Physics-Simple Harmonic Motion
NEET Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
A simple harmonic oscillator is described by the equation x(t) = A cos(ωt). If the angular frequency (ω) is doubled, how does the maximum acceleration of the oscillator change?
A
It quadruples.
B
It doubles.
C
It remains the same.
D
It halves.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The maximum acceleration in simple harmonic motion is given by a_m = ω²A. Doubling ω increases a_m by a factor of four (ω² becomes (2ω)² = 4ω²).
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