A particle executes linear simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 2 cm. When the particle is at 1 cm from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its acceleration. Then its time period in seconds is

A particle executes linear simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 2 cm. When the particle is at 1 cm from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its acceleration. Then its time period in seconds is Correct Answer 2π√3

The magnitudes of the velocity and acceleration of the particle when its displacement is ‘y’ are ω√(A2 –y2) and ω2y respectively. Equating them, ω√(A2 –y2) = ω2y, from which ω = /y = √(4 –1) = √3. Period T = 2π/ω = 2π/√3.

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