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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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The maximum velocity and maximum acceleration of a particle executing S.H.M. are 1 m/s and 3.14 m/s² respectively. The frequency of oscillation for this particle is
Options
A 0.50 s⁻¹
Correct Answer
B 3.14 s⁻¹
C 0.25 s⁻¹
D 2.0 s⁻¹
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For SHM: v_max = ωA and a_max = ω²A. Therefore, a_max/v_max = ω = 3.14/1 = 3.14 rad/s. Frequency f = ω/(2π) = 3.14/(2π) = 0.5 Hz = 0.5 s⁻¹.

Hint

Use the relationships v_max = ωA and a_max = ω²A to find ω.

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