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Q.The maximum speed of a particle performing linear S.H.M. is 0.08 m/s. If its maximum acceleration is 0.32 m/s², calculate its

(i) period and
(ii) amplitude.
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ω = a_max/v_max = 0.32/0.08 = 4 = 2π/T → T = 1.57 s; A = v_max/ω = 0.08/4 = 0.02 m = 2 cm.

  1. Period.

    amaxvmax=Aω2Aω=ω=0.320.08=4=2πT⇒T=1.57 s\frac{a_{max}}{v_{max}} = \frac{A\omega^2}{A\omega} = \omega = \frac{0.32}{0.08} = 4 = \frac{2\pi}{T} \Rightarrow T = 1.57\ \mathrm{s}

  2. Amplitude. …

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