ExamBro
ExamBro
KCET · Physics · Oscillations

For a particle executing simple harmonic motion (SHM), at its mean position

  1. A velocity is zero and acceleration is maximum.
  2. B velocity is maximum and acceleration is zero,
  3. C both velocity and acceleration are maximum.
  4. D both velocity and acceleration are zero.
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) velocity is maximum and acceleration is zero,

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

We know that velocity \(v\) and acceleration of a particle in SHM.
\(v=\omega \sqrt{A^2-y^2}\) and \(a=-\omega^2 y\)
\(\therefore\) At mean position, \(y=0\)
\(\therefore v=\omega \sqrt{A^2-0}\)
\(\Rightarrow v_{\max }=\omega A\) and \(a=0\)