Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

The function of time representing a simple harmonic motion with a period of ${\pi \over \omega }$ is :

  1. A cos($\omega$t) + cos(2$\omega$t) + cos(3$\omega$t)
  2. B sin<sup>2</sup>($\omega$t)
  3. C sin($\omega$t) + cos($\omega$t)
  4. D 3cos$\left( {{\pi \over 4} - 2\omega t} \right)$ Correct answer

Solution

General equation of SHM<br><br>x = A sin($\omega$'t $\pm$ $\phi$)<br><br>We know, $\omega$ = ${{2\pi } \over T}$<br><br>Given, $T = {\pi \over \omega }$<br><br>$\therefore$ $\omega$' = ${{2\pi } \over {{\pi \over \omega }}}$ = 2$\omega$<br><br>$\therefore$ Equation becomes,<br><br>x = a sin(2$\omega$t $\pm$ $\phi$)<br><br>Here coefficient of t is 2$\omega$.<br><br>you can see only option (D) has coefficient 2$\omega$.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Oscillations · Topic: Simple Harmonic Motion

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