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A particle performs simple harmonic motion with amplitude A. Its speed is tripled at the instant that it is at a distance 2A3 from equilibrium position. The new amplitude of the motion is:
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Options:
  • A A3
  • B 7A3
  • C A341
  • D 3A
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 7A3
For Original SHM,

using        v=ωA2-X2  

                v=ωA2-4A29

                =ω5A3

New SHM will be,

3v = ωAN2-XN2 

3ω5A3=ωAN2-4A29

5A2=AN2-4A29

AN2=49A29

AN=7A3

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