NEET2013Physics-Oscillations
NEET 2013 Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A particle of mass m oscillates along X⁻axis according to equation x = a sin ωt. The nature of the graph between momentum and displacement of the particle is:
A
Circle
B
Hyperbola
C
Ellipse
D
Straight line passing through origin
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The momentum p = mv = maω cos ωt, and x = a sin ωt. The relation between p and x is elliptical as it involves both sine and cosine terms.
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