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The position co-ordinates of a particle moving in a 3D coordinate system is given by

x=acosωt

y=asinωt

and z=aωt

The speed of the particle is:
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Options:
  • A 2 aω
  • B aω
  • C 2aω
  • D 3 aω
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2 aω
x=acosωt

y=asinωt

z=a ωt

vx=-aωsinωt

vy=aωcosωt

v2=aω

v=vx2+vy2+vz2

=-aωsinωt2+aωcosωt2+aω2

=aω2

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