Physics · Simple Harmonic Motion
A particle is executing linear simple harmonic motion between two points A and B, where the mean position lies at the center. Consider point B as the extreme position on the positive x-axis and point A as the extreme position on the negative x-axis. Which of the following statements is/are true? (a) The sign of the acceleration and force on the particle are always positive when it is at point B. (b) The sign of velocity, acceleration and force on the particle when it is 4 cm away from point B going towards A are negative.
- 1Both (a) and (b)
- 2Neither (a) nor (b)
- 3Only (a)
- 4Only (b)✓
Correct answer
Only (b)
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