AIPMT MAIN2008Physics-Oscillations
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A point performs simple harmonic oscillation of period T and the equation of motion is given by x = a sin(ωt + π/6). After the elapse of what fraction of the time period the velocity of the point will be equal to half of its maximum velocity?
A
T/12
B
T/8
C
T/6
D
T/3
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The velocity of the point is given by v = ωa cos(ωt + π/6). Setting v = ωa/2, we solve for t to find that t = T/12.
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