STANDARDPhysics-Oscillations

STANDARD Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

If a simple harmonic motion is represented by d2xdt2+cx=0\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + cx = 0, its time period is

A

2π1a2\pi\sqrt{\frac{1}{a}}

B

2πa2\pi a

C

2πa\frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{a}}

D

2πa\frac{2\pi}{a}

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In the equation of simple harmonic motion d2xdt2+cx=0\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + cx = 0, the term cc represents the angular frequency squared, where ω2=c\omega^2 = c. The time period TT of the motion is given by the formula T=2πωT = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}, leading to T=2πcT = \frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{c}}. Therefore, if we let a=ca = c, the time period can be expressed as T=2πaT = \frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{a}}, confirming option C as the correct choice. Options A, B, and D do not correctly relate the time period to the angular frequency, making them incorrect.

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