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Physics Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations) General MCQ (Single Correct)

The potential energy of a particle of mass 0.1 kg, moving along the x-axis, is given by U = 5x (x – 4) J, where x is in meters. It can be concluded that

A
the particle is acted upon by a constant force
B
the speed of the particle is maximum at x = 2 m
C
the particle executes SHM
D
the period of oscillation of the particle is ( π /5) sec

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(b, c, d)

F = = –[10x – 20] = 20 – 10x

acceleration a = = 100(2–x) = -ꞷ 2 (x – 2)

a = 0 at x = 2

So V is maximum at x = 2

This is equation of S.H.M so particle executes S.H.M

also ꞷ 2 = 100 ⇒ ꞷ = 10

T = = π /5 sec.

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