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A point performs simple harmonic oscillation of period T and the equation of motion is given by x = a sin ω t + π 6 . After the elapse of what fraction of the time period the velocity of the point will be equal to half of its maximum velocity?
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Options:
  • A T 3
  • B T 12
  • C T 8
  • D T 6
Solution:
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The correct answer is: T 12
x = a sin ω t + π 6

d x d t = a ω cos ω t + π 6

Maximum velocity = a ω

 aω2=aωcosωt+π6

 cosωt+π6=12

ωt+π6=60ο=2π6 rad

ω t = 2 π 6 - π 6 = π 6

t=π6ω=π6×T2π=T12 ω=2πT

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