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AIIMS 2019 Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion: In simple harmonic motion, the motion is to and fro and periodic. Reason: Velocity of the particle in simple harmonic motion (v)=ωk2x2(v) = \omega\sqrt{k^2 - x^2} (where x is the displacement and k is spring factor).

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The statement in the question is incorrect because it misrepresents the relationship between position xx, amplitude aa, and velocity vv in simple harmonic motion (SHM). While it is true that v=ωa2x2v = \omega \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} indicates that the velocity is maximum when x=0x = 0 and zero when x=ax = a, the assertion that this fully describes the to-and-fro motion is misleading, as it does not account for the phase of motion or the nature of acceleration, which is also crucial in SHM. Option (A) is incorrect because the statement is not entirely true, while options (C) and (D) are irrelevant as they do not align with the factual inaccuracies presented.

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