JEE Main & Advanced Physics Wave Mechanics Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Oscillations

  • question_answer
    A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude A. When the ratio of its kinetic energy to the potential energy is\[\frac{1}{4}\], its displacement from its mean position is

    A) \[\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}A\]

    B) \[\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}A\]

    C) \[\frac{3}{4}A\]

    D) \[\frac{1}{4}A\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] \[\therefore \,\,\,\frac{\frac{1}{2}m{{\omega }^{2}}({{A}^{2}}-{{x}^{2}})}{\frac{1}{2}m{{\omega }^{2}}{{x}^{2}}}=\frac{1}{4}\Rightarrow \frac{{{A}^{2}}-{{x}^{2}}}{{{x}^{2}}}=\frac{1}{4}\] \[4{{A}^{2}}-4{{x}^{2}}={{x}^{2}}\Rightarrow {{x}^{2}}=\frac{4}{5}{{A}^{2}}\Rightarrow x=\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}A.\]


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner