Displacement in SHM: x = A ( t + )
Acceleration: a = d2xdt2 = - 2 A ( t + ) = - 2 x
⇒ a = 2 A ( t + + )
∴ Acceleration is always opposite to displacement; phase difference = rad
Answer: (4)